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Encouragement by Brother Keith L. Brown Introduction In early January 1998 I was asked to write a letter of encouragement to the young people of the church where my cousin is the pastor. I decided to take the challenge one step further and write a letter/talk addressed to all the members of the church young and old, single and married. What follows are the notes from the talk that I submitted. The Lord has really blessed my humble efforts in putting together this little talk as it has now... Read More
Since the days of my mission I have been fascinated by some of the little details of the Book of Mormon. One such detail is a tiny little scripture written by Nephi and what its significance must have meant: "And my father dwelt in a tent." The fact that he "dwelt in a tent" was mentioned three more times. Anyone ever notice this? 1 Ne. 9: 1 And all these things d... Read More
Our Father in heaven -- since he is our Father -- is guiding the development of his children. That's us! There is, of course, a gap between where we are now in our growth, and the fulness of our potential. Our Heavenly Father (and his servants) are interested and busy in leading us to the next step, and step by step, closer to him and closer to our own maturity (exaltation). I believe that our experiences here on earth are not random, but have been lovingly and in... Read More
[I wrote this in August 1997] As I am writing this, it is July 3, 1997. In other words -- Today. I love that word, that idea. Today. God gave me today -- a space I hold in my hands. It is full of raw energy, divine potential. It is full of resources a loving Father provides, that I hope to use to build a space, a time, that allows the goodness of God to enter this world. And meanwhile, build myself! This time that is marked at the beginning... Read More
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