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.
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General Conference thoughts: A Living Witness of the Living Christ and The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion
Really it’s pretty simple. The object and design of the Book of Mormon is to teach us about Christ. The whole book points us to and focuses on Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Once we gain that knowledge, what are we going to do with it? Change for the better to align ourselves with Christ?
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.
Continue readingGeneral Conference thoughts: The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
When you think of miracles, what do you think of?
Moses parting the Red Sea?
A newborn baby?
A personal miracle of your own?
Continue readingGeneral Conference thoughts: Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon
A simple exercise when it comes to the Book of Mormon is to sit down and ask yourself “Why do I read the Book of Mormon?” The answer should be a testimony born of experience in reading and applying its teachings. A witness can’t be shared if there is no familiarity. In fact, the word testimony or witness relies on having a personal viewpoint of something. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ
A short demonstration regarding commitment could play out like this. Ask for a volunteer to come and stand in front of the room. When she is standing next to the teacher another student (predetermined before class) could ask her to move. Of course the volunteer will move. Then the teacher could ask her to stand again in her original spot and this time tell her whatever happens please do not move. Another student could ask her to move but this time the volunteer will not budge. What is the difference? Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Fear Not to Do Good
by President Henry B. Eyring
Let me sum this one up quickly. This is what a testimony will do to you and for you. A testimony will prompt you to do good things. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Value beyond Measure
by Joy D. Jones
Not to distract from the message of this talk but really to add to it – apparently Sister Jones attended the funeral for her own son the day before she gave this talk. The day before.
General Conference thoughts: Abiding in God and Repairing the Breach
Watch One Hour
I read Matthew 26:40 during my morning study: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
It’s easy to do while reading but I refrained from judging Peter and the others. Instead I thought of what I would have done in that instance. There have been times when I wanted or needed to stay awake and physically couldn’t. The phrase “could ye not watch with me one hour” stayed with me as I dressed for the day and if I would have been able to watch one hour with the Savior that night. Continue reading
