Mr. Northam should recognize th. In New York, Dallyn performed with Stephen Schwartz in the industry presentation of his musical, Children of Eden. In that spirit of love and appreciation, could I share a few observations with you? Nearly two-thirds of religiously affiliated adults . . It is not blind faith. It was 949 miles from door step to door step, and do you know what? See Philippians 2:1011; Mosiah 27:31; Doctrine and Covenants88:104. Provo, Utah 84602. Could we just try it? , because of the rock upon which ye arebuilt.43. How could Jesus speak of cheerfulness in the midst of all the anguish that He faced moving toward the Crucifixion? . BYU-Pathway Worldwide was created to serve online students. Every once in a while, I hear someone say something like I dont like my ward. NOTE: Additional records that apply to Hudson County are also on the New Jersey Military Records page. As Helaman taught hissons: It is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds . That is why all of us have need to repent. Believe it or not, my companion had just given me a haircut with a pair of scissors that he found in theapartment. 2023 Devotionals 2022 Devotionals 2021 Devotionals 2020 Devotionals 2019 Devotionals 2018 Devotionals 2017 Devotionals 2016 Devotionals 2015 Devotionals 2014 Devotionals 2013 Devotionals 2012 Devotionals 2011 Devotionals. There are many ways to get involved. But the question remains, why do we need a church? As Isaiahsaid: For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith theLord. So where do we start? If we can live this way, He says, we will find rest to our souls and we will discover that His yoke is easy, that His burden is light.15 I see this call to be meek and lowly again and again as I read the scriptures. Through the ordinances and covenants made available by Jesus Christ through His Church, we can bind or yoke or connect ourselves toHim. I am there foryou.. Young Adult and Youth Devotionals . Displaying a photograph of the re-creation of Joseph and Emma Smiths home in Harmony, Pennsylvania, Elder Christofferson described the small structure where Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon into English in 1829. She knows you are the group to whom we pass the baton and feels it is essential that you step up and embrace your destiny. I bless you to know, as I most assuredly do, that the gospel of Jesus Christ is personally precious, everlastingly hopeful, and eternally true. I love this university. Its so bright. It was as someone once said: The reason people do not join with you Christians is because you wear your religion like a headache, like a crown of thorns. There is only one person who has had to bear that crown of thorns, and He did it so that we might live joyfully, abundantly, and peacefullynot despairingly. This has always been a special place for us. But please dont misunderstand. You cant get these blessings by chasing them. Even in the fateful atmosphere that must have prevailed at the Last Supper, Christ is still reminding His disciples of the reason, and their duty, to be of good cheer.30 I have wondered, with the pain that lay ahead of Him, how He could speak so positively and expect His brethren to view all of this buoyantly. Relevant Lessons for Latter-day Saints from C. S. Lewis Tyler J. Griffin Spiritually Thriving in the Last Days: The Most Recent Prophetic CounselScott L. Anderson 138-144 RB 800 CAP Follow the Prophet; He Will Lead You to Jesus Christ (Youth) Richard W. Jordan Jr. I promise you that more faith will mean less crisis until finally God says, Well done, thou good and faithful servant.36. President Pinegar helped me understand two things during thatexchange: One, [while it is true that] the Church did not ordain Black people to the priesthood [for a season], that is the past, and we do not have reasons as to why it happened;and, Two, he helped me understand that since I have a testimony of the restored gospel, including Joseph Smith having been called of God to restore [Jesus Christs Church] to the earth, why should I walk away? My dad, with the far less endearing nickname Old Man, sang Neil Young the whole ride up from Connecticut to Upstate New York and we loved it. Elder JeffreyR. Holland: Our dear young friends everywhere! It seemed to me that even as a young adult I had to climb a mountain of righteousness, go through a fiery furnace of purification, and unravel every doctrinal controversy known to mankind if I were ever to be acceptable before God. . Well, face them and face your personal challenges knowing that with faith, things work out in the end. Devotional "As Long as the World Shall Stand" David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles January 19, 2021 Audio 0:00/24:09 Speed 24:46 Full Video Highlight Video Inspiring Short We are blessed to live and serve in a most remarkable season of the dispensation of the fulness of times. Khumbulani D. Mdletshe, A Reflection from an African Convert on Official Declaration2,BYU Studies Quarterly 55, no. He has recorded two solo inspirational albums, Prayer and Song of Redeeming Love. Jamie Baer Peterson, a native of Minnesota, was educated at the Eastman School of Music and began her opera career as an apprentice with the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Occasionally I have heard people say that those who serve in the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve are only human and are capable of making mistakes. While it is true that we are all fallible human beings, the safety netfor all of usis the council system that we use at every level of the Church. 