Archive for April, 2008

The Awesome Power of Repentance

When I contemplate all that I have been given by the Lord and then reflect on what I am doing with it, I have to confess I am concerned for my eternal well-being. Something I read the other day heightened this concern. In a conference talk given by Marion G. Romney about the requirements of [...]

Spending (quality) Time with the Lord

Spending time with the Lord is a worthy goal. Spending quality time with the Lord is even better. “Really,” says an inquisitive mind, “what’s the difference?” Good question, I’m glad you asked it.

Relationships are built in many ways, but “time” is a primary ingredient. Time to relationships, is like water to a flower, no [...]

An Introduction to the Gifts of the Spirit

Premortality

I believe, as a general rule, the scriptures reveal to mankind the laws of the Celestial world. The purpose for doing so is to prepare as many of the sons and daughters of God as possible for entrance into the Celestial Kingdom of God. In our pre-mortal state we lived in the presence of [...]

Friday Quiz: How to Avoid Deception

Have you ever been deceived? Have you put your confidence in something or someone only to be disappointed? Have you suffered disappointment when the promises made by your employer never materialized? Have you ever purchased a fancy new electronics device that turned out to have more in common with fruit, than electronics, when it turned [...]

President and Sister Monson on “Promptings”

This weekend members of the church have the privilege of hearing from the Lord’s chosen leaders for this day and time. Each of them has certainly invested a great deal of effort in prayer and preparation as they have selected their various messages to present in conference.

Wisdom would suggest that we as listeners should [...]