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September 27, 2017 Continue Faithful SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY Doctrine & Covenants 101:36-38 "Wherefore, fear not even unto death; for in this world your joy is not full, but in me your joy is full. Therefore, care not for the body, neither the life of the body; but care for the soul, and for the life of the soul. And seek the face of the Lord always, that in patience ye may possess your souls, and ye shall have eternal life . " QUOTE OF THE DAY Joseph Smith "Those who have died in Jesus Christ may expect to enter into all that fruition of joy when they come forth, which they possessed or anticipated here. . . . I am glad I have the privilege of communicating to you some things which, if grasped closely, will be a help to you when earthquakes bellow, the clouds gather, the lightnings flash, and the storms are ready to burst upon you like peals of thunder. Lay hold of these things and let not your knees or joints...

I hope you readers are not experiencing this problem, yourself, or others dear to you.  If so, you may want to read this.  It is quite eye-opening! The Opioid Crisis: Tackling Addiction on a Personal Level By Stan M. Gardner MD, CNS  · September 24, 2017 Sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE   Note: Because of the nationwide opioid/ drug addiction crisis (including Utah), Dr. Gardner is putting his series, “How Your Body Talks” on hold, to inform readers of the magnitude of the problem and also to give hope and options for treatment. There IS help, and there IS hope, as this series will show. “For every thousand hacking at the leaves of evil, there is one striking at the roots.” Henry David Thoreau   They were an exceptional family. Churchgoers; they were always willing to help out whenever they saw a need. Emergency? They were the first to volunteer manpower and tools. New mom needed dinner...