by kdm | Apr 13, 2023 | #discipline, agency, Choice, The Plan, Today's Post
From a previous post: Leff is not simply concluding that there is no basis for human rights without God. He is also pointing out (as are Dershowitz and Dworkin, in their own way) that despite the fact that we can’t justify or ground human rights in a world...
by kdm | Apr 12, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Neal A. Maxwell’s book ‘That Ye May Believe’ (Personal letters to family): Dear Heather: You were apparently puzzled while hearing a Church leader speak about how suffering can be purifying. To begin with, suffering certainly concentrates the...
by kdm | Apr 11, 2023 | #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From yesterday’s post: ‘Taught by the Holy Spirit’, Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote: On one occasion during the shakedown trials—the time when a submarine is put through all its paces to make sure it has been built...
by kdm | Apr 10, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) wrote regarding ‘Principle 10’ from his book 21 Principles—‘Divine Truths to Help You Live by the Spirit’: “I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, and by...
by kdm | Apr 8, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, spiritually strong, Today's Post
Finding Joy II, Continuing from Richard G. Scott ‘Finding Joy’ If your life is becoming a bit stale, routine, and uneventful, this suggestion could give you a new spark and verve. Attempt to be creative, not in competition with those who are particularly...
by kdm | Apr 7, 2023 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, Modern Prophets, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Lifted Up upon the Cross By Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles To be a follower of Jesus Christ, one must sometimes carry a burden and go where sacrifice is required and suffering is inevitable. Years ago, following a graduate school...