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Y O U T H M A G A Z I N E O F T H E C H U R C H O F J E S U S C H R I S T O F L A T T E R - D AY S A I N T S
APRIL 2014
THE
special section
THE PRIESTHOOD
Blesses Everyone
pp. 226
Accessing
PRIESTHOOD POWER,
pp. 2, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16
Participating in
PRIESTHOOD WORK,
pp. 6, 18, 21, 22, 24
REFLECTIONS
ON Christ,
pp. 27, 28, 33
Plus,
Helps f
o
Sunday r
Lesson
s,
p
p. 36, 4
T H E M O N T H LY YO U T H M AGA Z I N E O F
T H E C H U R C H O F J E S U S C H R I ST O F L AT T E R- DAY S A I N T S
IN EVERY ISSUE
27 MORMONAD
Seek Him
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39
New Era
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True or False?*
TO THE POINT
46
48
COME, FOLLOW ME
41
42
INSTANT MESSAGES
WHATS UP?
Conference connection; an
Ultimate team; photo scavenger
hunt; and more.
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CONFERENCE POSTER
New Era
Y O U T H M A G A Z I N E O F T H E C H U R C H O F J E S U S C H R I S T O F L A T T E R - D AY S A I N T S
APRIL 2014
THE
special section
THE PRIESTHOOD
Blesses Everyone
pp. 226
Accessing
PRIESTHOOD POWER,
pp. 2, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16
Participating in
PRIESTHOOD WORK,
pp. 6, 18, 21, 22, 24
REFLECTIONS
ON Christ,
pp. 27, 28, 33
Plus
,
Helps for
Sunday
Lessons
,
pp.
36, 40
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FEATURES
Preparing to Serve,
Serving to Prepare
12
SPECIAL SECTION :
22
THE MESSAGE
David L. Beck
10
Bonnie L. Oscarson
18
21
14
of My Blessing
16 AConscious
serious injury on the football field
God gave you the Aaronic Priesthood because He has a work for
younow and in the future.
T H E P R I E S T H O O D Blesses Everyone
Effective Ways to
Affect Your Quorum
THE MESSAGE
WORK
LORD
By Elder
M.Russell Ballard
Of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles
New Era
April 2014
April 2014
Preparing to Serve,
SERVING TO PREPARE
God gave you the Aaronic Priesthood because He has a work for younow and in the future.
DavidL. Beck
Young Men
General President
6 N e w E r a
________________________
obedience.
________________________
________________________
Receive temple
blessings?
Administer priesthood
ordinances, such as
____________________
____________________
baptizing others.
____________________
Minister always by
Serve a mission?
______________________
______________________
_______________________
Become a husband
and father?
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
April 2014
As a priesthood
holder, you are a
representative of
Jesus Christ. In
every situation,
He devoted His
life to serving and
blessing others.
So should you.
Minister Always
As an Aaronic Priesthood holder, you
minister. At all times, seek opportunities
8 N e w E r a
Your Future
Discuss with your parents or advisers what
will be required of you in your future roles
as a Melchizedek Priesthood holder, missionary, husband, and father. Write in the space
provided some of those great responsibilities
and how you can prepare for them today as
you serve in the Aaronic Priesthood. It may
seem overwhelming now, but remember that
the best way to prepare is simply to do what
Heavenly Father has asked you to do today.
May you find happiness as you serve now
and prepare for your glorious future. NE
ALL PEOPLE
Priesthood ordinances
and covenants provide
access to the fulness of
the blessings promised
to us by God, which are
made possible by the
Saviors Atonement. They arm sons and
daughters of God with power, Gods
power, and provide us with the opportunity to receive eternal lifeto return to
Gods presence and live with Him in His
eternal family.
It is crucial for us
to understand that
Heavenly Father has
provided a way for all of
His sons and His daughters to have access to
the blessings of and be strengthened by
the power of the priesthood. Central to
Gods plan for His spirit children is His
own declaration: This is my work and my
gloryto bring to pass the immortality
and eternal life of man (Moses 1:39).
Share some ways that the priesthood has blessed you that may not be obvious (for instance, when
youre given opportunities to serve or set apart for callings). Go to lds.org/go/blessNE4.
April 2014
Bringing the
BLESSINGS of
the PRIESTHOOD
into Your Home
By BonnieL.
Oscarson
Young Women
General President
As you keep
your covenants,
you draw upon
priesthood
power to bless
your home
and family.
10 N e w E r a
Choice B: You quickly help gather your siblings and cheerfully participate in the prayers,
music, and message.
The family is
central to
the Creators plan
for the
eternal destiny
of His children.
