You are right, we have no idea sometimes what we have. We treat it lightly. I did serve as a Bishop for about 6 years. It was life changing. One night after settling in from a long Sunday schedule, the phone rang. There was a need. I began to murmur a bit at being inconvenienced. As I was driving these words came to my mind, “The promptings of the Holy Ghost will never be convenient, but the timing will always be perfect. “ This humbled me with the gentle chastening that comes from our tender Savior from time to time. I have never been the same in my service since then. I love the Lord. I know that He loves me too. Bishops are far from perfect, but the Love of God flows through those keys and changes both the Bishop and the flock. God bless you my brother.
The fact that this bishop’s resignation is considered a “news story” is in itself a testament of the overwhelming unity found within the membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Lord Himself, as he went around teaching, healing and even raising corpses back to life, was himself despised. I say even our Savior, the creator of heaven and earth, while clothed in a body of flesh, suffered at the hands of detractors, backstabbers, false accusers, scorners, traitors. Ect. The adversary has great spiritual power. That He can blind the mind and heart of man is without question. But he needs our permission and cooperation. To turn us from happiness, we must grant our imprimatur. The lord warns us to pray always that we be not deceived. satan devours who he can. Beware saints. Pray always.
I love the way u turned this around from the scandal, loss of an lds bishop, fear and confusion that potentially give an anti ammunition to use against the lds because of one who left and who often neglect the thousands of others who fullfill and magnify their callings and who benefit from the gospel and strengthen others that are on the path.
I have never felt it a sacrifice to serve in this wonderful church of Jesus Christ ,I love the song that says it all. We feel it a pleasure to serve thee and love to obey thy command .
You have a gift. I think it is communicating your testimony and what is in your heart. Thank you so much for sharing your gift. You have blessed my life.
There is genius in this program. Bishops, counselors, Relief Society presidents and their counselors (who always seem to be the first on the scene when someone needs help), young men and young women presidents, primary presidents, missionaries, teachers, etc.--the Lord calls his disciples to love and serve in so many ways. It's brilliant. Instead of calling a few to do all the work, he calls all to do some so all get the experience of serving in some way. It's the Prince of Peace's program of apprenticeship. Thank you, David, for sharing your voice and faith and song :)
Thanks for your heartfelt sermon. I absolutely loved your super informed presentation of the love the apostles were directed by the Savior to have. I was loving it! Thank you, Thank you! Bishop Dave, i felt so humbled, honored and thankful for your letter to David Alexander sharing your precious sacred experience after your seventeen hour sabath marathon. Your recap of being called and how your service as Bishop evolved, I especially loved your report that you received extra time to be a husband and father. Not many people share such intimate spiritual experinces for fear they may tread on protocol of divulging something they shouldn't. I believe the risk is worth it unless of course we are instructed by the spirit specifically not to share. I believe sincere intimate experiences uplift immensely and are invaluable so thank you so much! I felt like you gave us a gift directly from heaven. Loved it!
David, just thought I'd share a little known story of Prophet, President Spencer W. Kimball. Now and then a senior citizen would drop by church headquarters and ask how 'Bishop Kimball' was doing. Bishop??? The individuals would be escorted directly to President Kimball's office where he would greet them by name, recall the times of 30 and 40 years earlier, catch up on news, inquire after friends and relatives and share a prayer. Truly an example of Pauline discipleship. Thank you, bishops out there 😊❤
DAVID, you are an amazing son of God!!! Always keep this feeling of the Holy Spirit with you no matter what happens in this crazy world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Larter Day Saint is the church that has all the true of Heaven and earth. We are all GOD'S children with the gift of free agency that gives us the choice kingdom we desire to obtain after this life. Let keep helping and paying for those who don't know about this amazing love of God and his true Gospell. ❤❤
Since we believe in the power of prayer & that we are living in a day of great miracles, let us unite in mighty prayer & fasting for our Mississippi Bishop & his Family to ask Father to soften his heart, to see truth & return to the fold. We can be believing & rescue our brother with our faith & prayers. ❤
I need to send my bishop a thank you note. That is one calling I think would be harder than any other calling. Thank your awesome bishop TODAY💕 David thank you for getting up so early to inspire us😂 You’re AAAW MAZING! through God you’ve been strengthened and blessed. What an example you’ve shown to us. Have a great morning! Bishop David thank you very much for sharing that beautiful letter🥰 Hoorah for Israel! I keep editing as I have more thoughts😂 David, the song at the end…sung with such testimony and spirit we see your spirit. It shows. It shows powerfully!
