Today I have been thinking about an old scripture mastery... I think it may still be a scripture mastery, but I'm not sure because I am no longer teaching seminary. This scripture may be the first scripture I ever memorized... way back when I was in seminary. "And it came to pass that I, Nephi,… Continue reading “I Will Go and Do…”
Tag: Book of Mormon
Blessing or Burden
I've been thinking all day about the burden that comes with agency. I've been thinking about the price that comes with agency. Agency is a priceless, sacred, eternal gift. Agency is the power to think, to choose, and to act for ourselves. Agency presents endless possibilities and opportunities. Attached to these possibilities and opportunities is… Continue reading Blessing or Burden
Contention – Nobody Got Time For That!
"And he commanded them that there should be no contention one with another, but that they should look forward with one eye, having one faith and one baptism, having their hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another." Mosiah 18:21 I've been thinking about and pondering this scripture for a couple of… Continue reading Contention – Nobody Got Time For That!
A Warrior is Wise
Yesterday the dear prophet and president of my church passed from this life. For 50 year of my life, nearly all of it, this wise man has taught me much. As I looked through a collection of quotes from him this morning, I realized that many of my "quests," my mission in life, have been… Continue reading A Warrior is Wise
Stillness Illness
I have a serious case of "stillness illness." It is my habit to live life in a constant state of business. Work must be done. Children must be chauffeured. Friends and family need our attention. Seriously. I live a life that is a whirlwind of activity. December is no exception. I spend my time rushing… Continue reading Stillness Illness
Feasting on the Words of Power
This weekend is a feast... a FEAST for the soul! It is General Conference weekend for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In our church we have a world-wide conference twice a year that is broadcast for Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. The prophet, the twelve apostles and others called by… Continue reading Feasting on the Words of Power
Oneness is not just for Buddhists
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am also a student of all that is good. I love to read and see how religions from around the world reflect my own faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ. Today I read the conference talk given in the April 2017… Continue reading Oneness is not just for Buddhists
Glory of Truth Enlightened
D&C 93:36 "The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth." I've heard this scripture for most of my life. It is the motto of the university I attended and graduated from. Intelligence usually is coupled with gathering of information... learning... thinking. God wants us to learn. He wants us to… Continue reading Glory of Truth Enlightened
Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Today I finished reading "The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ". This is not the first time I have read this book. However, this is the first time I have read it in 65 days - the time it took Joseph Smith to translate the gold plates. I usually read the Book of… Continue reading Another Testament of Jesus Christ
