Prophets Lead Us to Christ. “I know when we follow the prophet’s inspired teachings completely, especially those unpleasant or difficult, we will receive great blessings. The Lord will bring into our lives the miracles He knows we need. Changes in our family will be dramatic and sustaining. The influence of the adversary in our lives and in ...
Repentance is like the cutter that breaks the chain of sins that ties and strangles our faith. When an individual repents of his sins and lives in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ, he receives great knowledge, wisdom, strength and power in his life.
We feel gratitude as we ponder the many blessings that are already in our lives. We feel a greater sense of happiness and peace as we strive to align our will with God’s will for our lives. We are blessed with greater patience and faith. We can feel the influence of the Holy Spirit guiding and directing us. When we pray, God opens the windows ...
Making the World a Better Place. By Elder David F. Evans. “We can join President Nelson in offering our own prayers of gratitude and be grateful for what we have, rather than focusing on what we do not have. We can ask for Heaven’s help to fulfill our baptismal covenant to help others throughout our lives and to stand as witnesses of God at ...
Being a Light to Others Second Counselor in the Asia Area Presidency Elder Siu Hong Pon The word “light” was one of the most commonly used term in the teachings of the gospel. Apostle John declared that his mission was “to bear witness of the Light” 1 “which was the true light, which lighteth every man who cometh into the world.” 2
Missionary work, “… is a voluntary act of service to God and to humankind.” 2, described as “the greatest of all the great works in all the world” 3, “in which we are engaged in helping to save and exalt the souls of the children of men.” 4 The blessings of missionary service are not only available to those being served, but also encompass those...
Elder David P. Homer of the Seventy Second Counselor in the Asia Area Presidency. While many of our beliefs are the same, some are different. And understanding those differences can provide important perspective that will fortify our faith and provide direction in our lives.
3.Letting God Prevail by Waiting Upon the Lord. In this fast-moving world, we want everything to happen fast. With this view, we fail to learn patience and take time to enjoy life. When we are afflicted with pain, sorrow, and suffering, we desire an end to come soon or even immediately. We learn from the life of the Saviour that even in his ...
Home-Centered, Church-supported gospel-Learning. By Elder Fook Chuen (Zeno) Chow. President Russell M. Nelson explained that “the adversary is increasing his attacks on faith and upon us and our families at an exponential rate. To survive spiritually, we need counterstrategies and proactive plans.”. Elder Fook Chuen (Zeno) Chow.