Work and service important to farmers.
Named cars. Sherman Tank. Rode to Idaho. It was always useful to fix cars or atleasr help others get back on the road.
Do what we can to help others. We actually promise that every week in sacrament. Also, think about the saviors life even we naturally think of loving service.
King Benjamin lesson for FHE.
Proverb that we will not be heard begging if we do no hear others around us... We are commandment actually with a predicated blessing.
Sacrament prayer that we get the greatest gift of having his spirit to be with us.
Helped minister the welfare program of the church as a welfare missionary in Argentina. And think of it. What a blessing it is to have this woman as my visiting teacher!
It is a blessing to even recognize how blessed we are it is a part of the blessing given from observance of the sacrament, a priesthood (power of God) blessing.
"Service is rarely convenient."
Often the sacrifice is not Sooo great to us, but we covenanted to look for ways to help one another.
***why do we give of ourselves?
Think about this.
Bishop said that bishop called him and asked him to talk, but he did not know what to say.
Cannot play until work is done.
Bishop's storehouse took care of the people until they could get on their feet for whatever reason, this is still the case.
"Fast offering will heal and change lives."
Covenants are promise between two people. Joseph calls it a deal when we promise both sides.
The refiners fire will allow us to progress. Which must be done at some point so why not now?
Witnesses are important because blessings must be spoken word for word.
Promised to cherish someone when sealed.
Abraham stands next to Shem in the patriarchal order of the priesthood and would surely have received the priesthood from Shem; but D&C 84:5-17 says Abraham received the priesthood from Melchizedek.
A cool game was used to teach the children the 7 days of creation, by making hand gestures for each day. Also, the teacher make number cookies and then asked the kids to tell what was created on their day (as is represented by the cookie).
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
Reluctance
I have heretofore been reluctant to the point of secrecy. The things I create, are hidden mostly because of the huge gulf between the things I create and the things I admire. My father explained a similar dilemma that made no sense at the time, and that is probably why I still remember it. Although, admittedly, I remember most things my parents said or did because they were my role models and I wanted to create myself to be like them. I likely failed at that, too.
My dad commented on how he could never seem to capture the sounds in his head when growing frustrated at trying to digitally input them and have a sound produced to record.
I was always amazed at the pieces he composed, but the point seemed that he wasn't. His own expectations were some ideal in his head, to which he said, "you know, there is a time in every parent's life when he wonders if their kids know what aesthetics are..." or something similar.
Among the brilliant things my Dad taught me, he tried to explain the pictographic drawings of Abraham and explained that it taught us the path to greatness. The greatest of all is God or Heaven, supposing we could even see the brightest star with our mortal eyes.
I have been considering that a great deal because of my Minecraft obsession. I see so many incredible worlds and other creations that although I feel a sense of pride in my creations, I feel like they are far below the wonderful things I see and aspire to be able to create. I become reluctant to share where I am now. I do know every single one of those well-esteemed individuals had to pass through a begining, too, though.
I just gave a lesson, myself, where I learned far more than I taught. My lesson was about how the scriptures contain every answer that God has for us, and in my mind I think of the scripture about how we are commanded to let our light so shine. If I just shared what is to me substandard, it could be appreciated or converted into something of great use to another. I think about "my scientific discoveries" and how I got so excited when I discovered a truth or scientific law just to learn that it had already been discovered. And I sought a new field, thinking I would never have an original thought.
I was watching "Torchwood: Miracle Day" and in it, they noted a phenomenon called Morphic Fields, where isolated individuals have the same idea. So, it does not make an idea no less wonderful simply because someonelse has it, too. Instead, it means that it is significant.
Lastly, I think of the beacon of Gondor, where a flame is lit across the mountain peaks to send a message over a great distance. In the chain, each fire, though not original is continuing information to be delivered. And so, maybe by letting my light shine, it is part of a signal for others. I just saw an incredible video: The Afters - Light Up The Sky - Official Video: http://youtu.be/8LQH6UDi15s that inspired me, too.
I do not need to wait until after I die to disclose "what it is I do all day."
Among the brilliant things my Dad taught me, he tried to explain the pictographic drawings of Abraham and explained that it taught us the path to greatness. The greatest of all is God or Heaven, supposing we could even see the brightest star with our mortal eyes.
