Walk the Covenant Path

Come repent of your sins

Come pray and read His word

Here your journey begins

Feel His promise, you've worth

Now baptized, come arise

Walk the covenant path 

With Jesus Christ in our lives 

Blessings will come to pass

For His emblems, arise

On this day the Lord hath

Renewed, be filled with Light

Rejoice in all you have

Rise to His Holy House

The foundation is firm

Here, the Savior endows

Here, your role you will learn

With Jesus of Christ in our lives

We have hope, daily, to rise

Christ's Giving Path

Choose Christ's giving path

And trust in His hand in all things

Give thanks for all you have

He the giver of all blessings

Why desire to receive

Something you have not earned

Trust in Him and believe

Tithing's our best return

As stewards of His gifts

We're of value to others

Create, serve to uplift

Contribute, labor, offer

Hunger and thirst for Light

Being filled with the Holy Ghost

Plea, always, to be wise

On Christ's giving path, we need the most

[Verse 1] Choose Christ’s giving path And trust in His hand in all things Give thanks for all you have He, the giver of all blessings [Verse 2] Why desire to receive Something you have not earned? Trust in Him and believe Tithing’s our best return [Chorus] On Christ’s giving path, we follow With grateful hearts and open hands We trust His care through every tomorrow And serve wherever love demands [Verse 3] As stewards of His gifts We’re of value to others Create, serve to uplift Contribute, labor, offer [Bridge] Hunger and thirst for Light Be filled with the Holy Ghost Plead always to be wise On Christ’s giving path, we need Him most [Final Chorus] On Christ’s giving path, we follow With grateful hearts and open hands We trust His care through every tomorrow And serve wherever love demands [Outro] Choose Christ’s giving path Trust in His hand in all things

President D. Todd Christofferson

O Be Wise

Oct 2026

At different times, President Dallin H. Oaks has reminded us that “as we make current decisions, we should always be asking, ‘Where will this lead?’ … What is the effect on our future of the decisions we make in the present?” President Oaks points out that each choice has an “opportunity cost,” that is, “if we spend time doing one thing, we lose the opportunity to do another.” What is the opportunity cost of gambling? What do you forgo in terms of money, time, relationships, and worthwhile pursuits? Where does it lead?

Perhaps you think your character and your commitment to divine covenants are sufficiently strong that, for you, wagers would never become more than occasional, casual fun. Maybe. But whether you are right about that or not, have you considered how your example might affect others?

Jacob 6:12 O be wise; what can I say more?

My plea is not only to refrain from gambling but to use the time and resources saved thereby for doing good.

#generalconference

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/10/19christofferson?lang=eng

A Banner is Calling- Return

A banner is calling - return
And be a light full of virtue
That others might see and then learn
That it's always best to be true

Virtue is a pattern of thought
That gives rise to choice behavior
And when this inner strength is sought
It ultimately leads to our Savior

There to enter His temple with purity
And humbly stand at our appointed place
Tall and bright with a quiet dignity
That's born of a clear conscience and grace

For those worthy to make sacred covenants
Do receive the Holy Ghost as their guide
That protects us at the needed moments
That we're worthy no longer to hide

Now is the time for each to arise
And unfurl this banner to the world
That when comes our Savior Jesus Christ
We'll be encircled about with light swirled

That when He appears we will be like Him
Purified even as He is pure
From within our hearts to our very limbs
We'll wax strong in confidence that is sure

