Start taking your Priesthood seriously—Rise Up!
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Never before in my life have I felt the need and the importance of the priesthood in the world.
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The need for each and every one of us to honor our priesthood, is crucial right now. We need to magnify our callings, and contribute wherever we can to advance of the cause of truth and righteousness.
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Until we take our priesthood seriously, there won’t be peace throughout the world.
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Sisters, we need your help. You can’t sit back and hope your priesthood brethren will take action. You need to hold us accountable and make sure we are doing what we are responsible for doing.
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The priesthood is a great responsibility and privilege. We’ve been trusted to have it come back to us during our dispensation. The dispensation of the fullness of times!
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“No men outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have this priesthood or the authority to speak or act in the name of the Lord.
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I tremble and fear as I stand before you and think what this body is and represents—tremble because of the great responsibility placed upon the priesthood, and fear because we are not doing all the Lord would have us do.” President N. Elton Tanner.
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Think of that and let it sink in.
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***No men outside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have this priesthood OR the authority to speak or act in the name of the Lord!***
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Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and soul and mind and strength To serve the King of Kings.
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Rise up, O men of God, In one united throng. Bring in the day of brotherhood and end the night of wrong.
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Rise up, O men of God! Tread where his feet have trod. As brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God!
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Hear Him!

Love what is right.
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“And again, verily I say unto you, blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith; for I, the Lord, love him because of the ​​​integrity​ of his heart, and because he loveth that which is right before me, saith the Lord.” D&C 124:15.
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I was reading an older Ensign article the other day, and it’s fitting how we continue to go through the same trials.
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Do we seem to be getting any better or only worse?
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Are we the same and not really getting better or any worse?
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Is there even a chance our society can even heal at this point?
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What do you all think?
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As you read that opening scripture, what caused Hyrum to be the way he was?
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What a blessing it is to be one who loves that which is right.
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One of the important messages I have been pondering on includes the following by Marvin J. Ashton.
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“There seems to be a tendency among many of us in our society today to live by compromise, rationalization, comparison, and self-justification.
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Love of right has been replaced by love of acceptance and convenience.
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Some mistakenly think the pathway of safety is somewhere between the path of righteousness and the road to destruction.
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Others seem to have convinced themselves that the way to perfection is reached by traveling the highway of compromise.”
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When will you reaffirm the great truth that God’s paths are straight?
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What are you waiting for? The invitation has been given.
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These things not only provide safety, but they also lead to happiness and eternal progression.
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Hear Him—What a blessing it is to be one who loves that which is right!

God’s Kingdom is Order.
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I think, as adults, we have a different perspective on what order is and what freedom is.
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When we were kids, freedom to do whatever is what was enjoyable. That’s how I remember it. I didn’t want to be told what to do or how to do things. I wanted to be free!
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As I’ve grown older, I appreciate order and the reason behind it. This thing we label as ‘order’ gives me freedom.
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“There is nothing so important in the kingdom of God as order; yet the tendency today is to resist law and order, which must be maintained in the kingdom of God if we are to be pleasing in the sight of the Lord “Be one,” the Lord said, “and if you are not one you are not mine.” The only way we can be one is by following the leadership of the Church as the Lord has directed.” Harold B Lee.
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I honestly don’t know how much clearer it gets than that?
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If we can’t keep the laws of the land, what makes us think we can maintain the laws of God when we return to His kingdom?
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It’s not even about wanting to be a good citizen and obeying the laws of the land. It’s about the desire—the desire to become like God.
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If we want to become like God, we need to do our best on this earth to be like Him. We need to have a strong desire to maintain law and order. He doesn’t want this worldly chaos in His kingdom.
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So, we have to fix our actions and align them with His will. How would He act and what kind of citizen does He want you to be?
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Law-abiding! That’s the kind of citizen He wants you to be.
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Did you know that every problem people have can be solved by talking to Jesus Christ? Every problem!
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Every problem that afflicts us, our world, and our country, they can be solved if we will only talk to the Lord and then, just important, listen when the Lord answers.
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Hear Him!
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Art: Guatave Dore

