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Hela mening med försoning! (note for Alma 7:13) |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:17 AM |
Note: Hela mening med försoning!
Alma 7:13
Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.
Alma 7:13
Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.
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Synd är en del av. Vår utveckling. Adam å Eva bröt längre lagen för att uppfylla den högre lagen. (note for 2 Nephi 2:23) |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:43 PM |
Note: Synd är en del av. Vår utveckling. Adam å Eva bröt längre lagen för att uppfylla den högre lagen.
2 Nephi 2:23
And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.
2 Nephi 2:23
And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin.
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Från vers 58-62 ser man olika ursäkter som folk ta fram, att inte följa Gud. Vad är mina ursäkter som jag har eller har jag något?
Varför kan vi inte följa herre med mer stämde hjÃ... (note for Luke 9:62) |
| March 9, 2010 at 04:30 AM |
Note: Från vers 58-62 ser man olika ursäkter som folk ta fram, att inte följa Gud. Vad är mina ursäkter som jag har eller har jag något?
Varför kan vi inte följa herre med mer stämde hjärta och sinnen?
Luke 9:62
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Luke 9:62
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
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Titta på 9;31 (note for Luke 9:44) |
| March 9, 2010 at 04:20 AM |
Note: Titta på 9;31
Luke 9:44
Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
Luke 9:44
Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
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Decease = departure. Han blev påminn om hans död i Jerusalem (note for Luke 9:31) |
| March 9, 2010 at 04:14 AM |
Note: Decease = departure. Han blev påminn om hans död i Jerusalem
Luke 9:31
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
Luke 9:31
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
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pat82 bookmarked Isaiah 55:6 |
| March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
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:
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pat82 bookmarked Romans 1:16 |
| March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
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.
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To create your own notes, find a verse and tap on the verse number, then tap on Notes. (note for This is a sample note.) |
| March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
Note: To create your own notes, find a verse and tap on the verse number, then tap on Notes.
Isaiah 55:6
¶ Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Isaiah 55:6
¶ Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
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pat82 bookmarked Philippians 4:13 |
| March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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pat82 bookmarked Anxiously Engaged |
| March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
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;
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pat82 bookmarked A Sure Foundation |
| March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
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.
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pat82 bookmarked Choose you this day |
| March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM |
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.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:49 AM |
The Love of God
Why Does Heavenly Father Love Us?
Why Does Heavenly Father Love Us?
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:20 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:18 AM |
1 Nephi 1:20
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:50 AM |
The Love of God
He loves us because He is filled with an infinite measure of holy, pure, and indescribable love. We are important to God not because of our résumé but because we are His children. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. God’s love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked.
He loves us because He is filled with an infinite measure of holy, pure, and indescribable love. We are important to God not because of our résumé but because we are His children. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. God’s love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:50 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.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:1 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:15 AM |
1 Nephi 1:1
I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days.
I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:51 AM |
The Love of God
What this means is that, regardless of our current state, there is hope for us. No matter our distress, no matter our sorrow, no matter our mistakes, our infinitely compassionate Heavenly Father desires that we draw near to Him so that He can draw near to us. (D&C 88:63.)
What this means is that, regardless of our current state, there is hope for us. No matter our distress, no matter our sorrow, no matter our mistakes, our infinitely compassionate Heavenly Father desires that we draw near to Him so that He can draw near to us. (D&C 88:63.)
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:47 AM |
The Love of God
If all that is not enough reason to love our Heavenly Father, perhaps we can learn from the words of the Apostle John, who said, "We love him, because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19.)
If all that is not enough reason to love our Heavenly Father, perhaps we can learn from the words of the Apostle John, who said, "We love him, because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19.)
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:47 AM |
The Love of God
He offers to His children the promise of a glorious and infinite existence and has provided a way for us to progress in knowledge and glory until we receive a fulness of joy. He has promised us all that He has.
He offers to His children the promise of a glorious and infinite existence and has provided a way for us to progress in knowledge and glory until we receive a fulness of joy. He has promised us all that He has.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:43 AM |
The Love of God
When we truly understand what it means to love as Jesus Christ loves us, the confusion clears and our priorities align. Our walk as disciples of Christ becomes more joyful. Our lives take on new meaning. Our relationship with our Heavenly Father becomes more profound. Obedience becomes a joy rather than a burden.
When we truly understand what it means to love as Jesus Christ loves us, the confusion clears and our priorities align. Our walk as disciples of Christ becomes more joyful. Our lives take on new meaning. Our relationship with our Heavenly Father becomes more profound. Obedience becomes a joy rather than a burden.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:43 AM |
The Love of God
Why Should We Love God?
Why Should We Love God?
