If we do want to follow Christ, why don’t we? Why is it sometimes difficult to do what we need to do to be close to Him?
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Messengers of Christ
With Christmas coming soon, I thought I’d do something different for this article. Something that always stands out to me when reading about and remembering Christ’s birth is how many people prophesied and celebrated Him. These people carried the message of Christ across continents and centuries, testified and recorded their testimonies of Him, and helped […]
Witness of Christ
We all know what to expect at a birthday: presents, cake, and decorations. Sometimes there is discussion of the day the person was born, funny stories of how the doctor ran out of gas on his way to the hospital to deliver the person, or the agonizing 30 something hours of labor. Occasionally though (and this […]
11 Things to Do If Your Christmas Spirit is Lacking
I consider December one of the busiest months of the year. There are so many things to do, gifts to buy, parties to attend, chores to finish, and so on – all with the end of the year looming over our heads. Because there are so many distractions at this time of year, focusing on […]
6 Things My Family Recently Learned About Facing Satan AKA My Family’s Response to the Cheetahs and the Topis
Dear Elder David A. Bednar, My family and I took up your challenge this past week to consider and discuss the lessons of the cheetahs and the topis you talked about in your talk “Watchful Unto Prayer Continually.” We also, as you requested, found several other lessons to take away from the behavior of these […]
7 Tips for Studying Christ in Your Scriptures
I think we all have our favorite ways of studying the scriptures. But sometimes, after I’ve been studying the scriptures one way for a while, I want to try something new. I’ve been thinking of new ways to approach scripture study lately, and I’ve come up with some ideas. I’ve centered these ideas around studying […]
Why Does Satan Tempt Us?
The battle between God and Satan is based around us. God does everything for us and Satan tries to use us to help himself.
God is Our Father
God is our Father in Heaven – Father of our spirits, Father of our bodies. He created us and the earth. God gave us the opportunity to learn, grow, and become more like Him through the difficulties we face here on earth.
Does Religion Really Work?
Religion, when it is your lifestyle, actually changes you into someone who lives what they believe.
