A disposition of gratitude
As we work to be grateful in our circumstances rather than for things, we can find greater peace in life and greater joy in discipleship. Continue reading A disposition of gratitude
Tag: church talk
My mother
A talk Dustin gave in the sacrament meeting of the Charlotte Third Ward, Charlotte North Carolina South Stake, Mother’s Day, Sunday, 11 May 1997. Continue reading My mother
Preparing for a mission
A talk Dustin gave in the sacrament meeting of the Pineville Ward, Charlotte North Carolina South Stake, Sunday, 23 July 2000. Continue reading Preparing for a mission
‘To every thing there is a season’
As Latter-day Saints, a lot is expected of us. But, as King Benjamin reminded his people, everything should be “done in wisdom and order.” The Lord doesn’t expect us to “run faster than [we have] strength” — counsel each of us should remember as we prioritize what is most important in our lives. Continue reading ‘To every thing there is a season’
‘By the patience of hope and the labor of love’
We don’t need to wait — indeed, we shouldn’t wait — until a new year to make needed changes in our lives. Continue reading ‘By the patience of hope and the labor of love’
An early testimony of prayer
Fiona was having a hard time sleeping without her pacifier. So she prayed and found the help she needed. Continue reading An early testimony of prayer
Faith
“Faith is when you believe but can’t see it, but it is really there.”
Fiona’s first talk in church, given in Primary sharing time on Sunday, 10 May 2015. Continue reading Faith
‘Lift up the hands that hang down’
All of us can share the pure love of Christ—and we all need to feel it from others. Continue reading ‘Lift up the hands that hang down’
What a junior home-teaching companion expects of his senior companion
Dustin grew to love home teaching as an Aaronic Priesthood holder serving as junior companion to an awesome Melchizedek Priesthood holder. When he was 15, he was asked to speak on home teaching in his stake’s general priesthood meeting. This is his talk. Continue reading What a junior home-teaching companion expects of his senior companion
President Howard W. Hunter
Dustin has always had special affection for President Howard W. Hunter, the first president of the Church whose sustaining he remembers. Here Dustin relates stories from President Hunter’s childhood in a talk he gave in sacrament as a youth. Continue reading President Howard W. Hunter
The seed of testimony
Growing up Mormon means you get early experience with public speaking. Continue reading The seed of testimony
Preparing and being worthy to enter the temple
“To enter the temple, a person must be morally clean, obeying the Word of Wisdom, paying a full tithing, and living in harmony with the teachings of the Church.” A talk Dustin gave in sacrament meeting in 1995 (give or take a year or two). Continue reading Preparing and being worthy to enter the temple
The Aaronic Priesthood
Understanding the priesthood, including its history and organization, is essential to understanding the Restoration of the gospel and the organization and mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The first talk Dustin ever gave in sacrament meeting, in the Charlotte 3rd Ward on 15 May 1994. Continue reading The Aaronic Priesthood
Reverence
“Some people think reverence is just quietly sitting during meetings. But it is more than that. Reverence should be a way of life.” One of the talks Dustin gave in Primary while growing up. Continue reading Reverence
Respect, honor, and love
“Love is the foundation for peace and righteousness in this life and for salvation in the life hereafter.” One of the talks Dustin gave in Primary while growing up. Continue reading Respect, honor, and love