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pat82 highlighted Luke 9:44 |
| March 9, 2010 at 04:19 AM |
Luke 9:44
Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:20 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:18 AM |
1 Nephi 1:20
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:43 AM |
The Love of God
God the Eternal Father did not give that first great commandment because He needs us to love Him. His power and glory are not diminished should we disregard, deny, or even defile His name. His influence and dominion extend through time and space independent of our acceptance, approval, or admiration.
God the Eternal Father did not give that first great commandment because He needs us to love Him. His power and glory are not diminished should we disregard, deny, or even defile His name. His influence and dominion extend through time and space independent of our acceptance, approval, or admiration.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:44 AM |
The Love of God
For what we love determines what we seek.
For what we love determines what we seek.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:44 AM |
The Love of God
No, God does not need us to love Him. But oh, how we need to love God!
No, God does not need us to love Him. But oh, how we need to love God!
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:44 AM |
The Love of God
What we seek determines what we think and do.
What we seek determines what we think and do.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:44 AM |
The Love of God
What we think and do determines who we are—and who we will become.
What we think and do determines who we are—and who we will become.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:45 AM |
The Love of God
Since the beginning of time, love has been the source of both the highest bliss and the heaviest burdens. At the heart of misery from the days of Adam until today, you will find the love of wrong things. And at the heart of joy, you will find the love of good things.
Since the beginning of time, love has been the source of both the highest bliss and the heaviest burdens. At the heart of misery from the days of Adam until today, you will find the love of wrong things. And at the heart of joy, you will find the love of good things.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:46 AM |
The Love of God
And the greatest of all good things is God.
And the greatest of all good things is God.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:20 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:18 AM |
1 Nephi 1:20
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:59 AM |
The Love of God
Heaven may seem distant at times, but the scriptures offer hope: "Ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13.)
Heaven may seem distant at times, but the scriptures offer hope: "Ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13.)
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pat82 highlighted Alma 26:12 |
| March 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM |
Alma 26:12
Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever.
Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever.
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pat82 highlighted D&C 58:28 |
| March 1, 2010 at 01:15 PM |
D&C 58:28
For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.
For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.
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pat82 highlighted Proverbs 23:7 |
| March 1, 2010 at 01:17 PM |
Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
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pat82 highlighted D&C 58:27 |
| March 1, 2010 at 01:15 PM |
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;
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:39 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
Other burdens are imposed on us by the misconduct of others. Abuse and addictions can make home anything but a heaven on earth for innocent family members. Sin, incorrect traditions, repression, and crime scatter burdened victims along the pathways of life. Even less-serious misdeeds such as gossip and unkindness can cause others genuine suffering.
Other burdens are imposed on us by the misconduct of others. Abuse and addictions can make home anything but a heaven on earth for innocent family members. Sin, incorrect traditions, repression, and crime scatter burdened victims along the pathways of life. Even less-serious misdeeds such as gossip and unkindness can cause others genuine suffering.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:20 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:18 AM |
1 Nephi 1:20
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:20 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:18 AM |
1 Nephi 1:20
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:57 AM |
The Love of God
How Can We Increase Our Love of God?
How Can We Increase Our Love of God?
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pat82 highlighted Luke 9:45 |
| March 9, 2010 at 04:20 AM |
Luke 9:45
But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:58 AM |
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:38 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
In a general sense, our burdens come from three sources. Some burdens are the natural product of the conditions of the world in which we live. Illness, physical disability, hurricanes, and earthquakes come from time to time through no fault of our own. We can prepare for these risks and sometimes we can predict them, but in the natural pattern of life we will all confront some of these challenges.
In a general sense, our burdens come from three sources. Some burdens are the natural product of the conditions of the world in which we live. Illness, physical disability, hurricanes, and earthquakes come from time to time through no fault of our own. We can prepare for these risks and sometimes we can predict them, but in the natural pattern of life we will all confront some of these challenges.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:38 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
In a general sense, our burdens come from three sources. Some burdens are the natural product of the conditions of the world in which we live. Illness, physical disability, hurricanes, and earthquakes come from time to time through no fault of our own. We can prepare for these risks and sometimes we can predict them, but in the natural pattern of life we will all confront some of these challenges.
In a general sense, our burdens come from three sources. Some burdens are the natural product of the conditions of the world in which we live. Illness, physical disability, hurricanes, and earthquakes come from time to time through no fault of our own. We can prepare for these risks and sometimes we can predict them, but in the natural pattern of life we will all confront some of these challenges.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:38 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
In a general sense, our burdens come from three sources. Some burdens are the natural product of the conditions of the world in which we live. Illness, physical disability, hurricanes, and earthquakes come from time to time through no fault of our own. We can prepare for these risks and sometimes we can predict them, but in the natural pattern of life we will all confront some of these challenges.
