by kdm | Sep 27, 2021 | Today's Post
Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) shared from his book, “Finding Peace, Happiness and Joy:” Never play games with the commandments of the Lord. When you trust Him fully, He is able to bless you richly. He knows what is...
by kdm | Sep 26, 2021 | Today's Post
Tad R. Callister wrote: This reconciliation between God and man is figuratively and literally symbolized by an embrace. Lehi alluded to this in his dying sermon to his sons: “The Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have beheld His glory, and am encircled...
by kdm | Sep 25, 2021 | Today's Post
Continuing from the last post ‘The Problem of Moral Obligation II from Timothy Keller’s book ‘The Reason for God,’ The Grand “Sez Who?” The reason is laid out in a classic essay by late Yale law professor Arthur Leff. Most people...
by kdm | Sep 24, 2021 | Today's Post
Elder Neil L. Anderson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared in the Liahona magazine (United States/Canada version, under the title: ‘Father We Thank Thee’. . . . click for the full article) Be Thankful for Your Agency Another one of our...
by kdm | Sep 23, 2021 | Today's Post
Continuing from a previous post, ‘The Problem With Moral Obligation,’ writings of Timothy Keller and his book ‘The Reason for God,’ . . . .Another theory claims that human rights are created by us, the people who write the laws. Many argue...
by kdm | Sep 22, 2021 | Today's Post
Continuing the from a previous post, writings of Timothy Keller and his book ‘The Reason for God,’ (see preamble ‘The Concept of Moral Obligation:’) . . . . This sense of moral obligation creates a problem for those with a secular understanding...
by kdm | Sep 21, 2021 | Today's Post
From his book ‘Finding Peace, Joy, and Happiness’, Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) shared: The role of obedience in gaining spiritual direction is crucial, as this comment of President Joseph Fielding Smith confirms:...
by kdm | Sep 20, 2021 | Today's Post
From Jeffrey R. Holland, a previous post. . . . To My Friends of Other Faiths. Now continuing. . . . . . . As the dialogue began to take shape, it was apparent that the participants were searching for a paradigm of some sort, a model, a point of reference—were...
by kdm | Sep 19, 2021 | Today's Post
Marie Hafen wrote: The Gospel of Jesus Christ was not given us to prevent our pain. That is the promise of the scriptures: Atonement cannot only heal us but it can sanctify our trying experiences to our growth. . . . This healing, strengthening power is not a vague...
by kdm | Sep 18, 2021 | Today's Post
Preamble note: This (again is from) ‘yesterdecade.’ True and elevating principles never die, but live in the lives and minds of the honest in heart. Richard L. Evans wrote: We once heard a father and his son discussing a situation in which there was some...