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A testimony will crumble unless nourished through daily worship and gospel study – Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "With frightening speed, a testimony that is not nourished daily “by the good word of God” can crumble. Thus, the antidote to Satan’s scheme is clear: we need daily experiences worshiping the Lord and studying His gospel. I plead with you to let God prevail in your life. Give Him a fair share … Continue reading A testimony will crumble unless nourished through daily worship and gospel study – Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes) →

Contention and peacemaking are your choice – Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" Contention drives away the Spirit—every time. Contention reinforces the false notion that confrontation is the way to resolve differences; but it never is. Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice. You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always…. Today I … Continue reading Contention and peacemaking are your choice – Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes) →

Defending the rights of others – Pastor Martin Niemoller (Great Quotes)

(Faith on Friday) First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—     Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—     Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—     Because … Continue reading Defending the rights of others – Pastor Martin Niemoller (Great Quotes) →

The “Failed” Lamanite Mission (1830)

"Sunday Sermon" The Mission Call In the fall of 1830, just months after the church was organized, the Prophet Joseph Smith received revelations calling Oliver Cowdery, Parley Pratt, Peter Whitmer Jr., and Ziba Peterson to serve a mission among the Lamanites. Their objective was to share the gospel of Jesus Christ as contained in the … Continue reading The “Failed” Lamanite Mission (1830) →

American English vs British English

"Fun Facts Saturday" George Bernard Shaw (or Winston Churchill or Oscar Wilde) observed: “The British and Americans are two people separated by a common language.” While on my mission in England and Wales, “uneducated” American missionaries, who did not know the language differences, sometimes created embarrassment. After riding our bikes through the rain, one of … Continue reading American English vs British English →

Time does “fly” as you get older.

"Fun Facts Saturday" Remember how time “dragged” during summer breaks, but now time “flies” by? It is true that time feels like it moves faster as you get older. There are a few psychological reasons for this. Proportional Theory – When you're 10, one year is 10% of your life. When you're 50, a year … Continue reading Time does “fly” as you get older. →

Who is a “Domestic Enemy” of the Constitution?

In Honor of Presidents' Days Oaths of Loyalty to the Constitution Every American takes the same basic oath, whether it is the “Oath of Office” (Government Officials), the “Oath of Allegiance” (Naturalized Citizens), or the “Oath of Enlistment.” (Military). The Constitution mandates that EVERY government official “shall be bound by Oath to support this Constitution.” … Continue reading Who is a “Domestic Enemy” of the Constitution? →

There is no true Christmas without giving, and no true worship without sacrifice – Gordon B. Hinckley (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" (Great Quotes) “Christmas means giving.“The Father gave his son, and the Son gave his life.“Without giving, there is no true Christmas.“And without sacrifice, there is no true worship.” -Gordon B. Hinckley (“The Great Plan of Happiness,” First Presidency Christmas Devotional, Dec. 7, 1997) Life and Legacy Birth: Born on June 23, 1910, … Continue reading There is no true Christmas without giving, and no true worship without sacrifice – Gordon B. Hinckley (Great Quotes) →

Those puffy white clouds over your head weigh over 1 million pounds!

"Fun Facts Saturday" Most of us have enjoyed looking up at the puffy white clouds to spot the shapes of animals.  Well, the average weight of those billowy cumulus clouds is a whopping 1.1 million pounds! Those clouds weigh as much as 110 large elephants. It is freaky knowing that millions of pounds of water … Continue reading Those puffy white clouds over your head weigh over 1 million pounds! →