In a general sense, our burdens come from three sources. Some burdens are the natural product of the conditions of the world in which we live. Illness, physical disability, hurricanes, and earthquakes come from time to time through no fault of our own. We can prepare for these risks and sometimes we can predict them, but in the natural pattern of life we will all confront some of these challenges.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:20 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:18 AM |
1 Nephi 1:20
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
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pat82 highlighted 2 Nephi 32:5 |
| March 7, 2010 at 06:04 AM |
2 Nephi 32:5
For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.
For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:20 |
| March 5, 2010 at 06:16 AM |
1 Nephi 1:20
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him; yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.
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pat82 highlighted 2 Nephi 2:6 |
| March 12, 2010 at 11:22 AM |
2 Nephi 2:6
Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.
Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.
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pat82 highlighted Revelation 12:9 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:29 PM |
Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
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pat82 highlighted Moses 4:26 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:30 PM |
Moses 4:26
And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living; for thus have I, the Lord God, called the first of all women, which are many.
And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living; for thus have I, the Lord God, called the first of all women, which are many.
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pat82 highlighted Moses 1:34 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:32 PM |
Moses 1:34
And the first man of all men have I called Adam, which is many.
And the first man of all men have I called Adam, which is many.
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pat82 highlighted Moses 6:9 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:33 PM |
Moses 6:9
In the image of his own body, male and female, created he them, and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created and became living souls in the land upon the footstool of God.
In the image of his own body, male and female, created he them, and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created and became living souls in the land upon the footstool of God.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Corinthians 11:11 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:35 PM |
1 Corinthians 11:11
Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.
Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.
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pat82 highlighted Chapter 6 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:37 PM |
Chapter 6
When Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden, they were not yet mortal. In this state, "they would have had no children" (2 Nephi 2:23). There was no death. They had physical life because their spirits were housed in physical bodies made from the dust of the earth (see Moses 6:59; Abraham 5:7). They had spiritual life because they were in the presence of God. They had not yet made a choice between good and evil.
When Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden, they were not yet mortal. In this state, "they would have had no children" (2 Nephi 2:23). There was no death. They had physical life because their spirits were housed in physical bodies made from the dust of the earth (see Moses 6:59; Abraham 5:7). They had spiritual life because they were in the presence of God. They had not yet made a choice between good and evil.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:5 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:13 AM |
Alma 7:5
And I trust, according to the Spirit of God which is in me, that I shall also have joy over you; nevertheless I do not desire that my joy over you should come by the cause of so much afflictions and sorrow which I have had for the brethren at Zarahemla, for behold, my joy cometh over them after wading through much affliction and sorrow.
And I trust, according to the Spirit of God which is in me, that I shall also have joy over you; nevertheless I do not desire that my joy over you should come by the cause of so much afflictions and sorrow which I have had for the brethren at Zarahemla, for behold, my joy cometh over them after wading through much affliction and sorrow.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:6 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:14 AM |
Alma 7:6
But behold, I trust that ye are not in a state of so much unbelief as were your brethren; I trust that ye are not lifted up in the pride of your hearts; yea, I trust that ye have not set your hearts upon riches and the vain things of the world; yea, I trust that you do not worship idols, but that ye do worship the true and the living God, and that ye look forward for the remission of your sins, with an everlasting faith, which is to come.
But behold, I trust that ye are not in a state of so much unbelief as were your brethren; I trust that ye are not lifted up in the pride of your hearts; yea, I trust that ye have not set your hearts upon riches and the vain things of the world; yea, I trust that you do not worship idols, but that ye do worship the true and the living God, and that ye look forward for the remission of your sins, with an everlasting faith, which is to come.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:9 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:15 AM |
Alma 7:9
But behold, the Spirit hath said this much unto me, saying: Cry unto this people, saying—Repent ye, and prepare the way of the Lord, and walk in his paths, which are straight; for behold, the kingdom of heaven is at hand, and the Son of God cometh upon the face of the earth.
But behold, the Spirit hath said this much unto me, saying: Cry unto this people, saying—Repent ye, and prepare the way of the Lord, and walk in his paths, which are straight; for behold, the kingdom of heaven is at hand, and the Son of God cometh upon the face of the earth.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:11 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:16 AM |
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.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:12 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:17 AM |
Alma 7:12
And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.
And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:13 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:17 AM |
Alma 7:13
Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.
Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:14 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:19 AM |
Alma 7:14
Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all unrighteousness.
Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all unrighteousness.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:15 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:19 AM |
Alma 7:15
Yea, I say unto you come and fear not, and lay aside every sin, which easily doth beset you, which doth bind you down to destruction, yea, come and go forth, and show unto your God that ye are willing to repent of your sins and enter into a covenant with him to keep his commandments, and witness it unto him this day by going into the waters of baptism.