Verse 1] A banner is calling—return, And be a light full of virtue, That others might see and then learn That it's always best to be true. [Verse 2] Virtue is a pattern of thought That gives rise to choice behavior, And when this inner strength is sought, It ultimately leads to our Savior. [Chorus] There to enter His temple with purity, And humbly stand at our appointed place, Tall and bright with a quiet dignity, That's born of a clear conscience and grace. [Verse 3] For those worthy to make sacred covenants Do receive the Holy Ghost as their guide, That protects us at the needed moments, That we're worthy no longer to hide. [Chorus] There to enter His temple with purity, And humbly stand at our appointed place, Tall and bright with a quiet dignity, That's born of a clear conscience and grace. [Verse 4] Now is the time for each to arise And unfurl this banner to the world, That when comes our Savior Jesus Christ, We'll be encircled about with light swirled. [Bridge] That when He appears we will be like Him, Purified even as He is pure, From within our hearts to our very limbs, We'll wax strong in confidence that is sure. [Final Chorus] There to enter His temple with purity, And humbly stand at our appointed place, Tall and bright with a quiet dignity, That's born of a clear conscience and grace. [Outro] A banner is calling—return, And be a light full of virtue, That others might see and then learn That it's always best to be true.
Elaine S. Dalton
A Return to Virtue
Ensign, Nov 2008, 78

D&C 121:45
Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.

Moroni 10:30
And again I would exhort you that ye would come unto Christ, and lay hold upon every good gift, and touch not the evil gift, nor the unclean thing.
31 And awake, and arise from the dust, O Jerusalem; yea, and put on thy beautiful garments, O daughter of Zion; and strengthen thy stakes and enlarge thy borders forever, that thou mayest no more be confounded, that the covenants of the Eternal Father which he hath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled.
32 Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.
33 And again, if ye by the grace of God are perfect in Christ, and deny not his power, then are ye sanctified in Christ by the grace of God, through the shedding of the blood of Christ, which is in the covenant of the Father unto the remission of your sins, that ye become holy, without spot.

Moroni 7:48
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen.

Divine Appointment

See as He sees

Feel as He feels

Do as He would

Faith and prayer heals

His patience- help someone in need

His service- hope fills the air

His kindness- offer in meekness

His love, His care- hearts freely share

By divine appointment

We recognize a need

And help a soul He sent

As his spirit leads

At first our eyes may fail

The Spirit prompts, "Look again!"

In the heart, a warmth swells

A soul's in need of a friend

Two paths cross, God is there

In the details in the care

This is not by chance- share

Through covenants, we are made aware

[Verse 1]

See as He sees

Feel as He feels

Do as He would

Faith and prayer heals

His patience, help someone in need

His service, hope fills the air

His kindness, offer in meekness

His love, His care, hearts freely share

[Chorus]

By divine appointment

We recognize a need

And help a soul He sent

As His Spirit leads

[Verse 2]

At first our eyes may fail

The Spirit prompts, “Look again”

In the heart, a warmth swells

A soul is in need of a friend

[Chorus]

By divine appointment

We recognize a need

And help a soul He sent

As His Spirit leads

[Bridge]

Two paths cross, God is there

In the details, in the care

This is not by chance—share

Through covenants, we are made aware

[Final Chorus]

By divine appointment

We recognize a need

And help a soul He sent

As His Spirit leads

[Outro]

As His Spirit leads

As His Spirit leads

#generalconference

inspired by President Timothy L. Farnes

Divine Appointment, October 2026 

Minister to the One God Places in Your Path

A few years ago, my wife and I were waiting to board a flight for a much-needed vacation. We arrived at the airport early, and I put my earbuds in and started reading a book, thankful for a few quiet moments to myself.

Before long, I glanced up and saw a young missionary sitting across from me. He looked frightened and anxious. His eyes were closed, he was rocking back and forth, and tears were streaming down his cheeks. Clutched in his hands were his boarding pass and a digital alarm clock.

After briefly imagining the various reasons a missionary might look so anxious, I returned to my book. But the Spirit prompted me to look again. 

 

 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/10/22farnes?lang=eng&id=p_px1B9-p_cYEFr#p_px1B9

Farnes, sustained in 2025, urges covenant followers of Christ to recognize everyday encounters as God-ordained opportunities to minister with compassion, drawing from the Good Samaritan parable and sacrament covenants.

The More I Create Words on a Page

The more I create words on a page
The more I realize the cries of Christ
He gave of Himself to every new age
With words bought, perfectly, at a high price!

