Tag: faith
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The Lord’s Wisdom is Greater
“The eyes of the world are upon us and if we want our condition bettered, we must seek for wisdom and intelligence from a pure source.” -Sarah Barnes Layton The source of this quote can be found in “Woman’s Sphere,” The Woman’s Exponent, March and April 1896, p 181.
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The Prophetic Vision: Insights from Elizabeth Ann Whitmore Cowdery
“From the hour when the glorious vision of the Holy Messenger revealed to mortal eyes the hidden prophecies which God had promised his faithful followers should come forth in due time, until the moment when he passed away from earth, [Oliver] always without one doubt or shadow of turning affirmed the divinity and truth of…
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Holy Ghost a Witness of the Book of Mormon
“When I was a young girl of about seven or eight years of age, I loved to read. One Sunday afternoon I was looking for a book to read and found a small volume on our bookshelves called From Plowboy to Prophet by William A. Morton. I took the book down and began to read a simplified version…
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Serve with all my heart, might, mind, and strength
When you know and understand how completely you are loved as a child of God, it changes everything. It changes the way you feel about yourself when you make mistakes. It changes how you feel when difficult things happen. It changes your view of God’s commandments. It changes your view of others and of your…
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I Can Trust God
“Well I have learned to a certain extent, so far as my weak nature is able to comprehend, to trust in God, and it is the sweetest and dearest lesson that I have ever learned.” -Samantha Tryphena Brimhall Foley This quote may compliment the Come Follow Me study, with the discussion item, “I can trust…
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God Has a Work For me to do
“To become an instrument in the hands of God is a great privilege and sacred responsibility. Wherever we live, whatever our circumstances, no matter our marital status or age, the Lord needs each one of us to fulfill her unique part in building His kingdom in this final dispensation.” -Anne C. Pingree, Second Counselor in…
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Church as a Place of Inspiration
“The messages of our prophets today that we all hear each Sunday as we attend Sunday School and sacrament meeting together are a constant inspiration and source of ideas. The Auxiliaries help us; our faith helps us; and our prayers help us. We constantly hope that our home will be a home of love, unity,…
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Awakening Higher Ideals for a Brighter Future
“The unlived future should awaken in us higher ideals; it should stir us with lofty aspirations; it should inspire us with courage; it should fill us with hope for the future and with faith in our powers.” -Alice Louise Reynolds, first female to be a full college professor at Brigham Young University (Born 1873- Died…
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How Scriptures Address Today’s Challenges
“As I study the scriptures very few contemporary problems seem new.” -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich This quote is taken from the essay titled “Lusterware,” that was published in Wayfare. The link to the entire essay can be found here.
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Peace Amid Uncertainty: Insights from J. Anette Dennis
“I testify that as we build upon the rock of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, we cannot fall.” — J. Anette Dennis This quote can be found here, in the BYU Devotional speech given on 10 December 2024, titled “Finding Peace Amidst Uncertainty.”
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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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Finding Jesus on Our Life Journey
“I believe Jesus walks with you and me on our journey through life more than we will ever recognise.” -Susan Bednar Susan Kae Robinson Bednar was born and raised in Afton, Wyoming. She attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in elementary education. She is the spouse of David E. Bednar, and they…
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Overcoming Fear with Faith: Insights from Isaiah 41:10
“As we study the scripture (Isaiah 41:10) together for a few minutes, you will receive impressions that will help you replace your fear with Christ like love and faith, maintain a deeper conviction that you can stay strong when you feel so weak, and gain confidence in yourself as you learn to trust God.” -Susan…
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The Joy of Our Redemption
“The Savior can redeem that which was lost, including broken and fractured relationships. He has made a way for all that is fallen to be redeemed—to breathe life into that which feels dead and hopeless.” -Kristin M. Yee This quote is taken from the October 2024 General Conference talk, The Joy of Our Redemption. The…
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Overcoming Barriers to God’s Love
“I pray we may lay aside any ‘weapons of war’ (Alma 24:17–19) that we’ve consciously or even unconsciously taken up to defend ourselves from the blessings of God’s love. Weapons of pride, selfishness, fear, hate, offense, complacency, unrighteous judgment, jealousies—anything that would keep us from loving God with all our hearts and keeping all our covenants with Him.” -Kristin M.…
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