I have been considering that a great deal because of my Minecraft obsession. I see so many incredible worlds and other creations that although I feel a sense of pride in my creations, I feel like they are far below the wonderful things I see and aspire to be able to create. I become reluctant to share where I am now. I do know every single one of those well-esteemed individuals had to pass through a begining, too, though.
I just gave a lesson, myself, where I learned far more than I taught. My lesson was about how the scriptures contain every answer that God has for us, and in my mind I think of the scripture about how we are commanded to let our light so shine. If I just shared what is to me substandard, it could be appreciated or converted into something of great use to another. I think about "my scientific discoveries" and how I got so excited when I discovered a truth or scientific law just to learn that it had already been discovered. And I sought a new field, thinking I would never have an original thought.
I was watching "Torchwood: Miracle Day" and in it, they noted a phenomenon called Morphic Fields, where isolated individuals have the same idea. So, it does not make an idea no less wonderful simply because someonelse has it, too. Instead, it means that it is significant.
Lastly, I think of the beacon of Gondor, where a flame is lit across the mountain peaks to send a message over a great distance. In the chain, each fire, though not original is continuing information to be delivered. And so, maybe by letting my light shine, it is part of a signal for others. I just saw an incredible video: The Afters - Light Up The Sky - Official Video: http://youtu.be/8LQH6UDi15s that inspired me, too.
I do not need to wait until after I die to disclose "what it is I do all day."
Sunday, April 19, 2015
brain dump
Bore testimony of how aronic priesthood is the power of God.
His mother bore testimony was still strong although as of late she needed to focus her energy elsewhere.
Sending a child on a mission is as hard as other markers.
It took so much to not stalk her son on his first date... She worried as much when children went on mission.
If she had thought it through she would not have had do many children.
The kids went because they wanted to, she actually discouraged them from going, but they went because they knew it was what was required.
Opposed to making choices that make us miserable, even if anything happens we can have the peace of making choices that are bringing peace and happiness.
When we make poor choices, everyone suffers, not just the one who made the choice.
Recieve revelation even when we don't ask for it.
The restoration started back then, but it still continues are we sleeping through that right now? **we do not want to miss a thing.**
A good companion testifies of the thing the other says.
Is it enough to believe only?
Metaphor of Cake. It does us no good to just say that we believe a thing, like if I said that a cake tasted good. I can believe it tastes good.
In temple, thinking of? Sheepish grin. "Ice cream." She knows what is truly important.
I was over 50 before I realized how to fish right. I fish best when I sleep.
We are true and that difference sets our faith apart from others.
Churches work together in humanitarian aide.
Eternal power and authority of God.
Why do we need the priesthood? For salvation, it is necessary, organization, and understanding things.
Why do we have the extra quorum instead of just a head. Is not exactly like when Christ was on the earth.
Yeah, maybe you are not ready, but accept the call and get yourself ready.
His mother bore testimony was still strong although as of late she needed to focus her energy elsewhere.
Sending a child on a mission is as hard as other markers.
It took so much to not stalk her son on his first date... She worried as much when children went on mission.
If she had thought it through she would not have had do many children.
The kids went because they wanted to, she actually discouraged them from going, but they went because they knew it was what was required.
Opposed to making choices that make us miserable, even if anything happens we can have the peace of making choices that are bringing peace and happiness.
When we make poor choices, everyone suffers, not just the one who made the choice.
Recieve revelation even when we don't ask for it.
The restoration started back then, but it still continues are we sleeping through that right now? **we do not want to miss a thing.**
A good companion testifies of the thing the other says.
Is it enough to believe only?
Metaphor of Cake. It does us no good to just say that we believe a thing, like if I said that a cake tasted good. I can believe it tastes good.
In temple, thinking of? Sheepish grin. "Ice cream." She knows what is truly important.
I was over 50 before I realized how to fish right. I fish best when I sleep.
We are true and that difference sets our faith apart from others.
Churches work together in humanitarian aide.
Eternal power and authority of God.
Why do we need the priesthood? For salvation, it is necessary, organization, and understanding things.
Why do we have the extra quorum instead of just a head. Is not exactly like when Christ was on the earth.
Yeah, maybe you are not ready, but accept the call and get yourself ready.
Friday, April 17, 2015
where do I go from here?
I am totally at a point where all of the girlish lustre and confidence I had was because of a delusion. I realize, it was in vain.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
problems in quantification
If you believe it is wrong to pick up sticks on Sunday, but you also believe it is wrong to have an unkempt yard and the clutter of sticks has been caused by the storm early Sunday Morning.
