"Sunday Sermon" (These quotes are taken from sermons, letter, and modern scriptures. We sometimes forget that the quotes in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price are the words of Joseph Smith) Jesus Christ, The Savior and Redeemer The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles … Continue reading Joseph Smith – Favorite Quotes
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Timeline of President Russell M. Nelson’s Key Accomplishments
2018 January: Becomes the 17th President of the Church. April General Conference: Announces the ministering program (replacing home and visiting teaching). Announces 7 new temples . June: Begins a historic global ministry tour (visiting 8 countries in 11 days). October General Conference: Announces a 2-hour Sunday schedule (home-centered, Church-supported learning). Announces 12 new temples. 2019 … Continue reading Timeline of President Russell M. Nelson’s Key Accomplishments
It’s all about People, not Programs – M. Russell Ballard
"Great Quotes" “Occasionally we find some who become so energetic in their Church service that their lives become unbalanced. They start believing that the programs they administer are more important than the people they serve. They complicate their service with needless frills and embellishments that occupy too much time, cost too much money, and sap … Continue reading It’s all about People, not Programs – M. Russell Ballard
Trying to Remake God’s Church in Our Image – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)
"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)
The First Church Miracle: Newel Knight and the Devil
"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
Church Membership Growth. 1st Year, 15 Years, 193 Years
"Sunday Sermon" On April 6, 1830, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized with 6 members. Since then, the church has experienced miraculous growth. Church Membership First Year 1830 April 6, 1830 – 6 members - officially organized in Fayette, New York May – missionary efforts in Colesville, Fayette, and Palmyra … Continue reading Church Membership Growth. 1st Year, 15 Years, 193 Years
Set Priorities – Harold B. Lee (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “Most men do not set priorities to guide them in allocating their time,and most men forget that the first priority should be to maintain their own spiritual and physical strength;then comes their family;then the Church;and then their professions,and all need time.” (Bishop’s Training Course and Self-Help Guide, sec. 2, p. 7.) (Other "Sunday … Continue reading Set Priorities – Harold B. Lee (Great Quotes)
The Church is not a monastery of perfect people, but a hospital for those who wish to get well – Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “[T]he Church is not a monastery for the isolation of perfect people. It is more like a hospital provided for those who wish to get well.” -Jeffrey R. Holland (“Come unto Me,” BYU Devotional, March 2, 1997) Life and Legacy Birth/Family. Born on December 3, 1940, in St. George, Utah. In 1963, … Continue reading The Church is not a monastery of perfect people, but a hospital for those who wish to get well – Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)
What is “official doctrine” of the church? – Neil L. Andersen (Quote for General Conference)
"Great Quotes" & "Faith on Friday" “Official church doctrine” is proclaimed publicly and unitedly by the living apostles and prophets. This ensures clarity and unity, and eliminates confusion and contention. “A few question their faith when they find a statement made by a Church leader decades ago that seems incongruent with our doctrine. “There … Continue reading What is “official doctrine” of the church? – Neil L. Andersen (Quote for General Conference)
“They leave the Church, but they cannot leave it alone.” – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “Church members will live in this wheat-and-tares situation until the Millennium. Some real tares even masquerade as wheat, including the few eager individuals who lecture the rest of us about Church doctrines in which they no longer believe. "They criticize the use of Church resources to which they no longer contribute. They … Continue reading “They leave the Church, but they cannot leave it alone.” – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)
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