Category Archives: Faith

Normally Good Americans

“I do not believe the greatest threat to our future is from bombs or guided missiles. I do not think our civilization will die that way. I think it will die when we no longer care—when the spiritual forces that … Continue reading

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The Eternal Plan

Long ago, before the world was, we met with our Father in Heaven to discuss a plan.  The plan would send us to earth, allow us to live mortal lives, and prepare us to live for the eternities with our … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln, 1863…

“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in number, wealth, and power as no other Nation has ever grown. But we have … Continue reading

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A Witness and a Warning

“I fully believe that we can turn things around in America if we have the determination, the morality, the patriotism, and the spirituality to do so.” “I testify to you that God’s hand has been in our destiny. I testify … Continue reading

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Reflections of Christ

At this time of year the thoughts of many of us tend to shift from the worries of the rest of the year and turn to things of a more eternal perspective.  Mark Mabry and his crew have produced a … Continue reading

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A Special Type of Soldier

At the request of the First Presidency, I had gone to England as coordinator for the LDS servicemen. One Saturday afternoon in 1944, I sent a telegram from London to the base chaplain near Liverpool letting him know that I … Continue reading

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Life and Repentance

In the beginning before this world was, two plans were presented to the Father. One in which all in the world would be returned unto him and one in which man would be given his own free will with the … Continue reading

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The Companionship of the Holy Ghost

The “Light of Christ” granted to all men helps us to recognize truth, but receiving the “Gift of the Holy Ghost” entitles us to his constant companionship if we remain worthy. Nephi states that “Angels speak by the power of … Continue reading

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