This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 106-108. We’ll review the role of priesthood authority in the gospel, specifically that of the Melchizedek Priesthood. We’ll talk about its origin and actual name, the Holy Priesthood after the Order of the Son of God. We’ll review how the authority and power of the Melchizedek Priesthood is available to women and men. We’ll talk about what it means to be “after the order” of Jesus Christ, review some of His characteristics, and show how increasing those characteristics in our lives can help improve our mental health.
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Preach My Gospel chapter six: CHAPTER SIX
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 102-105. One of the themes that stood out was regarding being “all in” to the gospel of Jesus Christ, what that entails, and how that can help us improve our mental health. We’ll talk about how we need to be prepared for long-term effort when trying to improve mental health, including being willing to do all things the Lord commands us. We’ll also discuss the importance of being sincere in our desires for change and accepting the fact that most significant change takes a long time.
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Elder Renlund October 2019 general conference address: UNWAVERING
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 98-101. There was a theme throughout this week’s reading which had to do with avoiding contention and promoting peace. We’ll talk about the counsel the Lord has given, throughout the dispensations, to avoid conflict as much as possible. We’ll review the doctrine of forgiveness and the promises extended to those who follow this. We’ll talk about the other promises the Lord has extended to those who let Him fight their battles. We’ll review some excellent counsel from President Nelson regarding being peacemakers.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 94-97. We’ll talk about several different themes. We’ll discuss the concept of patterns, and how the Lord has set and invited us to follow certain patterns to achieve greater happiness. We’ll review how commandments are not restrictive, but help us achieve greater happiness. We’ll talk about how adversity is not only a part of life, but can be a great blessing if we learn how to grow from it. We’ll also discuss the corrosive nature of contention, and how improved mental health results from letting go of hate and anger.
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Pres. Nelson Peacemaker Needed talk: PEACEMAKERS
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 93. We’ll talk about several different insights. We’ll review the frustration that some feel, when it takes a long time to manage mental health issues. We’ll talk about the blessings that can come from being patient and diligent, over a long time, to eventually reach a goal. We’ll discuss the importance of aligning our beliefs with truth, and how this can help improve our mental health. We’ll also talk about the critical nature of moral agency, and how the Lord expects us to use this ability to choose things in righteousness.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 89-92. We’ll talk about some of the promises made in the Word of Wisdom, and emphasize how increasing evidence shows a link between physical health and mental health; improving our physical health will often improve our mental health. We’ll discuss the importance of following prophetic counsel as we seek to improve our lives, and will review some specific direction provided in the most recent general conference that can help improve mental health.
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April 2025 general conference: CONFERENCE
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 88. We’ll talk about the concept of personal responsibility and action, using our agency to improve ourselves. We’ll review the doctrine of eternal inheritance, and how the things we choose in this life will not only affect our happiness here, but our potential happiness in the world to come. Finally, we’ll review some specific suggestions in section 88 that, if employed, can help us improve our mental health and have greater peace of mind.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 85-87. We’ll review some of the prophecies associated with the Second Coming of our Savior Jesus Christ, including some of the devastation and difficult things foretold. We’ll talk about principles to help manage anxiety regarding these predictions. We’ll discuss how we need to focus on the things of today, being more present and not spending so much energy worrying about the past or the future. We’ll also review some teachings from Elder Stevenson that can help manage anxiety and improve overall peace.
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Elder Stevenson talk: PROMPTINGS OF THE SPIRIT
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 84. We’ll talk about one of the Savior’s teachings in this section that has to do with anxiety management. We’ll review the importance of exercising our agency to change, and how this process can improve our spiritual and mental health. We’ll also discuss the concept of aligning our beliefs with truth, and how most mental health issues, at their heart, are a product of believing untrue things. We’ll review the importance of following through with heavenly counsel when received.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 81-83. We’ll talk about the blessings and talents the Lord has given to each of us, and the expectations He has as a result. We’ll review how as we magnify our talents we can improve self-concept and other mental health issues. We’ll also discuss the beneficial approach of addressing mental health issues with multiple tools, including spiritual ones. Finally, we’ll address the problem of cross-comparison and how avoiding this can lead to better mental health outcomes.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 77-80. We’ll talk about several principles. First, we’ll review the importance of asking sincere questions and seeking for inspired answers. We’ll discuss how this is a sign of strength, not weakness. Second, we’ll talk about how improving our mental health will not just be a benefit in this life, but can help us prepare spiritually for the next life. Finally, we’ll discuss the power of gratitude, and how this can be a benefit to help change attitudes and cope with difficulties.
