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Kanskje det største tapet av demokrati vi ser i dag er tapet av (det som en gang var et forsøk på) objektiv journalistikk..?

Happily, most leaders are not like this

Siden denne har 80.000 visninger på facebook så deler jeg den her og. På Politisk kvarter og Nyhetsmorgen på NRK i dag fikk Jonas Gahr Støre muligheten til å rette opp i den siste tidens svake meningsmålinger. Her svarer han på spørsmålet om hvorfor han lovet å sette ned renten før valget. 👇🇳🇴 #politikk #nrk #politiskkvarter #jonasgahrstøre #arbeiderpartiet #valg #rente #norge #økonomi

A simple visual for kids (and adults) to understand delayed gratification.

When we consider the character of the Savior we tend to focus immediately on His attributes, such as virtue, integrity, humility, compassion, and courage, but we should also consider, what is it in Jesus that gives rise to such character traits? I believe they are the natural fruit of the thoughts, desires, and intents of His heart. Christlike character grows out of a Christlike heart. Thus, if we are to succeed in developing a Christlike character, we must possess His motivations—His thoughts, desires, and intents of the heart. For us, it will require what the scriptures call a “mighty change of heart.” Jesus thinks and acts out of pure love; He yearns to bless and lift others; and He delights to do the will of God. With faith in Christ, we can pray that the Holy Spirit will effect a mighty change in us to instill these same divine motivations in our heart and help us practice the attributes of a Christlike character. #GeneralConference "Little Lamb" by Greg Olsen. Used with Permission. GregOlsen.com

Come sing, pray, and feel the Savior's #GreaterLove. Worship with us this Easter season. You're invited to a chapel near you on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. To find your nearest meeting place and time, visit the link below: maps.ChurchOfJesusChrist.org

Wauw!

“I was in London, England, in 1939, just before the outbreak of the war. I had met a very prominent English gentleman, a member of the House of Commons, formerly one of the justices of the supreme court of England. In my conversations with this gentleman on various subjects—“vexations of the soul,” he called them—we talked about business, law, politics, international relations, and war, and we frequently discussed religion. He called me on the phone one day and asked if I would meet him at his office. When I got there he said he was intrigued by some things I had told him. He asked me to prepare a brief on Mormonism and discuss it with him as I would discuss a legal problem. He said, “You have told me that you believe that Joseph Smith was a prophet. You have said to me that you believe that God the Father and Jesus of Nazareth appeared to Joseph Smith. I cannot understand how a barrister and solicitor from Canada, a man trained in logic and evidence, could accept such absurd statements. I suggested that we proceed at once and have an examination for discovery. He agreed to that quite readily. I began by asking, “May I proceed, sir, on the assumption that you are a Christian?” “I am.” “I assume you believe in the Bible—the Old and New Testaments?” “I do!” “Do you believe in prayer?” “I do!” “You say that my belief that God spoke to a man in this age is fantastic and absurd?” “To me it is.” “Do you believe that God ever did speak to anyone?” “Certainly, all through the Bible we have evidence of that.” “Did He speak to Adam?” “Yes.” “To Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jacob, Joseph, and on through the prophets?” “I believe He spoke to each of them.” “Do you believe that contact between God and man ceased when Jesus appeared on the earth?” “No, such communication reached its climax, its apex, at that time.” “Do you believe that Jesus was the Son of God?” “He was.” “Do you believe, sir, that after Jesus was resurrected, a certain lawyer—who was also a tentmaker by the name of Saul of Tarsus—when on his way to Damascus talked with Jesus of Nazareth, who had been crucified, resurrected, and had ascended into heaven?” “I do.” “Whose voice did Saul hear?” “It was the voice of Jesus Christ, for He so introduced Himself.” “Then, my Lord—that is the way we address judges in the British Commonwealth—I am submitting to you in all seriousness that it was standard procedure in Bible times for God to talk to man.” “I think I will admit that, but it stopped shortly after the first century of the Christian era.” “Why do you think it stopped?” “I can’t say.” “You think that God hasn’t spoken since then?” “I am sure He hasn’t.” “There must be a reason. Can you give me a reason?” “I do not know.” “May I suggest some possible reasons? Perhaps God does not speak to man anymore because He cannot. He has lost the power.” He said, “Of course that would be blasphemous.” “Well, then, if you don’t accept that, perhaps He doesn’t speak to men because He doesn’t love us anymore and He is no longer interested in the affairs of men.” “No,” he said, “God loves all men, and He is no respecter of persons.” “Well, then, if He could speak, and if He loves us, then the only other possible answer, as I see it, is that we don’t need Him. We have made such rapid strides in science and we are so well educated that we don’t need God anymore.” And then he said—and his voice trembled as he thought of impending war—“Mr. Brown, there never was a time in the history of the world when the voice of God was needed as it is needed now. Perhaps you can tell me why He doesn’t speak.” My answer was: “HE DOES SPEAK! He has spoken; but men need FAITH to hear Him.” Hugh B. Brown BYU Devotional, Oct 4, 1955 We DO have a prophet on the earth today, and God speaks to us through Him, just as He ALWAYS HAS. We are so blessed to have such easy access to all of His words and teachings!! #SaintsOnX

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given” (Isaiah 9:6). On this sacred day, may we remember that perfect babe cradled in a manger. He is the reason we rejoice, celebrate, and give gifts today. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the gift.

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What a wonderful and complete Christmas message...!

Susan and I have spent the day with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other community members who were involved in the tragic shooting episode that took place in Michigan on Sunday.   The devotion of these faithful members makes me want to be more devoted, and the faithfulness of these good people makes me want to be more faithful.   They have the capacity—because of the eternal perspective of the gospel of Jesus Christ—to learn lessons in tragedy in mortality that prepare them for eternal life.   We are familiar with the admonition that we should mourn with those that mourn. There are broken hearts here in Michigan. My invitation to any and all is to continue to pray for these good people.

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A tragic act of violence occurred today at a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. During Sunday worship services a gunman opened fire, and early reports indicate that multiple individuals were injured. We ask for cooperation with local authorities as details become available. The Church is in communication with local law enforcement as the investigation continues and as we receive updates on the condition of those affected. We offer thanks to the emergency responders who are assisting victims and families. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of prayers and concern from so many people around the world. In moments of sorrow and uncertainty, we find strength and comfort through our faith in Jesus Christ. Places of worship are meant to be sanctuaries of peacemaking, prayer and connection. We pray for peace and healing for all involved. spr.ly/6005A5BK1

His disguise is very smart 🤣👏🏻

This podcast by Jackie Logan is academic but easy to understand. In my opinion, this episode has a climax at around 40 mins. Highly recommended! open.spotify.com/episode/1EvS7b…

@jonasgahrstore Se 09:02 min

Tøft! youtube.com/live/pCOsgfINd…

A senator yelling that the science can be wrong, but we shouldn’t question it because The Science is settled, perfectly sums up the absurdity of what we dealt with during Covid

@Tesla_AI Cool!

Teslas now drive themselves from their birthplace at the factory to their designated loading dock lanes without human intervention One step closer to large-scale unsupervised FSD

“There is no more important commitment in time or in eternity than marriage.” - Henry B. Eyring