The Family: A Proclamation
to the World, Ensign,
Nov. 2010, 129.
The most
important of
the Lords work
you will ever do
will be within
the walls of your
own homes.
Teachings of Presidents
of the Church:
HaroldB. Lee (2000), 134.
PATH LEADING
TO ETERNAL LIFE
(E nduring to
the E nd)
See 2Nephi 31
Gate
BAPTISM
12 N e w E r a
Sacrament
weekly renewal of
baptismal covenant
COVENANTS
CES AND
INAN
D
R
LO
NING ORDINANCES
TIA
NGTHE
EN
S
STRE
D
ES
AN
ING
W
NE
RE
Patriarchal blessings
special individual guidance and
promised blessings
TEMPLE ENDOWMENT
Repentanceremembering our
covenants and drawing closer to the
Savior when we have strayed, sometimes including help from priesthood
leaders
TEMPLE SEALING
Fathers blessings and other
blessings of comfort and counsel
peace and guidance when needed
ETERNAL LIFE
April 2014
13
Why Do We Have
TWO PRIESTHOODS?
n Adams day and for a long time afterward, there was one priesthood. We now have
twothe Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods. Here is the history behind this division
in the priesthood.
Adam was given the Melchizedek Priesthood, which was passed along through the prophets and patriarchs of the book of Genesis and eventually to Moses. Then Moses ... sought
diligently to sanctify his people that they might behold the face of God; but they hardened
their hearts and could not endure his presence. ... Therefore, [the Lord] took Moses out of
their midst, and the Holy [Melchizedek] Priesthood also; and the lesser [Aaronic] priesthood
continued (D&C 84:2326).
The higher keys and blessings were taken away from the people, but others remained.1
During the ministry of the Savior and His Apostles, the Melchizedek Priesthood was
restored and its blessings were again seen among the people. But eventually all
priesthood authority was lost. Each of the divisions in the priesthoodAaronic and
Melchizedekwas restored separately through Joseph Smith, and we still have both of
them today. Here is a very basic outline of their keys, blessings, and roles.
AARONIC PRIESTHOOD
MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD
14 N e w E r a
NOTES
HOW OFTEN
PRIESTHOOD BLESSING?
Seeking Physical Healing
We have been taught to ask for
healing blessings when we are sick or
injured but not to ask for them too
frequently in dealing with the same
problem.1 In each situation where
you seek a blessing, you should
also be seeking appropriate medical
careand then exercise faith to be
healed. Seeking a healing blessing
Overcoming Fears
Some people dont ask for blessings simply because they dont know
whom to ask or are uncomfortable about asking. Those without a
Melchizedek Priesthood holder in
the home can ask home teachers,
other nearby family members, or local
Church leaders for a blessing. You
need not fear that youll be bothering
them. They would be happy to do it.
Just ask them. NE
NOTES
April 2014
15
CONSCIOUS
of My Blessing
It was a long road to recovery after I was
knocked unconscious on the football field.
But I know a priesthood blessing helped.
By Bryson Adams
of My Blessing
OF MY BLESSING
16 N e w E r a
PRIESTHOOD BLESSINGS
AND HEALING
April 2014
17
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in his
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to priest, I have realized that we really have the power of God
str
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g
and He will help us do whatever we need to do.
by holdin
Another purpo
se of presiden
cy
meetings is to
organize the
quorum to reac
h out to those
who are strugg
ling or who ar
ent
as involved as
they could be.
We look at w
hos having a
hard
time or whos
not coming to
ch
urch,
and we try to
focus our wee
kn
ig
ht
activities arou
nd them, Lan
don says.
The presidenc
y also visits qu
orum
members. For
example, Brand
on
says,
We had some
priests that hadn
t
be
en
able to make it
out for a while
,
so
af
te
r
our meeting w
e went to their
ho
us
es
and asked, Hey
, are you all righ
t? Did
we say somethi
ng that offend
ed
you?
We got them in
volved again by
letting
them know we
re there for them
.
DylanS., the se
cond counselo
r
in the deacons
quorum, regula
rl
y
reminds the p
residency to en
co
u
rage the deaco
ns to invite thei
r
friends to activ
ities. Then Dyl
an
leads by exam
plehes invite
d
three different
friends to quo
rum
and Scout activ
ities, and they
have each atte
nded.
April 2014
19
JUST AS
POWERFUL
The priesthood
in the boy is just
as powerful as
the priesthood
in the man when exercised in
righteousness.
Learn
i
ng Yo
ur D
Presid
ency m uty
eeting
to eva
s can
luate a
also b
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4.