Yea, I say unto you come and fear not, and lay aside every sin, which easily doth beset you, which doth bind you down to destruction, yea, come and go forth, and show unto your God that ye are willing to repent of your sins and enter into a covenant with him to keep his commandments, and witness it unto him this day by going into the waters of baptism.
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pat82 highlighted Revelation 12:8 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:29 PM |
Revelation 12:8
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 8:8 |
| March 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM |
Romans 8:8
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
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pat82 highlighted 2 Nephi 2:7 |
| March 12, 2010 at 11:21 AM |
2 Nephi 2:7
Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:27 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:29 AM |
Enos 1:27
And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.
And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for I know that in him I shall rest. And I rejoice in the day when my mortal shall put on immortality, and shall stand before him; then shall I see his face with pleasure, and he will say unto me: Come unto me, ye blessed, there is a place prepared for you in the mansions of my Father. Amen.
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:26 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:30 AM |
Enos 1:26
And I saw that I must soon go down to my grave, having been wrought upon by the power of God that I must preach and prophesy unto this people, and declare the word according to the truth which is in Christ. And I have declared it in all my days, and have rejoiced in it above that of the world.
And I saw that I must soon go down to my grave, having been wrought upon by the power of God that I must preach and prophesy unto this people, and declare the word according to the truth which is in Christ. And I have declared it in all my days, and have rejoiced in it above that of the world.
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:12 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:23 AM |
Enos 1:12
And it came to pass that after I had prayed and labored with all diligence, the Lord said unto me: I will grant unto thee according to thy desires, because of thy faith.
And it came to pass that after I had prayed and labored with all diligence, the Lord said unto me: I will grant unto thee according to thy desires, because of thy faith.
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:7 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:22 AM |
Enos 1:7
And I said: Lord, how is it done?
And I said: Lord, how is it done?
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:8 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:21 AM |
Enos 1:8
And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou hast never before heard nor seen. And many years pass away before he shall manifest himself in the flesh; wherefore, go to, thy faith hath made thee whole.
And he said unto me: Because of thy faith in Christ, whom thou hast never before heard nor seen. And many years pass away before he shall manifest himself in the flesh; wherefore, go to, thy faith hath made thee whole.
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:2 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:19 AM |
Enos 1:2
And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God, before I received a remission of my sins.
And I will tell you of the wrestle which I had before God, before I received a remission of my sins.
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:1 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:19 AM |
Enos 1:1
Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father that he was a just man—for he taught me in his language, and also in the nurture and admonition of the Lord—and blessed be the name of my God for it—
Behold, it came to pass that I, Enos, knowing my father that he was a just man—for he taught me in his language, and also in the nurture and admonition of the Lord—and blessed be the name of my God for it—
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:3 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:20 AM |
Enos 1:3
Behold, I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the words which I had often heard my father speak concerning eternal life, and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my heart.
Behold, I went to hunt beasts in the forests; and the words which I had often heard my father speak concerning eternal life, and the joy of the saints, sunk deep into my heart.
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pat82 highlighted Enos 1:4 |
| March 10, 2010 at 04:20 AM |
Enos 1:4
And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.
And my soul hungered; and I kneeled down before my Maker, and I cried unto him in mighty prayer and supplication for mine own soul; and all the day long did I cry unto him; yea, and when the night came I did still raise my voice high that it reached the heavens.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:21 |
| March 14, 2010 at 01:01 PM |
Genesis 39:21
¶ But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
¶ But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
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pat82 highlighted "Repent . . . That I May Heal You" |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:13 AM |
"Repent . . . That I May Heal You"
The invitation to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a loving appeal to turn around and to "re-turn" toward God. (Helaman 7:17.) It is the beckoning of a loving Father and His Only Begotten Son to be more than we are, to reach up to a higher way of life, to change, and to feel the happiness of keeping the commandments. Being disciples of Christ, we rejoice in the blessing of repenting and the joy of being forgiven. They become part of us, shaping the way we think and feel.
The invitation to repent is rarely a voice of chastisement but rather a loving appeal to turn around and to "re-turn" toward God. (Helaman 7:17.) It is the beckoning of a loving Father and His Only Begotten Son to be more than we are, to reach up to a higher way of life, to change, and to feel the happiness of keeping the commandments. Being disciples of Christ, we rejoice in the blessing of repenting and the joy of being forgiven. They become part of us, shaping the way we think and feel.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:3 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:46 PM |
Genesis 37:3
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.
