Church is continually growing and becoming better known. There are still negative sterotypes, but most see honest and hardworking who don't smoke or drink. We attend church every Sunday for three hours, children sing about streams that talk and want to be sunbeams.
Of all the things we want to be known for, are there attributes above all others to set us apart as disciples?
How do we become true disciples of JC? Savior provided answer: if you love me, keep my commandments. Those who receive Christ, walk with him. There are so many commandments; keeping track of them can be a challenge. Deluding purity of divine truth; what works for one person becomes an expectation. Eternal principles can get lost within labrynth of good ideas. JC chastised for attending to minor details while neglecting weightier matters. Is there a compass for prioritizing? Yes, saviour revealed the way. Greatest commandments: love god, and love neighbor as thyself. We have a compass for direction for our lives and our church.
Love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of our family, callings, livelihood. Love is healing balm, repairs rifts, unites, power of friendship, tolerance, respect, overcomes divisiveness. Warms our lives with divine hope. Should be our walk and our talk. Love as JC loves us, our confusion clears. We walk joyfully as disciples of Christ. We have better relationships, take joy in obedience. Why should we love god? He doesn't need us to love him. He is not diminished without us. He is all powerful independant of us. We need to love god. What we love determines what we seek, determines what we think and do, determines who we are and who we will become.
We are god's spirit children, we have vast capacity to love. What and how we love defines us as a church. Love is the defining characteristic of disciples. Love is source of highest bliss and heaviest burdens. You will find the love of wrong things and the heart of sadness. Greatest of good things is god. HF gives us much more than we can understand.
Jehovah created this world. God watches over us, gives us joy, peace, knowledge... shephards us, rejoices with us, answers our righteous prayers. Offers promises glorious and existance forever. Progress to fullness of joy. Promised us all that he has. We should love him. We love him because he first loved us.
Why does HF love us? He has an infinite amount of love for you. God does not look on outward appearance or fame or rich. We are incomplete, god loves us completely, perfectly, god's love encompasses us. He loves us because he is filled with love. We are his children. Even those who are flawed, rejected, broken. Great love to love proud selfish arrogant wicked. Regardless of current state, we have hope. Infinitely compassionate god desires that we draw near to him.
How can we increase our love for god? Approach him more closely. We must seek that which is imperceptible. Heaven seems distant; scriptures offer hope. Search for him with all your heart. Not just offering prayer; we keep his commandments! If we don't obey him, all is in vain. If you say you love god and don't follow his commandments, you are a liar. Align our thoughts and actions with gods word. Become more pure and holy, walk in righteousness. Earnest desire to become like him because we love him. We can become born again and cleansed by blood of god. Enjoy the words of eternal life.
Don't get discouraged if you stumble. Don't dispair if you don't feel worthy all the time. Try to walk in righteousness, learn, study the words of prophets, listen to the father, do what he asks. Try and keep on trying, until what is difficult becomes possible. It will become habit and a real part of you.
How can we hear fathers voice? Pray in the name of Christ. He speaks to us everywhere. The scriptures have his voice. Listen for his voice in this conference. Listen for his voice in temple and at church. Listen for his voice in nature and in the spirit, in laughter of child, in words of a hymn. God will lead you on a course to the pure love of Christ. As we draw near to him, we become more holy, filled with light. It leads us out of darkness and towards greater light of HG and the veil can be thin.
Why is love the great commandment. HF love is the core message of plan of happiness, active through atonement, greatest expression of love. Saviour was clear about everything hanging upon principle of love. If we love fellow man, all else will fall into place. Divine love transports words into scripture. Factor that turns compliance into dedication and consecration. It is the divining light, fills us with life meaning and wonder, the measure of our faith, altitude of our discipleship.
God lives, knows and loves you, hears your prayers, knows your heart, filled with love for you. What attribute should define us as members of the COJCOLDS? Let us be known as a people who love god and love our neighbor as ourselves. When we understand and practice this everywhere, we will begin to understand what it means to be a true disciple of JC.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
David Bednar
JS recieved revelation to set families in order. Become more diligent and concerned at home.
Express love and show it!
Tell those that we love that we love them. Sincerely and frequently. Love your eternal companion, express love to children and to parents. That love should be reflected in our actions. We strive to know more and do more of what we know is right. I love you: say it, mean it, show it.
People around us must know how much we love them. We will never regret affection or kindness; we will regret its lack. Expression of love in testimony: spouse and children should not be hearing of love at church. It should be regular and routine. If expression of love is surprising, we need to be more diligent.