MY ASSIGNMENT
from
the BISHOP
By Alyssa Driscoll
n October 2011, my bishop heard a talk by Elder DavidA.
Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles about the
Spirit of Elijah and the responsibility the youth have to
serve through family history. My bishop was inspired by
this talk and decided to have the bishopric youth committee watch it in their meeting. He asked the youth what they
wanted to do to follow Elder Bednars instruction, and they
told him they wanted to set up a summer indexing project.
Together with the bishop, they set a goal of 50,000 names
and invited my whole ward to help with the project.
I was asked by Brother Watts, a member of our bishopric, to serve as an indexing specialist. I accepted, but I
had no idea what indexing was or how to do it. I was very
confused and just a little bit nervous.
Brother Watts showed me how to use the indexing
program on FamilySearch.org. He told me that he was
absolutely confident we were going to reach our goal. Even
though it was my first official assignment as a young woman,
I was determined to learn how to do what I was asked to do
by my priesthood leaders, no matter how hard it was.
I soon learned that indexing is part of family history
typing peoples names from records into a database so their
family members can find them. I knew this effort was important, and so did my whole ward, especially my bishop.
To serve in this project, I showed many different people how to index and contribute names. By the end of
the summer, the youth alone had finished 25,000 names!
Before we knew it, we met our goal 100 percent.
I know that every one of my leaders is called of God to
serve and direct the Church, and that when I listen to them,
Im not only doing what they ask me to do but also what
God asks me to do. When I listen to and follow my leaders,
Im serving tooparticipating in the work of the priesthood, the work of salvation. NE
I didnt have
any experience.
Could I
really do this?
April 2014
21
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO
Affect Your Quorum
uorum activities such as campouts, dodgeball, capture the flag, or game nights can
make for some really fun times with your friends. But what about for the guys who
dont come? They need to know that theyre welcomed and wanted. And quorum activities provide a natural way to fellowship them in a setting thats often more comfortable for
them than coming straight back to a Sunday meeting. Heres how quorum presidencies
from Georgia and Nebraska, USA, have made the most of their activities.
Once you know your quorum members, you can plan more
effective ways to help them through activities.
Plan activities based on
their interests.
Find something that the less-active guys
like to do, and then do that for an activity.
If they like wrestling, get a group of people
and go to the gym and have a wrestling
match. Just be a good friend. Sooner or
later, youll find out what they like to do.
ShaunE., Nebraska, USA
APPLICABLE
TO ALL
TO SUMMARIZE
Be an example of choosing
the right.
Activity Ideas
April 2014
23
24 N e w E r a
THE PRIESTHOOD
Blesses Everyone
FIND THEM
and BRING
THEM BACK
decided to make a special effort to invite other
youth who were not active in the Church or
were not members of the Church to this activity.
They would have a brief fun run followed by food
and entertainment, and each young man and young
woman was encouraged to bring someone with them.
They referred to the activity as saving the one.
The day of the activity came, and one by
one the youth arrived, accompanied by
less-active and nonmember friends. Before
the opening exercises began, someone
looked around and asked, Wheres Alex?
Alex and his mother had been baptized
some time before, but they both had not
attended church in quite a while. But all of
the youth remembered him and started asking, Wheres Alex? They wondered if anyone
knew his address. One of the leaders told them
that Alex lived up the hill not far away. Then the young
men sprang into action.
Three priests and one of their leaders ran up the hill
to get Alex. Minutes later, the rest of the assembled youth
could hear sounds of joy and laughter coming down the
hill. The priests were returningwith Alex.
As the evening went on, Alex and the others laughed
and had fun together, and they also prayed together as
things drew to a close. When they parted, they said their
good-byes, adding, Until Sunday.
April 2014
25
LOOK FOR
OPPORTUNITIES
Ministering is not
just something
we doit defines
who we are.
Minister every
day. Opportunities
are all around you.
Look for them. Ask
the Lord to help
you recognize them.
You will find that
most consist of
small, sincere acts
that help others
become followers
of Jesus Christ.
David L. Beck, Young Men
general president, Your
Sacred Duty to Minister,
Ensign, May 2013, 57.
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MORMONAD
SEEK
HIM
Why seek ye the living among the dead?
He is not here, but is risen.
(Luke 24:56.)
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ANCIENT SHEEPFOLD
What it is: A simple pen, a walled enclosure.
Purpose: To protect a flock of sheep against predators and thieves, particularly at night.
Material and construction: Stones, usually, with thorny brush often placed into the top of the walls.
Thick thorn bushes were also often used to make a fence for a temporary makeshift sheepfold.
Caves sometimes served as a sheepfold, with small rock or brush barriers placed in front of them.
