Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
“Because Daniel would not stop praying, he was cast into a den of lions, Daniel was righteous. …” Danny Miller sat in his Primary class and listened to Sister Jensen tell the story of Daniel and the lions’ den. She finished by telling the children that she knew that the next time they faced a lions’ den, they could be as brave and courageous as Daniel. Danny thought that was…
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The prayers of the faithful shall be heard (2 Ne. 26:15). “What do these scriptures teach us?” asked Daddy as he closed his Book of Mormon. Four-year-old Tyler piped up, “Jesus said we should always pray.” “That’s right, Tyler,” Daddy said. “Do you think that you can have a prayer in your heart all day today? Besides just praying for yourself, look for others who need blessings and pray for…
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Inasmuch as you have forgiven one another your trespasses, even so I, the Lord, forgive you (D&C 82:1). As the school bus bumped along the rough road, Barbara bounced with excitement. “You should see my Father’s Day gift,” she told Francine. “Mr. Hansen, the art teacher, stayed after school for a few days to help me. It’s a hand-painted tie with all the soft colors my dad likes.” “Do you…
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Whoso confesseth and forsaketh (his sins) shall have mercy (Prov. 28:13). Peter Brooks and Donald Willis were both five years old. They had always been next-door neighbors and number-one buddies. With Donald’s Dalmation, Pokey, at their side, the tireless twosome kept law and order on the “prairies” of the corner vacant lot. “What those two don’t think up!” Donald’s mom laughed one day as she and Peter’s mom watched the…
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We fasted and besought our God (Ezra 8:23). Ashley counted the days as her fingers ran across her braille calendar. Only five more days until her eighth birthday! “Five days is too soon!” Ashley said to herself. “How can I ever do it?” Like most children, Ashley looked forward to her birthday each year. She loved the excitement of birthday parties, cake, ice cream, and, of course, gifts. But even…
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Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding (Prov. 2:5). When I was a small boy, my brother and I often walked five miles to the ranch where my father worked. In the summer it was hot and dusty. As we trudged along, sweat dripping from our faces, I prayed that around the next bend we would find two horses with saddles and…
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For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do (2 Ne. 32:5). There it was, just lying on the sidewalk! I stopped and stared at it. “Hey, what’s wrong with you?” I looked up to see my new friend, Sally, standing beside me. “Look,” I said, “someone’s…
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The Holy Ghost will whisper. Listen, listen to the still small voice. (Children’s Songbook, page 106.) “Good morning,” Mom greeted Kim cheerfully. “Breakfast is almost ready. Would you finish setting the table for me?” Kim put silverware and a glass at each plate, pulled out a chair, propped her head in her hands, and stared at the flower pattern on her plate. “Are you excited about your all-day picnic,” Mom…
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If ye love me, keep my commandments (John 14:15). The Savior, as the Son of God, showed you and me the great example of obedience in keeping the commandments of His Father. Nephi tells us that Christ was baptized so that men can follow in His footsteps and receive the Holy Ghost: “Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of…
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Ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may…
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My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me (John 10:27). “Peter, give me that thumbtack!” The Primary class fell silent, every eye on Peter. He surrendered the thumbtack, protesting, “Jeffrey started it!” Sister Brock glanced at the boy next to Peter. He was sitting quietly with his scriptures open. She turned back to Peter. “Young man,” she scolded, “this is your last warning. I’ll have…
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God loved us, so he sent his Son (Hymns, 1985, no. 187). The preparations were everywhere! Peter’s third grade class was planning a huge Easter egg hunt, his Primary was singing with the ward choir for the Easter program the next Sunday, and his mom was busy planning for relatives coming to visit for the holiday. His friends were all busy and excitedly awaiting the Easter holiday. But Peter was…
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