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pat82 highlighted Revelation 12:7 |
| March 21, 2010 at 01:28 PM |
Revelation 12:7
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:25 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:21 AM |
Romans 7:25
I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:24 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:21 AM |
Romans 7:24
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
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pat82 highlighted Romans 8:6 |
| March 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM |
Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Corinthians 6:19 |
| March 23, 2010 at 11:46 AM |
1 Corinthians 6:19
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
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pat82 highlighted 1 Peter 1:21 |
| March 6, 2010 at 12:27 PM |
1 Peter 1:21
Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
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pat82 highlighted "Repent . . . That I May Heal You" |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:18 AM |
"Repent . . . That I May Heal You"
For most, repentance is more a journey than a one-time event. It is not easy. To change is difficult. It requires running into the wind, swimming upstream. Jesus said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me." (Matthew 16:24.) Repentance is turning away from some things, such as dishonesty, pride, anger, and impure thoughts, and turning toward other things, such as kindness, unselfishness, patience, and spirituality. It is "re-turning" toward God.
For most, repentance is more a journey than a one-time event. It is not easy. To change is difficult. It requires running into the wind, swimming upstream. Jesus said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me." (Matthew 16:24.) Repentance is turning away from some things, such as dishonesty, pride, anger, and impure thoughts, and turning toward other things, such as kindness, unselfishness, patience, and spirituality. It is "re-turning" toward God.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:6 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:47 PM |
Genesis 37:6
And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:
And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:
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pat82 highlighted "Repent . . . That I May Heal You" |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:21 AM |
"Repent . . . That I May Heal You"
How do we decide where our repentance should be focused? When a loved one or friend suggests things we need to change, the natural man in us sometimes pops up his head and responds, "Oh, you think I should change? Well, let me tell you about some of your problems." A better approach is to humbly petition the Lord: "Father, what wouldst Thou have me do?" The answers come. We feel the changes we need to make. The Lord tells us in our mind and in our heart. (D&C 8:2.)
How do we decide where our repentance should be focused? When a loved one or friend suggests things we need to change, the natural man in us sometimes pops up his head and responds, "Oh, you think I should change? Well, let me tell you about some of your problems." A better approach is to humbly petition the Lord: "Father, what wouldst Thou have me do?" The answers come. We feel the changes we need to make. The Lord tells us in our mind and in our heart. (D&C 8:2.)
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 32:28 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:42 PM |
Genesis 32:28
And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:10 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:48 PM |
Genesis 37:10
And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?
And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:9 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:48 PM |
Genesis 37:9
¶ And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.
¶ And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:8 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:47 PM |
Genesis 37:8
And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.
And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:7 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:47 PM |
Genesis 37:7
For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
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pat82 highlighted "Repent . . . That I May Heal You" |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:22 AM |
"Repent . . . That I May Heal You"
Alma warned, "Do not endeavor to excuse yourself in the least point." (Alma 42:30.) When we "pull the shades down," we stop believing that spiritual voice inviting us to change. We pray but we listen less. Our prayers lack that faith that leads to repentance. (Alma 34:17-18.)
Alma warned, "Do not endeavor to excuse yourself in the least point." (Alma 42:30.) When we "pull the shades down," we stop believing that spiritual voice inviting us to change. We pray but we listen less. Our prayers lack that faith that leads to repentance. (Alma 34:17-18.)
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pat82 highlighted "Repent . . . That I May Heal You" |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:22 AM |
"Repent . . . That I May Heal You"
You are correct; I don’t fully understand. But there is One who does. He knows. He has felt your pain. He has declared, "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands." (Isaiah 49:16.) The Savior is there, reaching out to each of us, bidding us: "Come unto me." (3 Nephi 9:14.) We can repent. We can!
You are correct; I don’t fully understand. But there is One who does. He knows. He has felt your pain. He has declared, "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands." (Isaiah 49:16.) The Savior is there, reaching out to each of us, bidding us: "Come unto me." (3 Nephi 9:14.) We can repent. We can!
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:39 AM |
The Love of God
How Do We Become True Disciples of Jesus Christ?
How Do We Become True Disciples of Jesus Christ?
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pat82 highlighted Romans 8:5 |
| March 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM |
Romans 8:5
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 8:9 |
| March 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM |
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:23 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:21 AM |
Romans 7:23
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:22 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:21 AM |
Romans 7:22
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:21 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:21 AM |
Romans 7:21
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:17 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:22 AM |
Romans 7:17
Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:18 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:22 AM |
Romans 7:18
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:19 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:21 AM |
Romans 7:19
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:20 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:21 AM |
Romans 7:20
Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:16 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:22 AM |
Romans 7:16
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 7:15 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:22 AM |
Romans 7:15
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 7:16 |
| March 22, 2010 at 08:23 AM |
Alma 7:16
And whosoever doeth this, and keepeth the commandments of God from thenceforth, the same will remember that I say unto him, yea, he will remember that I have said unto him, he shall have eternal life, according to the testimony of the Holy Spirit, which testifieth in me.
