1. Accomplishing the Lord's work requires many people serving in different ways. 2. We take better care of things when we see ourselves as stewards instead of owners. 3. A wise steward safeguards surplus resources in a storehouse. 4. There is power in choosing to do things the Lord's way.
Doctrine and Covenants 49-50: “That Which Is of God Is Light” (May 19-25)
1. God’s light chases darkness away. 2. Marriage is ordained of God, and He wants to help us build strong and happy relationships. 3. God edifies us—He makes us stronger, wiser, and more capable. 4. When we receive knowledge willingly and apply it faithfully, God entrusts us with more knowledge.
Doctrine and Covenants 46-48: “Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts” (May 12-18)
1. God invites us to seek and receive spiritual gifts. 2. Every good gift comes from God. 3. God blesses us for our righteous desires. 4. God provides us with gifts and callings—unearned capabilities and invitations to serve. 5. The gift of tongues enables us to communicate more effectively, including in our native language.
Doctrine and Covenants 45: “The Promises … Shall Be Fulfilled” (May 5-11)
1. Jesus prays for us and pleads with the Father on our behalf. 2. When you have hope for the future, you can have joy today. 3. The wounds in the Savior's resurrected body are a symbol of His extraordinary love for us.
Doctrine and Covenants 41-44: “My Law to Govern My Church” (April 28 – May 4)
1. God's law is a blueprint for a happy life. 2. Priesthood authority allows an orderly transfer of trust from one leader to another. 3. Mourning is an integral part of love. 4. Relationships don't just happen. We build them by fostering trust. 5. All people are children of God; his gospel is for everyone.
Doctrine and Covenants 37-40: “If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine” (April 21-27)
Detail from Joseph and Sydney, by Annie Henrie The church was organized; now it needed to become unified. In December 1830, the Lord instructed Joseph Smith to stop translating and focus on gathering church members in Ohio. At a church conference the following month, He explained to church members that He wanted them to be... Continue Reading →
Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” (April 14-20)
1. Jesus overcame the incompleteness we will feel after we die. 2. We will all be resurrected with glorified, perfect bodies. 3. Jesus organized His disciples in the Spirit World to offer salvation to all of God's children. 4. The wounds in His resurrected body symbolize His love. 5. His Atonement can sanctify us.
Doctrine and Covenants 30-36: “Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel” (April 7-13)
1. The Holy Ghost will teach us peaceable things. 2. God can help us overcome our inhibitions and speak with confidence. 3. Good news deserves to be shared loudly and joyfully. 4. It's more important to be prepared than to have a plan. 5. Scripture study can be a gateway to personal revelation.
Doctrine and Covenants 29: “Jesus Christ Will Gather His People” (March 31-April 6)
1. God is perfectly reliable; we can have confidence in our covenants with Him. 2. The gospel is a joyful message, and we should share it with rejoicing. 3. Our experiences in our premortal life influence our experiences here. 4. God will one day renew the earth and make it incorruptible.
Doctrine and Covenants 27-28: “All Things Must Be Done in Order” (March 24-30)
We all need course corrections as we walk the path of discipleship. Of course we don't do everything perfectly yet. But as we accept and act upon revelation from God, we draw closer to Him and prepare to receive His promised blessing, "that where I am ye shall be also"