Praise to the Man

M. Russell Ballard, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away Sunday, November 12 at approximately 11:15 pm. In remembrance of his ministry, the Church shares this, a Tribute video: “We worked...

In the Path of Their Duty

By Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles . . . . You who today are pressing forward in the path of your duty are the strength of the Savior’s restored Church. I earnestly pray for the help of the Holy Ghost as I now express my love, admiration,...

* Making Peace with the Sovereignty of God

From his book ‘The Will of God as a Way of Life’, Jerry Sittser shared: About six months after the accident that devastated my family, a good friend challenged my perspective. I was surprised by his boldness. Of all people who should have been spared...

Premortal Election and Grace. . .

From her book ‘Spiritual Lightening’. . .  How the power of the Gospel can enlighten minds and lighten burdens, M. Catherine Thomas shares from several sources: Satan . . . wanted to deprive man of his agency, for if man had his agency, it would seem that...

* If Everyone Must Watch Everyone . . .

Richard L. Evans, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) wrote: If Everyone Must Watch Everyone. . . . There is a simple, old-fashioned subject that is urgently essential: simple honesty. There is no credit, no contract, no situation that is safe...

* Simplicity

Jerry Sittser, from his book ‘The Will of God as a Way of Life’ taught: We learn to manage our multiple callings better if we value simplicity. Few things in life are truly important. Many of the choices we make may appear to be weighty at the moment we...

Criteria for Christlike Prayers

Neal A. Maxwell wrote: It should not surprise us as we grow if we are sometimes less than fully comprehending of prayer. The Lord’s disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1) Jesus then gave us a marvelous model of what prayer...

* You Shall Not Covet

From Jerry Sittser and his book ‘the Will of God as a Way of Life, taught: It seemed to come out of nowhere. Years ago I was shocked to hear that a minister acquaintance of mine had embezzled money from the church and then run off with the church secretary,...

Light, We can walk in it forever. . . . Psalm 36:9

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wrote: For with thee is the fountain of life; In thy light shall we see light. Darkness is so often literally and metaphorically the enemy. Lucifer is...

* Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep it Holy

From Jerry Sittser and his book ‘The Will of God as a Way of Life’: Gordon Dahl once said that most people worship their work, and play at their worship. I know from personal experience that I tend to worship my work, as do many of my colleagues. This...

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