opposition in the name of religion
I am blessed to have created posts for the last year under the direction of the Spirit and according to the will of my Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and my Heavenly Father. A very sweet experience! From feedback, there are many who have been edified and have...work and patience = life’s lessons learned
“Men (and women) should not suffer reverses and unpleasant circumstances to sour their natures and render them fretful and unsocial at home, speaking words full of bitterness… to their wives and children, creating gloom and sorrow in their habitations,...Light
“The Savior has told us in our day, “That which is of God is light: and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day. (D&C 50:24) The more we incline our minds and hearts...Faith – the choice is yours
“Because of the conflicts and challenges we face in today’s world, I wish to suggest a single choice—a choice of peace and protection and a choice that is appropriate for all. That choice is faith. Be aware that faith is not a free gift given without thought,...entitlement
“It is important not to lean upon other people because in time you will be unable to do things yourself.” ~Dolores Del Rio We can and should provide spontaneous acts of service, but some will leach everything and then move on to do it again. We can lean upon God. The...a well spent life
“No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined.”~Harry Emerson Fosdick So is any life dedicated to the Lord. When we become more proactively willing, He increases our faith, focus, patience, and discipline with life’s...whatever He asks
Many months ago I felt great spiritual growth and focus that had me make promises to the Lord capturing the focus ‘that I am His to do with what He wants’. It was a time of wonderful strength and purpose. Prayers, covenants… really everything seemed...the power of scripture…
The ‘power’ of the markings just came to me a few weeks ago (in 1/16). Having just finished marking another copy, I started re-looking at the marked scriptures. This is easy because page edges are marked for easy access… but now for a better reason: I was absolutely...Cleansing through the Sacrament
‘Why does the Savior put so much importance upon the sacrament? What importance does this weekly renewal of our baptismal covenants play in our lives? Do we recognize the ability of the Savior to completely cleanse us every week as we worthily and thoughtfully...
Hi I’m Kent
I am married and we have 3 children and many grandchildren. Our children have chosen wisely in their careers and in marriage and I attribute much of their success, as they do, to a close relationship with Jesus Christ… Click for more.