Tag: priesthood
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Women’s Priesthood Power in the Familial Order
“Each covenant a woman or man individually makes in the temple is part of the process of entering into the patriarchal /familiar familial order, otherwise known as the new and everlasting covenant. Whether married or single, each woman or man therefore is individually receiving promised priesthood privileges and blessings associated with the patriarchal order of
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Understanding Atonement: Jesus Christ and Priesthood Covenants
“Priesthood covenants are the way we receive the Savior’s Atonement into our lives.” -Ruth Renlund Ruth Renlund is the spouse of Elder Dale Renlund. This quote is taken from a BYU Devotional she presented on 3 December 2019, titled “The Power to Change.” What is a Priesthood Covenant? We receive the holy priesthood by an
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Transforming Lives Through Priesthood Covenants
“With God’s help we can change from women and men driven by carnal desires and selfish concerns to holy women and holy men prepared to enter the kingdom of God. We change little by little by making and keeping priesthood covenants.” -Ruth Renlund Ruth Renlund is the spouse of Elder Dale Renlund. This quote is
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Spiritual Strength Through Priesthood Ordinances
“I am so grateful for priesthood ordinances and covenants that endow us with power to spiritually survive this mortal existence and allow us to change and become more like our Savior.” -Ruth Renlund Ruth Renlund is a spouse of Elder Dale Renlund. This quote is taken from a BYU Devotional speech given on 3 December
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Understanding Early Women in the Church and Priesthood
Emma didn’t just have a front-row seat to the Restoration; she was an essential participant in the work taking place. She would be set apart “to expound scriptures, and to exhort the church.” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:7) -Emily Belle Freeman Doctrine and Covenants 25:7 “And thou shalt be ordained under his hand to expound scriptures, and to
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Emma Smith’s Journey: Covenant Connections and Priesthood Power
“Through revelation, Emma [Smith] would learn about the inward sanctification and covenant connection that would increase the ability of those priesthood ordinances to work in her life.” -Emily Belle Freeman The source for this quote is found in Emily Belle Freeman’s talk, “Living Up To Your Privileges” which was given in the October 2024 General
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Understanding Priesthood Ordinances for Spiritual Growth
“Priesthood ordinances and covenant promises allow God to sanctify us and then work wonders in our lives.” -Emily Belle Freeman The source for this quote is from the October 2024 General Conference, in a talk title “Live Up To Your Privileges,” and can be found here.
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Understanding Baptism, Confirmation, and Sacrament
“Without a doubt, the priesthood ordinances of baptism, confirmation and sacrament are ordinances of love, ordinances of hope and ordinances of joy. As we receive them, and remain true to the faith, we can experience the power of godliness in our lives.” – Andrea Muñoz Spannaus The source for this quote can be found here.
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