We can encourage others to endure their afflictions and they may be strengthened as they continue to with their trials.  But the greatest Christ like attribute that we can help them gain is the quality of Forgiveness.  This attribute will be strengthened within us after trial and testing of our patience. The depth of feeling or love given through forgiveness has no end.  Blessings, Gar

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The darkest kind of despair is that which will rob us of Hope.  God does not want us to lose Hope.  He has provided a way for all to be happy.  He is the Good Shepherd and He knows His sheep.  John 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.   Blessings, Gar

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We cannot, of course, relive a particular moment in our lives, but we can use it as a spiritual spur to remake ourselves. We need not let yesterday hold tomorrow hostage. —Elder Neal A Maxwell  The Pathway of Discipleship, Jan 4,1998.

Sins and Mistakes

Written by Gargantuan's mother 1996

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There are many well written accounts about the Savior.  This is a simple brief explanation making it easier to read, ponder and pray about. 
  
Jesus the Christ
by Elder Robert L. Backman, “Jesus the Christ,” Ensign, Nov. 1991, 8

While abridging the records of the Nephites, Mormon wrote, “Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare... Read More

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The Savior Will Heal

As I read and pondered verses six through 10 of 3 Nephi 17 I thought how wonderful it would be for all to have any affliction healed. I marveled at the love [compassion] of God for the Nephite people. Through their faith and his great power to heal, he cured the lame and those with great afflictions.

Likewise, we can be healed of any spiritual affliction. He is well acquainted with the depth of any sorrow w... Read More

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