fixed eyes upon Jesus
“It is my firm belief that if as individual people, as families, communities, nations, we could like Peter, fix our eyes on Jesus, we too might walk triumphantly over the “swelling waves of disbelief” and remain “unterrified amid the rising winds of doubt.” But if we...more on faith
“Yes, faith is a choice, and it must be sought after and developed. Thus, we are responsible for our own faith. We are also responsible for our lack of faith. The choice is yours. • If confusion and hopelessness weigh on your mind, choose to “awake and arouse...thank you Lord… (and thanks Mom for loving Him too!!)
why obedience? Imagine for a moment a heaven where everyone did ‘their own thing’ without thinking of others or the effects their actions (or lack of wholesome actions) had upon those around them. Does this, in most respects, sound like our world...refining fires
9 Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend~ Mosiah 4:9...I apologize…
I apologize for not posting in the last few weeks. There were electronics difficulties (bugs) that my administrator, Bill, said would compromise anyone accessing new posts. I have learned from Bill how to resolve that electronics part in the future. I also spent a...as Jesus did, so can we…
“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, … glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee…. “… I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do… “For I have given unto them the...Christ’s view of our sins…
The following answers questions of those with concerns from the last post: “basic doctrine to be lived / understood in order to be saved…” Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “Since God uses disease as a metaphor...basic doctrine to be understood / lived in order to be saved…
While living in Kentucky in the 90’s and serving in the Bishopric our Bishop shared with us perspectives on gospel living and the importance of living correct principles taught by our Savior. The following captures part of what he taught, yet falls short because...refining fire
“Those who hope for no other life are dead even for this.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) “No cogent (convincing, forcible) reason remains for supposing the soul dies with the body…. We (scientists) find strong reasons for believing...
Hi I’m Kent
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.