by kdm | Apr 12, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, fear, For times of trouble, The Plan
Joseph L. Bishop PhD, from his book of the above title writes regarding the premature passing of his wife: . . . . In my grief, I did not know what to do. In short, I was one of the “afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted” (Isaiah 54:11). My...
by kdm | Apr 11, 2024 | #discipline, agency, Atonement, Christ Ministry, fear, Modern Prophets, Revelation, spiritually strong, The Plan
Continuing from yesterdays post, ‘Divine Doctrine’, Russell M. Nelson (then of ) the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (now our Prophet, Seer and Revelator) wrote: What can we do to combat this canker of contention? What steps must each of us take to supplant...
by kdm | Apr 10, 2024 | #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, fear, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Russell M. Nelson wrote: Divine doctrine of the Church is the prime target of attack by the spiritually contentious. Well do I remember a friend who would routinely sow seeds of contention in Church classes. His assaults would invariably be preceded by this...
by kdm | Apr 9, 2024 | #discipline, agency, Choice, choices, Christ Ministry, fear, For times of trouble, Modern Prophets, Revelation, spiritually strong, The Plan
From Neal A. Maxwell and his book ‘All These Things Will Give Thee Experience’: . . . . The basic doctrines call for real discipline of self; they are hard because wise self-discipline is hard. Among the requirements that God has placed upon us is to pay...
by kdm | Apr 2, 2024 | #character, Choice, choices, Christ Ministry, fear, For times of trouble, Revelation, spiritual workout, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Continuing from ‘How to Restore a Friendship’, Rick Warren teaches from his book ‘The Purpose Driven Life’, from a previous post: . . . .”In contrast, the Bible says, “A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to...
by kdm | Apr 1, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, choices, Christ Ministry, fear, For times of trouble, spiritually strong
From Rick Warren and his book ‘The Purpose Driven Life’: As believers, God has “called us to settle our relationships with each other.” Here are seven biblical steps to restoring fellowship: Talk to God before talking to the person. Discuss...