What Great Things the Lord Hath Done

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This morning, as I was gleaning and capturing quotes from the Title Page of the Book of Mormon, I came across the phrase, “what great things the Lord hath done.” I desire with all my heart to do all that the Lord opens the way for me to do to invite and encourage the Saints […]

The Damage is NOT Irreparable

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In a recent Twelve Step meeting I attended, someone shared about how much it bothers her when she does things that hurt others. It just throws her into a terrible state of brooding, . . . upset, . . . temptation to use her addictive behaviors. As I sit here and reflect on this truth […]

Finding the Higher Way

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As we humble ourselves and rely more and more on the Spirit to guide us, we begin to awaken to the truth that we are actually having a close relationship with all three delightful members of the Godhead. Through the mediation of the Holy Spirit, we begin to perceive and believe that we are communing […]

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God Will Not Give Up on You

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God wants to gift you with a degree of love that only He can give. He will not rest until He has found you, no matter how lost a lamb you think you are (or try to be.) No matter what, He is going to gift you with love and patience and long-suffering and kindness—over […]

The Good in All Things

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This morning, I had been laying in bed awake since 2:10 a.m. After about 30 minutes I decided to accept the reality of sleeplessness as a gift—a chance to experience some deep solitude. As I pondered on this, the voice of the Lord came into my mind and I perceived these words: Thank you, Colleen, […]

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Abstinence: It Takes Time

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We think that the mighty change of heart is going to mean an immediate mighty change of habit. The truth is that there is a distance to go between the heart, which is the seat of our desires and willingness, and the brain, which is the seat of our habits. We often say that the […]

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