by kdm | Sep 16, 2023 | Today's Post
The Teachings of Jesus Christ By President Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency said in April 2023 general conference: We are given the scriptures to direct our lives. My message today consists of a selection of the words of our Savior—what He said....
by kdm | Sep 15, 2023 | Today's Post
Elder Evan A. Schmutz of the Seventy said in April 2023 general conference: . . . . But the importance of the doctrine of Christ is not just for missionaries! And it is much more profound than a mere summary repetition of its five key elements. It encompasses the law...
by kdm | Sep 15, 2023 | Today's Post
President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in April 2023 general Conference What matters most is our relationships with Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, our families, and our neighbors, and allowing the Spirit to guide...
by kdm | Sep 14, 2023 | Today's Post
From the Saturday morning session of April 2023 general conference, Elder Mark W. Basset taught: , , , , These four days were significant to Mary and Martha. According to some rabbinic schools of thought, it was believed that the spirit of someone who died would...
by kdm | Sep 14, 2023 | Today's Post
From Timothy Keller and a previous post of April 13, 2023: ‘The Argument for God from the Violence of Nature: Continuing . . . . ‘The Endless, Pointless Litigation of Existence’. . . . I have not tried to prove the existence of God to you. My...
by kdm | Sep 12, 2023 | Today's Post
By Elder Carl B. Cook of Of the Presidency of the Seventy, speaking in the Saturday morning session of April 2023 general conference: Exercising faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ, helps us overcome discouragement no matter what obstacles we encounter. Elder George A....
by kdm | Sep 12, 2023 | Today's Post
From D. Kelly Ogden’s book “8 Mighty Changes God Wants for You Before You Get to Heaven”. . . . There is a difference between “saying prayers” and really communicating with Heavenly Father. What do the scriptures mean when they speak of...
by kdm | Sep 11, 2023 | Today's Post
Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents By Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Help your children build faith in Jesus Christ, love His gospel and His Church, and prepare for a lifetime of righteous choices. He Gives Revelation Another...
by kdm | Sep 11, 2023 | Today's Post
Jerry Sittser from his book ‘The Will of God as a Way of Life’ taught: The second commandment affirms that God must be given the freedom to be who he is; it therefore forbids us from reducing God to an idol. Again, idols were a common occurrence in the...
by kdm | Sep 10, 2023 | Today's Post
Elder Gary L. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke in the Saturday morning session of April 2023 general conference emphasizing: The Book of Mormon Testifies of Jesus Christ . . . . . We might ask, How can reading Book of Mormon scriptures at Easter...