Unshaken Saints D&C 10-11 - Second Chances
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Feb 6, 2025 Dive into the significance of Joseph Smith's revelations on loss and redemption, specifically the metaphor of the 'lost 116 pages.' Explore themes of sustainable pace and endurance through personal stories and athletic metaphors. Discover how perseverance through faith can illuminate paths in challenging times. Learn about the importance of spiritual preparedness before sharing the gospel and the call for unity among diverse faiths. Each discussion encourages listeners to embrace repentance and growth on their spiritual journey.
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Lost and Found
- Jared Halverson's children lost Christmas gifts on Christmas morning, highlighting the distress of losing something precious shortly after receiving it.
- This anecdote parallels Joseph Smith's experience with the lost 116 pages of the Book of Mormon translation.
Sustainable Pace
- Avoid starting too fast in any endeavor, whether a physical race or a spiritual journey, to ensure a sustainable pace.
- Jared Halverson shares a personal experience of running a 400-meter race too fast and failing to finish strong.
Prayers of Faith
- Combine prayer with faith for effectiveness, likening small acts of prayer to crucial inches in a close game.
- Just as inches matter in football, small, consistent prayers make a significant difference in spiritual battles.
