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| May 18, 2012 at 05:33 AM |
Mosiah 18:1
And now, it came to pass that Alma, who had fled from the servants of king Noah, repented of his sins and iniquities, and went about privately among the people, and began to teach the words of Abinadi—
And now, it came to pass that Alma, who had fled from the servants of king Noah, repented of his sins and iniquities, and went about privately among the people, and began to teach the words of Abinadi—
| bookmarked church meetings then vs now |
| April 26, 2012 at 06:01 AM |
Converted to His Gospel through His Church
The Church was everything to us. We went to lots of meetings, even more than we have today. We attended Primary on Thursday afternoons. Relief Society meetings were on Tuesday mornings. Mutual for the youth was Wednesday night. Saturday was for ward activities. On Sunday, men and young men would go to priesthood meeting in the morning. Midday we would attend Sunday School. Then in the evening we returned for sacrament meeting. With comings and goings and meetings, it seemed our time was consumed with Church activities all day Sunday and most other days of the week.
The Church was everything to us. We went to lots of meetings, even more than we have today. We attended Primary on Thursday afternoons. Relief Society meetings were on Tuesday mornings. Mutual for the youth was Wednesday night. Saturday was for ward activities. On Sunday, men and young men would go to priesthood meeting in the morning. Midday we would attend Sunday School. Then in the evening we returned for sacrament meeting. With comings and goings and meetings, it seemed our time was consumed with Church activities all day Sunday and most other days of the week.
| bookmarked Preach My Gospel |
| April 26, 2012 at 05:51 AM |
Recognize, Understand the Spirit
Companion Study
•Talk about the prayers you offer as companions. Are they guided by the Holy Ghost? Have you received answers to your prayers? When you pray as companions, do you:
- Believe that God will give you what you ask for in righteousness?
- Acknowledge and give thanks for answers to your prayers?
- Pray for people by name and consider their needs?
- Pray for each other and for the Spirit to guide you?
- Receive answers to your prayers?
Discuss as companions how you will seek the Spirit more earnestly.
•Discuss the different ways that people describe the influence of the Holy Ghost. Write comments that investigators have made about their experiences with the Spirit in learning the gospel and trying to keep commitments. How can you help others recognize this sacred influence? How can you avoid being manipulative as you do so?
•Consider and discuss how the following counsel applies to you: "You cannot force spiritual things. Such words as compel, coerce, constrain, pressure,
demand, do not describe our privileges with the Spirit. You can no more force the Spirit to respond than you can force a bean to sprout, or an egg to hatch before its time. You can create a climate to foster growth, nourish, and protect; but you cannot force or compel: you must await the growth" (Boyd K. Packer, "The Candle of the Lord," Ensign, Jan. 1983, 53).
•Discuss the following statements and how these principles can change both your prayers and your work. How can your prayers influence your planning, goal setting, work, and activities each day?
"Our deeds, in large measure, are children of our prayers. Having prayed, we act; our proper petitions have the effect of charting a righteous course of conduct for us" (Bruce R. McConkie, "Why the Lord Ordained Prayer," Ensign, Jan. 1976, 12).
"Sincere praying implies that when we ask for any blessing or virtue we should work for the blessing and cultivate the virtue" (David O. McKay, Secrets of a Happy Life, 114-15).
"Ask [God] to put you just where he wants you, and to tell you what he wants you to do, and feel that you are on hand to do it" (Brigham Young, Discourses of Brigham Young, sel. John A. Widtsoe [1954], 46).
Companion Study
•Talk about the prayers you offer as companions. Are they guided by the Holy Ghost? Have you received answers to your prayers? When you pray as companions, do you:
- Believe that God will give you what you ask for in righteousness?
- Acknowledge and give thanks for answers to your prayers?
- Pray for people by name and consider their needs?
- Pray for each other and for the Spirit to guide you?
- Receive answers to your prayers?
Discuss as companions how you will seek the Spirit more earnestly.
•Discuss the different ways that people describe the influence of the Holy Ghost. Write comments that investigators have made about their experiences with the Spirit in learning the gospel and trying to keep commitments. How can you help others recognize this sacred influence? How can you avoid being manipulative as you do so?
•Consider and discuss how the following counsel applies to you: "You cannot force spiritual things. Such words as compel, coerce, constrain, pressure,
demand, do not describe our privileges with the Spirit. You can no more force the Spirit to respond than you can force a bean to sprout, or an egg to hatch before its time. You can create a climate to foster growth, nourish, and protect; but you cannot force or compel: you must await the growth" (Boyd K. Packer, "The Candle of the Lord," Ensign, Jan. 1983, 53).
