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The Friend Magazine The Lord has freely given to us, and we need to freely give to others.
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From an interview with Elder Stanley G. Ellis of the Seventy; by Jennifer Maddy, Church Magazines When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God (Mosiah 2:17).
The Friend Magazine “If you really know that you are a child of God, you will also know that He expects much of you. … He will be offended if you are dishonest in any way.”
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(Based on a true story) They were men of truth … , for they had been taught to keep the commandments of God (Alma 53:21).
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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 witho...ut 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!
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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.