As you are out walking you see an old cabin with an untidy yard strewn with sticks, and the old widow there is blind, and you want to clean up her yard, but, really it is not your yard, so you decide that it is wrong or mathmatically 2 is better than 1. 1 is the messy yard, and 2 is not working. It is reasonable there for to walk on by because 2 is of more worth. Then a son offers you money to pick up the sticks. This has increased tge value of picking up the sticks, so we add one making 2 = 2. Using purely scientific reasoning now neither option is,truly better something must be done. You realize that what you choose will form who you become. And you believe that serving others always superceedes a rule, and you want to be someone who helps others, so you decide to pick up the sticks. Another sees you doing this and calls for a council to decide your fate. It is determined that you should be stoned for breaking a commandment, which thing you believed was just, but something seems wrong. You argue that you would not have done it but you were paid to do it. The son is outraged and runs home never paying you. You then say, "Well, I would have done it anyway." And this condemns you by the council because even if you had never acted, you have a disobedient heart. So all of that trying to reason things out by assigning value would never save you anyway.
As you are out walking you see an old cabin with an untidy yard strewn with sticks, and the old widow there is blind, and you want to clean up her yard, but, really it is not your yard, so you decide that it is wrong or mathmatically 2 is better than 1. 1 is the messy yard, and 2 is not working. It is reasonable there for to walk on by because 2 is of more worth. Then a son offers you money to pick up the sticks. This has increased tge value of picking up the sticks, so we add one making 2 = 2. Using purely scientific reasoning now neither option is,truly better something must be done. You realize that what you choose will form who you become. And you believe that serving others always superceedes a rule, and you want to be someone who helps others, so you decide to pick up the sticks. Another sees you doing this and calls for a council to decide your fate. It is determined that you should be stoned for breaking a commandment, which thing you believed was just, but something seems wrong. You argue that you would not have done it but you were paid to do it. The son is outraged and runs home never paying you. You then say, "Well, I would have done it anyway." And this condemns you by the council because even if you had never acted, you have a disobedient heart. So all of that trying to reason things out by assigning value would never save you anyway.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
but, what if it wasn't...
My thought started harmlessly. I was thinking about how obviously, neither money or physical charm mattered at all to me, and it always mattered to me, like I would show women how wrong they had been by valuing such things, but instead I find myself in degrees the lowest possible degree of happiness, and I was willing to.accept that I may have been wrong and that the absence of those things was foolish and vainity of a different kind. Then the real kicker crossed my mind. Ok, imagine the most repulsive destitute man possible. Could I fall in love if this man was everything else I adored? Well, yes. But, he would be attractive and rich to me. No sooner had I thought this than I recalled one of my favorite stories about a man who was telling his family how wonderful the gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the LDS churches was, and even if it wasn't true, It would be so wonderful, but it was true. That is how I feel about love being true, sure of all of the many features, money and attraction are probably the most temporary, but they are part of the whole, so however you recognize what you want/need no thought truly matters.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
My thought today
When a thing of epic proportions is about to occur, the background, like a stage, is set.
This morning, I do not recall the detail, but a thing was said that made me pause to wonder if the stage had not been set to facilitate comprehension, would I be incomprehensible, though not secret. Meaning, that I was not deliberately mysterious, but if the background had not been established, my comment would have been a mystery.
Then in Relief Society today we were discussing Joseph Smith and I thought about how the backdrop of religious fervor was necessary, and while I was thinking about how it prompted a young boy to search for truth where he had been taught to find it, and correctly, anyhow, while we were being taught about various ways that we can gain a knowledge of the truthfulness of the gospel we read an excerpt from John the Revelator where he clearly foretold the restoration coming before the Savior returns.
You know, it made me think about all of those parables where Jesus spoke but was not heard (understood). Even his apostles and the church leadership of the day did not even recognize the things that he was saying that are obvious to us. We have the proper perspective because of our background. So many things need to be in order for anything significant to happen.
This morning, I do not recall the detail, but a thing was said that made me pause to wonder if the stage had not been set to facilitate comprehension, would I be incomprehensible, though not secret. Meaning, that I was not deliberately mysterious, but if the background had not been established, my comment would have been a mystery.
