Abide with Us

Just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus ask Jesus to abide with them, Jesus Christ promises to abide with us. In the Gospel of John, chapters 14 and 15, Jesus teaches His disciples and us how He can remain, belong, walk with us. His faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death. – Gerrit W. Gong, “‘Tis […]

To Those…

To those in part-member families—do not lose heart. To those who are waiting—do not give up. To those who have been endowed or sealed and need to return—come, come again to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. To those who are invited—know that the invitation is rooted in Christlike love. To all members of […]

Focus Eyes Heavenward

While embracing the happiness and sorrows of life’s experiences, we etch our covenants indelibly upon our souls, and we keep our eyes focused heavenward, toward the glorious destination awaiting us. We know the divine attributes we seek will not all be perfected in this life. Eternal marriage is an eternal journey. – Neil L. Andersen, “Eternal Marriage […]

A Revolutionary Teaching

What a revolutionary teaching for personal relationships! Love even your enemies! But who are our enemies? The full meaning of enemies in the sources from which King James’s translators chose the word enemies includes military foes but even extends to any who actively oppose one another. Today we might say that we are commanded to love our adversaries. All mortals […]

No Alternative

Jesus lived and died to do His Father’s will. His infinite Atonement—the series of events He experienced from Gethsemane through His death on the cross and on to His glorious Resurrection—is central to Heavenly Father’s plan for our salvation. The plan depended on Jesus Christ; there was no alternative. – Dale G. Renlund, “Because of Jesus Christ,” Liahona […]