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
thinking becoming lord
The Lord knows who we really are, what we really think, what we really do, and who we really are becoming.
spiritual ghost revelations
The knowledge and spiritual conviction we receive from the Holy Ghost are the result of revelation.
book heart pathways
The Book of Mormon is our handbook of instructions as we travel the pathway from bad to good to better and strive to have our hearts changed.
jesus simple boston
The basic principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ are simple, and they are universal. Faith in the Savior is the same in Boston as it is in Accra.
men common ancient
The ancient Apostles were common men, and that was part of their credential.
spiritual roots trials
Sturdy gospel roots that go deep into rich spiritual soil strengthen and steady us in times of trial and difficulty.
proclaiming proclaiming-the-gospel activity
Proclaiming the gospel is not an activity in which we periodically and temporarily engage.
dark light rooms
A light turned on in a dark room is like receiving a message from God quickly, completely, and all at once.
temptation wickedness world
Very simply, the Spirit of Elijah is the Holy Ghost. The Spirit of Elijah will influence anyone who is involved in this work. That, for a young person in the wickedness in the world in which we live today, is one of the greatest safeguards against the temptations of the adversary. The Spirit of Elijah will not only bless you, it will protect you.
keys consistency acting
Sometimes we overcomplicate living the gospel. Consistency in acting in accordance with the Lord’s will is key.
perfect perfect-love fear-god
As we fear God more completely, we love Him more perfectly. And 'perfect love casteth out all fear'.
grateful contentment rich
A grateful person is rich in contentment.
twelve doe answers
Would the Lord send one of the Twelve Apostles halfway around the world to help just one person? The answer is YES. He does it all the time.
needs
We are not, and never need be, alone.