God’s Favorite Word

God is an inviting God.  He invited Mary to birth his Son, the disciples to fish for men, the adulteress woman to start over, and Thomas to touch his wounds.  God is the King who prepares the palace, sets the table, and invites his subjects to c... Read More

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Note the promise of Jesus. "I will come back and take you to be with me." He pledges to take us home. He does not delegate this task. He may send missionaries to teach you, angels to protect you, teachers to guide you, singers to inspire you, and physicians to heal you, but he send no one to take you. He reserves this job for himself.

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I thought many of you would enjoy this.  It blew me away.

http://farms.byu.edu/Elder_Hafen_Mar_21_2008/

Run to Him. 

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I'm reading this great little book by one of my favorite authors, Elder Neal A. Maxwell, "Moving in His Majestry and Power". It was written in 2004, the manuscript finished just 10 days before his death. There are ten chapters of deep reflection on various subjects. I just finished the chapter entitled, "Conversion" and it has many wonderful insights.

I recall a Church leader, maybe President Hinckley, saying a big concern of the Church should be "retention, retention, retention". In o... Read More

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