And whosoever doeth this, and keepeth the commandments of God from thenceforth, the same will remember that I say unto him, yea, he will remember that I have said unto him, he shall have eternal life, according to the testimony of the Holy Spirit, which testifieth in me.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:5 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:46 PM |
Genesis 37:5
¶ And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
¶ And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 37:4 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:46 PM |
Genesis 37:4
And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 8:7 |
| March 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM |
Romans 8:7
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 8:10 |
| March 23, 2010 at 11:41 AM |
Romans 8:10
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
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pat82 highlighted The Love of God |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:42 AM |
The Love of God
Once again the Savior revealed the way. When asked to name the greatest commandment, He did not hesitate. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind," He said. "This is the first and great commandment." (Matthew 22:37, 38.) Coupled with the second great commandment—to love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:39.)—we have a compass that provides direction not only for our lives but also for the Lord’s Church on both sides of the veil.
Once again the Savior revealed the way. When asked to name the greatest commandment, He did not hesitate. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind," He said. "This is the first and great commandment." (Matthew 22:37, 38.) Coupled with the second great commandment—to love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:39.)—we have a compass that provides direction not only for our lives but also for the Lord’s Church on both sides of the veil.
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pat82 highlighted D&C 59:8 |
| March 7, 2010 at 06:03 AM |
D&C 59:8
Thou shalt offer a sacrifice unto the Lord thy God in righteousness, even that of a broken heart and a contrite spirit.
Thou shalt offer a sacrifice unto the Lord thy God in righteousness, even that of a broken heart and a contrite spirit.
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pat82 highlighted Matthew 22:40 |
| March 17, 2010 at 07:06 AM |
Matthew 22:40
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
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pat82 highlighted Lamentations 3:55 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:53 AM |
Lamentations 3:55
¶ I called upon thy name, O Lord, out of the low dungeon.
¶ I called upon thy name, O Lord, out of the low dungeon.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:43 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:41 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
Our own mistakes and shortcomings produce many of our problems and can place heavy burdens on our own shoulders. The most onerous burden we impose upon ourselves is the burden of sin. We have all known the remorse and pain which inevitably follow our failure to keep the commandments.
Our own mistakes and shortcomings produce many of our problems and can place heavy burdens on our own shoulders. The most onerous burden we impose upon ourselves is the burden of sin. We have all known the remorse and pain which inevitably follow our failure to keep the commandments.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:41 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
Our own mistakes and shortcomings produce many of our problems and can place heavy burdens on our own shoulders. The most onerous burden we impose upon ourselves is the burden of sin. We have all known the remorse and pain which inevitably follow our failure to keep the commandments.
Our own mistakes and shortcomings produce many of our problems and can place heavy burdens on our own shoulders. The most onerous burden we impose upon ourselves is the burden of sin. We have all known the remorse and pain which inevitably follow our failure to keep the commandments.
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pat82 highlighted Luke 13:27 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:28 PM |
Luke 13:27
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
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pat82 highlighted Luke 13:28 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:28 PM |
Luke 13:28
There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
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pat82 highlighted Luke 9:57 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:29 PM |
Luke 9:57
¶ And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
¶ And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
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pat82 highlighted Lamentations 3:57 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:53 AM |
Lamentations 3:57
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.
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pat82 highlighted Lamentations 3:56 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:53 AM |
Lamentations 3:56
Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.
Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.
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pat82 highlighted Lamentations 3:58 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:54 AM |
Lamentations 3:58
O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
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pat82 highlighted Lamentations 3:59 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:54 AM |
Lamentations 3:59
O Lord, thou hast seen my wrong: judge thou my cause.
O Lord, thou hast seen my wrong: judge thou my cause.
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pat82 highlighted Jeremiah 31:3 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:49 AM |
Jeremiah 31:3
The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
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pat82 highlighted Jeremiah 29:13 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:59 AM |
Jeremiah 29:13
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 5:6 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:58 AM |
Romans 5:6
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
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pat82 highlighted John 14:27 |
| March 7, 2010 at 06:04 AM |
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:41 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
Our own mistakes and shortcomings produce many of our problems and can place heavy burdens on our own shoulders. The most onerous burden we impose upon ourselves is the burden of sin. We have all known the remorse and pain which inevitably follow our failure to keep the commandments.
Our own mistakes and shortcomings produce many of our problems and can place heavy burdens on our own shoulders. The most onerous burden we impose upon ourselves is the burden of sin. We have all known the remorse and pain which inevitably follow our failure to keep the commandments.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:6 |
| March 31, 2010 at 07:15 AM |
1 Nephi 1:6
And it came to pass as he prayed unto the Lord, there came a pillar of fire and dwelt upon a rock before him; and he saw and heard much; and because of the things which he saw and heard he did quake and tremble exceedingly.
And it came to pass as he prayed unto the Lord, there came a pillar of fire and dwelt upon a rock before him; and he saw and heard much; and because of the things which he saw and heard he did quake and tremble exceedingly.
