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I was recently called as our ward Sunday School president. Several scriptures have changed how I view leadership callings generally, but my new one specifically. Continue reading How the scriptures changed my view of leadership callings
The following is a Sacrament talk I gave on 22 September 2019. I was given the talk “First Observe, Then … Continue reading How to come into the fold of God
While I was reading this scripture, it struck me how personal a directive it is. Continue reading I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat
It was an interesting Elders Quorum discussion yesterday.?Ǭ† We had the chapter in the book on self reliance (chapter 11 … Continue reading Self Reliance vs. The Need to Serve
A very popular scripture in the Church (and perhaps even general Christianity) is John 14:15. If ye love me, keep … Continue reading Serving Others, Loving Jesus
If you had been put in charge of developing a mindset in a group of persons to become very service-oriented, … Continue reading Service oriented people
Two drunk men came into our sacrament meeting today and sat down at the back of the chapel. The bishopric … Continue reading Drunk Service
One of the most boring and/or predictable topics for sacrament talks or Sunday school/priesthood/Relief Society lessons is “service”. Often , … Continue reading Service Lessons