Incredible perspective from biblical teachings. Thank you for another great lesson. God bless our Bishops and their wives, and their councilors and their wives, and our Relief Society presidents and all who serve us as they lovingly serve the Lord. ❤
David, thank you for this tribute to our bishops. My bishop, who is over the ward in Lahaina, Maui where over 55 members lost their homes and everything else in a fire that completely wiped out the historic whaling town last summer, has been such a humble servant and leader. The crisis didn’t seem to phase him as he shepherds our ward through the greatest welfare needs imaginable. His heart.for our plight has been stretched wide as eternity, and my love for him has never been greater. Where some, like that poor ex-bishop, only see ashes, the Lord is bringing forth beauty!
'Desire to be in a position where you have the responsibility to pour your life out for others, and what you will find there is joy, and you won't find that joy anywhere else'. This IS the core of our Heavenly Father's message to us and the great truth of all existence. Bless you David for reminding me of this great truth at a time I really needed to hear it.
I feel the same. I'm crying right along with you David all the way here in Puerto Rico. That letter is a perfect representation of the humility and love found among the happy people.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful letter from bishop David. I have had two sons serve as a bishops and one as a councillor, now one of the them is in a stake presidency. They have shared their deep love for their ward families. That bishop that resigned will be a very sad man someday when he finds out what he has cast aside. Let us pray he will in this life and return, he has lost such a precious gift. Love you David Alexander, you are a gift to us in the church. carol
Hello Wayne, You may be right. This man may find that one day he may wish to return. But he may be like many others who after many years have found greater happiness and peace outside of the church. We are each on a different path back to our Heavenly Parents. Fortuanately, they've given us more than one path.
Beautiful!! And I want to add that for every good Bishop...there is a good wife by his side, who also sacrifices and serves and loves---just like her husband (so, we might need to add another 24,000 to the number!) 🥰
...and we have to add another 24,000 for every Relief Society President, who love, serve, and watch-over their members--just like all the good Bishops! 😊
and we need to add another 24,000+ Young Women’s Presidents who take care of our Youth (girls 12 - 17 yrs old) and another 24,000+ Primary Presidents , who take care of our children (18 months - 11 yrs old) and all of their Counselors (2 each). I believe theirs actually 30,000+ Wards/Branches (congregations), but we get the picture. Thank you to the hundreds of thousands, probably millions that serve in all the Wards/Branches (congregations) throughout The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Brother David, I love your simplicity and, your broken heart and honest contrite spirit.. We had our Stake Conference today and the same spirit was there, The children from Utah and our South Sudan Branch sang the prelude and one young child from the branch said the opening prayer. and the spirit of the Lord was strong. I feel that listening to you!
Thank you how beautiful. In Nampa Idaho we have a family from the Congo that have lived here for a few years prior to our ward. I just went up and gave her a hug
Davrd, there are vastly more than 75,000! My first LDS ward, just over six years ago, had an Elder's Quorum where just about every prIesthood holder over the age of about 45 had been a Bishop. It was the sort of place where very successful men and their amazing families moved to because of their great temporal success AND spiritual significance. Yet, they were content to let me, a new convert, guide the EQ discussion, which was then every week.
Wow, I'm so glad that I took the time (I'm still preparing a talk for this Sunday) to listen to Bishop Dave's letter. I pray everyday for my Branch President. He has so much on him. Thank you for serving.
I recently watched a Tiktok from the Mississippi exbishop with him and his family asking the kids how they want to break the Sabbath that Sunday. The kids all yelled out different ideas, eat out, play video games, go to the park, etc. His kids were so happy and excited. I was watching and just heartbroken. I felt so bad for the kids. They are not going to have the gospel in their lives. They are not going to have the protection of covenants, of the Holy Ghost. I saw generations from that bishop away from Christ.
WOW! I know people who have left and have done that same thing and their kids are a mess. We are talking 3-4 families I know that the parents left and dragged their kids with them. This is just so sad. Making a video on how he is so heartbroken and can’t serve anymore etc…then how to break the sabbath day and make it fun for their kids. He’s got other problems.
