Saturday, March 21, 2015

Six Concepts of True Repentance

“True repentance is based on and flows from 
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no other way.”

President Benson was faithful to this charge as he taught the gospel throughout the world. He taught that “it is better to prepare and prevent than it is to repair and repent.” But he also observed that “we all have need to repent.” He emphasized the “mighty change” of heart associated with repentance (see Alma 5:12–14) and explained the Savior’s role in bringing about such change.

Through repentance, Alma the Younger 
experienced a miraculous change of heart.

“The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature. … Yes, Christ changes men, and changed men can change the world.”

Full lesson
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1.     To truly repent, we must first realize that the gospel plan is the plan of happiness.

2.     Faith in Jesus Christ precedes true repentance.

3.     Repentance involves a mighty change of heart.

4.     Godly sorrow leads to true repentance.

5.     Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are anxious to see us change our lives, and They will help us.


6.     We must not lose hope as we seek to become Christlike.

I Know These Things of Myself

"A testimony is more like a tree that 
passes through various stages 
of growth and development."


Quotes from President Thomas S. Monson:

     1.  “In order for us to be strong and to withstand all the forces pulling us in the wrong direction … , we must have our own testimony. Whether you are 12 or 112—or anywhere in between—you can know for yourself that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true.”
     2.  “I maintain that a strong testimony of our Savior and of His gospel will … protect you from the sin and evil around you. … If you do not already have a testimony of these things, do that which is necessary to obtain one. It is essential for you to have your own testimony, for the testimonies of others will carry you only so far.”
     3.  “When we know the Book of Mormon is true, then it follows that Joseph Smith was indeed a prophet and that he saw God the Eternal Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. It also follows that the gospel was restored in these latter days through Joseph Smith—including the restoration of both the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods.”

Friday, March 20, 2015

Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Book

"We must work on all of the 
requirements and not become distracted..."
"During this conference we are being taught 
about changes that will help us all be better prepared."
"The work still takes time and sacrifice, but all can do it..."

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Come and See

We are inviting you to hear the restored truths of the 
gospel of Jesus Christ so you can study, ponder, pray, and 
come to know for yourself if the things we are sharing with you are true.



Monday, February 23, 2015

The Best Exercise of All


I love this poster!  I've had it displayed in my "exercise room" for several years.  I feel it is apropos following my most recent post.  I currently use a stationary bicycle on Monday and Thursday mornings for my aerobic exercise.  Other days I use the elliptical.  When I exercise physically, I also study the scriptures and ponder.  In my last post, Elder Scott made mention of the "non-negotiables" for exercising our faith in Jesus Christ.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority

Secure your life in the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 




Our Father in Heaven has given us tools to help us come unto Christ and exercise faith in His Atonement. When these tools become fundamental habits, they provide the easiest way to find peace in the challenges of mortality. Today I have chosen to discuss four of these tools. As I speak, consider evaluating your personal use of each tool; then seek the guidance of the Lord to determine how you could make better use of each one of them.