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The Friend Magazine When you develop a deepening reverence for sacred things, the Holy Spirit becomes your constant companion.
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From “A Sense of the Sacred,” New Era, June 2006, 28–31. Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares some of his thoughts on this subject.
The Friend Magazine “If every one of us would make the effort to do our best, the world would be much better, and we would be much happier.”
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One year when I was about eight years old, Dad told my brother, my sister, and me that there would not be much money for Christmas gifts. He suggested we use our imagination and talents to make gifts for each other.
The Friend Magazine “Love is the motivating principle by which the Lord leads us along the way towards becoming like Him, our perfect example. Our way of life, hour by hour, must be filled with the love of God and love for others.”
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“Love is the motivating principle by which the Lord leads us along the way towards becoming like Him, our perfect example. Our way of life, hour by hour, must be filled with the love of God and love for others.”
The Friend Magazine “Our Heavenly Father gave His Son. The Son of God gave His life. We are asked by Them to give our lives … in Their divine service.”
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The Friend Magazine “I urge that you exemplify [show] … an attitude of gratitude.”
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Shaun raised his hand. “Jesus healed ten men who had leprosy. But only one remembered to thank Jesus for curing him. The other nine walked away without saying anything.”
The Friend Magazine What should I be thankful for in my life?
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• We should even give thanks for our afflictions because they turn our hearts to God and give us opportunities to prepare for what God would have us become.
The Friend Magazine Suggestion for your family home evening activity tonight: Read “Keep It Up, Jenna!” (pages 18–19). Blow up a balloon a little at a time and stop before it is fully inflated. Like the balloon, if we quit when things get hard, we will not be able to reach our full potential. Finish blowing up the balloon. As a family, s...hare stories of times when you didn’t give up even when things were hard.
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(Based on a true story) My soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads (D&C 25:12).
See MoreThe Friend Magazine “If we decide now to be a full-tithe payer and if we are steady in paying it, blessings will flow.”
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Jene looked up in surprise when she heard those words coming from her older brother, Rolf. On Rolf’s feet were shoes that were too worn out to wear anymore. His toes stuck out from under torn leather. Ragged ends of broken shoelaces dangled uselessly. These were the only shoes Rolf had.
The Friend Magazine The Lord responds to the small and simple prayers of all of us.
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I grew up on a small farm in Idaho, and I remember raising rabbits. They were soft and friendly and wonderful to snuggle with. But sometimes they would gnaw a hole in their little compartments and escape. This was very dangerous because dogs or cats could hurt them.
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What can I do to have the Holy Ghost with me?
Be honest in your dealings. Keep commitments.
Pray morning and night.
Study the scriptures.
Set and achieve goals.
Follow a schedule.
Keep a neat, well-groomed appearance.
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From “To the Aaronic Priesthood: Preparing for the Decade of Decision,” Ensign, May 2007, 49. Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares some of his thoughts on this subject.
The Friend Magazine “As we sacrifice our selfish desires, serve our God and others, we become more like Him.”
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(Based on a true story) Look up the following scriptures: Deuteronomy 15:7; Proverbs 21:26; Moroni 7:47. Circle the one you think fits the story best.
The Friend Magazine Join Matt and Mandy in the M-and-M 400 as they circle the universe and find things to be grateful for.
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The Friend Magazine Suggestion for your family home evening activity tonight: Read “My Gratitude List” (pages 6–7). On a piece of paper write “GRRRRR” and on a second paper write “ATTITUDE.” When we are unhappy, how can gratitude help us to be happier? Slide the second paper over the first so that all the letters are covered except “GR.”... What word do you read? Talk about how having gratitude can make our bad attitudes go away.
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(Based on a true story) Fear not, let your hearts be comforted; yea, rejoice evermore, and in everything give thanks (D&C 98:1).
See MoreThe Friend Magazine “The Lord hears the prayers of your heart.”
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Brian felt very proud. He had built a birdhouse with a feeder tray that was just right for sparrows. Brian poured birdseed on the tray before he hung the birdhouse up in a tree where he could see it from the kitchen window. Then he waited.
The Friend Magazine You can't usually find monkeys and palm trees in the high hills of Pocatello, Idaho, but you can find them at 11-year-old Matt Lewis's house. Matt is so good at making animals out of colored balloons that he was hired to make balloon animals at a party store! Watch a video of Matt by clicking on the link below.
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