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Book of Mormon Lesson 20: "My Soul Is Pained No More"
Mormon Life says: Sometimes it's hard to forget our own mistakes - so it can be heard to believe God can fully forgive us if we repent. But Alma the Younger is a supreme example that God means it when He says "I will forgive."
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Like the Bible, [the Book of Mormon] is a volume of holy writ that speaks forth the mind and will of the Almighty. Like the Bible, it invites men to forsake the world and live as...
Professor discusses repentance and the miracle of forgiveness at BYU Devotional
Michael Dunn, an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, spoke to students Tuesday in the Marriott Center in a heartfelt devotional about repentance and the miracle of forgiveness. In the New Testament account of the woman who approached Jesus in the house...
FHE: Seeking Forgiveness
Mormon Life says: "When we sin, Satan tells us we are lost. In contrast, our Redeemer offers redemption to all—no matter what we have done wrong—even to you and to me." -C. Scott Grow
Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “The Miracle of the Atonement,” by C. Scott Grow, Ensign, May 2011, 108. Thought: When we sin, Satan tells us we are lost. In...
Family Home Evening ideas: Forgiveness
Purpose: Each of us has done something to hurt or disappoint someone else and most likely have had the same happen to us. These unfortunate acts can be small or they can be life-changing. It is sometimes easier for us to hold a grudge against someone who has wronged us, or hold back from forgiving...
Adultery, forgiveness and divorce
Mormon Life says: Does forgiving adultery also mean staying in the marriage? A deep article on a heavy topic. What do you think?
Many years ago, two of my friends stood at the altar and were married before God, friends and family. Like any newlyweds, they were madly in love and saw nothing but children, happiness and loyalty...
Forgiveness and a flying frozen turkey changed Vicky Ruvolo
Mormon Life says: An update on that great story told in Pres. Hinckley's 2005 talk, "Forgiveness." The woman's story is coming out in a new book.
When you decide there is a greater purpose to your life, it can set events in motion in ways you never imagined. Just ask Vicky Ruvolo. Six years ago I wrote a column about her ordeal after a...
Can I Really Forgive and Forget?
Mormon Life says: By far, the most common relationship questions I have gotten from LDS Living readers have been about rebuilding trust after a violation. These are my thoughts on rebuilding a fractured relationship.
How do I forgive when it still hurts so much? How do I get back to how it was before he/she lost my trust? I want to move on, but how do I know if I am ready? How do I control all my thoughts that...
Anatomy of a real apology
I'm sorry, but when you look at what happened you'll see that I was completely justified. I'm sorry, but it wasn't my fault at all. All right, OK, I'm sorry. I'm so-o-o sorry. Excu-u-u-u-uze me. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. I'm sorry I got you so upset. If I did anything wrong, I'm truly...
Young Men Lesson 31: Forgiveness
Mormon Life says: If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self-esteem and well-being.
My dear brothers and sisters and friends, I come before you humbly and prayerfully. I wish to speak on the healing power of forgiveness. In the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania, a devout group of...
Young Men Lesson 25: Forgiveness
Mormon Life says: Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.
My dear brothers and sisters, I thank my Father in Heaven that He has prolonged my life to be a part of these challenging times. I thank Him for the opportunity of service. I have no desire but to...
Young Women Lesson 23: Forgiveness
Mormon Life says: If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self-esteem and well-being.
My dear brothers and sisters and friends, I come before you humbly and prayerfully. I wish to speak on the healing power of forgiveness. In the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania, a devout group of...
Thoughts on Gospel Doctrine Lesson 35
Mormon Life says: Lesson 35 studies Paul's council on overcoming tribulation, forgiveness, godly sorrow, and reconciliation as found in 2 Corinthians. Be sure to read the following commentary by Richard Lloyd Anderson, Bruce R. McConkie, Neal A. Maxwell, Ezra Taft Benson, and Robert L. Millet.
Richard Lloyd Anderson on Paul's Teachings on Sacrifice: No one leads others to a higher level without experiencing unawareness, insensitivity, or even rejection from them. Few realize what...
A Christmas Glove
Mormon Life says: Mom didn't want much that first Christmas after she and Dad were married. Which was just as well. It was the end of America's Great Depression, and there wasn't much to be had.
"All I want," she told Dad, "is some nice black gloves.""But you have black gloves," he protested. "Nice ones. I gave them to you last year.""I sort of lost one," she said. "The left one. So I've...