Having been a bishop, I understand Bishop Dave’s service and appreciate all he has done. I also want to call attention to the EQ and RS presidents who strengthen the ward and, in a well functioning ward, take upon themselves many if the burdens members often bring. The primary role of the bishop is to hear confessions and work with the repentant on their road to recovery, and the youth. When we all work together, amazing things happen.
Sadly, holding callings in the church is not enough. Judas was an apostle and personally witnessed the Messiah’s miracles and still turned on Christ. Thank you David. You are truly a celestial being.
Happy to serve as the Lord died for all of us,thank you, David, for sharing, We love our bishops so much ❤️ and prayers ❤️ 🙏you teach your children truths 🙏 ❤️ 💙, one day will turn to help you with those teachings, wonderful team work, bishop, son and,wife and ward family, so Sweet,
Thank you for sharing Bishop David’s email. I was in tears with you brother! -- and will make a better effort to make sure my Bishop and his counselors know of my appreciation for them.
That’s awesome! We love our bishop! He is a Dr and works more than a normal person and has to work nights as well. He serves with such love, enthusiasm, joy and kindness! I don’t know how he has time. I wonder if he gets any sleep.
David thank you for sharing Bishop David’s letter. I do agree the NEWS IS ALL THE hundreds of Bishops who serve diligently and love their ward families. “Man is that he might have JOY” Christs love and service to his children is that JOY!!!❤️. The gospel is wonderful and we are so blessed to have our ward fathers who help walk us back to our Heavenly Father.❤️❤️
David Alexander, I name you "una voz que predica en el desierto" Well, I mean that you are amazing. Usted, ha llegado en el momento correcto Fortaleciendo a los dèbiles y ayudando a los dudosos a tener fe en El Evangelio Restaurado de Jesucristo.
Happy to act as translator any time :) The rest of @mariamilagrosaguayo-bishop1626's message says "you have arrived at the right point in time, strengthening the weak and helping the doubters to have faith in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ."
Thank you for your service Bishop David. What a WONDERFUL family we got.. Brother David's channel is unlike any other "content creator", "influencer " , or "RUclipsr" generally.. it's more like a family than anything else.. the engagement is the key difference.. love you all!!
We hank you for sharing this! I second the witness of Bishop David. My handful of experiences being called as an auxiliary president have been the same. Instantaneous difficult times, so difficult and so so rewarding. God prepared a way forward and richly blessed my family. It did take my effort but I grew and that’s the point of all of this life anyway!!!
This bishop took his eyes of the mark who is Jesus Christ. To have it recorded is not respecting the Lord's meeting. The meetings are to be focused on Jesus Christ, his gospel, divinity, atonement restoration and his covenants and commandments.
I appreciate your testimony have the Gospel of Jesus Christ I know this church has the power of the priesthood restored to the Earth by Joseph Smith our are your profit of the restoration. you have a lovely singing voice. Did you compose the song. Maybe it was sung by Born again Christians. Thank you for sharing with your heart.😊❤
When a Bishop quotes a scripture that he wouldn't misuse his power and proceeds to highjack the sacrament meeting to harm those he said he loved, is a hypocrite and seeking his one moment of fame. I feel sorry for him. His eyes have been opened, well just wait long enough as they certainly will be. I repeat, I feel sorry for the man and his family.
YOU ARE AMAZING! You have impacted and touched SO MANY LIVES FOR GOOD!!! I love this gospel and the TRUE CHURCH of Jesus Chirst and His living Prophets and Apostles that are on the earth. ❤❤❤❤❤
David Hello Thank for your wonderful words of encouragement and testimony you continue to share with all who listen. I have to share with you that I have been reading a book that I am loving and I believe you will love also! The book titled “The heart of the Matter” by Russell M Nelson. I know you’re busy with your work and ministry and learning already but when you can get to it you have to read the prophets book! I believe you will appreciate and love it! I feel like we would have another book in the Bible if this “Book of Russell” were written in biblical time!
Brother Dave, when are you going to do the testimony video? The one you said you were going do to help us with evangelical Missionary work. I have developed a friendship with a protestant pastor. I was going to show your conversion videos, but it sounded like the one you were going to do would be more appropriate because of the accusatory fog?
