Studying the gospel is like- Catching a double rainbow; Each drop of wisdom reflects light- Hinting there is more to see and know!
President Oaks discusses the importance of achieving harmony in a pluralistic society despite deep divisions (0:31). He emphasizes that individuals should accept the reality of needing each other as fellow citizens (0:57) and be willing to live peacefully with those holding different values (1:02).
Key principles for fostering harmony include:
Understanding and respecting others' experiences and concerns (1:13).
Avoiding a "culture of contempt" (1:32) and refraining from labeling adversaries with insults like "godless" or "bigots" (1:50).
Ignoring minor provocations and insults (2:26) rather than mirroring them.
Listening to understand others (2:50), as exemplified by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.
Balancing conflicting constitutional rights (3:16) through legal and political negotiation, ensuring essential rights are upheld to the greatest extent possible.
Practicing tolerance (4:07) free of bigotry.
Going beyond mere tolerance to achieve true harmony (4:59), recognizing the God-given dignity in every human being and aiming for cooperation and mutual respect (4:37).
We need to know Christ's Jewish traditions
For our bright future, they're the key to the past
As in haste, we make preparations
For the Messiah, where all eyes will cast
Two religions will merge with His advent, at last
God bless every soldier
Wherever they may be
Bring them home to safety
To be with family
God bless every soldier
For their brave service each new day
They sacrifice much to serve
Even their lives- the highest price to pay
Thinking of the sacrifice of so many who give up Christmas with family to serve our country.
You can runaway from pain
For only so long
Seek a second chance today
Find where you belong
Get your tallest cande ready
With 12 premeasured dots set for burning
Place it in a holder steady
And nightly light for pages turning
...learning of the babe...waiting... yearning
12 more days until Christmas!
Offer this sacrifice
Reflect the Light and love you feel
From knowing Jesus Christ
Our gifts help others know He's real
Of our many gifts from Jesus
It's hope, and love- which bless
As we share wiith others near us
Christmas cheer and kindness
Sorrow opens the heart and mind
Unto new possibilities to grow
Seek the Savior's strength and you'll find
Such comfort... love...even joy! You'll feel aglow!
President Uchtdorf says that sorrow and joy can coexist.
https://youtube.com/shorts/G1nlwvrWJGg?si=QKDIiRN2wQHiMTJ4
God reveals His will
Through His prophet and apostles
We've works to fulfill
Know, in Christ, all things are possible 😊
https://youtube.com/shorts/33YuXJDLam4?si=yhR4MRnRM3260bPd
Seek the will of the Lord
Then work to act upon it
Prepare for His coming
And give heed to our prophet
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Get to know the Lord
And His will for you
He will help you act
Upon these promptings too
https://youtu.be/WUKkcPfb-Cw?si=4SVgnxKA-XxcVCS-
Your origin story is divine
As a spirit you were filled with Light
Here, on Earth, precious moments remind
You've light within for choosing the right
And you've a desire for God, to find!
https://youtube.com/shorts/we2L7Y5KBuI?si=BVw5x3-qU0NfAfyC
President Uchtdorf mentions the poet William Wordsworth
https://poets.org › poem › ode-intimations-immortalityOde on Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early ...
Whither is fled the visionary gleam? Where is it now, the glory and the dream? Heaven lies about us in our infancy! And fade into the light of common day. And that...
William Wordsworth- Is his last name real?
https://www.poetryfoundation.org › poems › 45536Ode: Intimations of Immortality from… | The Poetry Foundation
And cometh from afar: Not in entire forgetfulness, And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our home:
Earth spins at a velocity of about 1,674 kilometers (1,040 miles) per hour at the Equator. The speed at which Earth spins varies depending on the latitude. To find the...
How we need the temple
For healing in our lives
And strength as God's people
That fills the Earth with light
https://youtube.com/shorts/3HPoLKMuDmY?si=CFUvjY_zMxMK-LwF
Heavenly Father Knows and Understands You
The Lord's revelation which may come without explanation is his truth, especially for you, his encouragement, and comfort to you. His correction of you, his love for you.
Elder Kevin Brown invites us to choose wisely:
"I invite you to think about your path to a sure witness of Jesus Christ and His gospel. Take charge of your testimony; use your agency wisely and acknowledge the giver and all His glorious attributes. I bear witness that the power is within you. No one can choose for you. No one can take this gift away. You can choose to believe."
