

This is based on the talk “Promptings of the Spirit” given by Elder Gary E. Stevenson. Part 1 Why we are given the Spirit, the gift of the Holy Ghost The gift of the Holy Ghost is a spiritual gift given by loving Heavenly Parents to their children when they make the covenant of baptism in the church of Jesus…
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My Imperfect Journey
Inspired by the talk “The Imperfect Harvest” by Elder Vern P. Stanfill In the beginning of his talk, Elder Stanfill spoke of watching his father harvest their grain crop. He mentioned how he stopped and adjusted the machine and continued several times. He also remembered finding grain that the machine did not catch and the lesson his father taught him…
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Living Differently
I was studying Come Follow Me this morning and 2 Corinthians 6 struck me. We are often told to live differently, but what struck me is that in chapter 6 we are told how to live. It has so often been my experience that we are to what we need to do but not how to accomplish it. Chapter 6…
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Let Doing Good Be Our Normal
Elder Pino’s talk, “Let Doing Good Be Our Normal” gave me time to reflect on traditions. Why we have them, where they came from, and what purpose they serve in our lives. Elder Pino started by talking about traditions, “We all have customs and traditions that are personal, from our family, or from the community in which we live, and…
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The Power of Spiritual Momentum
This is based on the talk by President Russell M. Nelson, “The Power of Spiritual Momentum”. This was a very powerful talk for me. President Nelson begins by saying “None of us can control nations or the actions of others or even the members of our own families. But we can control ourselves. My call today, dear brothers and sisters,…
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He Could Heal Me!
This is based on the talk by Elder Peter F. Meurs, “He Could Heal Me!” We are continually counseled to read the Book of Mormon. We are told of the many blessings that study study will bring us. A few are listed below: President Ezra Taft Benson “You will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power…
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Finding Personal Peace
This is based on the talk by Henry B. Eyring, “Finding Personal Peace In John 14:27 the Savior Jesus Christ said, “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.” Jesus said this to His disciples after teaching…
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The Case for Being a Peacemaker
Part 1 This is based on the talk “Peacemakers Needed” by Russell M. Nelson. This was hard talk for me to write about. ‘Be a peacemaker’ was something I heard a lot as a child. It wasn’t and still isn’t a phrase that I’m fond of. It still makes me cringe when I hear it. It was generally said by…
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Finding Sacred Rest in Jesus Christ
This is based on the talk given by Camille N. Johnson, “Jesus Christ is Relief”. Life is hard. It just is. It was meant to be from the beginning. Every quest to prove yourself is. We came to earth to prove our faith, to learn, grow and change to become more like our Heavenly Parents. It’s why we are here.…
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Overcoming the Overwhelming Through Jesus Christ – Part 3
This is the third and final part of President Nelson’s talk Overcome the World and Find Rest. Links to part 1 and part 2. “As I have stated before, the gathering of Israel is the most important work taking place on earth today. One crucial element of this gathering is preparing a people who are able, ready, and worthy to…
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