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...
by kdm | Mar 15, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Atonement, Christ Ministry, fear, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
continuing from * Desperation is for Unbelievers ~ (yesterdays post). . . William B. Smart, Messages for a Happier Life, Inspiring Essays from the Church News (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1989), 14-15 Fanaticism can, and often does, grow from such faith. The world...
by kdm | Mar 14, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Christ Ministry, fear, Nurture, spiritual workout, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From William B. Smart, author of “Messages for a Happier Life”. . . ‘Inspiring Essays from the Church News”: Cutting across the mountainous border separating Pakistan and Afghanistan lies the Khyber Pass, the historic invasion route from...