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“… the names “brother” and “sister” are not just friendly greetings or terms of endearment for us. They are an expression of an eternal truth: God is the literal Father of all mankind; we are each part of His eternal family. Because He loves us with the...resisting temptation
“As the first principle of the restored gospel is “faith in t he Lord Jesus Christ” (see Articles of Faith #4) we should begin at the beginning and learn about His nature and character as the Son of the Living God. The answers are always in the...discipleship fundamentals
From the writings of Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: quoting from his book ‘Accomplishing the Impossible’ p.31 “Peace can come to all who choose to walk in the ways of the Master. His invitation is expressed in three...self reliance initiative
My wife and I had the opportunity yesterday (Sunday – asked by our Bishop) to share information with the adults of our ward on the ‘Self Reliance Initiative’ now launched in North America. Profoundly successful, it has had a proactive blessing in the...in the moment
Some time ago I stumbled upon a true principle that I was aware of many years ago. In coming to my attention again, I’ve had time to understand how such sweet gems can become ‘reburied’. They require patience and focused effort until a new discipline...simple formula… why so difficult?
I had a sweet opportunity when flying home the other day from a visit with family in another state. I talked with a person who readily accepted a marked copy of the Book of Mormon. (An electronically marked ‘version’ of the same can be found at:...personalizing scripture
I find it useful as I read (and especially memorize) scripture, where it is appropriate, to personalize the passage; make it my own by changing it to first person format, in my mind – no need to cross out words, etc. Keep in mind that this becomes a destination...delicious truths continued… protection for the faithful
Another visitation came to the Prophet Joseph Smith in Kirtland, Ohio, on January 21,1836, when he saw the blazing throne of God, whereon was seated the Father and the Son.(4) Then Joseph learned that “the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, [and]...delicious truths… His work will not fail
Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum or the Twelve Apostles said: ‘Do we believe in angels–heavenly messengers? Absolutely. Those shepherds knew. Angels provided comforting reassurance to them. Now in the latter days, we rejoice in the Restoration of the...
Hi I’m Kent
I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.