"The Eternal Gift of Testimony"
October 2025 General Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G3wEjr3_Go
It oft takes perspective
To connect the dots in your life
And see God's grand design
That contrasts the dark times with light
https://youtube.com/shorts/_tTSEtiTUhw?si=4Z_lFEIDzMExlQEL
"When you look at your life from the eternal perspective of the gospel of Jesus Christ, you begin to see how the dots connect to the grand design God has in mind for you. " Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Sports Code of Conduct- Kids are Watching!
Let's root for our own team
To show our support
Don't use profanity!
We must be good sports!
BYU, We love you!
https://youtu.be/nUub5AqLzyo?si=FIOgDtHmwyketyUO
"BYU Cougars’ game against the Cincinnati Bearcats took a somber turn as troubling fan behavior overshadowed the action on the field. Survivors of the recent Grand Blanc, Michigan church shooting—BYU alumni Jared and Brandy Hicken—attended the matchup hoping to reclaim some sense of normalcy with their family after enduring an unimaginable tragedy. Instead, they faced an oft-repeated “F the Mormons” chant..."
To quote my 11 year old niece who is not a Latter-day Saint;
"That's diabolical. I would just leave and not care what I paid for tge tickets!"
"Sister Kristen M. Oaks is the wife of President Dallin H. Oaks, recently set-apart President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her life has been a record of shifting roles and accepted opportunities to serve as a wife, member of the Church and daughter of God. She joins this episode of the Church News podcast to speak again with guest host Sheri Dew..."
It is in the now
That you see the far reaches
As time then allows
For what the crowd never teaches
It is in the now
At the bottom of the list
That this truth does show
And that is why I persist
I love to know the remote areas that my poems reach. They never show up in the 7 day data or even in the 24 hours. It is always in the now! I marvel that Singapore and Hong Kong continue to be my top countries.
Gain capacity
To do a bit more
Begins by adding
Who you're wanting this for
What you want to become
And don't deviate
As through focus, it's done🏆
Seek God's help, through His Son!
Remember the BYU message: "Glory of God is Intelligence!"
The Spirit carries to the heart
An invitation to make
Those choices wherein Light imparts
From the steps of faith we take
Sisters,
Your options are wide
For a mission or not?
Prayerfully decide
By the Spirit, be taught!!
These are exciting times!
There's so many paths to take!
So many ways to grow!
Which? It's up to you to make!
https://youtu.be/--UAw91dXvg?si=8n80xp58jIZoB-HO
The Church just lowered the age to 18!
Beyond the limits
That we see or feel!
Prophets have visions!
They are the real deal!
In my mind, I keep hearing that the experience
of forming the first Presidency and the president of
Quorum of the 12 was transcendent. It must have
been incredible!
https://www.thechurchnews.com › leaders › 2025/10/25Video: ‘Transcendent experience’ of a new prophet – Church News
Oct 25, 2025 · In this Church News video, titled “Transcendent Experience,” President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency and President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the...
The Internet's been disinformationed
And this is more dangerous than one thinks
For untruths never stay at one site, stationed
But travel the world through a series of links
It is hard to retract disinformation! People talk about AI being a threat as it becomes hard to know what's real. Is AI capable of unraveling disinformation? Will we next create something that unravels disinformation and AI to its origins? Do I even know 🤔 what I'm talking about?
Increasingly, we need to have the power of discernment and go back to old fashioned learning: line upon line- and discover truth for ourselves, through discovery!
Imagine our founding fathers struggling to create a document detailing our freedoms.
We hold these truths to be self evident....
Those inspired words came through a process after the labor of combined thought.
"When American Founder Benjamin Franklin edited Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the United States’ Declaration of Independence, he changed the wording of one important phrase from “We hold these truths to be sacred and undeniable” to “We hold these truths to be self-evident.” The notion of “self-evident” truth is the idea that some truths do not require complex reasoning or evidence to prove. Such truths are simply understood by basic, original evidence and man’s innate moral or common sense. They are often called “first principles” upon which other truths and arguments are based. The Declaration of Independence of 1776 conveys the principle of self-evident truth in stating, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This principle of self-evident truth contributes to the American understanding of and justification for a Creator God, the Law of Nature, and the equality and natural rights of mankind. While self-evident truth may hold value from a purely secular, scientific and rational standpoint"
None are excluded
From the reach of God's hands
Come. Feel included
He KNOWS and UNDERSTANDS!
Imagine all the joy
When you turn to Him
And pledge your dedication