I can't wait tell you can receive your own endowment, I think you would love being an Ordnance worker at the temple. The love and blessings you receive is fantastic The vail is so thin there.
I volunteered to be an ordinance in the fall before the pandemic shutdowns. I didn't know what an unusual and unique time I was coming into. What a huge blessing. I was sad to have lost a year of time in which to serve there. I am so grateful that the Lord helped me know I could serve there even with having lots of kids at home. It was hard when I knew that it was time for me to stop. I am a temple worker in reserves for the Millennium 😊 I hope I will be able to get back to that great work soon. Just trying to be a good weekly patron now
One interesting thing about that quote from Jesus Christ by Paul, is where did he get it? It's nowhere in the four Gospels nor any of the accounts of visits by Jesus Christ after his resurrection. So where did Paul get it from? It would appear that there are other writings from Jesus Christ that the Disciples of Jesus Christ had in Paul's day, that no longer exists, or at least hasn't been rediscovered since Paul's time.
Barton, That is interesting, isn't it?...clearly, there was a lot of other stuff written than what we have in the Bible...and vastly more...early oral tradition/passing on...because John plainly declares that "many other things Jesus said and did, that if they were all written down, even the earth itself could not contain all the books that would be written!"...and clearly, Paul's quote of Jesus Words, "remembering the words of Jesus that He said, "It is more blessed to give, than to receive"....would fall in that category. Much love, David
I feel sorry for that bishop that gave into the wiles of the devil... Satan strips light ✨️ from ppl and this bishop lost.... I hope he doesn't lose his testimony and his salvation. Choice is beautiful but can be deadly
David can you do a video precisely about the claim that we worship a different Jesu? Making reference to the Jesus we do love AND worship? It's for my evangelical friend. It's what he wants to hear next after hearing your original story.
Pray for Bishops and Branch Presidents. And call your ministering brothers and sisters first before the Bishop. Obviously, I mean if it is not one of those things which only bishops can do. Bishops and Branch Presidents are the only one's who can do temple recommend interview, approve fast offering funds payments, and hear confessions.
Very sad. But understandable as the church expects bishops to counsel, and they are not professional counsellors, causing a lot of damage and trauma, especially for youth.
This is a misconception and absolutely not true. Bishops have access to excellent counseling services. Bishops are are asked to use only qualified professional counselors. From the Handbook Section 31.3.6 "Church leaders are not called to be professional counselors or to provide therapy. The assistance they give is spiritual, focusing on the strengthening, comforting, redeeming power of Jesus Christ."
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"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy."
This quote is from Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali philosopher, poet, and winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913. I've always loved it.
You are right, we have no idea sometimes what we have. We treat it lightly. I did serve as a Bishop for about 6 years. It was life changing. One night after settling in from a long Sunday schedule, the phone rang. There was a need. I began to murmur a bit at being inconvenienced. As I was driving these words came to my mind, “The promptings of the Holy Ghost will never be convenient, but the timing will always be perfect. “ This humbled me with the gentle chastening that comes from our tender Savior from time to time. I have never been the same in my service since then. I love the Lord. I know that He loves me too. Bishops are far from perfect, but the Love of God flows through those keys and changes both the Bishop and the flock. God bless you my brother.
The fact that this bishop’s resignation is considered a “news story” is in itself a testament of the overwhelming unity found within the membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Great point!
You would make a wonderful bishop.
The Lord Himself, as he went around teaching, healing and even raising corpses back to life, was himself despised. I say even our Savior, the creator of heaven and earth, while clothed in a body of flesh,
suffered at the hands of detractors, backstabbers, false accusers, scorners, traitors. Ect.
The adversary has great spiritual power. That He can blind the mind and heart of man is without question.
But he needs our permission and cooperation.
To turn us from happiness, we must grant our imprimatur. The lord warns us to pray always that we be not deceived.
satan devours who he can.
Beware saints. Pray always.
Who is this bishop who resistant what did he?
This is a lay ministry. Many are called but few are chosen. This man was called. He most certainly was not chosen.
I love the way u turned this around from the scandal, loss of an lds bishop, fear and confusion that potentially give an anti ammunition to use against the lds because of one who left and who often neglect the thousands of others who fullfill and magnify their callings and who benefit from the gospel and strengthen others that are on the path.
