Jan 27 2012 by
Some who have accepted the gospel by being baptized do not continue to enjoy the feast. Once we have come to the Lord’s table, let us not leave too early! Continuing to feast on the good things of the gospel means we will keep the commandments, attend our meetings, and contribute to the happiness of [...]
Tags: baptism, commandments, covenants, example, happiness, obeying the commandments, sacred covenants
Jan 11 2012 by Jeff
Contributed by John thanks John My son and I were helping an older lady in our ward..a widow move a piece of furniture in her home…I noticed this quote on her closet door… “When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest, in that moment God will endow us with power.” I memorized [...]
Tags: commandments, obedience
Aug 6 2011 by Jeff
“Make this a land of Zion in very deed by keeping the commandments of God there-on; and strive to teach your children in such a way, both by example and precept, that they will unhesitatingly follow in your footsteps and become as valiant for the truth as you have been”(The Teachings of Lorenzo Snow, p. 180).
Tags: children, commandments, example, obedience, zion
Aug 1 2011 by Jeff
“I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly [...]
Tags: blessings, commandments, obedience
Jun 25 2011 by Jeff
“When men act upon the principles which will secure to them eternal salvation, they are sure of obtaining all their heart’s desire, sooner or later; if it does not come today, it may come tomorrow; if it does not come in this time, it will in the next” (Discourses of Brigham Young, p. 309).
Tags: commandments, obedience
Apr 20 2011 by
“The Lord gives us, each one, a lamp to carry, but whether or not we shall have oil in our lamps depends solely upon each one of us. Whether or not we keep the commandments and supply the needed oil to light our way and to guide us on our way depends upon each of [...]
Tags: commandments, preparation
Mar 26 2011 by
“What we do need, and what we should do as Latter-day Saints, for our own good, is to go before him often, to witness unto him that we remember him and that we are willing to take upon us his name, keep his commandments, work righteousness; and that we desire his Spirit to help us. [...]
Tags: commandments, Holy Ghost, prayer, sacrament, trials