2. One of our Area Seventies, and a dear friend, was Elder KhumbulaniD.Mdletshe. But for a number of reasons, we need an organized churchone that can deliver the blessings of the Atonement of JesusChrist. He was one of the first Black members from South Africa to serve afull-timemission. Even though we are reaching most of you around the world through the wonder of modern technology, we are delighted to have a personal audience here at this university and its institute of religion, where Pat and I started our college education, dated, and got married. And because there are so many of you, you will have that power Elder Holland spoke about. We need His Church. Six decades together gives us a welcome chance to say goodbye to a period that has been difficult for many and tragic for some. We say we are built upon the rock of Christ. Today's Topic is:We Were In HimPrepare for a blissful day as we read the Rhapsody of Realities, a daily devotional, authored by Rev Dr. Chris Oyakhilome from LoveWorld Northampton. I remember asking my mom, endearingly called Ma, are we there yet? This is how we come to Christ. In this life we walk by faith, not by sight.34 In spite of our best efforts, we sometimes just see through a glass, darkly.35 It is confusing. All rights reserved. A perfect brightness of hope, born of love of God and all menthat is what we want for you in the new year. Personal correspondence with KhumbulaniMdletshe. But because of determined discipleship in times of both joy or sorrow, they are prevailing. This is how we come to Christ. That candle is permanently out. . 1. He has also starred in several films and regional theatre productions. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Kristen, speak to young. They were often comparable to death, dying, or a long suffering torture. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than yourthoughts.36. USA (1,373,456) > New Jersey (19,236) > Hudson County (1,066) > Hudson County Military Records (1), USA (1,373,456) > New Jersey (19,236) > New Jersey Military Records (465) > Hudson County Military Records (1). Over the years I have had friends tell me something to the effect, Im more of a spiritual person, not a religious person. Or I find my spirituality on my own, not through organized religion. Or one time a friend said to me, My religion is just to be nice to people, to bekind.. See Hebrews 4:111; Matthew 11:29; Doctrine and Covenants 54:10. The Church delivers the blessings of the Atonement of Christ to its members who are faithful disciples ofJesusChrist. We love you, our fellow BYU students and faculty. When the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve speak in unity, they speak on behalf of the Lord JesusChrist. As we make and keep sacred covenants and receive priesthood ordinances such as baptism, confirmation, and temple ordinances, we gradually [put] off the natural man20 and progress through the eternities until we ultimately become even as [He is].21 These covenants and ordinances are only found in HisChurch. Check out our weekly TIME-OUT VIDEO! We bind ourselves to Him. 19. So what does Jesus say about a time like this? He asked missionaries and leaders to study and pray to know that the witness of the Book of Mormon concerning Jesus Christ who He is and what He has done and continues to do is true ., I am converted, he concluded. His doctrine does not change. In a coming day, every knee shall bend and every tongue will confess that Jesus is the Messiah.44 All flesh shall see Him together at the same time.45 We will all be under the same obligation to repent and come to Him. How important it is for you to pray not only for the Lord to prevail in your lives,2 as President Russell M. Nelson has asked, but also to pray that the values of your life will prevail with others who arent quite so sure yet. David had just been anointed king of Israel and was transporting the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. But we call you and every other young Latter-day Saint to be in the forefront of the moral force that can resolve these problems, that can turn back the tide of fear and pessimism and anxiety surrounding us. Some of you may be wrestling with the burden of guiltand nothing so damages and deflates our hope and brings greater alienation from God than transgression brings. Why does it stand out to you? July 17, 2023. Do you believe there are blessings in store for you? Gods Plan of Happiness,General Handbook, 1.1 (p.17). I hope you find it in this devotional. He is with us every step along the wayevery step on the covenant path. One thing that has been brought home to me over the last few weeks is how important and real the heart of the gospel is [as opposed to so much that can be so superfluous]. Prepare for a blissful day as we read the Rhapsody of Realities, a daily devotional, authored by Rev Dr. Chris Oyakhilome from LoveWorld Northampton. He made an appointment with his mission president to let him know that he would be returning home and resigning hismembership. This is how we realize our full divine potential. Please have faith in God, hope that He will help you, and receive the charity that enables Him to work through you to accomplish what only you can do. And charity is His love working through us. Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with Elder and Sister HollandJanuary 2023. 6:00 PM Cannon Activities Center Read More Add to Calendar Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Patricia T. Holland, will share messages of the gospel of Jesus Christ during a worldwide devotional for young adults on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 6:00 pm MST. The Book of Mormon has been instrumental in my own conversion. Have you seen enough of Gods goodness to hope on and to reach up? His Church exists so that He can accomplish His objective: to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of [Hischildren].. Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults: A Face to Face Event with Elder Cook. Devotionals featuring members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles may be viewed in various languages from YouTube or the Church's Live Broadcast page. Doctrine and Covenants 84:46, emphasis added. It wont come from deep breathing exercises (valuable as they are) or by reading another book on how to find happiness.