I think we need to make it a special point this Sunday to tell our Bishops thank you for all they do and what they (and their families) mean to us.
I am inspired to do the same
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Awesome!
Yes! This is the lesson. And always be forgiving and sustaining of our Bishops.
I have never felt it a sacrifice to serve in this wonderful church of Jesus Christ ,I love the song that says it all. We feel it a pleasure to serve thee and love to obey thy command .
You have a gift. I think it is communicating your testimony and what is in your heart. Thank you so much for sharing your gift. You have blessed my life.
When I was a Relief Society president I felt the same love for the sisters that Bishop David described.
There is genius in this program. Bishops, counselors, Relief Society presidents and their counselors (who always seem to be the first on the scene when someone needs help), young men and young women presidents, primary presidents, missionaries, teachers, etc.--the Lord calls his disciples to love and serve in so many ways. It's brilliant. Instead of calling a few to do all the work, he calls all to do some so all get the experience of serving in some way. It's the Prince of Peace's program of apprenticeship.
Thank you, David, for sharing your voice and faith and song :)
Thanks for your heartfelt sermon. I absolutely loved your super informed presentation of the love the apostles were directed by the Savior to have. I was loving it! Thank you, Thank you!
Bishop Dave, i felt so humbled, honored and thankful for your letter to David Alexander sharing your precious sacred experience after your seventeen hour sabath marathon. Your recap of being called and how your service as Bishop evolved, I especially loved your report that you received extra time to be a husband and father. Not many people share such intimate spiritual experinces for fear they may tread on protocol of divulging something they shouldn't. I believe the risk is worth it unless of course we are instructed by the spirit specifically not to share. I believe sincere intimate experiences uplift immensely and are invaluable so thank you so much! I felt like you gave us a gift directly from heaven. Loved it!
David, just thought I'd share a little known story of Prophet, President Spencer W. Kimball. Now and then a senior citizen would drop by church headquarters and ask how 'Bishop Kimball' was doing. Bishop??? The individuals would be escorted directly to President Kimball's office where he would greet them by name, recall the times of 30 and 40 years earlier, catch up on news, inquire after friends and relatives and share a prayer. Truly an example of Pauline discipleship. Thank you, bishops out there 😊❤
DAVID, you are an amazing son of God!!! Always keep this feeling of the Holy Spirit with you no matter what happens in this crazy world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Larter Day Saint is the church that has all the true of Heaven and earth. We are all GOD'S children with the gift of free agency that gives us the choice kingdom we desire to obtain after this life. Let keep helping and paying for those who don't know about this amazing love of God and his true Gospell. ❤❤
Since we believe in the power of prayer & that we are living in a day of great miracles, let us unite in mighty prayer & fasting for our Mississippi Bishop & his Family to ask Father to soften his heart, to see truth & return to the fold.
We can be believing & rescue our brother with our
faith & prayers. ❤
I need to send my bishop a thank you note. That is one calling I think would be harder than any other calling. Thank your awesome bishop TODAY💕 David thank you for getting up so early to inspire us😂 You’re AAAW MAZING! through God you’ve been strengthened and blessed. What an example you’ve shown to us. Have a great morning! Bishop David thank you very much for sharing that beautiful letter🥰 Hoorah for Israel! I keep editing as I have more thoughts😂 David, the song at the end…sung with such testimony and spirit we see your spirit. It shows. It shows powerfully!
My Bishop is the most humble Christlike person I know. God bless David!
Thank you so much for sharing this story, made me tear up. This is wonderful!
Incredible perspective from biblical teachings. Thank you for another great lesson. God bless our Bishops and their wives, and their councilors and their wives, and our Relief Society presidents and all who serve us as they lovingly serve the Lord. ❤
It's so beautiful David! I am crying with you
Thank you for sharing that beautiful letter. We’re all susceptible to a faith crisis and I pray that bishop will one day feel a pull back to the fold.
David, thank you for this tribute to our bishops. My bishop, who is over the ward in Lahaina, Maui where over 55 members lost their homes and everything else in a fire that completely wiped out the historic whaling town last summer, has been such a humble servant and leader. The crisis didn’t seem to phase him as he shepherds our ward through the greatest welfare needs imaginable. His heart.for our plight has been stretched wide as eternity, and my love for him has never been greater. Where some, like that poor ex-bishop, only see ashes, the Lord is bringing forth beauty!
wow, I love Bishop Dave's letter......thank you so much
'Desire to be in a position where you have the responsibility to pour your life out for others, and what you will find there is joy, and you won't find that joy anywhere else'.
