Latterdaysaintmag iconLatterdaysaintmagSep 9, 2026 ~1 min source read

“Why Can’t I Just Begin There?” A Child’s Question and a Prophet’s Answer

On September 27, 2025, after 101 years of life and more than four decades as an Apostle of the Lord, President Nelson left this mortal journey. Yet, on this September 9—the anniversary of his birth—his voice does not seem distant to me.

“Why Can’t I Just Begin There?” A Child’s Question and a Prophet’s Answer

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On September 27, 2025, after 101 years of life and more than four decades as an Apostle of the Lord, President Nelson left this mortal journey.

Yet, on this September 9—the anniversary of his birth—his voice does not seem distant to me.

Together, they form a pattern for discipleship—a way of seeing our lives through the lens of eternity—an invitation pointing us toward the same destination:

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On September 27, 2025, after 101 years of life and more than four decades as an Apostle of the Lord, President Nelson left this mortal journey. Yet, on this September 9—the anniversary of his birth—his voice does not seem distant to me. Together, they form a pattern for discipleship—a way of seeing our lives through the lens of eternity—an invitation pointing us toward the same destination:

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Some voices remain with us long after the speaker is gone. If anything, I find myself listening more carefully. They are not isolated phrases nor memorable prophetic themes.

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