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Lessons from the Widow of Zarephath

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

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

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

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?

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.

The Lord Always Provides A Way

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

Putting Off The Natural Man

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

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