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Elder Uchtdorf talk: GRATEFUL IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants section 76, which is a description of the three degrees of glory. We’ll begin by talking about the amazing promises made from God to those who strive to follow Him. We’ll review some of the differences between celestial and terrestrial beings and how overcoming our trials through the Savior plays a large part. We’ll also talk about President Nelson’s counsel to “think celestial,” and review some common challenges were such thinking can bless our lives.
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President Nelson talk: THINK CELESTIAL
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 71-75. In part, we’ll continue some of our discussion from last week, but do a much deeper dive into the concepts of personal responsibility and accountability. We’ll talk about the idea of stewardship, and how each of us have a personal stewardship to improve our lives. We’ll discuss the importance of having another person to be accountable to, which can greatly improve our odds of change. We’ll also talk about four principles of personal responsibility, which if applied, can improve our mental health.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 67-70. We’ll discuss the importance of being patient with our mental health progress, understanding that complex issues take much time and effort to remedy. We’ll review cautions against those promoting “quick fixes” or “life hacks” to circumvent the needed work to improve mental health. We’ll also talk about the importance of personal accountability, and how it is critical in any sort of self-improvement, in that change has to start with us.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 64-66. We’ll discuss how the Savior yearns to forgive us no matter the sin. We’ll talk about how this is extra amazing considering the great price He paid to achieve that power. We will also talk about the commandment He has given for us to forgive each other. We’ll review how forgiving others can lead to greater peace and mental health, while refusing forgiveness can have the opposite effect. We’ll also talk about how small changes, sustained over time, can have great effects.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 60 through 63. We’ll discuss the concept of work and how this is an eternal principle that should guide our lives. We’ll review the idea of spiritual gifts, or talents, and how the Lord expects us to use them for the benefit of our own lives and those of others. We’ll talk about how we need to seek heavenly direction as we move forward through life, but also need to balance this with the appropriate exercise of agency to make righteous choices.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 58-59. We’ll talk about how blessings come based on obedience, but usually after there is some tribulation and trial. We’ll review how the idea that we can skip the difficulty in life through good choices is not accurate; most all of our growth comes from our challenges. We’ll discuss the value of moral agency, and how not only do we have the power to overcome our trials, but we have the responsibility to do this as well. We’ll also talk about the role of gratitude in improving our mental health.
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 51-57. We’ll review how many times the Spirit will teach us things that are specific to us if we are willing to hear and accept the counsel. We’ll talk about the ideas of “being patient in tribulation” and “taking up our cross.” We’ll emphasize the importance of understanding the will of the Lord, especially when we are required to pass through difficult things. We’ll also talk about the refining influences of trials and how they can be a critical part of our mortal development.
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Elder Scott talk: TRUST IN THE LORD
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 49-50. We’ll talk about the importance of understanding truth, regardless of whether it is spiritual truth or secular truth. We’ll review the many difficulties people face when they are not aligning their personal beliefs with truth. We’ll discuss the sources of misinformation and disinformation that aggressively try to swing our opinions. We’ll talk about the importance of filling our minds with truth, especially truth regarding our mental health and how we can improve.
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Elder Corbridge devotional: STAND FOREVER
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This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 46-48. We’ll talk about the importance of faith and how it can help mitigate certain distressing mental health experiences. We’ll review the relationship between rigid thinking and some mental health issues, and how learning how to think flexibly can built resilience. We’ll also talk about the importance of spiritual gifts, which are given to all of us. We’ll review how spiritual gifts can be the antidote to many personal liabilities.
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Elder Pingree talk: I HAVE A WORK FOR THEE
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