* Freedom and Agency

“A little twisting of the word freedom can lead to a loss of it. Individual freedom without responsibility can destroy freedom. . . . We often speak of agency as a divine right. . . . If you do not temper freedom with responsibility and agency with...

The Fellowship of His Sufferings IV

Continuing from post ‘The Fellowship of His Sufferings III’  Neal A. Maxwell in his book ‘All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience’ wrote. Again, for Neal A. Maxwell’s explanation for types of suffering, review. . .’The...

* ‘There is a certain freedom. . . ‘

From Mother Teresa’s book “A Simple Path:” Sister Kateri describes how it feels to entrust your life to God:  “There is a certain freedom in really trusting in God’s providence. We try to live in the present and not to worry about...

‘The Fellowship of His Sufferings II’

Continuing from a post from the writings of Neal A. Maxwell on ‘The Fellowship of His Sufferings,’ he wrote: “It should be clear to us, however, that when we speak of meeting life’s challenges and suffering, it is wise to distinguish between...

* Criticize and You Walk Alone

From Bruce and Stan : Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. For others will treat you as you treat them. Matthew 7:1-2 NLT Jesus made a memorable statement about criticism when He compared it to a piece of sawdust in someone else’s eye while ignoring...

* The Fellowship of His Sufferings III

Continuing from The Fellowship of His Sufferings II, Neal A. Maxwell wrote in his book ‘All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience’: “A good friend, who knows whereof he speaks, has observed of trials, “If it’s fair it’s not a true...

hushing fears

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks of dispelling and hushing our fears: “Hushing our fears implies that they may not be totally eliminated, but they can be quieted and controlled. “Fear is dispelled through a correct...

*pride and vanity

Jeffrey R. Holland wrote in his book “For Times of Trouble:” Perhaps the only serious risk I have seen in the world of academic accomplishment is the pride and vanity that can come with it, the arrogance of a few who say not to the hand or foot but to God...

a trial of faith from success. . .

Elder Henry B. Eyring in his book titled “To Draw Closer to God” shared: “One time when I was serving in the Presiding Bishopric, I had a remarkable week during which we were dealing with a series of tough problems. I met with the first presidency...

* Christian point of view

C. S. Lewis wrote in ‘Mere Christianity: “. . . . You cannot make men good by law: and without good men you cannot have a good society. That is why we must go on to think of . . . morality inside the individual. But I do not think we can stop there either....

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