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The Word: How do you celebrate Easter?
How do you celebrate Easter? How do you mark the day when our Savior Jesus Christ broke the bands of death and was resurrected, becoming ...
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The Word: The savior ministers individually
Earlier this week, as I walked the dog in the early morning, I heard the plaintive cry of a lone goose. I’m sure it knew ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, March 1, 2024 7:02 pm
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The Word: Making real changes in our lives
Late last year, after nearly 40 years of playing the soprano clarinet, I decided to switch up and try the bass clarinet. The bass clarinet ...
by Brent Roberts, Sunday, February 4, 2024 5:01 am
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The Word: ‘Ye must press forward’
Happy New Year! Over the holiday break, I rode my bike on the High Bridge Trail. It had rained a few days previously, and was ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, January 6, 2024 4:47 pm
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The Word: ‘I am the Light of the World’
“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” — John ...
by Brent Roberts, Thursday, December 7, 2023 2:10 pm
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The Word: ‘In every thing give thanks’
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Gratitude is a defining characteristic ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, November 10, 2023 11:21 am
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The Word: Recharging spiritual batteries
With the days getting shorter, I’m using a headlamp as I walk my dog in the dark predawn hours. It is a powerful light, illuminating ...
by Brent Roberts, Thursday, October 12, 2023 5:54 pm
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The Word: Sing the song you were meant to sing
The trees are quiet now. Late in summer, the cicadas begin their song, with the males “singing” to attract females. Each species sings a unique ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, September 16, 2023 5:49 pm
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The Word: Always remembering Jesus Christ
Approaching the end of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ introduced the sacrament to commemorate His infinite atoning sacrifice on behalf of all humankind. “And as ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:21 am
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The Word: ‘Seek peace, and pursue it’
In the Old Testament, there is a story of an amazing woman named Abigail, a story that is so inspiring that we named our daughter ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, July 21, 2023 11:47 am
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The Word: Elevation and transformation
A long the Lakeshore Trail at Holliday Lake State Park, there are signs that caution hikers about upcoming creek crossings. Following a storm, these creeks can ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, June 24, 2023 10:49 am
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The Word: Focus on the small and simple things
“By small and simple things are great things brought to pass” (Book of Mormon, Alma 37:6). A recent experience illustrates the importance of focusing on ...
by Brent Roberts, Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:48 am
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The Word: About Easter and temples
A belated Happy Easter! Few words ever spoken convey the hope and joy of those uttered by the angelic messenger on that first Easter morning: ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, April 14, 2023 5:27 pm
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The Word: Temples in the New Testament
All are invited to an open house for the Richmond Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 10915 Staples ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, March 10, 2023 8:35 am
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The Word: Temples in the Old Testament
All are invited to an open house for the Richmond Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 10915 Staples ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, February 4, 2023 10:31 am
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The Word — New Year’s reflections
Happy New Year! The experiences of the great apostle Peter in the New Testament can help us as we reflect on the passing year ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, December 31, 2022 4:32 pm
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The Word — Grateful for an abundant life through Christ
Jesus taught: “I am come, that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). At Thanksgiving, we recognize the ...
by Brent Roberts, Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:00 am
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The Word — The joy of finding scriptural nuggets
My great-great-great grandfather Levi Roberts was actually present at Sutter’s Mill when gold was discovered there in 1848. While unfortunately I have never discovered gold, ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, October 22, 2022 8:43 am
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The Word — Focus on what matters most
Last week I went for a hike with my son, who recently returned from two years of missionary service split between Nashville, Tennessee and Villahermosa, ...
by Brent Roberts, Sunday, August 14, 2022 9:00 am
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The Word — Have the faith to follow God’s prophet
During the summer, with many student volunteers away, FACES food pantry always welcomes volunteers to help with sorting and packing from 8-11 a.m. and 3-5 ...
by Brent Roberts, Sunday, July 10, 2022 11:00 am
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The Word —The power of faith in action
At the Last Supper, after He had washed the feet of His disciples, in the midst of some of His greatest teachings about love and ...
by Brent Roberts, Sunday, June 12, 2022 11:00 am
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The Word — ‘The House of the Lord, Holiness to the Lord’
Following an extended renovation, the Washington DC Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is open for public tours. For the first ...
by Brent Roberts, Sunday, May 15, 2022 10:28 am
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The Word — ‘He is not here, but is risen’
At last temperatures seem to be on a consistent warming trend. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and leaves are budding on the trees. At ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, April 15, 2022 12:36 pm
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The Word — The foundation of apostles and prophets
Prophets have always been a part of how a loving Heavenly Father communicates with His children. In the Old Testament, Amos taught: “Surely the Lord ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, March 18, 2022 5:49 pm
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The Word: Letting in the light of forgiveness
Last week I watched the sun rise over the Roanoke River at the John H. Kerr Reservoir near Clarksville. It was a beautiful and peaceful ...
by Brent Roberts, Saturday, February 19, 2022 5:40 pm
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The Word — Seeking God’s guidance in our lives
On the north end of Holliday Lake, there are a few spots where streams cross the Lakeshore Trail. Depending on recent precipitation, these can be ...
by Brent Roberts, Sunday, January 23, 2022 10:15 am
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Sharing the light and love of Jesus Christ
Last month on a quiet afternoon I hiked the Lakeshore Trail at Holliday Lake. Though beautiful in every season, Holliday Lake was really past the ...