Hope is a word that gets thrown around a lot but what does it actually mean? For me, I have started using it in my testimony to replace “I know.” I now say, “I hope” because for me that feels more accurate.
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General conference thoughts: A Good Foundation against the Time to Come
First of all, I like this title. It’s almost a warning, isn’t it? Things are going to get tough so you better be checking your foundation.
Continue readingGeneral Conference thoughts: Deep in Our Heart and Come Unto Christ – Living as Latter-day Saints
The thing I noticed about our time is you gotta know the why. As I have stated before, gone are the days of luxury, scenic routes to testimony. You have to know the what and the why or your testimony will crumble like an elaborate sand castle.
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General Conference thoughts: Take Up Our Cross
To demonstrate a visual of this talk you’re going to need some rocks. Or books. Ask a volunteer to come to the front of the room and ask what are some things that worry everyone during a given day. With each answer, give the volunteer a rock (or book) to hold until she can’t hold anything else. Then ask her if she’d be comfortable holding all that in that spot for the rest of the lesson. Unless she is being mischievous, she will decline. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Power to Overcome the Adversary
This is one of those “enemy tactics” talks. Basically, a game plan of our opponent. So, treat it as such. On the board write the three Ds Elder Johnson talks about. Continue reading
Luck vs Miracle
You can go through life being the luckiest person on Earth. Or you can be the person who sees God’s hand in your life. Same events, just your perspective. Photo taken in southwest Wyoming. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Savior’s Touch
Years ago, in an institute class, the teacher made a comparison I still remember to this day. In the 1982 movie, The Man From Snowy River, there is a dramatic scene of a cowboy riding his horse down the side of a mountain. Even for someone unfamiliar with horse back riding I can tell it is quite the feat. The teacher pointed out the reason the cowboy could do this ludicrous act is because the horse had been broken. The horse trusted the rider even when the rider spurred him to do something impossible. Continue reading
Take heart
Take heart in this trial you are going through. It is not easy. It may feel like it will break you in a million pieces. And to be honest, maybe it will. But close your eyes and take a deep breath. With this adversity you have been given an opportunity to experience the Atonement of Jesus Christ in a new light. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Your Great Adventure
The meme makers went crazy over this talk. Don’t let the lighthearted analogy deter you from the profound truths in this talk. Elder Uchtdorf offered some hefty soul-meat at his table. Continue reading
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