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   I'm posting more articles today, as they are pertinent today, and all good! Take your choice! Keeping Cool During High Political Drama By  Nicholeen Peck  · November 1, 2020 The political climate is pretty hot right now! Threats, scandals, verbal attacks, social unrest, corruption, and control tactics are all part of the current political scene. People are preparing for the worst no matter what the United States election turns out like. What preparations are the most effective? Preparing your own heart to be calm and focused on truth is the best way to prepare. Having self-government during times of political drama is what principled people do to stay calm. However, to have self-government a person must plan ahead. Lessons Learned From The Last Presidential Election Following the election of President Trump, four years ago, angry rioters took to the streets destroying property and making cities unsafe. Some US cities became hotbeds of hate. When I was at the Unite...

I subscribe to the blog post of Brad McBride, which is called "Thus We See".  I totally agree with his post, and want to give him total credit for this very timely blog post.  Please give him credit yourselves for this! Straining at Political Gnats, Swallowing Doctrinal Camels   by  Brad McBride   |  Posted on  Oct 21, 2020 Note: I’m sure I will lose some readers over this. I kinda understand. I’ve been at this for over a decade, and would hope that you know me by now. Here we are: Election time. What a mess. I have been a political junkie my entire life. At one point, I even thought seeking political office might be in my future – which lead me to degree in Political Science in college. Thank heavens I didn’t choose that path! It has become such a toxic wasteland that I’m glad I did not subject myself or my family to that corrupt world. Now we find ourselves at the brink of what many, myself included, feel is the most important presidential election o...

These scriptures can help us in a time we are perhaps really confused or sensitive to the situation here in the United States .  It can help those of you in other countries also.  We know Heavenly Father is in control!  We know He loves us and will take care of us! TOPICS POPULAR MORMON REPORT LESSON HELPS Regardless of Who You Voted for: 5 Scriptures You Need to Read Following the Election by Danielle B. Wagner  | Nov. 09, 2016 Makes You Think Mormon Life I recently stumbled upon a scripture while scrolling through my newsfeed, of all places. Amidst the political updates and arguments,  The Millennial Star   simply posted a scripture—one scripture that immediately caused the fears, the complaints, the bickering, and everything else I had just read or felt to melt away. After this particularly divisive election, I wanted to share with you a few scriptures that bring peace and provide good reminders ...

Don't you just love this cheerful happy face of Pres. Thomas S. Monson? Perfect Messages from  President Monson No Matter Who Wins the Election by LDS Living Staff  | Nov. 08, 2016 Makes You Think Mormon Life Here are a few uplifting messages from our prophet, Thomas S. Monson, that can inspire us to trust in the Lord, no matter who wins the election. Be of Good Cheer I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us. My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith. I declare that God lives and that He hears and answers our prayers. His Son, Jesus Christ, is ...

This article may seem to apply only to the United States, but the principles Elder Oakes gives apply anywhere in the world, with the current culture of the world. NEWS STORY 13 SEPTEMBER 2016   -   PROVO, UTAH Elder Oaks Addresses Elections, Hope  and Freedom at BYU Students encouraged to be civil on social media “Today, I say that if the Church or its doctrines are attacked in blogs and other social media, contentious responses are not helpful. They disappoint our friends and provoke our adversaries,” said  Elder Dallin H. Oaks  of the  Quorum of the Twelve Apostles  of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during an address to students at  Brigham Young University . The Mormon apostle was the devotional speaker in the Marriott Center on the Provo, Utah, campus Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Elder Oaks BYU Elder Oaks BYU Elder Oaks BYU Elder Oaks BYU Elder Oaks BYU   1   of   5 Elder Dall...