Today is Veterans Day—My Grandma also passed today.
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The older we get, I think the bigger picture begins to enlighten our minds. There is a much broader understanding of God’s plan for us—at least for me, that’s the case.
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I want to thank all of our wonderful Veteran’s for the sacrifices they’ve made so I can live in “The Land of The Brave. Home of The Free.”
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I’m sure, as you enjoy today, you’ll have floods of memories come back to you—some good and some not so good. The important part, you’ve blessed us with your service.
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Today, I reflect on the memories of my Grandma. She married my grandpa—a Naval Veteran. When my grandpa passed away, she re-married. Her next husband was a proud U.S. Naval Veteran of World War II serving as Crew Captain of over one-hundred confirmed PBY plane rescue missions in the South Pacific.
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My Grandma outlived them both and took charge of her own “family army.” She was strong and had a powerful testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She wasn’t afraid to share her testimony of the restored church. She lead her own army of God here on earth and helped drive forward the work of the Lord.
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Today is a great reunion in Heaven. She has been welcomed home by many loved ones; most importantly, her husband, her son, who passed away as a baby, her parents, and so many friends.
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It’s also a sad day for all who mourn her passing. She can now tend to her Heavenly garden, which we all know will be beautiful when we see her again.
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To all of you military Veterans, the Savior said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28–30).
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Many of us carry heavy burdens. Some have lost a loved one to death, and some have lost many to death. To you I say, Hear Him!
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Grandma Nae, you share a special day with so many Veterans. I love you and I’ll see you soon—Mikey.

Mental Health
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How old are you, and what were you doing in your early twenties, or what do you expect to be doing in your early twenties?
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What if everything came crashing down on you around that time?
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What if you had severe mental health and had exhausted every resource in the community?
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What if at the age of twenty, no service provider was willing to work with you, and no rehabilitation center was willing to accept you into their program?
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What if you were too ’high risk’ to work with?
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What if you had no other option—No accepting insurance provider, no housing, no means to pay, or maintain medical assistance?
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What if this was you, or maybe this is you?
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What if you had so many encounters with Law Enforcement that the only thing they could do was take you to jail because medical facilities would release you quicker than jail?
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Brothers and sisters, there is a severe mental health crisis in our Nation and our individual communities.
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We often overlook individuals who are torn apart on the inside yet, look so normal on the outside.
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What are we to do, and how do we fix the way we currently see this problem?
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How does the Savior see them, and how would he want us to fix it?
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I don’t have the answers, but I do know a tunnel in a mountain doesn’t magically appear. It is going to take all of us to make it happen.
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There are not enough resources. The water barrel is dry, and people are suffering. Many times, there is no physical place to turn.
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.
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Never give up! God loves you so much, and if you’re ready to change your life, there is a way! God is the way. Let Him prevail!
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Art: David Bowman

Laughter will always win.
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In this world of darkness, anger, and frustration—we live.
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I’ve experienced many days of my own personal darkness, as I’m sure you all have.
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We don’t have to remain in that state and I refuse to live in a world of darkness. Just because it’s dark, doesn’t mean I can’t be my own source of light. I only succumb to darkness if I allow it to prevail over me.
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I enjoy laughter. I enjoy having fun and doing enjoyable things. I am always pulling some sort of joke.
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”Mike, are you being serious right now?”
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That’s my favorite question. Everyone knows my sense of humor, and no one knows when to take me seriously.
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I understand how difficult things in life can be, but I also realize there is a lot of laughter to partake in.
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Have you ever tried laughing at a certain situation? I’m extremely cynical (part of the job title I work in, I guess) and I have to make light of certain situations.
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A few weeks ago, we were in-route to a protest that was getting out of hand. We armored up and my subordinate looked over at me. I could tell he was a little worried about the unknown, and he asked me a question.
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”Sarge, have you ever had to do anything like this in your career?”
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Instead of lying and saying, ”I sure have, let me tell you my war stories.” I said, ”Oh no, first time!”
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He looked at me in disbelief and we both busted up laughing to tears. He came to his supervisor for moral support and guidance; however, he got the truth, and his fears were eased away, thanks to laughter.
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I’ve learned over the years, if we can laugh at things, we can usually live with It. Humor can help us improve our perspectives, and often, it may just lighten our load.
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“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” (Prov. 17:22).
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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland taught, “Jesus found special joy and happiness in children and said all of us should be more like them—guileless and pure, quick to laugh.”
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Like my story, we are all going to find ourselves in situations we have not anticipated and we may not be sure how to handle it. I promise, If we can laugh, we may find that at least some of the handling takes care of itself.
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Art: @gregolsenart

