cutting back…
I am feeling ineffective… there is too much going on in my life. When that happens things get missed or are done poorly. I’ve become inconsistent with posts. With the last post it’s become more apparent; My schedule plus the unexpected come up more...how to worship…
Elder Bruce R. McConkie said in October 1971… “True and perfect worship consists in following in the steps of the Son of God; it consists in keeping the commandments and obeying the will of the Father to that degree that we advance from grace to grace...Keep trying. Keep trusting. Keep believing. Keep growing
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gave the concluding address of a weekend drenched in such inspired counsel. I feel and am better for those weekends twice yearly for the past forty-six years, and from studying the related conference Ensign...listening to / following eternal truths
How grateful I am for the peace, purpose, and strength that comes as I simply strive to do what the Lord would have me do. Like any / all of us who strive, I wonder and get discouraged at my shortcomings, my lack of daily living for (‘winning for) the Lord. That...love
love “Love is not getting, but giving, not a wild dream of pleasure, and madness of desire… it is goodness, and honor, and peace and pure living.” ~Henry Van Dyke This refers to romantic love. I have noticed that in constantly deepening of my...happiness with loved ones…
“If we want happiness with loved ones, peace, and a quiet conscience, we need to learn the little lessons, the small services, the continuing kindnesses, the habitual acts of honesty, the constancy of cleanliness –not just one big washing.” ~Richard...entitlement…
Elder Renlund’s talk shares fundamentals for understanding how the Lord teaches me when vulnerable. What matters most is my relationship with Him. Important in this consideration is understanding, acceptance for all that is ‘on my plate’, either...Do you want it to be fair?
Elder Dale G. Renlund said: “The sacrament truly helps us know our Savior. It also reminds us of His innocent suffering. If life were truly fair, you and I would never be resurrected; you and I would never be able to stand clean before God. In this respect, I am...worldly progress is based upon…
“All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income.”~Samuel Butler An interesting statement that may very well fit our North American culture more so than many other cultures of the world....
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.