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The Lord's Prescriptive Lenses

When questioned about the most important of all the commandments, the master teacher responded with two which are trained on expressions of love.

Lessons from the Widow of Zarephath

This past year I have had the opportunity to attend seminary. Besides the early mornings, I have really enjoyed getting to study the Old Testament and learn more about the Gospel. When figuring out what I wanted to share from my seminary experience this year, I decided to go through

Press Forward Saints

My beautiful wife and I have been married for just 5 months, during this time we have been able to build a life together we have developed some habits and routines. One of our favourites, is sitting down together and watching an episode of the ABC Kids show, Bluey! We

I Can Do All Things Through Christ - LDS Youth Theme 2023

Each year The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a youth theme. This year’s theme is found in Philippians 4:13 which reads “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”. This theme is used as a topic of discussion during talks in sacrament meeting

Seeking Revelation Through Prayer

My topic today is Seeking Revelation Through Prayer, and the reference material is a talk given by Elder Brook P. Hales in the April 2019 General Conference entitled “Answers to Prayer”. It's very appropriate in our church to talk about prayer and revelation in the same sentence because

Has The Day Of Miracles Ceased?

In the April 2022 General Conference, President Nelson gave a powerful talk, The Power of Spiritual Momentum. He taught of five specific actions we can take to help us ignite and maintain positive spiritual momentum to push forward through challenging times, and to have peace and harmony in our lives.

How Keeping The Sabbath Day Holy Blesses My Life

Today I’ve been asked to talk on “How The Sabbath Day Blesses My Life”. Recently I was invited to spend the long weekend with my friend and her family in Renmark. I was really excited to spend the weekend with multiple friends doing activities on the river. I was

The Lord Always Provides A Way

Heavenly Father has this tendency to give us responsibilities whether or not we request it. We will always have the agency and ability to choose for ourselves to accept or decline. If we decline we will forfeit the outcome that could have blessed our lives. If we accept, having faith

Strengthening Families: Internet and Social Media

My purpose tonight is to invite you and me to be more intentional about the way that we use technology, the internet, smartphones and other devices in our lives and homes. I do not want to suggest in any way that the use of these things is bad, or that

The Power of Gratitude

I just want to start by saying how thankful I am for the knowledge I have of Jesus Christ. All blessings and joy and light come through and because of Him. When I’m driving down the street and someone indicates to come into my lane, I let them in.

Growing Through Adversity

We can be sure of a few things in life. Certainly, Heavenly Father will hear and answer our prayers. Of that I am absolutely sure. I testify that He is in the detail of our lives. We can also be sure of death, taxes, that change is constant, that the

Putting Off The Natural Man

From a talk given in Sacrament meeting in Charlestown, NSW, Australia. My son Michael has a number of tasks that he is expected to complete each day. They include things like making his bed, getting ready for school, reading his scriptures, completing basic chores around the house, brushing his teeth

Finding Joy In Our Sorrows

In my early 20s my sister and I embarked on an adventure to Europe on a 11 week camping tour with an Aus-NZ group of young adults. My tent mate was a 22yr old girl from Adelaide. As soon as we reached Paris, she and others hit the town’s

Trust In The Lord

After much pondering and study about those verses of scripture I repented and changed my attitude putting my trust in the Lord first and asking him what He wants me to do, where He wants me to go and who He wants me to speak with.

How To Make Good Decisions

From a talk given to Young Adults in Adelaide, South Australia I have seen many of you in my mind as I have pondered and written this talk. I have considered your circumstances and some of the challenges that are before you. The Lord has given me many impressions to