by Kelly P. Merrill | Aug 5, 2014 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Today’s society is all about my rights. Little is said about my responsibilities, but a lot about my rights. I would like to focus today about not just my responsibilities, but our responsibilities, as parents to teach the gospel to our children. This is not one of...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jul 29, 2014 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Coming up in a few weeks we will be having a lesson in Relief Society and Priesthood on eternal marriage. I thought I would take this opportunity to make a few comments about it using President Joseph Fielding Smith’s words on the subject. This is one lesson I hope...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jul 22, 2014 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Personal growth is an important and key part of our mortal experience. Nowhere does the Lord tell us that we are expected to be perfect today. He does tell us we need to become perfect, but that expectation is not for today. In 2 Nephi 28:29-30 Nephi warns his people...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jul 15, 2014 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Recently, I was privileged to participate in the blessing of one of my grandchildren, and on the same day baptized and confirmed two other grandchildren. As I was standing in the water with my hands positioned to baptize my granddaughter, I had a sudden flash that...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Jul 8, 2014 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
I marvel at the way the Brethren of the Church conduct themselves. There is something different about the way they behave and interact with others that sets them apart. Recently I met a man I will call The Voice of Reason. My wife and I ate with The Voice of Reason at...