Framed with desire to share of His truths
I wish I could testify with power
For so oft...for my heart to Him moves!
And I recognize blessings from Him shower

The more I create words on a page
The more I wish that someone would read...
I don't care what so ever their age
I labored so hard, from one thought's seed!

I am so blessed to live in a nation
With freedom to practice faith as one moves
Yet...many know Easter as just a vacation
Not knowing to search... and find of His truths!

Verse 1] The more I create words on a page The more I see the cries of Christ He gave of Himself to every age His words bought dearly, at a price [Verse 2] I write with longing to share His truth I wish I could testify with power So often my heart turns back to You And I see Your blessings shower [Chorus] The more I create words on a page The more I hope that someone reads I don't care what year marks their age I labored hard from one thought's seed [Verse 3] I'm blessed to live where faith is free To practice as my conscience moves Yet Easter passes for many As just a holiday from their usual grooves [Bridge] May every line point past my name Toward mercy freely given May searching hearts discover grace And find the truth that leads to heaven [Final Chorus] The more I create words on a page The more I hope that someone reads I don't care what year marks their age I labored hard from one thought's seed [Outro] Look past the holiday, seek His truth His love still calls to you

This is His Body- His Living Bread

This is His body, His living bread
Spiritually born...risen from the dead
This is His water in living flow
That we might remember and ever grow

May we partake most worthily
Renewing our covenants lovingly
May we as His servants, reach out for Him more often
Humbly in prayer, that our hearts will warmly soften

Then, may our lives become more pure
Unto good works and strength to endure
Remembering the needy, the sick, the down trodden
And, finding the lost sheep that they may be brought in

[Verse 1] This is His body, His living bread Spiritually born, risen from the dead This is His water in living flow That we might remember and ever grow [Chorus] May we partake most worthily Renewing our covenants lovingly May we as His servants reach out for Him more often Humbly in prayer, that our hearts will warmly soften [Verse 2] Then may our lives become more pure Unto good works and strength to endure Remembering the needy, the sick, the downtrodden Finding the lost sheep, that they may be brought in [Chorus] May we partake most worthily Renewing our covenants lovingly May we as His servants reach out for Him more often Humbly in prayer, that our hearts will warmly soften [Outro] Remembering Him, may we grow In faithful service, may love flow

Where Shall I Begin? From Him All Love Comes Shining

Jesus means so much to me 
Where shall I begin?
To describe that you might see
How He is my friend!

Long ago, my first prayer
Was a wish in a tunnel
I placed myself in His care
My life a fearful puzzle

Why do my boyfriends all feel to drink
As unfaithful company?
From this, myself, I had learned to shrink
And I would not date any!

I felt more than I heard
I would meet someone quite grand
My first prayer was answered
On Monday, I met His man!

He was more than I could believe
He was my path to God!
There were covenants I could receive
My loneliness was gone!

But, a day came that was a test
Would I stay true, all alone?
I did not help his man be his best...
Unfaithfulness was made known!

Could I stand on my own two feet?
I had much to learn!
It would not be an easy feat
For what did I yearn?

After a long and bumpy road
That at times was but dark
I learned the dearest thing to hold
Is the Lord in my heart!

And with my heart grown quite warm
I came to know the Lord
I grew to trust in His arm
And to read from His Word

My life has not been perfect
But He has been with me still
My prideful path to reject
To surrender to His will

In belief of my own worth
Mercifully... like a dream
A new romance came to birth
Like a king has met his queen!

The first kiss, shall I tell?
Was after we made our vows
This our covenant as well
With the Lord who endows

Put the Lord first, before your face
Trust in His will and timing
For, great things will be put in place
From Him all love comes, shining

My first prayer was holding my breath through a tunnel.  Some may laugh but God did not.  He honored my attempt and I heard Him answer. I met a guy in college the next Monday. I knew with all my being.  We married in the temple.  But, having an unfaithful drinking husband still was what I ended up with.   
divorce...
After a few boyfriends where I felt my heart was not safe, I met on a blind date my husband and eternal companion. And...his hometown is where that tunnel is!  The promise returned to me! There is light at the end of the tunnel!