Decisions Determine Destiny Where we end up in life is largely determined by the first steps that we take. We don’t climb a mountain by swimming in shallow waters. We don’t cross an ocean, by building sand castles on the shore. You cannot eat an apple all at once, only bite by bite. Our day-to-day …
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“I and My Brethren,” Alma 27
The reference is to Alma 27:15 where Ammon consults with King Lamoni about what he can do to help liberate the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi. He offers to take the lead among his fellow servants to go back to the land of the Nephites to negotiate lands for their protection. I read this at a time …
“Quench Not the Spirit”
This morning’s study causes me to reflect upon my level of commitment to the truths that have always been a part of my life. 1 Thes 5:19 Jacob 6:8 I’ve also been reminded as I reflected upon old blog posts, how it is that the Lord is intimately connected to me. This has also been …
Family Organization Notes
I need to organize the family as a service unit. The family needs to be built up just as the business is being built up. When do I take time to build my family? I rarely do. What activities best build up my family? What does one on one family mentoring/counseling look like? Open communication …
Light
“Let there be light.” (Genesis 1:3) A mandate for the world. It was the first thing spoken by God of which we have record. It is the inciting incident in our world’s origin story. Without it, the creation and life could not have continued. There is a model in this for us. Without light, we …
Come Unto Christ
No water can swallow the ship where lies the master of ocean, and earth, and skies. Linger, O blessed Redeemer! Leave me alone no more, And with joy I shall make the blest harbor And rest on the blissful shore. Come Unto Jesus, Hymn #117 Come unto Jesus, ye heavy laden, Careworn and fainting, by …
Family Gospel Teaching Plan
Yesterday’s fast ended with a prayer and a plead to remember what I had learned in the fast. The fast was centered on the spiritual well being of my children. My wife also has the responsibility of taking into her own hands their spiritual preparation. That responsibility is also mine fully. It’s not happening though. …
The Purpose of the Church
The purpose of the Church of Jesus Christ is to serve as a vehicle for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Without the teachings of the Gospel of Christ being applied in the lives of the members of the Church, the Church has no purpose. It becomes a mere social organization. We could also say that …
Spiritual Priorities
We are entering another period of transition in our family, and while the obvious tendency would be to focus on the transitions and even boast of the blessings that will result, I’ve felt in a reproving Spirit remind me that there are other priorities that should be my focus (not that I need to stop …
FHE – Obedience
Obedience is the first law of heaven. Separate the phrase: Write “The first law of heaven.” Ask “What is the first law of heaven.” God: Love, Faith, Truth, Obedience Devil: Hate, Fear, Lies, Disobedience If we want to feel stronger love, we need to to be obedient to God’s commandments. What is one of the …