Do what Christ would do.
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My personal opinion—We are too wrapped up in doing what we personally feel is right, not necessarily what Christ expects us to do.
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It can feel good to voice our opinions and argue our cause; Especially, when people begin to cheer for what we say. There is a time and a place to do such things.
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Driving forth the mission of God, the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, is the message we should be sharing.
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Hate, discontent, unhealthy disagreements, violent protests (physical or verbal), and anything else is not of Jesus Christ.
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The Lord warns us, and we better start paying attention. Read Isaiah 45:8-9
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“Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker!”
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Every action, every deed, every thought, and everything else must be aligned with Jesus Christ. We can’t treat this lightly. I don’t know about you, but I will answer to Him SOON, and I want to say I treated people the way He would have.
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So, take a look at where you are at this very moment. Are you sharing dividing messages on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? Are you sharing dividing messages to your communities?
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Or… Are you spreading messages of Love, Hope, and Joy? Do you pray for your enemies and seek ways to help them? Are your gatherings for hate or love? Is your message to the world the message of Jesus Christ and His second coming?
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What kind of message are you sharing right now in your life?
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Here is my message today.
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I love you—I want peace and harmony. I pray we can find ways to work together and stop dividing each other from the message of eternal truths. We need to lift each other.
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I know Christ lives, and He loves perfectly. He cares about our situation, and when He comes, we must be ready.
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Will you recognize Him in your clouds of chaos?
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Hear Him!
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Art: English School

Husbands, you have a huge responsibility.
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Sure, it can be extremely challenging. Challenge is something my wife and I have gone through our entire marriage.
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It probably would be a lot easier if I were more cooperative and not so stubborn. I admit to being the donkey of our relationship—she knows that, too.
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As hard as it can be, has been, and probably will still be, I don’t want to live without my eternal companion.
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How are you and your eternal companion preparing each other? One day, one of you will pass through the veil before the other. Have you taken measures to prepare for that? Do you communicate and plan well for that time? It’s inevitable, so think about it.
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When we keep our temple covenants, then, come what may! Why should you worry? If not, and you are off track, you should probably remember the covenants you made with your wife and what you promised her.
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To all of you wonderful wives—those who may be struggling from a husband who decided to lie to you and the Lord. Learn from Elder Faust.
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Elder James E. Faust taught, your husband “must bear the responsibility for the train of consequences which inevitably follow if these covenants are not honored.”
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We need to recognize the sacred role the Savior himself put on womanhood. A woman is a nurturer by the way they are created. A husband should find specific things his wife is doing and gently reinforce her sacred role as a woman.
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Now, read this carefully, brothers and sisters.
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Elder Richard G. Scott spoke during an interview with Sheri Dew.
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”I don’t believe that the temple ordinance guarantees that we will be together forever. There will be a time, before that holy spirit of promise makes it eternal, where we will be in the presence of the Savior, as individuals, and there will be a choice.
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Whether we continue with the sealing or not, and I want to do everything in my power to qualify so that she will choose for that sealing to be eternal.”
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I pray I can do the same here during my mortal probation. I pray I will do things to convince my wife to choose for our eternal sealing to be eternal.
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Hear Him!

