A few weeks ago I was helping a student pick a song for an audition for an upcoming musical at school. As I glanced through the many musical theatre anthologies, my eye fell on the song "I Believe" from The Book of Mormon, the Musical. So many of my friends love this musical. To be… Continue reading I Believe
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Journey to Be a Goodly Parent
Today I was studying 1 Nephi (a book I am very familiar with as I have read it multiple times). I was impressed with Nephi saying he was the son of "goodly parents." What made them "goodly?" I looked up "goodly" in the dictionary. Here are a few of the definitions I found: Of good… Continue reading Journey to Be a Goodly Parent
Enlisting in the Battalion
The discussion this week at church was all about how we, as adults, can help strengthen the youth around us. As I listened, the thought came to me that we are strength all youth, not just church youth. Youth are under a massive, strategic attack. The adversary would like them to lose their identity, forget… Continue reading Enlisting in the Battalion
Ministering Hands
It seems that the subject of most meetings at church these past weeks has been "ministering." There have been many great lessons and talks on the subject of ministering. However, one of the greatest lessons of ministering I have learned to day comes from my grand-daughter, a four year old with the heart of a… Continue reading Ministering Hands
Pondering Revelation
I have been pondering the subject of increasing my ability to receive personal revelation. I have read President Nelson's recent address several times. I have read other materials on the subject. I have written my thoughts in a letter to my missionary daughter. I still have much to learn, but I have decided that I… Continue reading Pondering Revelation
A Warrior Embraces Change
This is a concept I am slowly learning. Change is good. Remember that. Resistance is futile. Remember that. "Of course there is no formula for success except, perhaps, an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings." Arthur Rubinstein I realize that life is unpredictable. However, there are days where I am not okay with… Continue reading A Warrior Embraces Change
In the Footsteps of the Minister
Today in church we talked about ministering to others. Personally, I do not feel like there has been a change... well maybe in vocabulary and that is it. I believe that God has always ask us to be ministers. The dictionary says that to "minister" means to attend to the needs of others. Christ has… Continue reading In the Footsteps of the Minister
Working on Being a Saint
Most people would say I'm "Mormon." Although, being given the title of "Mormon" isn't an insult, it does not truly represent my faith and conviction. Because my church believes in the Book of Mormon, another testament of Jesus Christ that is a collections of writings and testimonies of ancient prophets comparable to the Bible and… Continue reading Working on Being a Saint
Warriors are Givers
Warriors are givers. Givers seek out ways to be helpful and give to others. Takers focus on getting as much as possible from everyone around them. A Giver is always looking for ways they can be of assistance to others. A Taker is always trying to figure out what they can get out of any… Continue reading Warriors are Givers
Thoughts on Symbolism
I have been fascinated with symbolism for much of my adult life. I decided that I'd do a study on symbolism for a little while. Symbols are a timeless, universal language. God often speaks to us through symbols. I want to be more literate in the things of the Spirit and more fluent in the language of symbols. Today I was… Continue reading Thoughts on Symbolism
