* . . . Do the Best You Can
Richard L. Evans wrote: It is an unhappy day in the life of anyone when they fail to find sincere satisfaction in doing useful things for the joy of doing them—and in doing them to the best of their ability. We all have ambitions; most of us want money; we may...Tested, Proved, and Polished
Elder Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency, said in the Sunday afternoon session of October 2020 general conference: “My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful to speak with you today. My hope is to give encouragement when life seems especially difficult and...* The Concept of Moral Obligation
Continuing from a previous post, * They “didn’t believe in much of anything” Timothy Keller wrote of: The Concept of Moral Obligation It is common to hear people say, “No one should impost their moral views on others, because everyone has the right to find truth...I Believe in Angels
Elder Carlos A. Godoy of the Presidency of the Seventy said in October 2020 general conference: . . . .Here are Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s words from a past general conference: “When we speak of those who are instruments in the hand of God, we are reminded that not...* They “didn’t believe in much of anything”
Timothy Keller in his book “The Reason for God” wrote, “Conservative writers and speakers are constantly complaining that the young people of our culture are relativistic and amoral. As a pastor in Manhattan I have been neck deep in sophisticated twentysomethings for...Wrapt in Pleasure
In the book,“All Things New” by Fiona and Terryl Givens we read: “The First Vision is generally heralded as the opening of the dispensation in which all things are renewed. What is the greatest lesson we can take from young Joseph’s experience? Let us propose...* Why Chastity II
Continuing from * Why Chastity . . . . the kingdom’s reasons for keeping the seventh commandment include, but go far beyond, these three concerns, real as these concerns are. The primary reason for obedience to all the laws of chastity is to keep commandments of God....Why Chastity?
Neal A. Maxwell wrote in 1981: “Deep inside some of the hardest doctrines (such as the seventh commandment—thou shalt not commit adultery) are truths and precious principles. Obedience to them actually brings both blessings and additional knowledge, as Peter...* Discomfort in Prayer
Bringing Gentle Attention to Discomfort One of the most beautiful aspects of mindfulness is this willingness to embrace the full range of human experiences, even deep unrelenting resistance to prayer. That’s just what Carrie did: I softened my gaze, took some deep...
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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.