Love and action is talked about in scriptures: if you love me, keep my commandments. Our love is reflected in thoughts, words, and deeds. Security and constancy in love is a blessing. Nurtures and sustains faith in god. Casts out fear. Desire of every human soul.
Bear testimony and live it!
Bear testimony at home of those things we know to be true. Doesn't need to be long or eloquent. Don't need to do it just at F&T. We should do it at home: testimony of god and restoration. When was the last time you bore testimony to family?
We all know we should bear testimony; not always reflected in what we do. We can feel unsure, awkward or embarrassed. Do more of what we know is right. Bearing testimony: bear it, mean it, live it. Declare and live our testimonies. Saviour instructed saints in Kirtland. What god says we should do. Our testimonies are proclaimed and lived best in our own homes. Overcome fear of bearing testimony. Create opportunities to bear testimony. As we profess truth, we invite HG to confirm our words. Power of testimony comes from revelation, conveyed by HG. It is a blessing, provides direction, generates light, source of eternal perspective, enduring peace.
Be consistent!
Regular family prayer, scripture study, and FHE. Kids bicker. Won't always yield immediate results. As a family, we were consistant. Understanding specifics isn't the goal. The goal is the consistency of intent. Painting of wheatfield. Vast collection of great number of strokes. Seamingly unrelated and uninteresting. Move away from the canvas to see the landscape. Ordinary creates captivating and beautiful. Each episode of prayer, study, and FHE is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. Produce an expressive masterpiece. Small and simple things can result in significant spiritual results. Lay foundation of great work, become more diligent and concerned in own homes.
Many of the saviours harshest rebukes directed toward hypocrites: those that say and do now. Hypocrasy in our lives causes greatest distruction in our homes. Children recognize hypocrasy best. Undermines foundation of a great work. We need to be and become more consistent. Be an example of the believers.
As we seek the lords help, we can reduce the disparity between what we say and what we do. We can become better at home, learn live and love gospel of JC. Family is central, man and woman (homophobic plug there. Any other marriage is NOT ordained of god). We will never be left alone. God and JC live, know us and our circumstances. They will help us.
Express love and show it!
Tell those that we love that we love them. Sincerely and frequently. Love your eternal companion, express love to children and to parents. That love should be reflected in our actions. We strive to know more and do more of what we know is right. I love you: say it, mean it, show it.
People around us must know how much we love them. We will never regret affection or kindness; we will regret its lack. Expression of love in testimony: spouse and children should not be hearing of love at church. It should be regular and routine. If expression of love is surprising, we need to be more diligent.
Love and action is talked about in scriptures: if you love me, keep my commandments. Our love is reflected in thoughts, words, and deeds. Security and constancy in love is a blessing. Nurtures and sustains faith in god. Casts out fear. Desire of every human soul.
Bear testimony and live it!
Bear testimony at home of those things we know to be true. Doesn't need to be long or eloquent. Don't need to do it just at F&T. We should do it at home: testimony of god and restoration. When was the last time you bore testimony to family?
We all know we should bear testimony; not always reflected in what we do. We can feel unsure, awkward or embarrassed. Do more of what we know is right. Bearing testimony: bear it, mean it, live it. Declare and live our testimonies. Saviour instructed saints in Kirtland. What god says we should do. Our testimonies are proclaimed and lived best in our own homes. Overcome fear of bearing testimony. Create opportunities to bear testimony. As we profess truth, we invite HG to confirm our words. Power of testimony comes from revelation, conveyed by HG. It is a blessing, provides direction, generates light, source of eternal perspective, enduring peace.
Be consistent!
Regular family prayer, scripture study, and FHE. Kids bicker. Won't always yield immediate results. As a family, we were consistant. Understanding specifics isn't the goal. The goal is the consistency of intent. Painting of wheatfield. Vast collection of great number of strokes. Seamingly unrelated and uninteresting. Move away from the canvas to see the landscape. Ordinary creates captivating and beautiful. Each episode of prayer, study, and FHE is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. Produce an expressive masterpiece. Small and simple things can result in significant spiritual results. Lay foundation of great work, become more diligent and concerned in own homes.
Many of the saviours harshest rebukes directed toward hypocrites: those that say and do now. Hypocrasy in our lives causes greatest distruction in our homes. Children recognize hypocrasy best. Undermines foundation of a great work. We need to be and become more consistent. Be an example of the believers.
