Tag: Jesus Christ
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Loving People: The Heart of Jesus’ Teachings
“Jesus Christ made people His highest priority. He taught us to love God first and then turn and really look at each other, because heaven isn’t sky and clouds; it is faces. I love this thought! And people aren’t interruptions to what we’re trying to do; they’re the reason we’re here.” -Tamara Runia Tamara Runia
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Inseparable Bonds: Our Covenant with Christ
“You and I have made covenants that link, attach, and connect us to Christ. But saying they bind us connotes something more to me, that we are stronger because of our covenant relationship with Christ—inseparable, even unstoppable, if we choose to be.” -Tamara Runia Tamara Runia served as first counselor in the General Young Women Presidency. This
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Understanding Temple Ordinances for Exaltation
“Temple ordinances lead to the greatest blessings available through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. They are those ordinances necessary for our exaltation in the celestial kingdom.” -Rosemary Wixom Rosemary Mix Wixom was the 12th General Primary President from 2010-2016. This quote is taken from her talk, “Keeping Covenants Protects Us, Prepares Us, and Empowers Us,”
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The Importance of Women’s Temple Covenants
“Since the temple is the Lord’s house, all that we do in the temple – every covenant we make and every ordinance we participate in – reminds us of, is symbolic of, draws us closer to, and helps us to become more like Jesus Christ.” -Barbara Morgan Gardner This quote is taken from The Priesthood
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The Beauty of Enduring Trials in Faith
“Every trial that we overcome or faithfully endure makes us more beautiful inside—a better person, a better child of God, a better friend, a better human being. This is the intention of God’s plan. These experiences will shape us if we let them.” -Andrea Muñoz Spannaus, Second Counselor in the 16th Young Women General Presidency
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Experiencing Peace Through Covenants
“This past year I have needed and wanted to feel the love of the Lord more deeply, to receive personal revelation, to better understand my temple covenants, and to have my burdens lightened. As I have prayed specifically for these blessings, I have felt the Spirit directing me to go to the temple and listen
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You Are Beloved
“I testify you are beloved. The Lord knows how hard you are trying. You are making progress. Keep going. He sees all your hidden sacrifices and counts them to your good and the good of those you love. Your work is not in vain. You are not alone. His very name, Emmanuel, means ‘God with us.’
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The Importance of Honest Repentance
“We need to be careful not to hide our sins without taking care of them, not to ignore the repentance process. I have found that one of the biggest obstacles I have to overcome in order to repent is my own pride. It really does demand humility to recognize that we have need to repent.
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Jesus Abides with Us
“As the Savior lifts us to higher ground, we can see more clearly not only who we are but also that we are closer to Him than we ever imagined.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is found in the October 2017 General Conference talk titled, “Value Beyond Measure.” Joy D. Jones was the 13th Primary
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Finding Strength in Christ’s Love
“If the love we feel for the Savior and what He did for us is greater than the energy we give to weaknesses, self-doubts, or bad habits, then He will help us overcome the things which cause suffering in our lives. He saves us from ourselves.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is found in the
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Sweet Whisperings of the Holy Ghost
“We may seldom, if ever, receive huge spiritual manifestations in our lives; but we can frequently savor the sweet whisperings of the Holy Ghost verifying the truth of our spiritual worth.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is found in the October 2017 General Conference talk titled, “Value Beyond Measure.” Joy D. Jones was the 13th
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Infinite Worth Through Jesus Christ
“If we sin, we are less worthy, but we are never worth less! We continue to repent and strive to be like Jesus with our worth intact.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is found in the October 2017 General Conference talk titled, “Value Beyond Measure.” Joy D. Jones was the 13th Primary General President from
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Spiritual Worth
“Spiritual worth means to value ourselves the way Heavenly Father values us, not as the world values us. Our worth was determined before we ever came to this earth.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is found in the October 2017 General Conference talk titled, “Value Beyond Measure.” Joy D. Jones was the 13th Primary General President from
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You are a Child of God
“Truly knowing that you are a daughter of God will affect every aspect of your life and guide you in the service you render each day.” -Joy D. Jones This quote is found in the October 2017 General Conference talk titled, “Value Beyond Measure.” Joy D. Jones was the 13th Primary General President from 2016-2021.
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Understanding Your Worth: A Gospel Perspective
“Before I had the gospel in my life, I was always trying to prove to others that I was someone special. But when I learned the truth, that I am a daughter of God, I didn’t have to prove anything to anyone. I knew that I was special. … Don’t ever think that you are
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