followHIM Doctrine & Covenants 124 Part 2 • Dr. Liz Darger • October 27 - November 2 • Come Follow Me
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Oct 22, 2025 Dr. Liz Darger, a religious scholar and educator, dives into the depth of Nauvoo-era revelations, illuminating topics like baptisms for the dead and the intersection of mercy and salvation. She explores the vital role of women in priesthood power and the origins of the Relief Society, showcasing remarkable figures like Clarissa Smith Williams. Liz also offers practical advice for single Latter-day Saints on building community and highlights the enduring power of covenants, emphasizing that striving is more important than perfection in our spiritual journeys.
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A Merciful View Of God
- Joseph Smith's teachings reshape the traditional view of God as punitive and reveal a merciful plan for nearly all souls.
- Baptisms for the dead and the three degrees of glory show God provides opportunities beyond mortality for salvation.
A Stranger's Praise For Proxy Ordinances
- Dr. Liz Darger recounted a conversation with an LGBTQ advocate who called proxy ordinances "the most beautiful doctrine" he'd ever heard.
- That reaction reminded her she had taken the doctrine for granted and highlighted its compassionate reach.
Strive With What You Can Control
- Strive by giving serious effort to what you can control and let God recognize sincere sacrifice.
- Measure success by faithful striving in your season, not by perfection or others' standards.