As we seek the lords help, we can reduce the disparity between what we say and what we do. We can become better at home, learn live and love gospel of JC. Family is central, man and woman (homophobic plug there. Any other marriage is NOT ordained of god). We will never be left alone. God and JC live, know us and our circumstances. They will help us.
Russell Osguthorpe
When he was a mission president, his son had to go save some lives. Saves children from awful diseases. Missionaries save spiritual lives of those they teach. We are saved when we are taught, when we recieve and act upon it. Save lives by sharing the gospel. Teach principles, invite others to use that principle, bear witness of it. Key doctrine, invitation to action, recieve promised blessings. Teaching. No greater call. Prepare to teach, draw upon spirit as you teach.
Lessons on selfless service, invite people to action. close the manual and open eyes, ears and hearts to the message of god. Close the manual and invite others to live the gospel. We don't pour info into members; we want to inspire others to live gospel principles. Moroni taught JS that god had a work for him to do; JS name would be known throughout the world. We are all teaching future leaders of the church, invite learners to do the work god has for you.
We all have a part in the program. He forgot the words for primary programs. When a call comes, YOU ACCEPT IT, no matter how inadequate you feel. Leaders will help you prepare. Teachers can save lives.
Aim High! Stretch yourself, reach higher. Invitation to serve, do better. Teachers should have a work for us to do. We should live gospel principles.
Russell served a mission in Tahiti. Had to learn French and Tahitian. He was on the verge of giving up. Heard a voice, old Tahitian woman. Understood that the old woman wanted to teach hom Tahitian. Their meetings helped him learn the language. She had confidence in him. Taught him the first principle of the gospel: FAITH. You have to rely on the lord. She helped save his mission and his life.
Teach by persuasion, kindness, longsuffering, love, virtue. The HG was with them. Teacher inspires others. Do you prepare then teach. Do you focus on a key doctrine of restoration. HF and savior. When inspiration comes, close manual. Express confidence in them so they can't refuse invitation. Learning and teaching are not optional in kingdom of god. We will gain eternal life, gain a testimony. No one can be saved in ignorance.
JS opened this dispensation, he asked questions, got answers, taught. Monson is lord's mouthpiece. He learns and teaches just like Joseph. Teaching saves lives.
Lessons on selfless service, invite people to action. close the manual and open eyes, ears and hearts to the message of god. Close the manual and invite others to live the gospel. We don't pour info into members; we want to inspire others to live gospel principles. Moroni taught JS that god had a work for him to do; JS name would be known throughout the world. We are all teaching future leaders of the church, invite learners to do the work god has for you.
We all have a part in the program. He forgot the words for primary programs. When a call comes, YOU ACCEPT IT, no matter how inadequate you feel. Leaders will help you prepare. Teachers can save lives.
Aim High! Stretch yourself, reach higher. Invitation to serve, do better. Teachers should have a work for us to do. We should live gospel principles.
Russell served a mission in Tahiti. Had to learn French and Tahitian. He was on the verge of giving up. Heard a voice, old Tahitian woman. Understood that the old woman wanted to teach hom Tahitian. Their meetings helped him learn the language. She had confidence in him. Taught him the first principle of the gospel: FAITH. You have to rely on the lord. She helped save his mission and his life.
Teach by persuasion, kindness, longsuffering, love, virtue. The HG was with them. Teacher inspires others. Do you prepare then teach. Do you focus on a key doctrine of restoration. HF and savior. When inspiration comes, close manual. Express confidence in them so they can't refuse invitation. Learning and teaching are not optional in kingdom of god. We will gain eternal life, gain a testimony. No one can be saved in ignorance.
JS opened this dispensation, he asked questions, got answers, taught. Monson is lord's mouthpiece. He learns and teaches just like Joseph. Teaching saves lives.
Whitney Clayton
Walked at dawn thru Peru. Saw man carrying firewood, steadied load with a rope around his head. Leaned forward, and walked deliberately. He made 2 or 3 round trips with the load. That memory has become meaningful. How long could he carry such burdens?
Life gives us burdens. People struggle with burdens that tax our souls, they can continue for years. 3 Sources of burdens: natural products of world in which we live... natural disasters. Others are imposed on us because of others: sin, incorrect traditions, crime, gossip, unkindness. Others are because of our own mistakes and misdeeds: burden of sin. Failure to keep the commandments.
No matter what burdens we have, HF loves us, and adversity can help us return to him. This life is but a small moment, if we endure it well, god will exalt us.
