Many people in Africa are accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ whole-heartedly. In a recent visit to West Africa, Elder D. Todd Christofferson visited saints in Sierra Leon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Ghana. He even spent an evening with the President and First Lady of Freetown, Sierra Leon. The first lady, Fatima Maada Bio, hadContinue reading “The Whole Earth”
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WISDOM
Not long ago I stumbled across a 2010 address given to a university entitled “Education, A Religious Responsibility” by Russell M. Nelson, MD. In his talk, he points out that when we die we leave all material wealth behind. The only thing we will take with us is the knowledge we’ve acquired. Thus, our continuingContinue reading “WISDOM”
An Informed Mind 2
How does the Holy Ghost speak to me? After baptism, a person is confirmed and told in that blessing to “receive the Holy Ghost”. This – receiving the Holy Ghost is a choice we make each day as we strive to live worthy of His companionship and then choose to listen to His soft impressions.(2) Elder David A.Continue reading “An Informed Mind 2”
An Informed Mind
As a parent and grandparent I want to teach my family what matters most. Understanding that each person is a Child of God who has divine potential is an important concept. Baptism is a necessary step on the path of discipleship. After baptism and confirmation many questions arise, such as, how do I know IContinue reading “An Informed Mind”
Light & Dark
Ever since our first parents ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, the world has been divided into light and dark, left and right, good and evil. All things have two sides, all roads lead off into at least two directions. Indeed, every instance of life requires choice. As weContinue reading “Light & Dark”
Ask, Seek, Knock
The Lord was very clear in His teachings. If we really want to know something, we need to search for the best answer, study it out in our minds, and then ask Him in prayer if our conclusions are right. In D&C 9, Jesus explains – 8 But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study itContinue reading “Ask, Seek, Knock”
Your Hands, His Hands
“When I think of the Savior, I often picture Him with hands outstretched, reaching out to comfort, heal, bless, and love. He loved the humble and the meek and walked among them, ministering to them and offering hope and salvation. That is what He did during His mortal life; it is what He would beContinue reading “Your Hands, His Hands”
Temple
Temples are sacred spaces dedicated to the worship and work of Heavenly Father – which is the salvation of the human family. His work is exalting and so His House reflects His wonderful purposes in soaring Temple architecture that draws the eye, and the heart, heavenward. As people enter the House of the Lord, theyContinue reading “Temple”
Senior Missions
Among the 72000 missionaries serving as disciples of Christ in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, over 5300 are senior missionaries. Serving a mission is the new retirement! And now, as senior single brothers are allowed to serve alone, the number of serving seniors is expected to go up. More people are livingContinue reading “Senior Missions”
Day of Thanksgiving!
Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God’s love. (Thomas S. Monson) At times I reflect on how difficult it is to bring a newborn into this world. They are without a doubt a lot of work, demanding sleepless nightsContinue reading “Day of Thanksgiving!”
