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What is Priestcraft?

We often hear the caution to beware of priestcraft, either practicing it ourselves, or falling prey to those who practice it. Just what is priestcraft, and how can we best follow the counsel to avoid it? In 2 Nephi 26:29, we read: He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts, for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion. There are three parts to practicing priestcraft. First, the person sets themselves up for a … Continue reading →

First Presidency Message: The Master Bridge Builder

Our First Presidency Message for the month of January comes from Thomas S. Monson. He speaks of reading a book called “The Way to the Western Sea” by David S. Lavender about the travels of Lewis and Clark. As he read of the explorers crossing the raging waters, President Monson says that he pondered upon bridges that might have eased their way. He goes on to state that all of us are travelers on this journey through life, and that the bridges were put there by our loving Savior who went before us and walked the path, scouting out for … Continue reading →

General Conference: “The Priesthood–A Sacred Gift”

In his talk, “The Priesthood—A Sacred Gift,” President Thomas S. Monson speaks about the importance of living worthy of the priesthood. He points out the number of men who hold the priesthood compared to the number of people in the world. He reminds the men that the priesthood is the power of God and that they need to live worthy of it. He warns that the world has many things in it that entice people away from righteous living. President Monson goes on to say that it is important to have courage. It is the courage to do what is … Continue reading →

The Blessings of the Priesthood

I have been blessed to always live in a home that has had the Priesthood. I think when I was in college I learned how much blessed I was to grow up in the home that I did. I also learned that the Priesthood is available to everyone. The church has set up the home teaching program as a way to make the Priesthood available to all. If you are single, or your husband is not a member you can call and ask your home teacher for a blessing. Recently my husband called and asked for a blessing. It was … Continue reading →

General Conference: “He Trusts Us!”

In his talk “He Trusts Us!” Elder Stanley G Ellis speaks about the trust that God has for each of man who holds the Priesthood. He points out that the Priesthood is the power and authority to act in God’s name. Elder Ellis begins his talk by sharing an experience he had as he prepared to serve as a mission president. He and his wife felt prompted to keep their home and business, in order to leave the country, they needed to assign someone power of attorney over their possessions. This was a difficult decision to make because the person … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Let Us Be Men”

In his talk “Let Us Be Men” Elder D Todd Christofferson speaks of the importance of embracing the responsibilities of the priesthood and of life. He opens the story by sharing the story of his father sacrificing lunches for a year so that he could save enough money to buy his wife a machine to help her do the ironing. She had cancer and the surgery she underwent made if very painful to complete the ironing. Elder Christofferson points out that this sacrifice was the embodiment being a true man. He then goes on to share the admonition of Lehi … Continue reading →