Burdens provide opportunities to practice virtues. You can yeild to enticings of holy spirit. Become as a child. Submissive, meek, full of love. Burdens = Blessings. They can be disguised.
Example: Adam, cursed shall be the ground for thy sake. Work is a burden and blessing. Teaches us lessons thru sweat.
Example: Alma saw poverty can humble people, make them ready to hear the word. That's why missionaries convert the poor.
Example: Nephites softened by war, forced to be humble. Social and political disorder can humble us, motivate us to heavenly shelter.
Example: JS was persecuted for experience.
Value in suffering at hands of others. Bearing up under our burdens can develop our empathy. Bear one another's burdens. Baptismal covenants require it. Mourn and comfort. Helping others will ease our own burdens, helps us stand on holy ground. Inasmuch as you have done this to the least of these, my brethern, you have done it unto me.
Saviour offers us strength, support, deliverance.
Community Helam. Only god could deliver. They were slaves with tasks and taskmasters. People poured their hearts to god. Obedience to god, they were delivered in stages. Eased their burdens so they could stand as witnesses. God visits his people in their afflictions. Lord strengthened them. People submitted cheerfully and with patience. Be of good comfort, lord will deliver. Saviour offers us deliverance from our sins. JC suffered according to the flesh so he could deliver. Christ suffered so we don't have to. We can have forgiveness. Who repents will find mercy.
Peruvian man is the image of us all. As we turn to god, he will help us, forgive us, and bless us. Let us submit cheerfully and patiently to the will of the lord.
Life gives us burdens. People struggle with burdens that tax our souls, they can continue for years. 3 Sources of burdens: natural products of world in which we live... natural disasters. Others are imposed on us because of others: sin, incorrect traditions, crime, gossip, unkindness. Others are because of our own mistakes and misdeeds: burden of sin. Failure to keep the commandments.
No matter what burdens we have, HF loves us, and adversity can help us return to him. This life is but a small moment, if we endure it well, god will exalt us.
Burdens provide opportunities to practice virtues. You can yeild to enticings of holy spirit. Become as a child. Submissive, meek, full of love. Burdens = Blessings. They can be disguised.
Example: Adam, cursed shall be the ground for thy sake. Work is a burden and blessing. Teaches us lessons thru sweat.
Example: Alma saw poverty can humble people, make them ready to hear the word. That's why missionaries convert the poor.
Example: Nephites softened by war, forced to be humble. Social and political disorder can humble us, motivate us to heavenly shelter.
Example: JS was persecuted for experience.
Value in suffering at hands of others. Bearing up under our burdens can develop our empathy. Bear one another's burdens. Baptismal covenants require it. Mourn and comfort. Helping others will ease our own burdens, helps us stand on holy ground. Inasmuch as you have done this to the least of these, my brethern, you have done it unto me.
Saviour offers us strength, support, deliverance.
Community Helam. Only god could deliver. They were slaves with tasks and taskmasters. People poured their hearts to god. Obedience to god, they were delivered in stages. Eased their burdens so they could stand as witnesses. God visits his people in their afflictions. Lord strengthened them. People submitted cheerfully and with patience. Be of good comfort, lord will deliver. Saviour offers us deliverance from our sins. JC suffered according to the flesh so he could deliver. Christ suffered so we don't have to. We can have forgiveness. Who repents will find mercy.
Peruvian man is the image of us all. As we turn to god, he will help us, forgive us, and bless us. Let us submit cheerfully and patiently to the will of the lord.
Viki Matsumori
She's in the primary presidency.
Story of missionaries, HT, YW impressed to stay home.
How do missionaries know to stop by the house of someone who has prayed? They are guided by influence of holy ghost. Members of church are guided by the spirit. Each person can recognize spirti. We can learn better by listening to other's testimonies, and be in a good environment. We have to help other people understand, especially our children: classroom, home, missionary discussion. Spirit of Christ is for everyone, constant companionship of HG is only for worthy members.
Spirit doesn't dwell in unholy temples, let virtue garnish our thoughts. Prophets teach that god will tell us in heart and mind, HG will dwell in ourhearts. Peace, hope, joy, light. It feels like sunshine.
It's not always easy to discern them at first. Sometimes you can be baptized with fire and the HG and know it not. We need to share our experiences. There are some that are too sacred to relate. However, we need to share what we can to help others. She waited to feel different when she got baptized and confirmed: she felt no different. It wasn't until the day after at F&T, when she heard someone's testimony, she felt a flood of warmth. Peace, distinct feeling of HF being pleased.