We pierced through the darkness.
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I need you to think about this.
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ was REJECTED.
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The Son of God was killed.
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Why?
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Because the world was SO WICKED!!
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What happened next? They killed the Apostles and prophets, and we entered into a spiritual dark age. (2 Thes. 2:2–7).
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“For over seventeen hundred years on the eastern hemisphere, and for more than fourteen centuries on the western, there appears to have been silence between the heavens and the earth.” Talmage.
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If the world was wicked enough to reject Christ, His Apostles, and prophets, how evil do you think it got over the course of Seventeen Hundred years?
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Scripture ended, apostasy spread, and the church that Christ established during His earthly ministry ceased to exist. ( 2 Ne. 27:4–5).
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How powerful is God? Powerful enough to re-establish His Gospel.
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He restored His Gospel as evil prevailed, and darkness swept the world for centuries.
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“Wickedness is rapidly expanding in every segment of our society. It is more highly organized, more cleverly disguised, and more powerfully promoted than ever before. Secret combinations lusting for power, gain, and glory are flourishing.
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A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries is increasing its evil influence and control over America and the entire world (Ether 8:18–25).
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As the issues become clearer and more obvious, all mankind will eventually be required to align themselves either for the kingdom of God or for the kingdom of the devil.
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As these conflicts rage, either secretly or openly, the righteous will be tested. God’s wrath will soon shake the nations of the earth and will be poured out on the wicked without measure (See JS—H 1:45; D&C 1:9).
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But God will provide strength for the righteous and the means of escape; and eventually and finally, truth will triumph.” EZT.
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Hear Him!!
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Art @reflectionsofchrist

God Will Prevail!
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It’s as straightforward as that if we are in-tune with the spirit, immersed in scripture study, and earnestly seeking out our Heavenly Father in prayer.
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Joseph Smith taught us one of the most powerful lessons.
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I know I’m not alone when it comes to political matters and trying to figure out what is true and what is false.
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Joseph Smith felt a similar way with religion when he was a young boy. His example gives me hope and it should give you the same hope.
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Are you like the young prophet who is in desperate need of a loving God to ease the pain?
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“In the midst of this war of words and tumult of opinions, I often said to myself: What is to be done? Who of all these parties are right; or, are they all wrong together? If any one of them be right, which is it, and how shall I know it?” JSH 1:10.
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If you find yourself asking that same question, this is what we learned from Joseph Smith.
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“While I was laboring under the extreme difficulties caused by the contests of these parties of religionists, I was one day reading the Epistle of James, first chapter and fifth verse, which reads: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
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Joseph Smith was able to receive an answer. We, too, will be able to receive a response.
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God loves us and He is here for us.
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He will prevail!! Let God Prevail!! Hear Him!!
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Art by @kalenewalker @artoutthere

Have you feasted upon the scriptures?
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President Nelson spoke in General Conference about his time spent feasting upon every related scripture related to the Gathering of Israel.
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This is a powerful message and a strong example for us to follow.
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We may have our own “feast” we are trying to consume. Whatever it is, are you doing it with all your heart, mind, and soul?
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President Nelson shared a personal study with us. A study that has captured his mind for more than 36 years.
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“I have studied the gathering, prayed about it, feasted upon every related scripture, and asked the Lord to increase my understanding.” President Nelson
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How about you? Have you done everything to receive new revelation and understanding of what captures your mind?
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Amazingly, we can always learn more. We can also be delighted when we find a new insight. Never stop and never give up. Continue learning about the things that capture your mind.
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I was asked a personal question last night by one of you wonderful followers. I want to share my response with everyone.
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The question: Have you ever been in a situation where you had a hard time making a decision/choice? What did you do? Or what had helped you to make the decision?
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My response: You’re Not Messing Up God’s Plan for You.
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That’s about the best answer I have for you or myself. God doesn’t measure us against any decision we make or don’t make.
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He wants us to talk to Him about the decisions we have to make, and He wants us to ask Him ”help me make the decision that is going to best further my mortal progression.” (I would add Eternally, as well).
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Once we’ve included Him in the decision process, we need to make a decision and trust the Lord will steer us in the direction of His will.
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As we include Him, feast, study, and pray, we will make decisions which will help us learn and progress (right or wrong). We will hear Him, and new insight will come.
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@eva_timothy @altusfineart