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pat82 highlighted Helaman 3:21 |
| March 27, 2010 at 03:35 PM |
Helaman 3:21
And it came to pass that he had two sons. He gave unto the eldest the name of Nephi, and unto the youngest, the name of Lehi. And they began to grow up unto the Lord.
And it came to pass that he had two sons. He gave unto the eldest the name of Nephi, and unto the youngest, the name of Lehi. And they began to grow up unto the Lord.
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pat82 highlighted 4 Nephi 1:12 |
| March 27, 2010 at 03:55 PM |
4 Nephi 1:12
And they did not walk any more after the performances and ordinances of the law of Moses; but they did walk after the commandments which they had received from their Lord and their God, continuing in fasting and prayer, and in meeting together oft both to pray and to hear the word of the Lord.
And they did not walk any more after the performances and ordinances of the law of Moses; but they did walk after the commandments which they had received from their Lord and their God, continuing in fasting and prayer, and in meeting together oft both to pray and to hear the word of the Lord.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 34:27 |
| March 27, 2010 at 03:56 PM |
Alma 34:27
Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.
Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.
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pat82 highlighted D&C 88:64 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:56 AM |
D&C 88:64
Whatsoever ye ask the Father in my name it shall be given unto you, that is expedient for you;
Whatsoever ye ask the Father in my name it shall be given unto you, that is expedient for you;
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pat82 highlighted D&C 18:18 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:57 AM |
D&C 18:18
Ask the Father in my name, in faith believing that you shall receive, and you shall have the Holy Ghost, which manifesteth all things which are expedient unto the children of men.
Ask the Father in my name, in faith believing that you shall receive, and you shall have the Holy Ghost, which manifesteth all things which are expedient unto the children of men.
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pat82 highlighted Alma 5:33 |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:12 AM |
Alma 5:33
Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I will receive you.
Behold, he sendeth an invitation unto all men, for the arms of mercy are extended towards them, and he saith: Repent, and I will receive you.
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pat82 highlighted 3 Nephi 9:13 |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:16 AM |
3 Nephi 9:13
O all ye that are spared because ye were more righteous than they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?
O all ye that are spared because ye were more righteous than they, will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?
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pat82 highlighted 1 John 4:19 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:47 AM |
1 John 4:19
We love him, because he first loved us.
We love him, because he first loved us.
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pat82 highlighted 2 Nephi 8:12 |
| March 16, 2010 at 09:12 AM |
2 Nephi 8:12
I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you. Behold, who art thou, that thou shouldst be afraid of man, who shall die, and of the son of man, who shall be made like unto grass?
I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you. Behold, who art thou, that thou shouldst be afraid of man, who shall die, and of the son of man, who shall be made like unto grass?
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:8 |
| March 31, 2010 at 07:16 AM |
1 Nephi 1:8
And being thus overcome with the Spirit, he was carried away in a vision, even that he saw the heavens open, and he thought he saw God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of angels in the attitude of singing and praising their God.
And being thus overcome with the Spirit, he was carried away in a vision, even that he saw the heavens open, and he thought he saw God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of angels in the attitude of singing and praising their God.
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pat82 highlighted Romans 5:5 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:58 AM |
Romans 5:5
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
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pat82 highlighted 1 John 4:18 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:48 AM |
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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pat82 highlighted Isaiah 54:10 |
| March 17, 2010 at 06:48 AM |
Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.
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pat82 highlighted D&C 59:9 |
| March 7, 2010 at 06:03 AM |
D&C 59:9
And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;
And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:43 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted John 17:7 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:34 PM |
John 17:7
Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.
Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:11 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM |
Genesis 39:11
And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
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pat82 highlighted Luke 9:31 |
| March 9, 2010 at 04:15 AM |
Luke 9:31
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:43 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:43 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:43 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:43 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:12 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM |
Genesis 39:12
And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:16 |
| March 14, 2010 at 01:01 PM |
Genesis 39:16
And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:17 |
| March 14, 2010 at 01:01 PM |
Genesis 39:17
And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:
And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:20 |
| March 14, 2010 at 01:01 PM |
Genesis 39:20
And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:44 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:45 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
Burdens provide opportunities to practice virtues that contribute to eventual perfection. They invite us to yield "to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and [put] off the natural man and [become] a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord, and [become] as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon [us], even as a child doth submit to his father." (Mosiah 3:19.) Thus burdens become blessings, though often such blessings are well disguised and may require time, effort, and faith to accept and understand. Four examples may help explain this:
• First, Adam was told, "Cursed shall be the ground for thy sake," which meant for his benefit, and "by the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread." (Moses 4:23,25) Work is a continual burden, but it is also a continual blessing "for [our] sake," for it teaches lessons we can learn only "by the sweat of [our] face."
