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The Friend Magazine
In reality, we are all travelers—even explorers of mortality. We do not have the benefit of previous personal experience. We must pass over steep cliffs and turbulent waters in our own journey here on earth.
Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was the supreme builder of bridges for you, for me, for all humankind. He has built the bridges over which we must cross if we are to reach our heavenly home.
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Many years ago I read a book titled The Way to the Western Sea by David S. Lavender. It provides a fascinating account of the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they led their expedition across the North American continent to discover an overland route to the Pacific Ocean.
The Friend Magazine I believe that the testimonies of children are powerful. I hope you hang on to your testimony throughout your lives, and that you stay in the true Church. That’s all you have to do—stay in and do the things the Lord asks you to do—and you will be all right.
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From an interview with Sister Julie B. Beck, Relief Society general president; by Lena Harper Be true, be true, and stand for the right (Children’s Songbook, 159).
The Friend Magazine No one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another. He loves each of us—insecurities, anxieties, self-image, and all. He doesn’t measure our talents or our looks; He doesn’t measure our professions or our possessions. He cheers on every runner. Walk peacefully. Walk confidently. Walk without fear and without envy. Be reassured of Heavenly Father’s abundance to you always.
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From “The Other Prodigal,” Ensign, May 2002, 63–64. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares some of his thoughts on this subject.
The Friend Magazine “When we reach out to bless the lives of others, our lives are blessed as well. … As we lift others, we rise a little higher ourselves.”
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Mrs. Roper’s porch was covered with boxes of apples from her trees. She’d picked the apples a few weeks ago, and they had been sitting outside ever since. Last week Jeffrey heard Mrs. Roper tell Mom she wanted to make apple-pie filling if she could find time.
The Friend Magazine “Throughout history, the Lord has measured societies and individuals by how well they cared for the poor.”
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(Based on a true story) Look up the following scriptures: 1 Corinthians 16:14; Alma 1:27; D&C 52:40. Circle the one you think fits the story best.
The Friend Magazine “The decisions you make now will determine much of what will follow during your life and throughout eternity.”
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(Based on a personal experience) The Spirit speaketh the truth and lieth not. Wherefore, it speaketh of things as they really are (Jacob 4:13).
The Friend Magazine The song “Jesus Is My True Light” will be published in the December 2009 issue of The Friend Magazine. A recording of the words and music is now available to our fans. Click on the link below to listen!
The Friend Magazine “True religion consists not only in refraining from evil … , but in deliberately and purposefully doing acts of kindness and service to others.”
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Tricia was bored. It seemed like her father and mother had been visiting with Sister Clark forever. Tricia looked around at her brothers and sisters, and they looked just as bored as she felt. She wondered again why they needed to have family home evening with Sister Clark.
The Friend Magazine “Our safety lies in repentance. Our strength comes of obedience.”
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“Hi, Mom,” Ben called as he rolled his bike into the garage. “Hi, Ben,” Mom answered. Closing the recycling bin, she turned to look at him, and her smile faded. “Where’s your helmet?” she asked.
The Friend Magazine “The Prophet Joseph Smith taught us love—by example.”
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(Based on experiences of the author’s great-grandfather Edward Stevenson) I give unto you my servant Joseph to be a presiding elder over all my church, to be a translator, a revelator, a seer, and prophet (D&C 124:125).
The Friend Magazine “None of us … is perfectly obedient, and thus we rely on our baptismal covenant to bring a remission of sins after baptism just as … before baptism. We rely on repentance to … bring the Holy Spirit and, with it, atoning grace.”
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The water felt warm and smooth as I stepped into the font. Dad walked down the steps across from me, grinning. I looked around at all the people bunched up in front of the baptismal font: people who loved me and had come just for me! Dad said the baptismal prayer and lowered me into the water. ...
The Friend Magazine “Many prayers are spoken while we are on our knees. … But silent prayers of the heart also reach to heaven.”
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Nathan took a pan out of the cupboard and carefully filled it with water. Mom helped him carry it to the stove, gently placed an egg in the water, and turned on the flame. Nathan loved hard-boiled eggs. Mom set the timer and then hurried to gather the other things they needed for the park.
The Friend Magazine “It is our responsibility … to see that every one who is baptized is encouraged and made to feel the wondrous warmth of this gospel of our Lord.”
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“There’s the steeple!” Natalie called out. She loved going to church. Sunday was her favorite day of the week, except for one thing—she was sad that her brother, Michael, chose not to go to church with the rest of the family.
The Friend Magazine “Be not afraid to speak out for the right. … Let us defend the weak.”
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Look up the following scriptures: Matthew 5:11, Mosiah 23:15, D&C 121:9. Which one do you think fits the story best? Write that scripture on the blank lines.
The Friend Magazine “We are to go out to them, and to invite them to join us. We are to be missionaries.”
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Gideon smiled. He enjoyed playing his violin. After he put away his instrument, he looked through Mrs. Allen’s collection of stickers.
