What Has Our Savior Done for Us? II
III. Continuing from the first part of What Has the Savior Done for Us?. . . . Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency shared in April 2021 general conference: What else has our Savior, Jesus Christ, done for us? Through the teachings of His prophets and through...* . . .but also if we do. . .
Timothy Keller, in his book, The Reason for God (continuing a previous post “The Consequences of Sin”) wrote: The good things that enslave us are good things that deserve to be loved. But when our heart loves become inordinate, then we fall into patterns of life that...What Has Our Savior Done for Us?
During April 2021 general conference, Elder Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency shared: Jesus Christ has done everything that is essential for our journey through mortality toward the destiny outlined in the plan of our Heavenly Father. In a...* The Personal Consequences of Sin
From a previous post, the writings of Timothy Keller * The Meaning of Sin. . . . .This is exactly Kierkegaard’s point. Every person must find some way to “justify their existence,” and to stave off the universal fear that they’re “a bum.” In more traditional cultures,...Psalm 133:1
Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Our bodies, our souls, our psyches were meant to be at peace. We all know the illness of the physical body when some element of our health is out of order, when some process...* Parents Must Be Parents
Richard L. Evans in his book “From the Crossroads,” shared: Young people often ask: “Why do parents worry so much, and watch so closely, and repeat so often the same precautions? We are able to take care of ourselves. Why don’t they leave us alone and let us learn in...Infuriating Unfairness
Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in April 2021 general conference: In 1994, a genocide took place in the East African country of Rwanda that was partly due to deep-seated tribal tensions. Estimates are that more than half a million...* The Work of God
Robert L. Millet wrote: To Christ we turn in hour of need; he is the balm of Gilead. Upon Him and His word we may rely with unshaken confidence; he is true and faithful. From him we can receive the realization of our fondest dreams; his name is Eternal, and the life...Why Chastity VII (conclusion & blessings of living the seventh commandment. . .)
From previous post, Why Chastity VI, or to start at the first post of this series click “Why Chastity:” . . . Those who are in error must not call the cadence for our lives, for those who boast of their sexual conquests are only boasting of that which has conquered...
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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.