by kdm | May 18, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Max Lucado from his book ‘Just Like Jesus’ shared: . . . . “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Let’s look at it from another angle. Suppose I ask you to take care of my house while I’m out of town....
by kdm | May 16, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Joan B. MacDonald, from her book ‘The Holiness of Everyday Life’, wrote under the chapter heading, “Work”: When work and career become our top priority; when our jobs, which already consume so much of our time, also become the focus of all...
by kdm | May 15, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Stephen E. Robinson from his book ‘Believing Christ’ taught: The only other way of being justified, of being declared not guilty before God, is to admit our own imperfections, admit we can’t be perfect on our own or save ourselves by our own efforts,...
by kdm | May 14, 2023 | #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased), from his book “21 Principles” wrote of Principle 17: I am convinced that when we give unconditional love; when our interest is in serving, building, edifying, strengthening...
by kdm | May 13, 2023 | #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the said in April 2023 general conference: Last November, I had the privilege of dedicating the Belém Brazil Temple. It was a joy to be with the consecrated members of the Church in northern Brazil. At that time, I learned that...
by kdm | May 12, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Continuing from ‘Plus One Learning II’, Kathy C. Clayton wrote: The third external motivator is reward, a favorite source of influence for many parents and teachers. Reward is closely related to punishment as the other half of “carrots and...
by kdm | May 11, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From D. Kelly Ogden’s book ‘8 Mighty Changes God Wants for You Before You Get to Heaven’. . . . Though the consequences for not repenting are most unpleasant, even dire, the rewards for repenting are most appealing, even stunning. The gospel of Jesus...
by kdm | May 10, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From M. Russell Ballard, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, sharing from his book ‘Yesterday, Today, and Forever wrote: It has been said that actions speak louder than words. If that is true, we do seem to have a difference of opinion as to the...
by kdm | May 9, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, Today's Post
Joan B. MacDonald from her book ‘The Holiness of Everyday Life’ wrote: Jobs, which demand so much of our time and often draw forth our deep emotional commitment, challenge us to define our values and establish our priorities. Those who work forty hours a...
by kdm | May 8, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Continuing from a previous post The Wrong Side IV, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote: My beloved friends, especially my young friends, can you see why personal purity is such a serious matter? Can you understand why the First...