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Modern Day Miracles

So many people say that miracles have stopped happening. Some people believe that miracles stopped at the end of the Bible. I think it is important to realize all of the miracles that are around us today. If you stop and look at the world, it is much different now than it was even a hundred years ago. I feel that many of the changes are a result of the inspiration that God gave to man. In my definition that makes it a miracle. For example look at the steps forward that we have had in medicine. Vaccinations help to … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Spiritual Nutrients”

In his talk “Spiritual Nutrients” President James E Faust speaks about the importance of spiritual nutrients. He opens his talk by sharing his experience of taking rock salt to salt licks for the cattle when he was a boy. He explained that the cows needed to have these nutrients to survive, and so the farmers would provide for them. In the same way we each need to have spiritual nutrients so that we can survive in the world. Elder Faust says: “Spiritual nourishment prepares us for baptism. This preparation includes humbling ourselves before God, having “broken hearts and contrite spirits,” … Continue reading →

Avoiding Barren Ground

Today I was reading in Alma 32. The analogy of the faith being compared to a seed has always been a favorite of mine. Today the verses about the importance of nourishing the tree really stood out to me. In Alma 32:37-39 it reads: “37 And behold, as the tree beginneth to grow, ye will say: Let us nourish it with great care, that it may get root, that it may grow up, and bring forth fruit unto us. And now behold, if ye nourish it with much care it will get root, and grow up, and bring forth fruit. … Continue reading →