Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence

Have you ever prayed for inspired guidance and received it? Such spiritual experiences assure us of God's love and certainly build faith. However, Jeffrey R. Holland warns that if Lucifer isn't successful in preventing such experiences, he may resort to attacking our very confidence in them—content to "get his licks in later if not sooner."

Don't assume that a great revelation, some marvelous illuminating moment, or the opening of an inspired path is the end of it. Remember, it isn't over until it's over.

In this address, Elder Holland teaches us how to combat our doubts and fears by maintaining confidence in the things God has revealed.

Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence:
Jeffrey R. Holland BYU Devotional 03/02/1999

How Do I Love Thee?

On February 15th 2000, Jeffrey R. Holland addressed an audience of Brigham Young University students on the subjects of love and romance.

I like Mormon and Paul's language that says one who truly loves is not "puffed up." Haven't you ever been with someone who was so conceited, so full of themselves that they seemed like the Pillsbury Doughboy? Fred Allen said once that he saw such a fellow walking down Lovers' Lane holding his own hand. True love blooms when we care more about another person than we care about ourselves.

Elder Holland's sermon is honest, simple, and sweet. I recommend this 'talk' to couples and single individuals who could use some guidance in matters of the heart. Couldn't we all?

How Do I Love Thee?:
Jeffrey R. Holland BYU Devotional 02/15/2000