by kdm | Apr 28, 2024 | #character, #discipline, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, The Plan, Today's Post
But blessed are they who have kept the covenant and observed the commandment, for they shall obtain mercy. (Doctrine and Covenants 54:6) From his book, DAILY JOY, Russell M. Nelson teaches: A covenant made with God is not restrictive, but protective. Such a concept...
by kdm | Apr 27, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Neal A. Maxwell and his book “All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience”: Afflictions can soften us, sweeten us, and can be a chastening influence. (Alma 62:41.) We often think of chastening as something being done to punish us by a mortal tutor who...
by kdm | Apr 26, 2024 | #discipline, Choice, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Jeffrey R. Holland; . . . and his book “For Times of Trouble” Psalms 3:2-5 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory and the lifter of my head. I cried unto the Lord with my...
by kdm | Apr 25, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
(From kdm . . . . According to my computer NOW I haven’t published the following. To be sure, it is published again below. I’d hate for someone who needs it to miss out.) * A Spiritual Practice III: Continuing from M. Catherine Thomas, continuing from the...
by kdm | Apr 24, 2024 | #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Virginia A. Pearce Sometimes we may feel we are simply left on our own to do the best we can. I believe that if we were to wait until we recognized a clear answer every time we prayed, most of us would be waiting and wasting a good part of our lives. Elder...
by kdm | Apr 23, 2024 | #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Neal A. Maxwell wrote: In the Book of Mormon we read that the Savior directed, “Whatsoever ye shall ask for Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you.” (3 Nephi 18:20; emphasis added.) This is one...