•Discuss the following statements and how these principles can change both your prayers and your work. How can your prayers influence your planning, goal setting, work, and activities each day?
"Our deeds, in large measure, are children of our prayers. Having prayed, we act; our proper petitions have the effect of charting a righteous course of conduct for us" (Bruce R. McConkie, "Why the Lord Ordained Prayer," Ensign, Jan. 1976, 12).
"Sincere praying implies that when we ask for any blessing or virtue we should work for the blessing and cultivate the virtue" (David O. McKay, Secrets of a Happy Life, 114-15).
"Ask [God] to put you just where he wants you, and to tell you what he wants you to do, and feel that you are on hand to do it" (Brigham Young, Discourses of Brigham Young, sel. John A. Widtsoe [1954], 46).
| bookmarked bishop presiding high priest |
| April 17, 2012 at 05:38 AM |
D&C 84:29
And again, the offices of elder and bishop are necessary appendages belonging unto the high priesthood.
And again, the offices of elder and bishop are necessary appendages belonging unto the high priesthood.
| bookmarked April home teaching message |
| April 15, 2012 at 01:27 PM |
Alma 7:11
And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
| bookmarked Preach My Gospel |
| February 9, 2012 at 05:45 AM |
Lesson 3: Gospel of Jesus Christ
Jesus taught that we must be baptized of water and also of the Spirit. Baptism by water must be followed by baptism of the Spirit or it is incomplete. Only when we receive baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost can we receive a remission of our sins and become completely spiritually reborn. We then begin a new spiritual life as disciples of Christ.
Jesus taught that we must be baptized of water and also of the Spirit. Baptism by water must be followed by baptism of the Spirit or it is incomplete. Only when we receive baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost can we receive a remission of our sins and become completely spiritually reborn. We then begin a new spiritual life as disciples of Christ.
| bookmarked Personal Study |
| February 9, 2012 at 05:40 AM |
1 Nephi 19:1
And it came to pass that the Lord commanded me, wherefore I did make plates of ore that I might engraven upon them the record of my people. And upon the plates which I made I did engraven the record of my father, and also our journeyings in the wilderness, and the prophecies of my father; and also many of mine own prophecies have I engraven upon them.
And it came to pass that the Lord commanded me, wherefore I did make plates of ore that I might engraven upon them the record of my people. And upon the plates which I made I did engraven the record of my father, and also our journeyings in the wilderness, and the prophecies of my father; and also many of mine own prophecies have I engraven upon them.
| bookmarked Priesthood lesson |
| February 6, 2012 at 05:43 AM |
Chapter 3
Jesus of Nazareth went down into the water and was baptized by John, and when he came up out of the water, the Holy Ghost came and descended upon him in the form of a dove. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." [See Matthew 3:13-17.]
Jesus of Nazareth went down into the water and was baptized by John, and when he came up out of the water, the Holy Ghost came and descended upon him in the form of a dove. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." [See Matthew 3:13-17.]
| bookmarked Lectures |
| February 3, 2012 at 05:48 AM |
Lecture First
12. And as faith is the moving cause of all action in temporal concerns, so it is in spiritual; for the Saviour has said, and that truly, that "He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved." Mark 16:16.
12. And as faith is the moving cause of all action in temporal concerns, so it is in spiritual; for the Saviour has said, and that truly, that "He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved." Mark 16:16.
| bookmarked Spiritual thought |
| January 25, 2012 at 09:24 PM |
My Purpose as a Missionary
President Harold B. Lee (1972-1973)
"Missionary work is but home teaching to those who are not now members of the Church, and home teaching is nothing more or less than missionary work to Church members" (Improvement Era, Dec. 1964, 1078).
President Harold B. Lee (1972-1973)
"Missionary work is but home teaching to those who are not now members of the Church, and home teaching is nothing more or less than missionary work to Church members" (Improvement Era, Dec. 1964, 1078).
| bookmarked Temple Recommend Questions |
| November 20, 2011 at 01:00 PM |
Chapter 38
After we receive a recommend from our bishop or branch president, we must be interviewed by the stake president or the mission president. We are asked questions like the following in interviews for a temple recommend:
After we receive a recommend from our bishop or branch president, we must be interviewed by the stake president or the mission president. We are asked questions like the following in interviews for a temple recommend:
| bookmarked Personal Study |
| October 21, 2011 at 05:41 AM |
Alma 43:1
And now it came to pass that the sons of Alma did go forth among the people, to declare the word unto them. And Alma, also, himself, could not rest, and he also went forth.
