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"My New Life"


This new Mormon Message has been floating around Facebook, and I can see why. This beautiful woman radiates peace, faith, and courage. We should all have her attitude with whatever trials face us.
I like Elder Holland's quote at the end: "When suffering, we may in fact be nearer to God than we've ever been in our entire lives. That knowledge can turn every such situation into a would-be temple."
Challenge: Use your trials as opportunities to come closer to Christ.
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Anonymous said…
thank you for your goodness and faith-DAD
May 6, 2010 at 2:12 AM
Anonymous said…
It can be the best opportunity to grow closer to God -- if we take it.
Mom
July 11, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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