Opening the Curtains
That is the Lord’s typical pattern, brothers and sisters. Rather than sending us a pillar of light, the Lord sends us a ray of light, and then another, and another. – Alexander Dushku, “Pillars and Rays,” Liahona (CR) May 2024
Revelation
Personal Constant Revelation
One of the great truths of the Restoration is that the heavens are open—that we too can receive light and knowledge from on high. I testify that is true. But we must be wary of a spiritual trap. Sometimes faithful Church members become discouraged and even drift away because they haven’t had overwhelming spiritual experiences—because […]
Our Daily Infusion
We need an ongoing, daily infusion of heavenly light. We need “times of refreshing.”10 Times of personal restoration. “Rolling waters” cannot long “remain impure.”11 To keep our thoughts and actions pure, we have to keep rolling! – Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Daily Restoration,” Liahona (CR) November 2021
Network of Eternal Truth
God reveals eternal truth to us through a network of revelatory relationships involving Himself, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, prophets, and us. – John C. Pingree, Jr., “Eternal Truth,” Liahona (CR) November 2023
Real and Counterfeit
Stay away from places and things that common sense tells you will interfere with inspiration. Develop your spiritual capacities. Learn to tune out the static and the interference. Avoid the substitutes and the counterfeits! Learn to be inspired and directed by the Holy Ghost. – Boyd K. Packer, “Prayers and Answers,” Ensign (CR) November 1979
Modern Marvels
In our time, we seem to have forgotten the miracle of the five loaves and the two fishes in favor of the miracles wrought by the mind and hand of men. I refer to the marvels of modern transportation and the increasing sophistication of all scientific knowledge, including the new electronic highway. We have forgotten […]
God’s Frequent Communication to Man
When the prophet Amos was on earth he made the significant statement that the Lord will deal with his people only through prophets. Said he: “Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” (Amos 3:7.) This is of particular interest because it presupposes frequent communication between […]
The Guided Call to Serve
On four different occasions, Sister Brough and I and our family have excitedly opened the envelope containing the mission call and assignment for one of our children. Each time, we have contemplated with excitement the various possibilities for their service. While preferences were expressed, the moment their eyes saw the words “You are hereby assigned […]
Love the Temple
If you don’t yet love to attend the temple, go more often—not less. Let the Lord, through His Spirit, teach and inspire you there. I promise you that over time, the temple will become a place of safety, solace, and revelation. – Russell M. Nelson, “The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation,” Ensign (CR) November 2021
Misleading Revelation
When we ask for revelation about something for which God has already given clear direction, we open ourselves up to misinterpreting our feelings and hearing what we want to hear. A man once told me about his struggles to stabilize his family’s financial situation. He had the idea to embezzle funds as a solution, prayed […]