Brother Holmes Fireside Philmont

Power of the Word “True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behaviors. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior” (PMG p. 20)

Born Again “Being born again, unlike our physical birth, is more a process than an event.  And engaging in that process is the central purpose of mortality.” (April 2008)

The Holy Ghost “And they did pray for that which they most desired; and they desired that the Holy Ghost should be given unto them.” (3 Nephi 19:9)

Revelation “The ability to qualify for, receive, and act on personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life.” (April 2010)

Obedience “Some see only sacrifice and limitations in obedience to the commandments of the new and everlasting covenant, but those who live the experience—who give themselves freely and unreservedly to the covenant life—find greater liberty and fulfillment. When we truly understand, we seek more commandments, not fewer. Each new law or commandment we learn and live is like one more rung or step on a ladder that enables us to climb higher and higher. Truly, the gospel life is the good life.” (April 2009)

The Preparatory Generation “With the passing of years, these scriptures will produce successive generations of faithful Christians who know the Lord Jesus Christ and are disposed to obey His will…The revelations will be opened to them as to no other in the history of the world... They will develop a gospel scholarship beyond that which their forebears could achieve. They will have the testimony that Jesus is the Christ and be competent to proclaim Him and to defend Him” (October 1982)