‘ponderize’
Postings of the future, as in the past, will always emphasize putting on layers of spiritual armor against the adversary. ‘Ponderizing’ is just one such piece of spiritual armor… but can be a most significant one. The more we do to protect...change scripture for deeper personal impact
I find it useful as I read (and especially memorize) scripture, where it is appropriate, I personalize the passage; make it my own by changing it to first person format, in my mind – no need to cross out words, etc. Keep in mind that this becomes a destination...Aunt Rose’s wisdom
“… God didn’t design us to be sad. He created us to have joy! (2 Nephi 2:25) So if we trust Him, He will help us to notice the good, bright, hopeful things of life. And sure enough, (our) world will become brighter. No, it doesn’t happen instantly, but...give the Lord your loyalty
“I have learned that where there is a prayerful heart, a hungering after righteousness, a forsaking of sins, and obedience to the commandments of God, the Lord pours out more and more light until there is finally power to pierce the heavenly veil. … A person of...discover… really living
Continuing from yesterday… “Men and Women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift...decisions determine destiny
“When we came to earth, we brought with us that great gift from God—even our agency. In thousands of ways we are privileged to choose for ourselves. Here we learn from the hard taskmaster of experience. We discern between good and evil. We differentiate as to the...What seems commonplace seldom is.
“Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them!” ~Moses… from Numbers 11:27-29 “It is not merely a matter of lessening the burden of a few, but enlarging the...jesting
“Take heed of jesting. Many have been ruined by it. — It is hard to jest, and not sometimes jeer too, which often sinks deeper than we had intended. ~Thomas Fuller What is jesting if not saying what might damage relationships. Things said in that jovial,...Keep the Commandments
“Great courage will be required as we remain faithful and true amid the ever-increasing pressures and insidious influences with which we are surrounded and which distort the truth, tear down the good and the decent, and attempt to substitute the man-made...
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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.