Then in Relief Society today we were discussing Joseph Smith and I thought about how the backdrop of religious fervor was necessary, and while I was thinking about how it prompted a young boy to search for truth where he had been taught to find it, and correctly, anyhow, while we were being taught about various ways that we can gain a knowledge of the truthfulness of the gospel we read an excerpt from John the Revelator where he clearly foretold the restoration coming before the Savior returns.
You know, it made me think about all of those parables where Jesus spoke but was not heard (understood). Even his apostles and the church leadership of the day did not even recognize the things that he was saying that are obvious to us. We have the proper perspective because of our background. So many things need to be in order for anything significant to happen.
Brain dump
A wonderful thing for a ward to have children. One bishop said after several baby blessings that when he was praying that ourc membership increase that was not what what he meant.
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When we lack in testimony, read the book of Mormon.
They screamed at the announcement of a temple in Haiti, now their family and old neighbors can go!
Go and do temple work often.
Depth of the meeting is it covers shouting for joy and then shedding tears and we do it together.
We recieve confirmations of truth through personal ways that are undeniable.
Priesthood is the power of God.
Men recieve the preisthood through laying on of hands, my youngest son asked me why hands? And I thought of reasons, but I do not know.
Obligations of the preisthood are foremost above reproach and honorable.
That power reaches into the eternities.
Even sister missionaries are blessed with that ability.
When you are set apart you are given the rights and privileges that you need.
The thing you get from it is almost too many to count, but it provides a protection.
Just wondered and had to know personally if things were done because she was forced or if it was what she chose.
The preisthood tempers the temperment.
Third Wednesday temple trip carpool at 10am church parking lot. Hmmm maybe could get baby sitter?
It is imortant in the beginng of anything that the stage be set like times were when Joseph Smith restored the church.
World would recieve a warning before a very important event.
Prayed not to know that church is true. But, that the BoM is true and Joseph Smith is a true prophet.
It is easy to know by reasoning out that the church is true, but when we know a thing is true. Story where a man said, but it is true.
We have to realize that Joseph Smith still guides his church today and has an active part.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Books and Movies
I wonder if God loves books and movies as much as I do. I figure there will be a whole lot of stories that will be enjoyed by watching progression unfold.
I was thinking about how we all love books and movies so much that we will pay enormous amounts of currency to see them. I have heard even the actors themselves say that the stories have a cathartic appeal. Well, don't we all scamper to see a film or read a book that we can relate to our own life? And it is even better when it is based on a true story because then the result can be more trusted, although any one wise enough to create a world has a trustable opinion, one we sort of ask for when we vicariously let them solve our life.
My concluding thought was that God has a book or movie to hate and enjoy, and I can imagine that quite well. I think of the way Greek gods are depicted as playing chesslike games with figurines that represent mortals, like us.
I was thinking about how we all love books and movies so much that we will pay enormous amounts of currency to see them. I have heard even the actors themselves say that the stories have a cathartic appeal. Well, don't we all scamper to see a film or read a book that we can relate to our own life? And it is even better when it is based on a true story because then the result can be more trusted, although any one wise enough to create a world has a trustable opinion, one we sort of ask for when we vicariously let them solve our life.
My concluding thought was that God has a book or movie to hate and enjoy, and I can imagine that quite well. I think of the way Greek gods are depicted as playing chesslike games with figurines that represent mortals, like us.
Monday, April 6, 2015
The reason our kids are not aprehensive
This thought is only in its infancy, but the case is getting stronger as it develops.
My thought began as I considered how my kids lack of concern regarding spyware and such was mistaken as courage. My thought was that they are so brazen because they are ignorant. sound logic, huh? Well, this is not that... as my mind conjured other examples two made me curious and have to stretch a lot to even see a relevance.
1) first was the deep throat Nixon scandal and the argument about how listening to private conversations was not acceptable, but in this situation such privacy protected criminals who could not be legally prosecuted? But, so what does that have to do with inhibitions?
2) Next, I thought how nothing could have such security really because regardless if anything was ever noted, God knew everything.
As I contemplated more, I thought, well, I govern my thoughts accordingly because I was taught this since birth. So, if we are used to a thing we live accordingly and if wr do not want to be afraid we establish life accordingly, children just accept realities that we never did. We have no problem with God knowing things, everything actually. But, we do not like to have the belief that we have secrets from one another challenged.
On Facebook, we have no problem sharing things, but have levels or catergories of trust, same thing.
My thought began as I considered how my kids lack of concern regarding spyware and such was mistaken as courage. My thought was that they are so brazen because they are ignorant. sound logic, huh? Well, this is not that... as my mind conjured other examples two made me curious and have to stretch a lot to even see a relevance.