28 N e w E r a
Sling
BIBLE FACTS
SHEEPFOLDS ARE:
Where the flock gathers. As Church members, we share a
bond of unity through our faith and our covenants, as well
as through literally gathering together. President HenryB.
Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, has taught:
The joy of unity [Heavenly Father] wants so much to give
us is not solitary. We must seek it and qualify for it with
others. It is not surprising then that God urges us to gather
so that He can bless us. He wants us to gather into families.
He has established classes, wards, and branches and commanded us to meet together often. In those gatherings, ...
we can pray and work for the unity that will bring us joy
and multiply our power to serve (Our Hearts Knit as One,
Ensign, Nov. 2008, 69).
A place of safety and rest. In Jesus Christ we find rest
unto [our] souls (Matthew 11:29). His Church is a defense,
and ... a refuge (D&C 115:6). And as President BoydK.
Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has
taught, We find safety and security for ourselves and our
children in honoring the covenants we have made and living
up to the ordinary acts of obedience required of the followers of Christ (These Things I Know, Ensign, May 2013, 7).
Guarded by the shepherd. Jesus Christ is the Good
Shepherd who saves us. He suffered and died so that we
might overcome sin and death and return to our Heavenly
Father. As we come unto Christ and are obedient to His
commandments, He blesses, guides, and protects us both
individually and as His covenant people.
April 2014
29
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I thought putting on an Easter
costume would be nothing but
fun and games. And then the
egg hunt started.
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Church Magazines
more to collect than candy wrappers, their young faces filled with
disappointment.
I felt awful. Watching the excitement fade from their eyes was
enough to make me want to sprint
to the store and buy them buckets of
chocolate eggs.
But then it got worse. These
younger kids, the very ones who had
been high-fiving and taking pictures
with the Easter Bunny, all turned to
me as if the whole thing had been my
fault. I can still hear their voices: I
didnt get any caaaaaaandy!
Never mind Id been their best
pal only minutes earlier. Something
had gone wrong, I was the guy in
the rabbit suit, and that made me
the main culprit.
April 2014
31
The Uniform
The truth is, just like I wore the
rabbit costume, we all wear uniformsboth literally and figurativelymore often than we might
expect. We certainly wear a uniform
as full-time missionariesand not
merely in just the name tag and
clothes. In Preach My Gospel, missionaries are given the following counsel:
You are called to represent Jesus
Christ in helping people become clean
from their sins ([2004], 2).
Of course, being a full-time missionary isnt the only time our actions
are watched closely. We wear different
uniforms or identities that were recognized for every day: sister, brother,
son, daughter, priesthood holder,
Church member, neighbor, or friend,
just to name a few.
Everyday Examples
And because of that, as Elder
RussellM. Nelson of the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles taught, Whether
full-time missionaries or members,
we should all be good examples of
the believers in Jesus Christ (Be
Thou an Example of the Believers,
Ensign, Nov. 2010, 47).
Do your friends know youre a
member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints? If so,
chances are good that they watch
you closely. Each day you have
an opportunity to influence such
friends with your small and simple
positive choices.
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April 2014
33
YOUTHE
HAVE
AUTHORITY
In a world of
sinking standards, you can
rise above the norm and be a
moral authority.
By Paul VanDenBerghe
Church Magazines
Yourself
Others
Yourself
Others
Dont be ashamed to
let those around you
know that you look
forward to becoming a
husband and father.
Take part in
Personal Progress.
Dont be ashamed to
let those around you
know that you look
forward to becoming a
wife and mother.
Prepare to become
a wife and mother
who can nurture and
teach her children.
Respect yourself by
always dressing and
acting modestly.
Remember that others are sons and
daughters of God.
Keep your mind clean by
avoiding pornography.
Strengthen your spirituality through daily prayer
and scripture study.
Promise yourself to
stay sexually pure.
Listen to uplifting
music when you
are with friends.
Dress in clothes that
are modest rather
than clothes that
simply use your body
to get attention.
Compliment others
when they dress in
modest clothes. NE
Think of yourself as a
daughter of God.
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about and express yourself are the most important things in your life.
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False Dichotomy
The
Logical Argument
The
False Idea:
The Church preaches against certain lifestyles; therefore, it is intolerant
and hates peopleit is not accepting and loving.
Where It Leads (Big Lie):
Since the Church is intolerant and hateful, it deserves to be criticized,
ridiculed, and condemned, so you should stop associating with it.
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False Idea:
Some things in the Book of Mormon are refuted by current scientific
evidence, and the accounts of how it was translated are inconsistent,
so Joseph Smith must have made it all up or copied it from somewhere.
