Too Busy to Receive Anything New
From the book ‘The Power of Stillness’: We often speak of Nephi’s prophecy of future Christians saying they already have enough good in their lives, with no more space for anything else (see 2 Nephi 29). Yet when consumed with our over scheduled...Joy, Not Guilt Trips
From Russell M. Nelson: There hath no temptation take you but such is as common to man: but is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will, with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1...Steps to Supplant Contension
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...Follow the Brethren. . .
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...* Do All That is in Your Power; Let the Lord do the Rest
Gene R. Cook wrote: There is another way to express this principle. Pray as if everything depends upon the Lord, then work as though everything depends upon you. . . . When we obtain blessings from the Lord, it’s not just because of the work we do. The work...
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.