Easter Study Plan

To learn more about Jesus last days upon this Earth, go to Easter Study Plan. It will give you a day-to-day study plan for the week before Easter. 

Christ lives. He loves us. He was resurrected. He lives. We will be resurrected one day.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the Greatest Power Available

"Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe." (President Russell M. Nelson, "Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains", April 2021)

Song: I Know That My Redeemer Lives

 

Light the World Christmas 2020

"When Jesus Christ was born, angels proclaimed, 'On earth peace, good will toward men' (Luke 2:14). This December, the promise remains the same. As we love and serve each day the way Jesus did, we can end 2020 on a hopeful note."

Light the World Christmas 2020 --This also includes a daily service calendar, videos, ways to serve, and more.

How to Feel the Healing Power of Gratitude

1. Turn social media into your own gratitude journal

2. Say a prayer of thanks.

3. Build your relationship with Jesus

More information located at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Let Us Be Like Jesus

I wrote this poem as I was listening to the song,  "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" in my previous post.

Let Us Be Like Jesus

(Written October 21, 2020)

Let us try to be like Jesus. 

Let us be kind to others. 
Let us love others as Jesus loves us. 
Let us be an example to others. 
Let us strive to be like Jesus every day our lives. 
Let us be there for others. 
Let us be be like Jesus.

© Barbara Pratt 2020

I'm Trying to Be like Jesus Song

I love the song, "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus".

Come Unto Jesus Song

This in such a beautiful song ("Come Unto Jesus"). Let us come unto Jesus. He will help us in everything that we do. We can do this by reading the scriptures, praying, serving others, and following the example of Jesus Christ. He is is elder brother and he will help us return to Our Heavenly Father and our loved ones who are in heaven.

Jesus Christ Is the Rock

 “Jesus Christ is the rock upon which we must build our foundation.” (Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, “How Firm A Foundation”, CES Devotional for Young Adults, November 2, 2014)

Built on the Rock

In the Come, Follow Me, 3 Nephi 12-16, for September 21-27, one part talks about the wise man and the foolish man. Here is a poster and article I found that goes perfectly for the lesson.

Built on the Rock, New Era, July 2004

Make Waves, New Era, July 2004

"Even if you feel like a small pebble dropped into a big pond, your choices create eternal ripples. Make a splash by choosing the right." (See 3 Nephi 12:14–16.)

Because of Jesus

“Because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so.” (Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “None Were with Him”, April 2009)

Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice

In the conference talk, Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice talks about faith and the importance of it. It is is found in July 13-19 Come, Follow Me Lesson, Alma 32-35. "Faith in Jesus Christ is a gift from heaven that comes as we choose to believe and as we seek it and hold on to it." (Neil L. Andersen, "Faith Is Not by Chance, but by Choice", October 2015)

This scripture is found in July 13-19 lesson. It is found on the bottom of the page with a beautiful image of a tree with fruit.

“Because of your diligence and your faith and your patience with the word in nourishing it, … behold, by and by ye shall pluck the fruit thereof, which is most precious” (Alma 32:42).

Place of Faith - President Henry B. Eyring

You will find some of your greatest joys in your efforts to make your home a place of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a place that is permeated with love, the pure love of Christ.
(President Henry B. Eyring, "A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells”, October 2019)

Love Everyone, No Matter What

I was looking at the image in the Come, Follow Me lesson (Alma 5-7). at the top of the page. It is titled, "Ye Are Not Forgotten, by Jon McNaughton. Jesus is holding a black lamb with white sheep around him. Jesus loves everyone and everything, even if they are different. We should love everyone too. In John 13:34, it reads, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."

Special Witnesses of Christ

Listen and read the Special Witnesses of Christ. "The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles each bear their personal testimony about the Savior and Redeemer of the World"

Gods Creations Poem

Here is a poem I wrote while at girls camp for my daughter. I wrote in on July 22, 2015. I have made some corrections from my original poem.

Gods Creations
A squirrel that has a long tail and is so brown.
A squirrel running along the ground.
Skies so bright blue.
Trees so tall and green.
Beetles brown and green.
Rocks that are small and large, that are gray.
Mountains so tall, filled with trees that are green.
Birds that are black and white, with red underneath.
Pine cones that are brown, falling all over the ground.
Bees that buzz by, that are yellow.
Buzzing flies.
Tree trunks lying on the ground.
Winds that rush throughout the mountain.
Beautiful birds singing so beautifully.
Lizards running along the ground that are so strange looking and brown.
Stars at night so bright. You can't count them since they are so numerous.
Girls singing beautifully.
Girls chanting from camp while playing games.
God has created so many beautiful things.
I can not thank him enough for all that he has created for us all.
Thank you, dear Lord.
I love you and your creations.

© Barbara Pratt

The Purifying Power of Gethsemane

Years ago I remember hearing a talk by Bruce R. McConkie. The words that I remember him speaking at a conference were, "In the coming days..." I could not remember anymore of these words so I searched and found the talk that was held on April 1985. The Purifying Power of Gethsemane is where you can here him bear his testimony of Jesus Christ. This are the words I remember in his talk to the world, "I am one of his witnesses, and in a coming day I shall feel the nail marks in his hands and in his feet and shall wet his feet with my tears. But I shall not know any better then than I know now that he is God’s Almighty Son, that he is our Savior and Redeemer, and that salvation comes in and through his atoning blood and in no other way." On Friday, April 19, 1985, he passed away to meet his master, Jesus Christ and felt the nail marks in his hands and in his feet. In the article Elder Bruce R. McConkie Dies you read more about him. In the church hymn book, he is the one who wrote the words for the song, I Believe in Christ. That is one of my favorite church songs. Take time to read this powerful talk by Bruce R. McConkie. Christ lives!

Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice - Elder Dallin H. Oaks

“Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places.” (Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Followers of Christ”, April 2013)

President Nelson Tells Youth to Take a “Break from Fake” and Help Gather Israel

I was looking for how to be able to hear the Holy Ghost. I knew President Russell M. Nelson talked to the youth about this but I couldn't remember what it was. I found it. He had talked at a Worldwide Youth Devotional. This is that part I remember, "...Recently, his parents found things on his phone that were inappropriate for a follower of Jesus Christ. They insisted that he go off social media for a time." Another part I remember was, "Recently, his parents found things on his phone that were inappropriate for But if you are paying more attention to feeds from social media than you are to the whisperings of the Spirit, then you are putting yourself at spiritual risk—as well as the risk of experiencing intense loneliness and depression. You follower of Jesus Christ. They insisted that he go off social media for a time."

A summary of it is found at President Nelson Tells Youth to Take a “Break from Fake” and Help Gather Israel. The full Worldwide Youth Conference address can be located at: Hope of Israel.

Sister Nelson talks about being married to President Nelson...

One part Sister Nelson said was, “What’s caught my attention about that is to see how much the people love the Lord, and therefore they’re so drawn to the prophet.” I know. It's true. They ❤️love❤️ the Lord. When I was serving as a missionary in Chile I could see the great ❤️love❤️ for the Lord. Now in Spanish: Yo sé. Es verdad. Ellos ❤️aman❤️ el Señor. Cuando estaba serviendo como misionera en Chile podía ver que ellos tienen un gran ❤️amor❤️ por el Señor.

Sister Nelson talks about being married to President Nelson and his ‘fearless’ focus on preparing for the Second Coming

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