1) first was the deep throat Nixon scandal and the argument about how listening to private conversations was not acceptable, but in this situation such privacy protected criminals who could not be legally prosecuted? But, so what does that have to do with inhibitions?
2) Next, I thought how nothing could have such security really because regardless if anything was ever noted, God knew everything.
As I contemplated more, I thought, well, I govern my thoughts accordingly because I was taught this since birth. So, if we are used to a thing we live accordingly and if wr do not want to be afraid we establish life accordingly, children just accept realities that we never did. We have no problem with God knowing things, everything actually. But, we do not like to have the belief that we have secrets from one another challenged.
On Facebook, we have no problem sharing things, but have levels or catergories of trust, same thing.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Sunday Morning (Easter)
The building of temples is a clear indication of the church's growth.
We leave behind the world and it's obsessions and find the peace of the Lord in the temple.
Why is Easter important? Mostly because of the covenants that bestow peace that we will not ever truly be seperated from loved ones.
You have enough. And will have things that can be held on to.
(As you are concerned for your children do you not figure your parents feel similarly for you?)
Hold fast to what you already know and wait to get more.
The Joy promised through the acceptance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ does not proclude trials.
Challenging circumstances help increase our joy.
Our habits and choices online reflect our level of comittment.
We can instantly be transported to not actually "be" where we are with new technology.
Life is not constrained to a 4inch screen.
Seeing and not seeing is like how we can live in a location our whole lives but not ever see the local attractions because we take them for granted.
We can see a miraculous thing and then get so lazy that we fail to see or feel important things around us.
Do we enjoy the priveledges of our efforts, will there be more?
When the spirit is with us, it sharpens our senses.
If not renewed strongest testimonies can dwindle.
People loose their way.
Prodigal son asks for his inheritance and to leave, in this parable his father let him go.
We need to let them go if that is their will.
Although we cannot embrace so many choices we can still do what we can. We must wait and watch, but never stop hoping!
Like Lehi's dream, souls are lost because they loose grip of the iron rod.
All of us are lost, so we are only joining them and sharing what we have.
Prayed that his brother would make it home by himself.
He was saved at the last minute by his brother. But, the guy was willing to give up his life and was sure it was over when he failed.
We cannot understand or properly celebrate Easter or Christmas without Adam.
Though we might try we cannot understand the mysteries of God with our finite minds.
No matter what we do we will not be able to earn the means to pay for our sins although justice requires such.
Heavenly Father's expectations are much more grand than we can even imagine. To achieve such to be forgiveness is not enough.
We cannot purchase the grace of God through our goodness or works, but we naturally want to do works because we have a deep love for our Father in Heaven.
After all we can do. How do we even know that we have done all that we can do? (another talk said that there is always something to grasp) so, wouldn't it make ever gaining help impossible?
We leave behind the world and it's obsessions and find the peace of the Lord in the temple.
Why is Easter important? Mostly because of the covenants that bestow peace that we will not ever truly be seperated from loved ones.
You have enough. And will have things that can be held on to.
(As you are concerned for your children do you not figure your parents feel similarly for you?)
Hold fast to what you already know and wait to get more.
The Joy promised through the acceptance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ does not proclude trials.
Challenging circumstances help increase our joy.
Our habits and choices online reflect our level of comittment.
We can instantly be transported to not actually "be" where we are with new technology.
Life is not constrained to a 4inch screen.
Seeing and not seeing is like how we can live in a location our whole lives but not ever see the local attractions because we take them for granted.
We can see a miraculous thing and then get so lazy that we fail to see or feel important things around us.
Do we enjoy the priveledges of our efforts, will there be more?
When the spirit is with us, it sharpens our senses.
If not renewed strongest testimonies can dwindle.
People loose their way.
Prodigal son asks for his inheritance and to leave, in this parable his father let him go.
We need to let them go if that is their will.
Although we cannot embrace so many choices we can still do what we can. We must wait and watch, but never stop hoping!
Like Lehi's dream, souls are lost because they loose grip of the iron rod.
All of us are lost, so we are only joining them and sharing what we have.
Prayed that his brother would make it home by himself.
He was saved at the last minute by his brother. But, the guy was willing to give up his life and was sure it was over when he failed.
We cannot understand or properly celebrate Easter or Christmas without Adam.
