duty, change
Brigham Young counseled candidly: “Some do not understand duties which do not coincide with their natural feelings and affections… there are duties which are above natural affection.” ~Journal of Discourses, 7:65. There are some things in my life...hearing the ‘still small voice’ or ‘stick in hand’
Ye are swift to do iniquity but slow to remember the Lord your God… he hath spoken unto you in a still small voice, but ye were past feeling, that ye could not feel his words… ~ 1 Nephi 17:45 My mind goes back 30 years to when our children were young....purpose and commitment
“A God who makes no demands is the functional equivalent of a God who does not exist. A world without God, the living God who establishes moral laws to govern and perfect His children, is also a world without ultimate truth or justice, It is a world where moral...in His footsteps
“As we look to Jesus as our Exemplar and as we follow in His footsteps, we can return safely to our Heavenly Father to live with Him forever. Said the prophet Nephi, “Unless a man shall endure to the end, in following the example of the Son of the living God, he...Prayer
“We pray in Christ’s name when our mind is the mind of Christ, and our wishes the wishes of Christ– when His words abide in us (John 15:7). We then ask for things it is possible for God to grant. Many prayers remain unanswered because they are not in...greater joy
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” ~ 3 John 4 For many this is something to be sincerely, earnestly and faithfully prayed for. I once heard ‘the most powerful of all prayers that ascend to Heavenly Father are from...shadow of beauty
“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 under layers of...His way
“For now, consecration may not require giving up worldly possessions so much as being less possessed by them.” ~Neal A. Maxwell, (Ensign, November 1992, p.67.) I read, years ago, the world’s version in contrast of this theme on a bumper sticker: “Whoever...serve another
Again, words from a Bishop this past Sunday during their ward conference: “If you go out of your way, out of your comfort zone and take time from your day to lift, to serve, to help another, the Lord will bless you in your own difficulties. You will be rewarded...
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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.