‘The Ministry of Reconciliation’
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in October 2018 General Conference: ….”Brothers and sisters, Jesus has asked that we “live together in love”6 with “no disputations among you.”7 “He that hath the spirit of contention is...* attitude
A principle I wish I had adopted 50+ years ago… Attitude Axiom #1:Our Attitude Determines Our Approach to Life “Our attitude tells us what we expect from life. Like an airplane, if our “nose” is pointed up, we are taking off; if it is pointed...‘shadow of beauty’
(Had technical difficulties this morning. Hence the following, used before and no doubt seen by many, is still relevant in my life and perhaps others.) “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is to you.”~Ralph Waldo Emerson A beautiful painting my parents...* what would have happened…
Did you hear of a man who had striven all his life faithfully and singly toward an object, and in no measure obtained it? If a man constantly aspires, is he not elevated? Did ever a man try heroism, magnanimity, truth, sincerity, and find that there was no advantage...the ‘Pearl of Great Price’
In his book ‘Act in Doctrine’ Elder David A. Bednar quoted a fellow Apostle Elder Boyd K. Packer who wrote: “A merchant man seeking precious jewels found at last the perfect pearl. He had the finest craftsman carve a superb jewel box and line it with...* believe, know, act
It is not so much what you believe in that matters, as the way in which you believe it, and proceed to translate that belief into action. ~ Lin Yutang When we pray unto the Father in the name of Jesus for specific personal things, we should in the very depth of our...the way to significant blessings…
From the late 1990’s, I wrote: “Bishop Adams was one of the speakers in Sacrament meeting today. One of the interesting things he shared I had forgotten about, but which makes a lot of sense, revealed how some can stay so excited about the gospel while...* Christianity and the World
(I typically save this space [title preambled with an asterisk] for those who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However the Lord directed me to this message… from the experiences of Russell M. Nelson and his wife, long before he...“For Him”
Primary General President, Sister Joy D. Jones said in October 2018 general conference (see ‘For Him’), regarding an assignment given her and her husband as a young married couple: “…Knowing the who and the why in serving others helps us...
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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.