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Patience

Answers to Prayers

July 30, 2012 by Tom Irvine

As a young man, President David O. McKay prayed for a witness of the truthfulness of the gospel. Many years later, while he was serving his mission in Scotland, that witness finally came. Later he wrote, “It was an assurance to me that sincere prayer… Read more

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Was Job Real or Figurative?

July 29, 2012 by Tom Irvine

A friend raised the question whether Job was a real person. My understanding and belief is yes, he was real. * * * Ezekiel refers to Job along with Noah and Daniel. Ezekiel 14 [14] Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in… Read more

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Lessons from Naaman

February 28, 2012 by Tom Irvine

Naaman was a captain of the king of Syria’s army. Naaman had leprosy, a terrible disease, according to 2 Kings 5. The maid of Naaman’s wife said unto her mistress, “Would God my lord were with the prophet (Elisha) that is in Samaria! for he… Read more

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For when I am weak, then am I strong

February 7, 2012 by Tom Irvine

I have several weaknesses of my own. I often have fatigue. And I have a borderline case of Asperger syndrome. But the purpose of this message is not to dwell on my own condition. Rather it is to present scriptural insights. * * * The… Read more

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Trials & Joy

February 5, 2012 by Tom Irvine

  Here are some more thoughts on enduring trials and tribulation . . . . Suffering is universal; how we react to suffering is individual. Suffering can take us one of two ways. It can be a strengthening and purifying experience combined with faith, or… Read more

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Reflections on Adversity

June 17, 2011 by Tom Irvine

Adversity is a common theme in the scriptures. Jesus taught “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) James declared… Read more

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