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2018-06-30T10:01:53-10:00

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A Creation Pattern in 3 Nephi: Light

Last updated on: June 30, 2018 at 10:01 am By Delisa Hargrove

The creation of Light, continuing on the theme of creation in 3 Nephi—to identify it and apply it to myself. First, the earth cleaved. In that destruction, Matter Organized. Secondly, Firmament Divided. The Holy Ghost taught me that the pattern applied to the Earth and also to the People. I felt such an eagerness to look at Light. Light: something that makes vision possible, a source (IE a celestial body), sight, a spiritual illumination, truth, a set of principle, standards, or opinions,... Read more

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2018-06-23T11:54:25-10:00

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My Hero Carol Tobler-Choosing Joy

Last updated on: June 23, 2018 at 11:54 am By Delisa Hargrove

One of my heroes has passed away. While throngs celebrate her life today, I’m 3,000 miles away, at my kitchen table, reliving waves of memories. I first met Carol Joy Noble Tobler in the hospital the day I was born. My dad was out of state and Carol was there supporting her little sister and new niece. Mom said Aunt Carol was with her during most, if not all, of her 13-hour hospital labor. Finally, Carol couldn’t stand it any... Read more

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2018-06-16T18:50:10-10:00

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What I Learned From Studying Sweat

Last updated on: June 16, 2018 at 6:50 pm By Delisa Hargrove

(Originally posted at ldsblogs.com) In searching for insight into the Savior’s suffering in Gethsemane, I did a word search on lds.org for sweat. The results actually were enlightening! The word “sweat” is used in only three scriptural scenarios with a total of five references. Sweat of thy Face Three scriptures use the word “sweat” in relation to Adam: “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and... Read more

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2018-06-15T20:31:25-10:00

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My Journey to Calgary-Setting and Achieving A Major Goal

Last updated on: June 15, 2018 at 8:31 pm By Delisa Hargrove

My friend’s experience of setting a lofty goal and relying on others to help achieve that goal appealed to my fascination of group goal achievement. Such achievement is only possible with the unified focus and determination of the entire group. This is how Zion is possible—unified focus and determination of the entire group. Barbie Dodson’s Journey to Calgary I felt the familiar sense of relief as the plane wheels hit the tarmac. The level of excitement and anticipation was starting... Read more

2018-06-02T07:43:15-10:00

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When Distracted and Tormented Is the Comfort Zone

Last updated on: June 2, 2018 at 7:43 am By Delisa Hargrove

Sometimes I feel so disappointed with myself. So, I have a good chat with myself and feel all motivated and reset goals and try to organize my time differently. I feel good to go. But then, the time for an appointed task comes and goes. I acknowledge that it’s the time to do that task. But I still don’t do it and the task remains undone. Why? My goals and expectations aren’t unreasonable. Whenever I complete my daily list I... Read more

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2018-06-01T10:52:57-10:00

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A Creation Pattern in 3 Nephi: People-Matter Organized, Firmament Divided

Last updated on: June 1, 2018 at 10:52 am By Delisa Hargrove

Continuing on the theme of creation in 3 Nephi—to identify it and apply it to myself. First, the earth cleaved. In that destruction, Matter Organized. Secondly, Firmament Divided. A group of Nephites congregated at the temple in Bountiful discussing the significant changes around them. They “were also conversing about this Jesus Christ, of whom the sign had been given concerning his death.” Then, some of them heard a voice. And it came to pass that while they were thus conversing... Read more

2018-05-23T22:23:33-10:00

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Ministering to the One

Last updated on: May 23, 2018 at 10:23 pm By Delisa Hargrove

And if any man among you be strong in the Spirit, let him take with him that is weak, that he may be edified in all meekness, that he may become strong also. Ministering is one of my spiritual gifts. It hasn’t always been a strong gift. I remember the first time someone strong in Spirit took me along with him. I was 6 years old. We lived in a tiny farming community. We attended a ward 55 miles away from our house.... Read more

2018-05-22T07:19:34-10:00

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A Creation Pattern in 3 Nephi: Firmament Divided

Last updated on: May 22, 2018 at 7:19 am By Delisa Hargrove

Continuing on the theme of creation in 3 Nephi—to identify it and apply it to myself. First, the earth cleaved. In that destruction, Matter Organized. Next in Chapters 8 and 9, thick darkness prevailed. Darkness: Firmament Divided When the earth shifting ceased, darkness prevailed for three days. And it came to pass that there was thick darkness upon all the face of the land, insomuch that the inhabitants thereof who had not fallen could feel the vapor of darkness; And there could be no... Read more

2018-05-15T17:00:01-10:00

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A Creation Pattern in 3 Nephi: Matter Organized

Last updated on: May 15, 2018 at 5:00 pm By Delisa Hargrove

Have you ever considered the pattern of creation followed in 3 Nephi during the Savior’s ministry to the people? As I thought about the chaos and darkness, then subsequent light, the notion that it followed a creation patterned dawned on me. First, the earth cleaved. Chaos and Destruction: Matter Organized As if mourning the God of Creation’s crucifixion, horrific storms wreaked havoc on the Americas. 3 Nephi 8 and 3 Nephi 9 catalog the disasters the enabled Mormon to categorically state... Read more

2018-05-12T18:29:23-10:00

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Stepping Up to His Righteous Leadership Role, or Not

Last updated on: May 12, 2018 at 6:29 pm By Delisa Hargrove

Laman was such a murmurer. Why? One day I noticed that before he angrily criticized Nephi’s leadership role, the Lord had given Laman the same opportunity to step up and be the leader. The Road to Murmuring Laman’s dissonance began after being embarrassed by his father’s prophetic calling. But he still followed his father into the wilderness! Faced with the same unfolding scenario, Nephi asked God for confirmation that his father was a prophet. Nephi repeatedly asked for, and received,... Read more

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