Where It Leads (Big Lie):
The Book of Mormon is not true and Joseph Smith was not a prophet,
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THINGS TO PONDER
FOR SUNDAY
How has Heavenly Father
helped you recognize the truth?
How can you combat error?
How can you encourage others
to find out the truth?
THINGS YOU MIGHT DO
In church, share how you came
to believe that the restored
gospel is true.
On social media or at lds.org/
go/truthNE4, share a truth and
how you know it.
TO THE POINT
If the sacrament
is about repenting
and coming
unto Christ, why
does the bishop
sometimes ask
people not to take
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April 2014
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partaking of the sacrament,
and constantly strengthening
40 N e w E r a
JON CLARK
Hey, Mom
like my new shirt?
Hey!
Do you know any
good knock-knock
jokes?
RYAN STOKER
April 2014
41
topic
school
goes against
teachings,
gospel
such as abortion?
Be Polite
I feel like I should
share my views in a
polite way and also
state why I believe
them. I dont think
I need to make others share
my views, but I think that they
should know where I stand on
certain topics and understand my
point of view.
Sabrina S., 16, Oregon, USA
Be Respectful
Its important to let
ourselves be heard, but
its also very important
to be respectful of
others beliefs. Dont
argue. Arguing creates enemies and
confusion. If an idea is brought up
that is against our religion, stay calm,
focused, and respectful, and dont
forget to listen to the Spirit. There are
things we dont understand that God
does. We should listen to and learn
from His Spirit.
Hannah M., 18, Utah, USA
42 N e w E r a
I was in a course
where controversial
topics were often discussed. The first thing
to do is to respect others beliefs, as you would expect from
your fellow classmates. If the topic
is in direct conflict with the Church,
feel free to state your opinion. You
do not have to mention the Church
in your response. Nevertheless, be
sure to know the Churchs stance
on these things.
STAND FIRM
Ours is to explain
our position
through reason,
friendly persuasion,
and accurate facts.
Ours is to stand firm and unyielding on the moral issues of the day
and the eternal principles of the
gospel, but to contend with no
man or organization. Contention
builds walls and puts up barriers.
Love opens doors.
Elder MarvinJ. Ashton (191594) of the
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, No Time for
Contention, Ensign, May 1978, 8.
Avoid Contention
Upcoming Question
U P C O M I N G Q U E ST I O N
comfortable
enough to talk
to my bishop
about issues
or concerns?
April 2014
43
W H AT S U P ?
CONFERENCE
CONNECTION
Sharing the gospel is a duty and a joy for every
disciple of Christ. At the last general conference, we were encouraged to share the gospel
in a variety of ways.
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will flow as a natural result of
our love for our brothers and sisters.
Just be positive, and those whom you
speak with will feel your love.
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WAYS
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MOST OUT OF
GENERAL
CONFERENCE
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1. Create a list of
questions that youre
seeking answers to.
2. Sit in a kitchen chair.
(Lying down on a
couch with your pillow
and blanket might
not be the best way
to stay focused!)
3. Look for new insights,
even if a message
seems familiar at first.
Remember, prophets
have always taught
through repetition.
4. Watch every session
and pay close attention to every speaker.
5. Have a notepad or
digital device handy
to write down any
promptings or special
thoughts you have
while you watch.
MY FAVORITE SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5:16 LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE BEFORE
MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS,
AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER WHICH IS IN HEAVEN.
I love this scripture because it talks about being an example in front of others and making sure that our examples please our Heavenly Father. Being one
of the oldest Mia Maids in my ward, I have to be an example to the Beehives.
If I work on my Personal Progress and work for my Honor Bee, that will show
them that they can do it too.
MaryC., 14, Arizona, USA
April 2014
45
I N S TA N T M E S S AG E S
FROM COVER
TO COVER
April 2014
47
By Elder
QuentinL. Cook
HOW TO
BECOME
A SAINT
Fill
YOUR LIFE
service
OTHERS.
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YOUTH CONFERENCE
DOCUMENTS OF THE
RESTORATION
Film Festival:
lds.org/go/filmNE4
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Web of Gratitude:
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STRENGTHENED IN CHRIST
If you sometimes feel like its all you can do to just get by day by day and you wish you
could have a break from trials, remember the children of Israel. They had to rely on
the Lord every day.
Elder D.Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles teaches that
at least one of [the Lords] purposes was to teach [the children of Israel] to remember Him, to think of Him, to look to Him, to have faith in Himthat He was the source
of their life.
Learn more about how Christ can carry you through tribulation day by day in Elder
Christoffersons three-part video series Daily Bread at lds.org/go/breadNE4.