Category Archives: Empathy

The principle of compensation

Posted on October 31, 2018 by LDS Scripture Teachings

I have come to appreciate these words by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin regarding the principle of compensation, and have seen this evident in my life: The third thing we can do is understand the principle of compensation. The Lord compensates … Continue reading →

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More equality in this testing

Posted on June 30, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

We may foolishly bring unhappiness and trouble, even suffering upon ourselves. These are not always to be regarded as penalties imposed by a displeased Creator. They are part of the lessons of life, part of the test. Some are tested … Continue reading →

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John 19:25-26 – John, take care of my mother!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

John 19:25-26 Jesus instructs John to care for his mother I love this passage, for it shows the true nature of the Savior Jesus Christ. He loved his mother, and in his dying moments, he was concerned for her. He … Continue reading →

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The Rifle

Posted on January 6, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The Rifle Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those who squandered their means and then never had enough for the necessities.  But for those who were genuinely in need, his heart was as big as all outdoors. It was … Continue reading →

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The Missing Jesus

Posted on January 5, 2017 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The Missing Jesus “If You’re Missing Baby Jesus” by Jean Gietzen. About a week before Christmas the family bought a new nativity scene. When they unpacked it they found 2 figures of the Baby Jesus. “Someone must have packed this … Continue reading →

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Brigham Young’s October 1856 Address

Posted on December 12, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Brigham Young’s address to the Saints October 5, 1856 When Brigham Young heard that the many of the Saints who left with handcarts had left late in the season and that snows were coming early that year in 1856, he … Continue reading →

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Joseph W.B. Johnson – A Modern Day Miracle

Posted on December 1, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Steadfast African Pioneer 1999 By Dale LeBaron, as found on LDS.org See also: Our Heritage – A People Prepared: Joseph W. “Billy” Johnson  “As a young man, I started searching for spiritual peace,” says Joseph Johnson of his early religious … Continue reading →

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The temporal salvation of man

Posted on November 25, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The temporal salvation of man Taken from an address at a Church Welfare Meeting, Salt Lake Tabernacle, General Conference, Saturday, April 5, 1941. In 1897 when I was on my first mission, I found myself, one morning, distributing tracts in … Continue reading →

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The Old Fisherman

Posted on November 21, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The Old Fisherman Our house was directly across the street from the entrance of a popular hospital in the city. We lived downstairs and rented the upstairs rooms to outpatients at the clinic. One summer evening as I was fixing … Continue reading →

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The Golden Crane

Posted on November 19, 2016 by LDS Scripture Teachings

The Golden Crane As a teacher of origami (the ancient Japanese art of paper folding) at the LaFarge Lifelong Learning Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Art Beaudry was asked to represent the school at an exhibit at a large mall in … Continue reading →

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