And now it came to pass that the sons of Alma did go forth among the people, to declare the word unto them. And Alma, also, himself, could not rest, and he also went forth.
| bookmarked Personal study |
| October 19, 2011 at 05:41 AM |
Alma 41:1
And now, my son, I have somewhat to say concerning the restoration of which has been spoken; for behold, some have wrested the scriptures, and have gone far astray because of this thing. And I perceive that thy mind has been worried also concerning this thing. But behold, I will explain it unto thee.
And now, my son, I have somewhat to say concerning the restoration of which has been spoken; for behold, some have wrested the scriptures, and have gone far astray because of this thing. And I perceive that thy mind has been worried also concerning this thing. But behold, I will explain it unto thee.
| bookmarked Personal Study |
| September 13, 2010 at 11:30 AM |
Alma 32:30
But behold, as the seed swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow, then you must needs say that the seed is good; for behold it swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow. And now, behold, will not this strengthen your faith? Yea, it will strengthen your faith: for ye will say I know that this is a good seed; for behold it sprouteth and beginneth to grow.
But behold, as the seed swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow, then you must needs say that the seed is good; for behold it swelleth, and sprouteth, and beginneth to grow. And now, behold, will not this strengthen your faith? Yea, it will strengthen your faith: for ye will say I know that this is a good seed; for behold it sprouteth and beginneth to grow.
| bookmarked Why bad things happen |
| July 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM |
Helaman 12:3
And thus we see that except the Lord doth chasten his people with many afflictions, yea, except he doth visit them with death and with terror, and with famine and with all manner of pestilence, they will not remember him.
And thus we see that except the Lord doth chasten his people with many afflictions, yea, except he doth visit them with death and with terror, and with famine and with all manner of pestilence, they will not remember him.
| bookmarked parable of the mediator |
| July 11, 2010 at 11:49 AM |
Chapter 12
President Boyd K. Packer of the Council of the Twelve gave the following illustration to show how Christ's Atonement makes it possible to be saved from sin if we do our part.
President Boyd K. Packer of the Council of the Twelve gave the following illustration to show how Christ's Atonement makes it possible to be saved from sin if we do our part.
| bookmarked Family study |
| June 15, 2010 at 06:20 AM |
1 Nephi 11:25
And it came to pass that I beheld that the rod of iron, which my father had seen, was the word of God, which led to the fountain of living waters, or to the tree of life; which waters are a representation of the love of God; and I also beheld that the tree of life was a representation of the love of God.
And it came to pass that I beheld that the rod of iron, which my father had seen, was the word of God, which led to the fountain of living waters, or to the tree of life; which waters are a representation of the love of God; and I also beheld that the tree of life was a representation of the love of God.
| bookmarked I Love to See the Temple:2 |
| May 26, 2010 at 09:01 AM |
I Love to See the Temple
1. I love to see the temple.
I'm going there someday
To feel the Holy Spirit,
To listen and to pray.
For the temple is a house of God,
A place of love and beauty.
I'll prepare myself while I am young;
This is my sacred duty.
1. I love to see the temple.
I'm going there someday
To feel the Holy Spirit,
To listen and to pray.
For the temple is a house of God,
A place of love and beauty.
I'll prepare myself while I am young;
This is my sacred duty.
| bookmarked Ask, Seek, Knock:21 |
| May 23, 2010 at 11:47 AM |
Ask, Seek, Knock
Revelation from God is always compatible with His eternal law. It never contradicts His doctrine. It is facilitated by proper reverence for Deity. The Master gave this instruction:
Revelation from God is always compatible with His eternal law. It never contradicts His doctrine. It is facilitated by proper reverence for Deity. The Master gave this instruction:
| bookmarked Love and Law:18-agency |
| May 16, 2010 at 11:51 AM |
Love and Law
This great principle helps us understand the why of many things, like justice and mercy balanced by the Atonement. It also explains why God will not forestall the exercise of agency by His children. Agency—our power to choose—is fundamental to the gospel plan that brings us to earth. God does not intervene to forestall the consequences of some persons’ choices in order to protect the well-being of other persons—even when they kill, injure, or oppress one another—for this would destroy His plan for our eternal progress. He will bless us to endure the consequences of others’ choices, but He will not prevent those choices.
