Musings
Neal A. Maxwell wrote: . . . . In the din of youthful dissent—so much of which is tragically violent, crazed, and irrational—we who are older would do well to ponder some of the responsible concerns voiced by at least the thinking, responsible and rational...* Psalm 61:2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. (Psalm 61:2) When the floods of trouble swirl around us, our most obvious need is to find a sure, safe place on higher ground. That is what the...* These are Trying Times. . .
Larry W. Tippets shares from his book, “Receiving Personal Revelation,” These are trying times. As Jesus prophesied, even the elect may be deceived by many alternate voices whispering (and shouting) in these latter days (see Matthew 24:24). Many who grew.... . . genuine peace?
From Elder Neal A. Maxwell. . . If . . . a person samples the Ten Commandments, he will forced to conclude that we can scarcely expect genuine and widespread peace to prevail if people engage in stealing whether land or goods. How much security can there be if people...* The Choice to Go On
I apologize this should have preceded yesterdays post. . . Jerry Sittser, a pastor and author of “The Will of God as a Way of Life” shares some deeply personal thoughts from his life, and then with the above title continues . . . . Closing his chapter 8,...* The Choice to Go On . . . . Redeeming the Past
Jerry Stttser wrote: God will redeem the past if we let him. He will redeem it by using even our worst choices and experiences to do something good. I have seen students who performed poorly in school, out of pure laziness, become excellent teachers because their own...Our Personal Savior
Elder John U. Teh, of the Seventy said in the Sunday morning session of April 2021 general conference: Increasingly Coming to Know Him “What think ye of Christ?” I am realizing that how intimately I know the Savior significantly influences my ability to hear Him as...* The God Who Comforts Us
From Bruce and Stan, ‘God is in the Small Stuff and it All Matters:’ He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. (2 Corinthians 1:3 NLT) Comfort is a rare and wonderful gift. Do you remember a time when you were a kid and you badly needed...Pain, Not Guilt
From their book “The Christ Who Heals” Fiona and Terryl Givens write: It is true that some Book of Mormon phrases reflect a dour appraisal of human character, especially the words of King Benjamin that “the natural man is an enemy to God, . . . and...
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.