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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 ...
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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 ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, December 24, 2021 12:00 pm
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Thankful for the little things
In “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” our hero Charlie Brown, as ever, is a bit down. His friends have invited themselves over for Thanksgiving dinner, he ...
by Brent Roberts, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 6:00 am
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Inviting all to return to church
Along with our friends from other churches, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints actively invite members to return following COVID-related closures. ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, October 29, 2021 6:00 am
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The way, the truth and the life
Recently, hiking the Lakeside Trail at Holliday Lake State Park, I missed a turn and got off-track. Despite having hiked this beautiful loop many times, ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, October 1, 2021 6:00 am
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Be strong and have courage
Reading the Old Testament is an adventure. A common thread is the constant call to have courage. To Joshua, the Lord said, “Be strong and ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, September 3, 2021 6:00 am
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Being on the Lord’s team
I love watching the Olympics. Each night we have tuned in to see highlights of athletes competing individually and as teams at the top of ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, August 6, 2021 6:00 am
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Music of the Latter-day Saints meeting
I have been asked about music in services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Lord said, “The song of the righteous ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, July 9, 2021 6:00 am
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Finding true unity is a messy process
In the scriptures we find many calls for unity. From the Psalms: “How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (133:1). From ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, May 14, 2021 1:02 pm
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Finding true unity is a messy process
In the scriptures we find many calls for unity. From the Psalms: “How pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (133:1) From ...
by Brent Roberts, Thursday, May 13, 2021 6:38 pm
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Prayer and scripture study can strengthen faith
Like many of you, I took advantage of warmer temperatures last week to enjoy a long walk on the High Bridge Trail. It had been ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, March 19, 2021 6:00 am
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Inviting the Savior into our lives
For Christmas, I gave my wife a reproduction of the Minerva Teichert painting, “Christ in His Red Robe.” Because we have not decided where to ...
by Brent Roberts, Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:00 am
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Groundhog Day and the two great commandments
Just in case you thought the holidays were over, don’t forget that Groundhog Day will be here soon. One of our cherished family traditions is ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, January 22, 2021 6:00 am
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Take a look at the big picture
One individual we lost in 2020 was actor Sean Connery. Best known for playing superspy James Bond, Connery also won our hearts in roles as ...
by Brent Roberts, Thursday, December 24, 2020 6:00 am
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The parable of the puffy pillows
Once I stayed at a hotel where the pillows appeared so large and soft and puffy that I looked forward to bedtime, thinking the pillows ...