This great principle helps us understand the why of many things, like justice and mercy balanced by the Atonement. It also explains why God will not forestall the exercise of agency by His children. Agency—our power to choose—is fundamental to the gospel plan that brings us to earth. God does not intervene to forestall the consequences of some persons’ choices in order to protect the well-being of other persons—even when they kill, injure, or oppress one another—for this would destroy His plan for our eternal progress. He will bless us to endure the consequences of others’ choices, but He will not prevent those choices.
| bookmarked Family Study |
| May 11, 2010 at 05:01 AM |
1 Nephi 11:11
And I said unto him: To know the interpretation thereof—for I spake unto him as a man speaketh; for I beheld that he was in the form of a man; yet nevertheless, I knew that it was the Spirit of the Lord; and he spake unto me as a man speaketh with another.
And I said unto him: To know the interpretation thereof—for I spake unto him as a man speaketh; for I beheld that he was in the form of a man; yet nevertheless, I knew that it was the Spirit of the Lord; and he spake unto me as a man speaketh with another.
| bookmarked Chapter 37:1-Charity |
| April 13, 2010 at 08:18 AM |
Chapter 37
In a revelation given through Joseph Smith in 1841, the Lord designated the stake in Nauvoo, Illinois, a "cornerstone of Zion, which shall be polished with the refinement which is after the similitude of a palace" (D&C 124:2). Under the Prophet's direction, Nauvoo became a thriving center of commerce, education, and the arts. Many people worked their farms, while those who had an acre of land in the city grew fruits and vegetables in home gardens. Sawmills, brickyards, printing offices, flour mills, and bakeries sprang up in the city, as well as shops for carpenters, potters, tinsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, and cabinetmakers. In Nauvoo, the Saints could enjoy the theater, balls, and concerts. Hundreds of students were enrolled in schools throughout the community, and plans were under way for a university.
In a revelation given through Joseph Smith in 1841, the Lord designated the stake in Nauvoo, Illinois, a "cornerstone of Zion, which shall be polished with the refinement which is after the similitude of a palace" (D&C 124:2). Under the Prophet's direction, Nauvoo became a thriving center of commerce, education, and the arts. Many people worked their farms, while those who had an acre of land in the city grew fruits and vegetables in home gardens. Sawmills, brickyards, printing offices, flour mills, and bakeries sprang up in the city, as well as shops for carpenters, potters, tinsmiths, jewelers, blacksmiths, and cabinetmakers. In Nauvoo, the Saints could enjoy the theater, balls, and concerts. Hundreds of students were enrolled in schools throughout the community, and plans were under way for a university.
| bookmarked The Love of God:27 |
| March 21, 2010 at 11:59 AM |
The Love of God
God does not look on the outward appearance. (1 Samuel 16:7.) I believe that He doesn’t care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely.
God does not look on the outward appearance. (1 Samuel 16:7.) I believe that He doesn’t care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely.
| bookmarked personal study |
| March 8, 2010 at 06:12 AM |
2 Nephi 10:2
For behold, the promises which we have obtained are promises unto us according to the flesh; wherefore, as it has been shown unto me that many of our children shall perish in the flesh because of unbelief, nevertheless, God will be merciful unto many; and our children shall be restored, that they may come to that which will give them the true knowledge of their Redeemer.
For behold, the promises which we have obtained are promises unto us according to the flesh; wherefore, as it has been shown unto me that many of our children shall perish in the flesh because of unbelief, nevertheless, God will be merciful unto many; and our children shall be restored, that they may come to that which will give them the true knowledge of their Redeemer.
| bookmarked joy talk |
| March 2, 2010 at 06:04 AM |
Lamentations 3:25
The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
| bookmarked STEP 1:4 |
| February 22, 2010 at 09:31 AM |
STEP 1
"Pride is essentially competitive in nature. We pit our will against God's. When we direct our pride toward God, it is in the spirit of 'my will and not thine be done.' ...
"Pride is essentially competitive in nature. We pit our will against God's. When we direct our pride toward God, it is in the spirit of 'my will and not thine be done.' ...
| bookmarked Anxiously Engaged |
| February 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM |
D&C 58:27
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;
| bookmarked A Sure Foundation |
| February 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM |
Helaman 5:12
And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.
And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.
| bookmarked Romans 1:16 |
| February 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM |
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
| bookmarked Philippians 4:13 |
| February 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM |
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
| bookmarked Isaiah 55:6 |
| February 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM |
Isaiah 55:6
¶ Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
¶ Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
| bookmarked Choose you this day |
| February 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM |
Joshua 24:15
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.