* The Social Consequences of Sin
Following previous posts from the writings of Timothy Keller, in his book, The Reason for God (and one before that “The Personal Consequences of Sin” and * But Also if We Do. . .) The Social Consequences of Sin Sin does not only have an internal impact on us but also...Faith vs. Works
There are many zionwisdom posts from the past that support the quotation below. Just a couple are Doctrine and covenants 121:33-46 and Affirmations. (For reason(s) I don’t understand, I’m unable to put them at the end where they belong.) Stephen E. Robinson taught...* Not as the World Giveth
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in the Saturday afternoon session general conference April 2021: Brothers and sisters, we do see too much conflict, anger, and general incivility around us. Fortunately, the current generation has not...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...
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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.