David A. Bednar
David A. Bednar
David Allan Bednaris a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An educator by profession, Bednar was also president of Brigham Young University–Idaho from 1997 to 2004...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth15 June 1952
CountryUnited States of America
prayer father answers
Every sincere prayer is heard and answered by our Heavenly Father, but the answers we receive may not be what we expect or come to us when we want or in the way we anticipate.
hobbies misguided steadfast
Disciples who are steadfast and immovable do not become fanatics or extremists, are not overzealous, and are not preoccupied with misguided gospel hobbies.
opportunity simple important
Interestingly, simple and ordinary experiences often provide the most important learning opportunities we ever have.
overcoming lord endure
In the strength of the Lord we can do and endure and overcome all things.
father frustrated would-be
If all opposition were curtailed, if all maladies were removed, then the primary purposes of the Father's plan would be frustrated.
loyalty gratitude self
Conversion is an offering of self, of love, and of loyalty we give to God in gratitude for the gift of testimony.
honesty commitment persistence
Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence.
gains spirit ghost
As we gain experience with the Holy Ghost, we learn that the intensity with which we feel the Spirit's influence is not always the same.
jesus reality missionary
An Apostle is a missionary, bearing testimony of the reality and divinity of Jesus Christ in all the world.
spiritual effort given
A spiritual 'spurter' is one who is given to short bursts of spectacular effort followed by frequent and lengthy periods of rest.
self people bless
Nothing about the priesthood is self-centered. The priesthood always is used to serve, to bless, and to strengthen other people.
heart hands desire
Our sincere desire should be to have both clean hands and a pure heart - both a remission of sins from day to day and to walk guiltless before God.
meaningful gratitude prayer
Prayer becomes more meaningful as we counsel with the Lord in all of our doings, as we express heartfelt gratitude, and as we pray for others.
unique men perspective
By divine design, men and women are intended to progress together toward perfection and a fulness of glory. Because of their distinctive temperaments and capacities, males and females each bring to a marriage relationship unique perspectives and experiences.