This IS the core of our Heavenly Father's message to us and the great truth of all existence. Bless you David for reminding me of this great truth at a time I really needed to hear it.
@anne.self506 great comment! And that is what Father in Heaven is doing now. Father in Heaven is pouring His life (time and energy) into us.
I have served with many Bishops and I can attest to
Bishops Daves testimony of service. They all have carried a hard load but men i came to love.
I feel the same. I'm crying right along with you David all the way here in Puerto Rico. That letter is a perfect representation of the humility and love found among the happy people.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful letter from bishop David. I have had two sons serve as a bishops and one as a councillor, now one of the them is in a stake presidency. They have shared their deep love for their ward families. That bishop that resigned will be a very sad man someday when he finds out what he has cast aside. Let us pray he will in this life and return, he has lost such a precious gift. Love you David Alexander, you are a gift to us in the church. carol
Hello Wayne, You may be right. This man may find that one day he may wish to return. But he may be like many others who after many years have found greater happiness and peace outside of the church. We are each on a different path back to our Heavenly Parents. Fortuanately, they've given us more than one path.
Straight and narrow is the way
Beautiful!! And I want to add that for every good Bishop...there is a good wife by his side, who also sacrifices and serves and loves---just like her husband (so, we might need to add another 24,000 to the number!) 🥰
...and we have to add another 24,000 for every Relief Society President, who love, serve, and watch-over their members--just like all the good Bishops! 😊
100%
and we need to add another 24,000+ Young Women’s Presidents who take care of our Youth (girls 12 - 17 yrs old) and another 24,000+ Primary Presidents , who take care of our children (18 months - 11 yrs old) and all of their Counselors (2 each). I believe theirs actually 30,000+ Wards/Branches (congregations), but we get the picture. Thank you to the hundreds of thousands, probably millions that serve in all the Wards/Branches (congregations) throughout The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
24k bishops, +48k counselors, + their wives = 144,000
🤔🧐
Also the sacrifice of their families. Children sacrifice time with their parents and some of the energy and attention
Brother David, I love your simplicity and, your broken heart and honest contrite spirit.. We had our Stake Conference today and the same spirit was there, The children from Utah and our South Sudan Branch sang the prelude and one young child from the branch said the opening prayer. and the spirit of the Lord was strong. I feel that listening to you!
Thank you how beautiful. In Nampa Idaho we have a family from the Congo that have lived here for a few years prior to our ward. I just went up and gave her a hug
God bless all bishops. This was a wonderful reminder, David. Thank you!
Davrd, there are vastly more than 75,000! My first LDS ward, just over six years ago, had an Elder's Quorum where just about every prIesthood holder over the age of about 45 had been a Bishop. It was the sort of place where very successful men and their amazing families moved to because of their great temporal success AND spiritual significance. Yet, they were content to let me, a new convert, guide the EQ discussion, which was then every week.
I’ve not heard a single video you have posted that I have not loved so much! ☀️❤️
Wow, I'm so glad that I took the time (I'm still preparing a talk for this Sunday) to listen to Bishop Dave's letter. I pray everyday for my Branch President. He has so much on him. Thank you for serving.
I recently watched a Tiktok from the Mississippi exbishop with him and his family asking the kids how they want to break the Sabbath that Sunday. The kids all yelled out different ideas, eat out, play video games, go to the park, etc. His kids were so happy and excited. I was watching and just heartbroken. I felt so bad for the kids. They are not going to have the gospel in their lives. They are not going to have the protection of covenants, of the Holy Ghost. I saw generations from that bishop away from Christ.
WOW! I know people who have left and have done that same thing and their kids are a mess. We are talking 3-4 families I know that the parents left and dragged their kids with them. This is just so sad. Making a video on how he is so heartbroken and can’t serve anymore etc…then how to break the sabbath day and make it fun for their kids. He’s got other problems.
How immature on tic toc
And most I know are blaming the church. Sadly, people have stopped seeking the Lord.