What has the Gospel taught you?
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If there is one thing the Gospel of Jesus Christ has taught me, it’s never to give up. It’s to keep pursuing my goals and dreams. It’s to turn the other cheek and ignore the negative influences.
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The Gospel has given me a sturdy platform to work from. Most of all, it has given me peace of mind. I don’t care what transpires during this lifetime. Of course, I want things to go my way, and I like to see my desires come to pass; however, it’s okay if none of it goes that way.
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Why?
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Well, because I know none of it is my will. The only thing that matters is the will of the Lord and if my goals are aligned with His. Otherwise, It’s doesn’t matter.
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Do you think the Lord cares who wins the Presidental election, the Governor of your State, or who wins in the NCAA and NFL?
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I care, but He doesn’t. Sure, those things will make me happy here in this life—That’s it!
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What He does care about is you and I. He cares how we treat each other. He cares about our scripture study and personal prayer. He cares about our mental health and spiritual wellbeing.
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God has always made it clear that it is our choice whether or not to obey. He knows our heart and He wants us to return to Him, and so as we seek His guidance, He shows us how to do just that. He is always trying to give us what we really, truly want. But it is always our choice.
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If we seek His guidance, we will understand all the things I mentioned don’t matter to Him. His Gospel is what matters to Him. He wants us to study it and take His Son’s name upon us.
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He wants us to hear Him. As we hear Jesus Christ, we will know that everything will be okay, and we can make it. He loves each of us. He wants us to get along and find Him together in all we do.
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Don’t get wrapped up in the world. Embrace the Gospel and receive the fruit it bears.
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The Gospel has taught me everything I need to know at this point in my life and it will only continue to teach me as the days go on.
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Hear Him!

PC: Brent Borup @altusfineart

Your mouth hasn’t been shut, so preach the Gospel.
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Do you have a “Mormon” son in your home? A boy who is 10 and preparing to receive the Aaronic Priesthood in the year they turn 12?
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When I heard that announcement nearly two years ago, my thoughts went to Mormon. He was considered a trustworthy boy. Ammaron came to him and laid out his course for the next 14 years.
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When he was 15 years old, the Lord took away His disciples, work of miracles, and healing. There were also no more gifts from the Lord. The Holy Ghost ceased to come to anyone. (Mormon Chapter 1).
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Can you imagine being Mormon? He was a 15-year-old kid who was given a massive assignment at the age of 10. Imagine having the task of going to a specific location in 14 years, obtaining a record for future generations (plates of Nephi), and scribing everything you have learned concerning the people.
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Then imagine this, you turn 15, and all the miracles, healing, gifts, and Lord’s disciples are gone. Then you’re visited by the Lord, and He gives you a taste of His goodness.
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What’s your first reaction after that visit? Probably the same as Mormon’s—Endeavor to preach the gospel to the people.
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However, you’re unable to, and your mouth has been shut—being forbidden to preach to your people.
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Take some time and think about that for a few minutes.
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The Lord trusts our Youth. He has always put His confidence in the youth. We need to do the same. We need to look at our young children, like Ammaron looked at Mormon—Sober child, quick to observe, trustworthy.
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If we can’t do that, we need to pray to have our minds opened to understanding from the Lord. He looks at them like that, and He has trusted them to hold the Aaronic Priesthood at that age.
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Now, your mouth hasn’t been shut, so preach the Gospel!
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We have full advantage of doing what Mormon could not. Our mouths are not forbidden. We have miracles; we have the priesthood; we have gifts of the Lord; we have disciples; we have a Prophet of God to guide us!!
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Take advantage of this time in history! We are a blessed people.
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Hear Him and preach His gospel!

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  The Dark Side.
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  Today is Halloween, and with that comes the ”spooky, haunted, evil, and devilish” components.
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  Halloween is a fun day—so let’s not take what I’m about to write out of context. This is just my attempt to make a ”Halloween” post. Celebrate the holiday and enjoy your time spent with friends and family. Light your bonfires, wear your costumes and have fun warding off the ghosts.
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  What I want to express is something that comes as a reminder to all of us, especially to our youth. There really is a dark side, and it’s not something we should entice.
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  Elder Packer said the following.
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  “A warning: there is a dark side to spiritual things. In a moment of curiosity or reckless bravado some teenagers have been tempted to toy with Satan worship. Don’t you ever do that! Don’t associate with those who do! You have no idea of the danger! Leave it alone! And there are other foolish games and activities that are on that dark side. Leave them alone!”
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  A few posts ago, I wrote about making the right decision and worrying about yourself and not what others think of you. Now, here is what Elder Packer encourages.
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  “It is the courage to run away from unworthy things when you will be mocked for doing so. That courage is laced with wisdom. We had to gain it from experience; you need it now.
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  You have an alarm system built into both body and spirit. In your body it is pain; in your spirit it is guilt—or spiritual pain. While neither pain nor guilt is pleasant, and an excess of either can be destructive, both are a protection, for they sound the alarm “Don’t do that again!”
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  We need to recognize these alarms. We sometimes make mistakes and as humans, we feel we are doomed and our mistakes are everlasting. Satan wants you to believe that. It’s not true. He wants you to be miserable, just like he is miserable. Just like his evil hosts are miserable.
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  Every stain will come out. Christ’s blood has secured that promise. He asks you to come unto Him and follow His teachings.
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  Have a happy Halloween!
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  Hear Him!

