Author: Sherrie Gavin
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The Good Shepherd: Healing Our Injured Hearts
“I submit that we are all injured lambs in need of the Good Shepherd, who will cradle us in the arms of his love.” -Tamara Runia From the 2024 First Presidency Christmas Devotional.
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Healing in Christ
“I love this idea that there is a difference between healing and curing. Curing usually returns us to a previous state of wellness, which is what we long for, right? But healing is different. Healing incorporates that old wound, making us different on the other side.” -Tamara Runia From the First Presidency Christmas Devotional…
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Why Mary Didn’t Travel Alone: Lessons from Christmas
“From the very moment scripture whispers the idea of Jesus being born through Mary, a profound lesson is taught. Mary could have carried that baby entirely by herself. Delivered Him too. It had been done before by single mothers who were left to face the unfairness of life alone. But God gave Mary Joseph. He…
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Jesus’ Comfort in Times of Loneliness
Someone is lonely today. Carrying the weight of the world. Wondering if anyone will remember them. Jesus will know. Ask Him if He might help you to see where you are needed. He will answer. It’s what He does. Sends someone. —Emily Belle Freeman The full source of this quote can be found here in…
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Christmas Witness: Sharing Our Savior’s Story
“Christmas allows us to make a spiritual journey to Bethlehem to gain a witness for ourselves of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and then to carry that witness forward and with tongues loosened and feet and hands ready to make it ‘known abroad’ (Luke 2:17) and bear record of all that we have come to know concerning…
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The True Meaning of Christmas: Drawing Closer to Christ
“This Christmas, let us draw closer to Christ. We need more Christ to repent daily. More Christ to be able to think Celestial. More Christ to hear Him clearly and continuously. More Christ to gather Israel. The strength we need to change comes from our love for God and our close relationship with Him. Let…
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Understanding Jesus’ Commandment to Love
“Jesus said, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another” (John 13:34). It was not to be just friends and family that we love. He also said, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that…
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Mastering Forgiveness: Lessons from Barbara Winder
Learning to say, “I’m sorry,” learning to say, “I forgive; it’s all right”—these are part of perfecting ourselves, too. -Barbara B. Winder Barbara G. Winder was the General Relief Society President from 1984-1990. This was from a speech she gave at BYU in January 1989, titled, “More, Savior, Like Thee.” The link is here.
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Understanding True Love: Insights from Barbara W. Winder
“We are taught that we should deal kindly with one another even in difficult situations. “True love is unselfish.” -Barbara B. Winder Barbara G. Winder was the General Relief Society President from 1984-1990. This was from a speech she gave at BYU in January 1989, titled, “More, Savior, Like Thee.” The link is here.
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Finding Peace Through a Grateful Heart
“The Lord loves a grateful soul.” -Susa Young Gates, Relief Society Magazine, November 1917
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Thanksgiving Reflections from Susa Young Gates
“Above all, let us give thanks for a membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where liberty, love, and peace are daily possibilities, no matter what the circumstances or conditions may surround us. For all these things, then, we offer up our thanks to the Giver of all Good, while we pray…
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Empowering women with Priesthood Ordinances
“Learn how priesthood ordinances and covenant promises will allow God’s power to flow into your life with greater efficacy, working in and through you, empowering and equipping you to reach your full purpose and potential.” -Emily Belle Freeman This quote is from the 2024 General Conference talk, “Living Up To Your Privileges.” The link can…
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Women and Priesthood
“Through His priesthood ordinances and the keeping of her covenant promises, God’s power will work in and through her to help her overcome whatever life brings and become the woman God knows she can become. This is something I want each girl in the kingdom to understand.” -Emily Belle Freeman This quote is taken from…
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Finding Hope Through Jesus Christ’s Grace
“Jesus Christ has the power to heal your life, lift your hope, and guide you forward. Reach for the Savior’s grace, trusting in His love and availability. He is real. He is near.” -Neill F. Marriott This quote is from the talk, “Strength from Grace: Faithful LDS WomenGrace Under Pressure” given at BYU Women’s Conference…
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We Can Do Hard Things: Finding Strength Through Faith
“Years ago, I drove to Salt Lake to be with my cousin the day after her husband underwent open heart surgery. It was a tenuous time and after seeing her husband, I realised why she was so concerned. He was not recovering well, and his doctors decided that he needed a transfusion… “I had never…
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