Here are some pesky things that seem to get the best of us down, and block our path to Zion. May we at length (shorter than longer) learn to say ‘get thee behind me Satan’ when confronting these ills of our time. Meat (in most cases this isn’t needed (see D&C 89), but no oneRead more
– “Obedience to God’s commandments is the foundation for a happy life. Surely, we will be blessed with the gifts of heaven for our obedience. Failure to pay tithing by those who know the principle can lead to heartache in this life and perhaps sorrow in the next.” (Joseph B. Worthlin; Conf. Report 2004 “EarthlyRead more
My notes on an address by Elder Richard J. Maynes, April 2017 at a Stake Conference in Utah 1/100 people in the world have a college education; 12/100 people have more than 1 pair of shoes; ½ people have clean drinking water; These numbers are even smaller when you look back further inRead more
Let us remember that not only scientific laboratories but wisdom from the ancients and insight from inspired individuals can give us information on matters of importance. To ignore historical and prophetic wisdom at the expense of focusing on the laboratory, or the opposite, to leave the laboratory to just listen to leaders and wise men,Read more
General Conference Oct 1985 Topics include health, exercise, word of wisdom, addiction, chastity For audio and video of this message, click here or use this URL: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1985/10/self-mastery?lang=eng -FASTING & CRAVINGS: “Fasting gives you confidence to know that your spirit can master appetite… Fasting fortifies discipline over appetite and helps to protect against later uncontrolled cravings andRead more