Though we might try we cannot understand the mysteries of God with our finite minds.
No matter what we do we will not be able to earn the means to pay for our sins although justice requires such.
Heavenly Father's expectations are much more grand than we can even imagine. To achieve such to be forgiveness is not enough.
We cannot purchase the grace of God through our goodness or works, but we naturally want to do works because we have a deep love for our Father in Heaven.
After all we can do. How do we even know that we have done all that we can do? (another talk said that there is always something to grasp) so, wouldn't it make ever gaining help impossible?
Saturday, April 4, 2015
saturday afternoon session
Woah, was someone disagreeing with Heavenly Father in how he choses his church to be run?
15 million
Breaking window he assumed he would be in prison forever. We all feel fear that feels real. (Men's heart shall fail them.
Knowledge of the Lord dispersed fear (fear not and trust that I am God).
Peace of God trumps all fear.
1) look to Christ
Man only can focus on one thing at a time.
2) build upon the foundation of Christ.
3)Press forward with Faith in
We might be filled with fear at our judgement, but it will not be fear of God. We will fear accountibility for what we have done.
Marriage is more than your love for one another.
We need to show our obedience to keep our estate or physical body. We demonstrate our ability to live a celestial law.
Many things are good or important, but few, like marriage is essential.
Christ will compensate for everything we need.
Keep practicing.
Yelling in the dark does nothing to help. Contention does not invite the spirit. If our home is to have the spirit we must not drive away the spirit.
Saint is a sinner that keeps on trying.
God is concerned with who we desire to be and are now not who we were.
With the atonement anything can be forgiven.
Allow others the space to become.
Church is the hospital fit to help us all.
Without trying we are latter-day sinners (quitters, hypocrites). Keep on trying.
It is by far better to be loved and good without guile, like Shiblon, not as "well-known" but very good.
Shiblon - good cause he sought to please his God instead of seek status from the world. He had as much talent, but sought more to serve than to be praised or recieve accolades.
Heavenly Father knows already, who else matters?
Service that matters most usually does go unnoticed by the world.
At the day that my experiences serve to judge me will be that I thought that what I was doing was God's will. I love my and all children.
What people were doing by a watch, meaning that their faithful actions were as predictable as clockwork.
Kids must know that they are safe and loved.
Parents make choices jointly.
If ye are not one, ye are not mine. Um, this makes one wonder who said "No" at the onset of proceedings/ Not a member of an organization that seeks unity, apparently.
15 million
Breaking window he assumed he would be in prison forever. We all feel fear that feels real. (Men's heart shall fail them.
Knowledge of the Lord dispersed fear (fear not and trust that I am God).
Peace of God trumps all fear.
1) look to Christ
Man only can focus on one thing at a time.
2) build upon the foundation of Christ.
3)Press forward with Faith in
We might be filled with fear at our judgement, but it will not be fear of God. We will fear accountibility for what we have done.
Marriage is more than your love for one another.
We need to show our obedience to keep our estate or physical body. We demonstrate our ability to live a celestial law.
Many things are good or important, but few, like marriage is essential.
Christ will compensate for everything we need.
Keep practicing.
Yelling in the dark does nothing to help. Contention does not invite the spirit. If our home is to have the spirit we must not drive away the spirit.
Saint is a sinner that keeps on trying.
God is concerned with who we desire to be and are now not who we were.
With the atonement anything can be forgiven.
Allow others the space to become.
Church is the hospital fit to help us all.
Without trying we are latter-day sinners (quitters, hypocrites). Keep on trying.
It is by far better to be loved and good without guile, like Shiblon, not as "well-known" but very good.
Shiblon - good cause he sought to please his God instead of seek status from the world. He had as much talent, but sought more to serve than to be praised or recieve accolades.
Heavenly Father knows already, who else matters?
Service that matters most usually does go unnoticed by the world.
At the day that my experiences serve to judge me will be that I thought that what I was doing was God's will. I love my and all children.
What people were doing by a watch, meaning that their faithful actions were as predictable as clockwork.
Kids must know that they are safe and loved.
Parents make choices jointly.
If ye are not one, ye are not mine. Um, this makes one wonder who said "No" at the onset of proceedings/ Not a member of an organization that seeks unity, apparently.
Saturday Morning notes
We will one day stand accountable before God, so it doesn't matter if you actually were inspired. But God is just and if you believe God was telling you a thing and you do not obey, then you will be resoponsible
Fast offering is a way to love others! The Lord will know how to succor people who need.