Some places are easier to feel the spirit: temples, church. We need to produce environment at home and church where the spirit is comfortable. Spirit is a still smal voice. We need quiet in our lives. Be still and know that I am god. Still time each day to feel spirit, away from technology. Technology apparently blocks the spirit.
Environment at church. Leaders do more than teach: they facilitate whisperings of spirit to each memeber. Help them recognize and get spirit. Spirit feels like being wrapped in a blanket. Less actives will be inspired by these lessons. Let's get our less actives back to church. When we understand whisperings, we will be able to hear, and know what we should do. We will know how to live the gospel. We will be guided and protected. We will feel HG witness to us.
God lives, loves us, knows us, hears us, answers us. Christ is savior, atone-er. Testimony is firm because of HG.
Story of missionaries, HT, YW impressed to stay home.
How do missionaries know to stop by the house of someone who has prayed? They are guided by influence of holy ghost. Members of church are guided by the spirit. Each person can recognize spirti. We can learn better by listening to other's testimonies, and be in a good environment. We have to help other people understand, especially our children: classroom, home, missionary discussion. Spirit of Christ is for everyone, constant companionship of HG is only for worthy members.
Spirit doesn't dwell in unholy temples, let virtue garnish our thoughts. Prophets teach that god will tell us in heart and mind, HG will dwell in ourhearts. Peace, hope, joy, light. It feels like sunshine.
It's not always easy to discern them at first. Sometimes you can be baptized with fire and the HG and know it not. We need to share our experiences. There are some that are too sacred to relate. However, we need to share what we can to help others. She waited to feel different when she got baptized and confirmed: she felt no different. It wasn't until the day after at F&T, when she heard someone's testimony, she felt a flood of warmth. Peace, distinct feeling of HF being pleased.
Some places are easier to feel the spirit: temples, church. We need to produce environment at home and church where the spirit is comfortable. Spirit is a still smal voice. We need quiet in our lives. Be still and know that I am god. Still time each day to feel spirit, away from technology. Technology apparently blocks the spirit.
Environment at church. Leaders do more than teach: they facilitate whisperings of spirit to each memeber. Help them recognize and get spirit. Spirit feels like being wrapped in a blanket. Less actives will be inspired by these lessons. Let's get our less actives back to church. When we understand whisperings, we will be able to hear, and know what we should do. We will know how to live the gospel. We will be guided and protected. We will feel HG witness to us.
God lives, loves us, knows us, hears us, answers us. Christ is savior, atone-er. Testimony is firm because of HG.
Richard Scott
Necesity of being dependant on the spirit to guide us. Seek personal inspiration in big decisions. What can we do to enhance our communication with the spirit? What are the barriers. God knows that we have to seek divine guidance.
Power beyond your own capability. Use it consistently for your peace and happiness. There is no simple formula for spiritual guidance. Exercise faith in God and JC. If we got guidance whenever we asked, we'd become weak. Strength comes thru struggle. Confidence in Holy Ghost become stronger. Impressions you feel become more certain. Spirituality: inspiration to know what to do, and power or capacity to do it. These come together. Nephi: I will go and do. He knew the spiritual laws are god answers, spiritual direction, exercise faith.
One sunday he attended meeting in NM. Mexican priesthood leaders are so eager to share the gospel, sharing with the members. Sincerity, intent and love. Scott was deeply touched. He recieved personal revelation about the principles taught that day. As each impression came, he wrote it down. he was given precious news he deeply needed to be a better leader. The exact words are sacared.
Sunday school class in our ward, educated leader presented his message. The instructor had purposely chosen obscure references and unusual examples. He did not seem as intent on communicating principles. In that environment, specific inspiration began to flow: how to become more effective communicator.
Record powerful impressions: evaluate them for accuracy.
Scott prays, feeling of peace, thank for guidance from god, is there yet more to be given, further impressions, ponder, pray, repeat. Lather, rinse, repeat. Is there more?
He recieved precious, specific personal direction. Seek always for guidance.
These experiences aren't isolated. Principles of communication with god. If you don't respond and apply the promptings, god will stop revelation. The lord reveals truth when you are not actively seeking it. The lord will not force you to learn. You have agency to authorize spirit to teach you. Exercise and you will be more perceptive to guidance.
