Family Perspectives – said 40 years ago…
“… Secularism, on the other hand, tends to become fascinated with building vast purification plants downstream; but, ironically, secularists have difficulty agreeing on what dirt is—on what is to be filtered out. (‘secular’ – dictionary...patient in little things
‘Be patient in little things. Learn to meet the everyday trials and annoyances of life quietly and calmly, and then, when unforeseen trouble or calamity comes, your strength will not forsake you.’ ~ William Plumeravailability
‘The Lord does not ask about our ability or inability But only about our availability, And if we prove our dependability, The Lord will take care of our capability.’ ~Elder Neal A. Maxwell How many times have I dismissed an opportunity to do something...it will lead them just right
‘Tell the people to be sure to keep the Spirit of the Lord and follow it, and it will lead them just right.’ ~Joseph Smith (Prophet of the Restoration through a vision to President Brigham Young, his successor about 1849.) Many struggle in today’s world because of...shadow of beauty
re-posted from 2.23.15 “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is to you.”~Ralph Waldo Emerson A beautiful painting my parents commissioned at the time they were married held a prominent place in their home and now ours. Over time it’s appreciation was lost...real freedom
“Only the disciplined are free.” ~James C. Penny So why are the rest in bondage? Because the rest ‘enjoy their agency by wasting it’ …on a direction that limits life’s opportunities and personal growth. Take any addictive behavior...misery’s ante-dote
“You just can’t be miserable as long as you are properly and enjoyably busy; there is no room for misery… Work is the best wonder drug devised by God.” ~Dr. Orlando Battista I don’t have much to add except that I’ve been on both...left the Church because…
“If you left the Church to get away from hypocritical people, you should quit your job, drop out of school, disconnect yourself from all your friends and family, lock yourself in your room while you’re at it. There will be flaws wherever there are humans....Would you have stronger faith…
… that result in blessing others’ lives? In so doing our own lives are ‘increased’. Our life is ‘bigger’ because we become spiritually bigger and of more influence for good to those around us. Thus if we would be His, we choose to...
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.