Christmas Time Compassionate Service - LDS
We as followers of Christ are to be about His business. In my mind, this simply translates to "do what He did." What was that? Christ's entire focus was to be about His Those who follow the Lord's commandments generally prosper--if not ... [... more]
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Keep In Touch With The LDS BellaOnline.com Update - LDS
Question: What takes little or no effort, but will make your life easier? When you subscribe to the topic update, you'll get a note in your email box whenever a new article posts on the LDS topic at BellaOnline. Plus, I'll include on occasion ... [... more]
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A Message of Love and Hope for this Holiday Season - LDS
The following is a talk my husband gave in the stake. It so touched my heart that I asked his permission to share it with you. Good morning, brothers and sisters. By way of introduction: My name is Mike Bezas. My wife and I have four wonderful ... [... more]
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Choose Your Movies Carefully - LDS
At what cost do we watch a movie, simply for entertainment? Get a load of the following study! Amazing. Long gone are the easy days of following President Kimball's statement (from years ago) to only avoid watching rated R movies. That edict was ... [... more]
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Christ is Risen! - LDS
O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful... Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. So many people around the world have celebrated Christ's resurrection this weekend. ... [... more]
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Entertainment Choices that Jeopardize Eternity - LDS
There are probably three kinds of responses to such a quote. If someone did not care whether or not the Spirit remained with them, then this kind of a comment would not phase the individual. They simply would not care and would continue on in the ... [... more]
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Finding Faith in Christ - LDS
There have been so many attacks against our faith, including recent shows on TV. Yet this should not feel unique. There have always been those "who fight against Zion" or who are inconsiderate or unfeeling towards what others hold as sacred. [... more]
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How to Write a Sacrament Talk in 3 Easy Steps - LDS
So you've just received a call from your Bishop. You are to speak this coming Sunday - in only two days. Eeek. What to do? Easy. Follow these three simple steps and you will be ready in no time. Were you given a topic? If so, step one is already ... [... more]
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Patriarchal Blessings - LDS
I remember when I received my patriarchal blessing. My best friend, Kimberly, had received hers from a dear relative who was quite aged and happened to also be the stake patriarch. The experience had been such a meaningful one to her as a new ... [... more]
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Preparing a Lesson - LDS
So you have a lesson you need to teach. Whether this comes easily to you or not, here are a few suggestions which have worked well for me over the years. What is the main purpose of the lesson? Is it to teach pure doctrine? Is it to strengthen? ... [... more]
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Primary Music Ideas - LDS
For those who are new to Primary, yet have just been called to lead the music for the children in Primary, it might be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you get your footing during the first few weeks. The church has gone to great ... [... more]
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Testimony - What Is it & How Do I Get It? - LDS
So often we smile at the little kids going to the front of the congregation at church on Sunday to "bear their testimony." But what is a testimony, really? Is it just spoken words, rattled off in memorized fashion? Phrases that become trite? I . [... more]
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