Having been a bishop, I understand Bishop Dave’s service and appreciate all he has done. I also want to call attention to the EQ and RS presidents who strengthen the ward and, in a well functioning ward, take upon themselves many if the burdens members often bring. The primary role of the bishop is to hear confessions and work with the repentant on their road to recovery, and the youth. When we all work together, amazing things happen.
Thanks for the reminder. So very true!
Sadly, holding callings in the church is not enough. Judas was an apostle and personally witnessed the Messiah’s miracles and still turned on Christ.
Thank you David. You are truly a celestial being.
I need to keep reminding myself that.
Thank you David!!! I need to thank my bishop
Happy to serve as the Lord died for all of us,thank you, David, for sharing, We love our bishops so much ❤️ and prayers ❤️ 🙏you teach your children truths 🙏 ❤️ 💙, one day will turn to help you with those teachings, wonderful team work, bishop, son and,wife and ward family, so Sweet,
Thank you for sharing Bishop David’s email. I was in tears with you brother! -- and will make a better effort to make sure my Bishop and his counselors know of my appreciation for them.
David you are so sweet and humble and I generally end up sobbing with you as I feel your emotion. Much love to you.
That’s awesome! We love our bishop! He is a Dr and works more than a normal person and has to work nights as well. He serves with such love, enthusiasm, joy and kindness! I don’t know how he has time. I wonder if he gets any sleep.
David thank you for sharing Bishop David’s letter. I do agree the NEWS IS ALL THE hundreds of Bishops who serve diligently and love their ward families. “Man is that he might have JOY” Christs love and service to his children is that JOY!!!❤️. The gospel is wonderful and we are so blessed to have our ward fathers who help walk us back to our Heavenly Father.❤️❤️
For that one Bishop that left there are THOUSANDS of faithful GOD LOVING men who STAYED
Thank you so much for sharing. The letter was so sweet. I am so grateful to be a member of God’s true church.
David Alexander, I name you "una voz que predica en el desierto" Well, I mean that you are amazing. Usted, ha llegado en el momento correcto
Fortaleciendo a los dèbiles y ayudando a los dudosos a tener fe en El Evangelio Restaurado de Jesucristo.
A voice that preaches in the desert? Nice, thank you!
Happy to act as translator any time :)
The rest of @mariamilagrosaguayo-bishop1626's message says "you have arrived at the right point in time, strengthening the weak and helping the doubters to have faith in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ."
Thank you for sharing such a sacred experience of that wonderful Bishop. I was crying right along with you David.
Thank you David and Bishop Dave. Hooray for Isreal, All glory to God and the Lamb!
Who knows, Brother Alexander? In a few years, you could be a "Bishop Dave!"
Thank God for Brother David and for Bishop David and for all the Saints.
Beautiful account from Bishop David.
Thank you so much for your videos David
Just wanted to say, I appreciate all that you do David!!
Thank you for your service Bishop David. What a WONDERFUL family we got..
Brother David's channel is unlike any other "content creator", "influencer " , or "RUclipsr" generally.. it's more like a family than anything else.. the engagement is the key difference.. love you all!!
Sort of a "world-wide ward".
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Very well said and I agree wholeheartedly!
Exactly!
We hank you for sharing this! I second the witness of Bishop David. My handful of experiences being called as an auxiliary president have been the same. Instantaneous difficult times, so difficult and so so rewarding. God prepared a way forward and richly blessed my family. It did take my effort but I grew and that’s the point of all of this life anyway!!!
Thanks for the sweet post, song, and prayer. We love you Brother David.
Such a beautiful letter. Thank you Bishop David for giving us a glimpse.❤ I went through a few tissues too.
Thanks again so deeply and I’ve sent it to everyone that will appreciate your Love of God
Thanks for this David. You are doing a good work!!!
Thank you very much brother David for uplifting others and for proclaiming the gospel with others.
This bishop took his eyes of the mark who is Jesus Christ. To have it recorded is not respecting the Lord's meeting. The meetings are to be focused on Jesus Christ, his gospel, divinity, atonement restoration and his covenants and commandments.
What a joy.