• Second, Alma observed that the poverty and "afflictions [of the poor among the Zoramites] had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word." (Alma 32:6) He added, "Because ye are compelled to be humble blessed are ye." (Alma 32:13) Our economic challenges may help prepare us to hear the word of the Lord.
• Third, because of the "exceedingly great length of [their] war," many Nephites and Lamanites "were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that they did humble themselves before God, even in the depth of humility." (Alma 62:41) Political unrest, social disorder, and, in some areas of the world, modern Gadianton robbers may humble us and motivate us to seek heavenly shelter from societal storms.
• Fourth, Joseph Smith was told that the terrible things he suffered for years at the hands of his enemies would "give [him] experience, and . . . be for [his] good." (D&C 122:7) The suffering we experience through the offenses of others is a valuable, though painful, school for improving our own behavior.
Burdens provide opportunities to practice virtues that contribute to eventual perfection. They invite us to yield "to the enticings of the Holy Spirit, and [put] off the natural man and [become] a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord, and [become] as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon [us], even as a child doth submit to his father." (Mosiah 3:19.) Thus burdens become blessings, though often such blessings are well disguised and may require time, effort, and faith to accept and understand. Four examples may help explain this:
• First, Adam was told, "Cursed shall be the ground for thy sake," which meant for his benefit, and "by the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread." (Moses 4:23,25) Work is a continual burden, but it is also a continual blessing "for [our] sake," for it teaches lessons we can learn only "by the sweat of [our] face."
• Second, Alma observed that the poverty and "afflictions [of the poor among the Zoramites] had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word." (Alma 32:6) He added, "Because ye are compelled to be humble blessed are ye." (Alma 32:13) Our economic challenges may help prepare us to hear the word of the Lord.
• Third, because of the "exceedingly great length of [their] war," many Nephites and Lamanites "were softened because of their afflictions, insomuch that they did humble themselves before God, even in the depth of humility." (Alma 62:41) Political unrest, social disorder, and, in some areas of the world, modern Gadianton robbers may humble us and motivate us to seek heavenly shelter from societal storms.
• Fourth, Joseph Smith was told that the terrible things he suffered for years at the hands of his enemies would "give [him] experience, and . . . be for [his] good." (D&C 122:7) The suffering we experience through the offenses of others is a valuable, though painful, school for improving our own behavior.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:6 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:53 PM |
Genesis 39:6
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:4 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:51 PM |
Genesis 39:4
And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
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pat82 highlighted Genesis 39:3 |
| March 14, 2010 at 12:51 PM |
Genesis 39:3
And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Nephi 1:16 |
| March 31, 2010 at 07:19 AM |
1 Nephi 1:16
And now I, Nephi, do not make a full account of the things which my father hath written, for he hath written many things which he saw in visions and in dreams; and he also hath written many things which he prophesied and spake unto his children, of which I shall not make a full account.
And now I, Nephi, do not make a full account of the things which my father hath written, for he hath written many things which he saw in visions and in dreams; and he also hath written many things which he prophesied and spake unto his children, of which I shall not make a full account.
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pat82 highlighted That Your Burdens May Be Light |
| March 4, 2010 at 09:43 AM |
That Your Burdens May Be Light
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
No matter the burdens we face in life as a consequence of natural conditions, the misconduct of others, or our own mistakes and shortcomings, we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father, who sent us to earth as part of His eternal plan for our growth and progress. Our unique individual experiences can help us prepare to return to Him. The adversity and afflictions that are ours, however difficult to bear, last, from heaven’s perspective, for "but a small moment; and then, if [we] endure it well, God shall exalt [us] on high." (D&C 121:7-8.) We must do everything we can to bear our burdens "well" for however long our "small moment" carrying them lasts.
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pat82 highlighted Luke 9:58 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:29 PM |
Luke 9:58
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
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pat82 highlighted Luke 9:59 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:30 PM |
Luke 9:59
And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
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pat82 highlighted Luke 9:60 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:30 PM |
Luke 9:60
Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
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pat82 highlighted 1 Peter 1:14 |
| March 6, 2010 at 01:25 PM |
1 Peter 1:14
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
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pat82 highlighted 1 Peter 1:15 |
| March 6, 2010 at 01:25 PM |
1 Peter 1:15
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
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pat82 highlighted 2 Timothy 4:8 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:31 PM |
2 Timothy 4:8
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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pat82 highlighted 2 Timothy 4:7 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:31 PM |
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
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pat82 highlighted John 17:3 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:33 PM |
John 17:3
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
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pat82 highlighted John 17:4 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:33 PM |
John 17:4
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
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pat82 highlighted John 17:4 |
| March 3, 2010 at 03:33 PM |
John 17:4
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.