Unfortunately I didn't do as well as I would have liked to with my six month challenge to read a General Conference talk. However, the time hasn't completely passed yet so I thought I'd study a talk today titled "Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in Our Hearts?" Before looking at the article I want to write out what I think the talk will be … [Read more...]
Is Faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ Written in our Hearts by Sister Linda K Burton
March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By Small & Simple Things
March 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I've been studying about why members of the Church apostatize. As I've thought about the reasons I feel it boils down to a formula I was taught by my mission president: Study the scriptures Say personal prayers Keep the commandments Serve others This is the Formula for Happiness. This is also the formula for not leaving the Church, or, in other words … [Read more...]
Why Do LDS Members Apostatize?
March 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I've had experiences lately that have caused me to really question how members of the Church fall away and are lost. My little sister-in-law Mandy is one of those people - she's falling away, ready to take her name off the records of the Church, and insistent that we are all deceived and just haven't heard all the history that we should hear. She's making … [Read more...]
What’s the Atonement of Jesus Christ & How Can I Use It?
February 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The title of this post is an important question I feel I should ask myself every day. I've been thinking a lot lately about success: in business, in family, in life, and the quote continues to emerge: No other success can compensate for failure in the home.” - David O McKay So what does that have to do with the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how I use it in … [Read more...]
What is Relapse & Why Does it Happen
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Yes, unfortunately, I had a relapse last week (actually a week ago today - and the next day too). I'm not sure why it happened. I haven't been to the meeting for a while due to C's basketball schedule. What I'd like to do is find a meeting I could go to in the middle of the day or at least a back up meeting for when I can't go on Thursday nights. I feel … [Read more...]
Of Regrets and Resolutions by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
November 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Well, another four years starts today. President Barrack Obama was re-elected and Mitt Romney was defeated last night. Yes, I feel disappointed but I don't feel the world is going to end. That's about all I'm going to say about the presidential stuff... My days lately haven't been as great as I'd like: I have some pent up resentment towards B, I've been … [Read more...]
The Relapse Process
October 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I saw images today on Facebook that I would say were not ok... At times like those I feel I sometimes try to justify and say, "Well, it wasn't pornograhic really..." However, I did a bit of research and found this: Some seek to justify their indulgence by arguing that they are only viewing “soft,” not “hard,” porn. A wise bishop called this refusing … [Read more...]
“Because I Live, Ye Shall Live Also” By Elder Shayne M. Bowen
October 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Wow, this article was really touching. This is the one C heard and started crying. It's about losing a loved-one, in this case, a child of 8 months old. One of the things I love most about this article is what it says about the "plain and precious truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that have been restored": ...expressing the gratitude that I felt in my … [Read more...]
An Unspeakable Gift from God by Elder Craig C. Christensen
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
My topic of study today will be about the talk from Elder Craig C. Christensen titled An Unspeakable Gift from God. I can't remember for sure, but it seems like this was the talk where my little C (7) started crying. I feel this section is the most touching of the entire talk (at least what I've read so far): Recognizing that this was likely the first … [Read more...]
How LDS Funerals Give Me Hope
October 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday I went to a special funeral of a life-long friend, Lorraine Morgan. It was such a blessing to know her and be part of her family. The funeral was tough, but it was such a spiritual experience that I wanted to share some of the things I got from it. I felt so much from the talks and tributes given by all of her kids. Here's a quick … [Read more...]