I appreciate your testimony have the Gospel of Jesus Christ I know this church has the power of the priesthood restored to the Earth by Joseph Smith our are your profit of the restoration. you have a lovely singing voice. Did you compose the song. Maybe it was sung by Born again Christians. Thank you for sharing with your heart.😊❤
When a Bishop quotes a scripture that he wouldn't misuse his power and proceeds to highjack the sacrament meeting to harm those he said he loved, is a hypocrite and seeking his one moment of fame. I feel sorry for him. His eyes have been opened, well just wait long enough as they certainly will be. I repeat, I feel sorry for the man and his family.
YOU ARE AMAZING!
You have impacted and touched SO MANY LIVES FOR GOOD!!!
I love this gospel and the TRUE CHURCH of Jesus Chirst and His living Prophets and Apostles that are on the earth.
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Hello Thank for your wonderful words of encouragement and testimony you continue to share with all who listen. I have to share with you that I have been reading a book that I am loving and I believe you will love also! The book titled “The heart of the Matter” by Russell M Nelson. I know you’re busy with your work and ministry and learning already but when you can get to it you have to read the prophets book! I believe you will appreciate and love it! I feel like we would have another book in the Bible if this “Book of Russell” were written in biblical time!
Brother Dave, when are you going to do the testimony video? The one you said you were going do to help us with evangelical Missionary work. I have developed a friendship with a protestant pastor. I was going to show your conversion videos, but it sounded like the one you were going to do would be more appropriate because of the accusatory fog?
I can't wait tell you can receive your own endowment, I think you would love being an Ordnance worker at the temple. The love and blessings you receive is fantastic The vail is so thin there.
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Thanks still learning to spell again after A brain bleed good catch.@@GlenLawlor
I volunteered to be an ordinance in the fall before the pandemic shutdowns. I didn't know what an unusual and unique time I was coming into. What a huge blessing. I was sad to have lost a year of time in which to serve there. I am so grateful that the Lord helped me know I could serve there even with having lots of kids at home. It was hard when I knew that it was time for me to stop. I am a temple worker in reserves for the Millennium 😊 I hope I will be able to get back to that great work soon. Just trying to be a good weekly patron now
I love working at the temple, spent the last year and a half in the baptistry. The blessings are amazing. @@CatchTheBuzz1
One interesting thing about that quote from Jesus Christ by Paul, is where did he get it? It's nowhere in the four Gospels nor any of the accounts of visits by Jesus Christ after his resurrection. So where did Paul get it from? It would appear that there are other writings from Jesus Christ that the Disciples of Jesus Christ had in Paul's day, that no longer exists, or at least hasn't been rediscovered since Paul's time.
Barton, That is interesting, isn't it?...clearly, there was a lot of other stuff written than what we have in the Bible...and vastly more...early oral tradition/passing on...because John plainly declares that "many other things Jesus said and did, that if they were all written down, even the earth itself could not contain all the books that would be written!"...and clearly, Paul's quote of Jesus Words, "remembering the words of Jesus that He said, "It is more blessed to give, than to receive"....would fall in that category. Much love, David
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I feel sorry for that bishop that gave into the wiles of the devil...
Satan strips light ✨️ from ppl and this bishop lost....
I hope he doesn't lose his testimony and his salvation.
Choice is beautiful but can be deadly
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David can you do a video precisely about the claim that we worship a different Jesu? Making reference to the Jesus we do love AND worship? It's for my evangelical friend. It's what he wants to hear next after hearing your original story.
Is the resigned Bishop still a church member or did he completely leave?
Pray for Bishops and Branch Presidents. And call your ministering brothers and sisters first before the Bishop. Obviously, I mean if it is not one of those things which only bishops can do. Bishops and Branch Presidents are the only one's who can do temple recommend interview, approve fast offering funds payments, and hear confessions.
Very sad. But understandable as the church expects bishops to counsel, and they are not professional counsellors, causing a lot of damage and trauma, especially for youth.
This is a misconception and absolutely not true. Bishops have access to excellent counseling services. Bishops are are asked to use only qualified professional counselors. From the Handbook Section 31.3.6 "Church leaders are not called to be professional counselors or to provide therapy. The assistance they give is spiritual, focusing on the strengthening, comforting, redeeming power of Jesus Christ."
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This is something we can learn from the Seventh Day Adventists. They do a foot washing service roughly once a quarter.
That is a nice bit of holy envy brother. Have you heard _how_ the ordinance of washing feet is done in our Church?
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Exactly!!!
I've been there for it twice.@@rconger24