When we give what we can we do what is needed, our funds may be too small, but it will be made enough very much like the multitude was fed by the small amount that was available.
Even if the act of fasting 24 hours may be too hard to do, the option should be given and the principle taught.
This is the Lord's church.
The purpose and end of the church's work is to enable a man and woman and children be sealed together as a family forever.
Commandment to multiply and replenish the earth has never been rescinded. It is not a part of the plan, it is the plan.
Understand the purpose of love. The birth of it is not the culmination, but it is the power that allows trials to cause an increase of love. In the temple, love began the process that it completes. Attraction leads to children, which are a very important part of developing love between a man and a woman.
Every debt. Of temptation must be paid. Such temptations damage our spirits. We can repent.
You can excape feelings of guilt with the power of the atonement. The Atonement can remove ANY stain, and you will be freed.
A man is never more attractive than when they are doing their divine roles as a father and companion.
Fathers can do so much. You must create a home that enables God's eternal purposes.
Satan is jealous of and hopes all worthy men fail.
Our hands are not the same infact they are opposites.
Help meet should complete not compete with an others.
Woman prayed to know how to build a home properly WITH our spouse.
Guilt is to our spirit what pain is to our bodies.
She said "cherished" companion.
Lord has assigned topics as are felt impressed.
***The seed was the WORD of God.
If it is not allowed to root then it might wither regardless of the seed.
We might have hardened hearts.
Do not do anything that takes away from the sacrament.
Gifted pickle suckers deal with facing the bitter scorn which is likened to vinegar. Like the thorns that choke and deny the blessing of a fruit to be born.
People identify prosperity with eternal success.
"Spiritually sedated by riches."
Thou are an offense to me because you put the things of the world ahead of me.
Your faith is supposed to be impractical in the terms of the world.
Maybe then, instead of questioning the seed, but the soil. The soil is our hearts.
We need to seek to be firmly rooted to yield a good result or abundance.
Story of a girl who survived because she saw a distant light and went to find it, finding rescue and relief.
She could have just stayed where she was and assume that rescue would find her. She was hurt and tired, but she pressed forward and the light grew brighter. That is akin to believing Christ, which we are never commanded to do.
Even if you no more than desire to believe, more will be given.
You cannot accidentally do the things of God.
Actions are evidence of belief.
Never stop believing! (Sounds like a song)
Poisonous theory of temporary.
Commonality or unity in the belief that the Family is central... Regardless of religious persuasion. So what makes us different? Eternal perspective.
Families existed before and will exist after this life. Remember that our families existed equally far before and after.
Government of Heaven will be set using family units.
People are not better off with a total allowance of freedom.
Internet and media makes the minority seem like "everyone" because they are seen most often.
The older I get the more I see the significance of the family.
Fast offering is a way to love others! The Lord will know how to succor people who need.
When we give what we can we do what is needed, our funds may be too small, but it will be made enough very much like the multitude was fed by the small amount that was available.
Even if the act of fasting 24 hours may be too hard to do, the option should be given and the principle taught.
This is the Lord's church.
The purpose and end of the church's work is to enable a man and woman and children be sealed together as a family forever.
Commandment to multiply and replenish the earth has never been rescinded. It is not a part of the plan, it is the plan.
Understand the purpose of love. The birth of it is not the culmination, but it is the power that allows trials to cause an increase of love. In the temple, love began the process that it completes. Attraction leads to children, which are a very important part of developing love between a man and a woman.
Every debt. Of temptation must be paid. Such temptations damage our spirits. We can repent.
You can excape feelings of guilt with the power of the atonement. The Atonement can remove ANY stain, and you will be freed.
A man is never more attractive than when they are doing their divine roles as a father and companion.
Fathers can do so much. You must create a home that enables God's eternal purposes.
Satan is jealous of and hopes all worthy men fail.
Our hands are not the same infact they are opposites.
Help meet should complete not compete with an others.
Woman prayed to know how to build a home properly WITH our spouse.
Guilt is to our spirit what pain is to our bodies.
She said "cherished" companion.
Lord has assigned topics as are felt impressed.
***The seed was the WORD of God.
If it is not allowed to root then it might wither regardless of the seed.
We might have hardened hearts.
Do not do anything that takes away from the sacrament.
Gifted pickle suckers deal with facing the bitter scorn which is likened to vinegar. Like the thorns that choke and deny the blessing of a fruit to be born.
