Tag Archives: Robert D. Hales

Hales’ Advice on Prayer Stops Way Short of Jesus’ Cross

20 March

Luke 18:11, 13; “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”  Mormon Today, ‘Elder […]

Choosing to Righteously Reject Pre-existence

21 February

Isaiah 44:24; “Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer, And he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; That stretcheth forth the heavens alone; That spreadeth abroad the earth by myself.”  General Conference, ‘Making Righteous Choices at the Crossroads of Life,’ October 1988 “Indeed, you and I have a […]

Mormon Dilemma 331

31 July

Our Worthiness Brings Us Strength “Coming to Ourselves: The Sacrament, the Temple, and Sacrifice in Service”, General Conference, Apr. 2012; “Worthiness to hold a temple recommend gives us the strength to keep our temple covenants. How do we personally gain that strength? We strive to obtain a testimony of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy […]