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The Power of Dim Lights

I want to be an under shepherd for Christ, but I fear my light is not super bright. Is my dim light enough? Dim Lightbulb  by  Aditya Vyas When I love people, I desire to be open with them. That includes the deep joy I find in my relationship with Jesus Christ. The Rub But here's the rub. When I hear "motivational" quotes like,  "If you want to give light to others, you have to glow yourself.”  And “Ours is the responsibility to keep our lights bright for others to see and follow.”  —Thomas S. Monson "Stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all  places" (Mosiah 18:9, emphasis added). "As we live the gospel, love and serve others, stand strong in the face of temptation and persecution, and bear testimony in word and deed, we will draw others to Jesus Christ" (" Our Call to Share the Savior's Gospel ,"   Liahona,  July 2023, 7). I think: "You must be flawless before you can invite someone to be more like

Novak Djokovic's X-Factor

2023 AO Prediction: Djokovic Will Win After watching his 4th-round, post-match interview, I predict that Novak Djokovic will win the 2023 Tennis Australian Open (AO). While this prediction may seem obvious since Djokovic is the tournament's favorite, he is getting older and up against 15 to 31 excellent young players, many of whom have beaten him in the past. Regardless, this interview tells me enough for me to feel confident in calling it right now. Take a look for yourself and see if you also see something special. The Reason Why Djoker Will Win the 2023 Australian Open I just finished watching Novak Djokovic's 4th-round, post-game, on-court interview, and I can just tell he will win. Something about his confident swagger and playful demeanor cinched it for me. Here's what he said in the interview:  Jim Courier:  "I'm not going to ask you HOW you beat him so convincingly; I'm gonna ask you WHY you beat him so convincingly." ― American tennis great Jim Co