by kdm | Jun 12, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, Today's Post
From Jerry Sittser and his book ‘The Will of God as a Way of Life: The Apostle Paul made the Christian faith applicable to people in all walks of life. He demonstrated that believers could live for God right where they were. He exhorted slaves to take their...
by kdm | Jun 11, 2024 | #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Jeffrey R. Holland and his book “For Times of Trouble”. I thought on my way and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. In the parable of the prodigal son, perhaps the most telling phrase is that...
by kdm | Jun 9, 2024 | #character, #discipline, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Becky and I are doing some vacationing. There will be no zionwisdom posts for the week starting tomorrow (and for the week at the end of June). If you feel inclined, you can look back over past posts of which there are about 3,000 now. Kent. Continuing from The Logic...
by kdm | May 30, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, Christ Ministry, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
Continuing from a previous post “Logic”, Adam S. Miller writes: The law is about justice, not punishment. Punishment—defined as the work of returning evil to those who have done evil—can only compound evil. Punishment, as the work of giving...
by kdm | May 29, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan, Today's Post
From Adam S. Miller and his book “Original Grace”: My father bought our first house with a handshake. My parents “had no money, not even two nickels to rug together.” But the prophet had said, “Get an education, marry, and buy a home. I...
by kdm | May 28, 2024 | #character, #discipline, agency, Choice, For times of trouble, spiritually strong, The Plan
From Franklin D. Richards: The holding of family prayer is a powerful influence for good in every home where it is a regular practice. Morning and evening prayers as well as blessing on our food, bring us a sense of unity in our family as well as a closeness to our...