the good life
“A successful life, the good life, the righteous Christian life requires something more than a contribution, though every contribution is valuable. Ultimately it requires commitment–whole souled, deeply held, eternally cherished commitment to the...wanted – your inspiring stories
A few weeks ago I spoke with my administrator, Bill, suggesting that perhaps it was time to look at closing this blog site. It was at a time when I was still feeling the effects of a recent illness and perhaps not thinking clearly. He expressed that the site has much...make a difference
‘If we don’t try we don’t do, and if we don’t do, what are we on this earth for?’ ~ From Shenandoah Incidents over many months have at times, left me reeling; wondering what lessons I need to learn from the intended, the expected…...there is no neutral ground…
Christian author C. S. Lewis wrote: “Our leisure, even our play, is a matter of serious concern. There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan.”[i] Our responsibility is not to avoid...pride cycle
The recurring stories of the ‘Pride Cycle’ in the Book of Mormon provide a reminder of the world around us. The cycle affects nations, but can begin for me when I lose appreciation for how God has blessed me… I may then feel no need for God in my...lawless
“Lawless are they that maketh their wills their law.”~Shakespeare Hell comes as they relinquish their agency (their will) by doing whimsically what ever they want. The adversary, hell’s keeper, loves such ‘fruitful ground’ available to...time used wisely
Lose none of the Time that is yet thine… since without it we can do nothing in this World… (and) God will certainly most strictly reckon with us, when Time shall be no more. ~William Penn We had lots of time, to and from Utah, to listen to wisdom from a...plugged in…
I’ve had a lot of time to do some reflection since Sunday. I’ll have much more time over the next couple of days as diagnosis completes and treatment begins. I’m in a hospital out of my home state plugged into multiple things to stabilize my...another way the Lord teaches
Recently it came to me again that the Lord’s plan in every way is perfect. I struggled for years as a youth and young adult, not understanding mental illness (happened within the family I grew up in). I didn’t want to understand. My approach was...
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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.