Spirit can be masked by strong negative emotion. You can't have grape and jalepeno at the same time. Strong emotions overcome delicate promptings of holy spirit.
Warning: satan tempts to block spirit. Satan is after you. He will convince you that you cannot recieve revelation. He will use PORN. Onslaught of porn, vicious, corroding, destroy marraige. FEAR MONGER< FEAR MONGER. TV, computer, movie, writing. It's addictive and damaging. It is potent. It will destroy your mind and heart. Seductive tantalizing, immoral destructive. You need help to overcome. Begins with curiousity, stimulation, justification, false idea that it does no harm, expirimentation, trap closes.... vicious. Participation in porn is manifestation of unbridled selfishness. How can a man not think of his wife? Nephi: devil will pacify and lull them to carnel security, carefully down to hell.
If you are ensnared in porn, overcome it now. Pray for help, be patient and obedient. Porn can begin with youth. Take preventative action. Bishops and SP need to tell people about it. Have patience to be lead by the spirit. Be sensitive to feelings.
Lord can speak to your mind and heart. Impressions can be general feelings, or it can be clear and unmistakable, spiritual dictation. As you pray with fervor, humility, gratitude, you can be consistently guided by HG. Crucible of his life? (How the hell is his life a crucible?) Savior can help you resolve your challenges.
Power beyond your own capability. Use it consistently for your peace and happiness. There is no simple formula for spiritual guidance. Exercise faith in God and JC. If we got guidance whenever we asked, we'd become weak. Strength comes thru struggle. Confidence in Holy Ghost become stronger. Impressions you feel become more certain. Spirituality: inspiration to know what to do, and power or capacity to do it. These come together. Nephi: I will go and do. He knew the spiritual laws are god answers, spiritual direction, exercise faith.
One sunday he attended meeting in NM. Mexican priesthood leaders are so eager to share the gospel, sharing with the members. Sincerity, intent and love. Scott was deeply touched. He recieved personal revelation about the principles taught that day. As each impression came, he wrote it down. he was given precious news he deeply needed to be a better leader. The exact words are sacared.
Sunday school class in our ward, educated leader presented his message. The instructor had purposely chosen obscure references and unusual examples. He did not seem as intent on communicating principles. In that environment, specific inspiration began to flow: how to become more effective communicator.
Record powerful impressions: evaluate them for accuracy.
Scott prays, feeling of peace, thank for guidance from god, is there yet more to be given, further impressions, ponder, pray, repeat. Lather, rinse, repeat. Is there more?
He recieved precious, specific personal direction. Seek always for guidance.
These experiences aren't isolated. Principles of communication with god. If you don't respond and apply the promptings, god will stop revelation. The lord reveals truth when you are not actively seeking it. The lord will not force you to learn. You have agency to authorize spirit to teach you. Exercise and you will be more perceptive to guidance.
Spirit can be masked by strong negative emotion. You can't have grape and jalepeno at the same time. Strong emotions overcome delicate promptings of holy spirit.
Warning: satan tempts to block spirit. Satan is after you. He will convince you that you cannot recieve revelation. He will use PORN. Onslaught of porn, vicious, corroding, destroy marraige. FEAR MONGER< FEAR MONGER. TV, computer, movie, writing. It's addictive and damaging. It is potent. It will destroy your mind and heart. Seductive tantalizing, immoral destructive. You need help to overcome. Begins with curiousity, stimulation, justification, false idea that it does no harm, expirimentation, trap closes.... vicious. Participation in porn is manifestation of unbridled selfishness. How can a man not think of his wife? Nephi: devil will pacify and lull them to carnel security, carefully down to hell.
If you are ensnared in porn, overcome it now. Pray for help, be patient and obedient. Porn can begin with youth. Take preventative action. Bishops and SP need to tell people about it. Have patience to be lead by the spirit. Be sensitive to feelings.
Lord can speak to your mind and heart. Impressions can be general feelings, or it can be clear and unmistakable, spiritual dictation. As you pray with fervor, humility, gratitude, you can be consistently guided by HG. Crucible of his life? (How the hell is his life a crucible?) Savior can help you resolve your challenges.
Conference weekend
Once again, it is time for General Conference. I am on pins and needles. What will they talk about? Global warming? The need for religious and ethnic tolerance? Charity? World hunger? Darfur?
I would wager they will talk about pornography, tithing and temples. More than once. Oh, and how righteous the mormons are.
I would wager they will talk about pornography, tithing and temples. More than once. Oh, and how righteous the mormons are.
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