”Even when we think we cannot rise up, there is still hope.”

Elder Uchtdorf continued, “And sometimes we just need someone to look us in the eyes, take our hand, and say, “You can do it now!”
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Here is my attempt to the world and all of you who follow my account—Rise up and do it now!
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Even if you are at your lowest of lows, you can rise up, and you can do it now!
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“As long as we are willing to rise up again and continue on the path, … we can learn something from failure and become better and happier.” Uchtdorf.
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We have a lot to be grateful for. Having the chance to even ”Rise Up” and be forgiven of our sins is one of the greatest gifts we could have ever been given! The atonement of Christ is to be utilized and not pushed away.
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Why would we not jump at that chance?
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I feel it’s a lack of knowledge. If the world understood the atonement, there would be more peace and happiness. People would be rising up and continuing on the path.
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What path? The path to exaltation and eternal happiness. Christ paved the way for us! We have a God telling us to Rise Up and move forward. He is giving us opportunity after opportunity to become healed through his atoning blood.
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My goodness!! You screwed up. Who doesn’t? Oh, you screwed up 10-1000 times? Yeah, that means you’re trying!! It doesn’t mean you give up—it means you RISE UP!! You do it again and again. Stop getting discouraged and Rise up!!
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Get over the quitter personality and mindset. Is that what you are? Is that what you want to be known as? I sure don’t.
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Do you think God gave life to ”quitter” children? I mean, think about that for a few seconds. Did the God of this world and other worlds breathe life into quitter children? We. Are. His. Children!! I know he doesn’t he want quitters.
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We can rise up, and we can do it now. We can do it together, and we do it by hearing Him!!
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PC: Doc Christensen @altusfineart

”Your dad is my hero.”
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I have grown up in a law enforcement family. My dad served thirty years as a police officer. I am going into my thirteenth year, and my older brother completed his tenth year.
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My entire life, I’ve heard great stories about my dad. Never once have I listened to a negative one. My dad and I sometimes joke about his career, and I tell him, “if you weren’t such a kind guy, you would have promoted higher than you did.”
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To each their own—the stories I receive prove on a far grander scale, he was a more impactful leader without all the heavy brass.
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I was sitting in a training class today, and a well-seasoned officer approached me. He asked me if my dad was “Steve”(to protect his name), and I confirmed he was indeed my dad.
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He said, ”I want you to know your dad is my hero. He changed my life and the course of my career over fifteen years ago.”
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I didn’t know how to reply besides saying my dad is my hero, as well. I asked him what it was my dad did to make such an impact on his life.
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He swallowed hard, and with tears in his eyes, he said, ”I was going through a hard time in my career, and administration was coming down on me. Your dad told me something I’ve used over and over in my life and my career. He said, ”Well, prove them wrong.”
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He didn’t expect me to understand how powerful the statement was to him, but he wanted to let me know that my dad was his hero.
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Life is interesting.
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Life is short.
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Life is precious.
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I have been told countless stories about my dad over the years. The kind acts and deeds he went about doing. There is a reason he is my dad.
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There is a reason you are you, too! Whether you’re a dad, mom, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt—it doesn’t matter. You are somebody and somebody needs you. You may never know who you help along the way. You may never know what impact you had during your journey. You have a purpose!
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How do you want to be remembered?
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Are you looking for recognition?
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Do you seek your own interests and put yourself before others?
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What kind of person do you want to present to the Lord when he comes?
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For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
(John 13:15)