Category Archives: Self-Mastery

How can we pass the test of life?

The Single Most Important Skill

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Max Drown

The ability to qualify for, receive, and act on personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life. — Julie B. Beck, “And Upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My … Continue reading →

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Eliminate Poverty Among Us

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Max Drown

Zion is Zion because of the character, attributes, and faithfulness of her citizens. Remember, “the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them” … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Father Never Gives Up On Us

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Max Drown

It is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us–even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will.”We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly … Continue reading →

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Spouses Should Be Partners

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Max Drown

“… Spouses should do all within their power to preserve their marriages. . . . To avoid so-called ‘incompatibility,’ they should be best friends, kind and considerate, sensitive to each other’s needs, always seeking to make each other happy. They … Continue reading →

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Satan Will Lie to You

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Max Drown

We don’t always know the details of our future. We do not know what lies ahead. We live in a time of uncertainty. We are surrounded by challenges on all sides. Occasionally discouragement may sneak into our day; frustration may … Continue reading →

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Responsibility in Revelation

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Max Drown

… Before concluding, I will suggest a few ideas about revelations that are not received. First, we should understand what can be called the principle of “responsibility in revelation.” When one person purports to receive revelation for another person outside … Continue reading →

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Behold the Man!

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Max Drown

When we consider the admonition to be men, we must think of Jesus Christ. When Pilate brought Jesus forth wearing a crown of thorns, he declared, ‘Behold the man!’ (See John 19:4-5). Pilate may not have fully understood the significance … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Max Drown

Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character.     - Joseph B. Wirthlin, Live in Thanksgiving Daily, Ensign, Sept. 2001, 8 Gratitude is something I’ve felt strongly about since I was a young man. As a child, … Continue reading →

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Gifts Correct Imperfections

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Max Drown

If any of us are imperfect, it is our duty to pray for the gift that will make us perfect. Have I imperfections? I am full of them. What is my duty? To pray to God to give me the … Continue reading →

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Honesty in the Heart

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Max Drown

There will never be honesty in the business world, in the schools, in the home, or anyplace else until there is honesty in the heart. – Richard C. Edgley, “Three Towels and a 25-cent Newspaper,” Ensign, Nov. 2006, 73-74 Imagine … Continue reading →

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