"World History" On the grassy plains outside Stirling, Scotland is the famous Bannockburn Memorial. It was here, on June 24, 1314, that Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, confronted the forces of King Edward II of England in the landmark battle for Scottish independence. The English had about 25,000 in their infantry. They also … Continue reading Robert the Bruce: Famous Bannockburn Speech
"Faith in Friday" “[T]he very preciousness of the restoration makes it unwise for us to tamper with its truths, to attempt to dilute its doctrines, or to misuse its authority… "I, for one, would not want to belong to a church which I could remake in my image. Rather it is the Lord’s image I … Continue reading Trying to Remake God’s Church in Our Image – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Sermon" Doctrine and Covenants 59:23 promises: “But learn that he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.” This verse identifies two rewards for “doing the works of righteousness.” One reward is “eternal life in the world to come.” … Continue reading “Peace in this world” – D&C 59:23
"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" “The responsibility for each person’s social, emotional, spiritual, physical, or economic well-being rests first upon himself, second upon his family, and third upon the Church if he is a faithful member thereof. No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able, will voluntarily shift the burden of his own or … Continue reading Self-Reliance: We are responsible for our own well-being– Spencer W. Kimball (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" "Ancient voices from the dust plead with us today to learn this everlasting lesson: prosperity, possessions, and ease constitute a potent mixture that can lead even the righteous to drink the spiritual poison of pride. "Allowing pride to enter into our hearts can cause us to mock that which is sacred; disbelieve in the … Continue reading The Spiritual Poison of Pride – David A. Bednar (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" "In conclusion, the submission of one’s will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God’s altar. The many other things we “give,” are actually the things He has already given or loaned to us. However, when you and I finally submit ourselves, by letting our … Continue reading “Consecration Means Giving Ourselves to God” — Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Sermon" & "Great Quotes Studies conclude that the more education people receive, the less religious they become. However, Latter-day Saints are the exception. The more education they gain, the more faithful they are. For Latter-day Saints, study and learning is a Divine commandment. All truth is circumscribed in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading “Study” and “Learning” According to the Doctrine & Covenants
"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)
"Sunday Sermon" The First Church Miracle Miracles and gifts of the Spirit permeate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every faithful member of the church can so testify. Shortly after the church was organized on April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith stayed in Colesville, preaching to the Knights and their friends. Newel Knight, son … Continue reading The First Church Miracle: Newel Knight and the Devil
Miracles of healing are among the most common miracles experienced by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Importantly, such miracles foreshadow the greatest healing miracle -- the universal resurrection. Joseph Smith and the Healing of Alice Johnson (1831) In the summer of 1831, a Methodist preacher named Ezra Booth arrived in … Continue reading 2 Amazing Miracles of Healing: Alice Johnson & Philo Dibble
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