People identify prosperity with eternal success.
"Spiritually sedated by riches."
Thou are an offense to me because you put the things of the world ahead of me.
Your faith is supposed to be impractical in the terms of the world.
Maybe then, instead of questioning the seed, but the soil. The soil is our hearts.
We need to seek to be firmly rooted to yield a good result or abundance.
Story of a girl who survived because she saw a distant light and went to find it, finding rescue and relief.
She could have just stayed where she was and assume that rescue would find her. She was hurt and tired, but she pressed forward and the light grew brighter. That is akin to believing Christ, which we are never commanded to do.
Even if you no more than desire to believe, more will be given.
You cannot accidentally do the things of God.
Actions are evidence of belief.
Never stop believing! (Sounds like a song)
Poisonous theory of temporary.
Commonality or unity in the belief that the Family is central... Regardless of religious persuasion. So what makes us different? Eternal perspective.
Families existed before and will exist after this life. Remember that our families existed equally far before and after.
Government of Heaven will be set using family units.
People are not better off with a total allowance of freedom.
Internet and media makes the minority seem like "everyone" because they are seen most often.
The older I get the more I see the significance of the family.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Did it have to be me?
I have been noticing in stories, no matter where they come from or how significant, but it seems even more pronounced in stories that matter, people ask "But, did it have to be me?" The answer is the same to any who ask, "No. It certainly does not NEED to be you. But, it is." The consequence can be good or bad depending on what you make it. I applied this to Joseph Smith when he recieved a vision and the opportunity to restore the Church of God and bring forth a record of an ancient people. Did it have to be him? No. But, he was there and obedient, and his great opportunity brought great trials. I wonder how great the blessings might be and if they are a consequence of struggle. You know, "where there is great power..." Type thing.
So, maybe it really is a opportunity to struggle, it seems proposterous. I think of that saying from the sermon on the mount where it is said that you will be blessed for the opportunity to be cursed for the Lord's sake. It does not seem like a blessing but throughout history those who were abased an dreadfully abused found it to be an honor.
My greatest comfort comes through the words of C.S.Lewis when he said in "Shadowlands" that the pain now is part of the hapiness then. Have you seen and felt (with your inner dwelt self or heart) a painting that depicts the angel comforting the savior in the garden of Gethsemene? Well, Isn't that a perfect example of how a truly great reward (probably the greatest) was given in connection with a struggle.
So, maybe it really is a opportunity to struggle, it seems proposterous. I think of that saying from the sermon on the mount where it is said that you will be blessed for the opportunity to be cursed for the Lord's sake. It does not seem like a blessing but throughout history those who were abased an dreadfully abused found it to be an honor.
My greatest comfort comes through the words of C.S.Lewis when he said in "Shadowlands" that the pain now is part of the hapiness then. Have you seen and felt (with your inner dwelt self or heart) a painting that depicts the angel comforting the savior in the garden of Gethsemene? Well, Isn't that a perfect example of how a truly great reward (probably the greatest) was given in connection with a struggle.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
offended
I read a thing that made me think so much that I wanted to write it down so I might be able to read it later.
I read some words that someone had written and they were objectionable and crude words and a few moments later as I thought about it I was upset that I was not offended.
I feel the same way about movies and music that ought to disgust me, but I excuse it because of other merits. I start to think I have somehow become desensitized or "past feeling". Then I realized that I am wholey and honestly offended by what those things represent. It's like I am offended when someone uses words to hurt it doesn't matter really the words, but the intent that offends me. I am offended when people intend to offend me, not because of the boldness of their manner but that they wanted to offend me.
I read some words that someone had written and they were objectionable and crude words and a few moments later as I thought about it I was upset that I was not offended.
I feel the same way about movies and music that ought to disgust me, but I excuse it because of other merits. I start to think I have somehow become desensitized or "past feeling". Then I realized that I am wholey and honestly offended by what those things represent. It's like I am offended when someone uses words to hurt it doesn't matter really the words, but the intent that offends me. I am offended when people intend to offend me, not because of the boldness of their manner but that they wanted to offend me.
simple Tip for a successful life
Might, I add that this simple tip is fool proof! No status required anyone can benefit.
Anytime you might ask yourself "Why me?" Change it to "How did I get so lucky?"
Anytime you might ask yourself "Why me?" Change it to "How did I get so lucky?"
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