Tag: blessings

Healing blessings depend on the person’s faith and the Lord’s will, not the words spoken – Dallin H. Oaks

"Great Quotes) "Fortunately, the words spoken in a healing blessing are not essential to its healing effect. If faith is sufficient and if the Lord wills it, the afflicted person will be healed or blessed whether the officiator speaks those words or not. Conversely, if the officiator yields to personal desire or inexperience and gives … Continue reading Healing blessings depend on the person’s faith and the Lord’s will, not the words spoken – Dallin H. Oaks →

The Plethora of Blessings Promised for “This Life”

"Sunday Sermon" Most of the blessings promised for keeping the commandments and covenants are for the “here and now,” not just the “here after.” A Catholic cardinal declared, “The purpose of life is to accept suffering humbly.” The restored gospel of Jesus Christ is not a “pie in the sky religion,” where we suffer through … Continue reading The Plethora of Blessings Promised for “This Life” →

God Is Not a Cosmic Vending Machine – G. Todd Christofferson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Some misunderstand the promises of God to mean that obedience to Him yields specific outcomes on a fixed schedule. "They might think, “If I diligently serve a full-time mission, God will bless me with a happy marriage and children” or “If I refrain from doing schoolwork on the Sabbath, God will bless … Continue reading God Is Not a Cosmic Vending Machine – G. Todd Christofferson (Great Quotes) →

Commandments – Source of our Greatest Blessings

"Sunday Sermon" “When obedience ceases to be an irritant, and becomes our quest, in that moment, God will endow us with power.” (Ezra Taft Benson) The Great “Plan of Happiness” The restored gospel is the great “Plan of Happiness.” God wants us to be happy.  He wants to share his joy with us.  “Men are … Continue reading Commandments – Source of our Greatest Blessings →

Language of the Everlasting Covenant – “I will be your God, and you will be My people”

"Sunday Sermon" Our covenant connection with God is embodied in the simple phrase: “I will be your God, and you will be my people.” This reassuring declaration permeates the Bible. Genesis 17:7-8 - the Covenant is everlasting. He will always be our God through all generations             I will confirm my covenant with you and … Continue reading Language of the Everlasting Covenant – “I will be your God, and you will be My people” →

“Spiritual Suicide” – Top 10 “Excuses” for Leaving the Church

"Sunday Sermon" A major reason why members stop coming to church, thereby leaving the covenant path and forsaking the Lord, is because their expectations were not met. However, these expectations are unrealistic and false. Unrealistic and False Expectations Church Leader Mistakes Some member's faith is shaken because a prophet, apostle, or local leader, past or … Continue reading “Spiritual Suicide” – Top 10 “Excuses” for Leaving the Church →

Gratitude – The Great Key to Happiness

"Sunday Sermon" Happiness - Gratitude versus Expectations and Entitlement Dennis Prager, my favorite commentator, observed: Yes, there is a “secret to happiness”—and it is gratitude. All happy people are grateful, and ungrateful people cannot be happy. We tend to think that it is being unhappy that leads people to complain, but it is truer to … Continue reading Gratitude – The Great Key to Happiness →

Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #2: Divine Miracles and Heavenly Blessings

"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" God is a God of Miracles Believers live in a world teeming with wonderous miracles.  Because of their faith they witness the innumerable miracles of nature and creation that surround them.  Because of their faith they receive countless miracles of healing, protection, preservation, and providence.  After all, "God is a God of … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #2: Divine Miracles and Heavenly Blessings →

Personal Revelation (Pt 1/5): The Right to Receive Personal Revelation

A distinctive fdoctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the belief in continuing prophetic revelation and personal revelation.  The Lord’s church recognizes that both church leaders and church members can and do receive revelation to guide them in their stewardships and lives. ("Two lines of communication with God." "Priesthood Line" and … Continue reading Personal Revelation (Pt 1/5): The Right to Receive Personal Revelation →