Corinthians 10:13, states that “... God ... will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able ...” - I hear this verse oft quoted by well meaning friends and family. They say that we will not be given burdens greater than we can carry. Too many forget the rest of this particular … Continue reading The Difficult Trail to Truth
Tag: Faith
Choosing to Be of Good Cheer
We are, or at least should be, a people of vision and faith. President Eyring, in the October 2017 General Conference shared that “it takes faith to believe that the resurrected Lord is watching over the daily details of His kingdom. It takes faith to believe that He calls imperfect people into positions of trust. … Continue reading Choosing to Be of Good Cheer
Ministering in Our Day
A few short weeks ago, the leadership of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change in the way we minister to one another. They completely did away with the "program" or what we used to call Home Teaching and Visiting Teaching. Home and Visiting Teaching essentially administered our ministering efforts and I … Continue reading Ministering in Our Day
Fathers Don’t Stand Alone
Before I begin, I want to make perfectly clear that nothing I'm sharing is intended to take anything at all away from being a woman and mother. That said, my comments are focused in large part on men and fathers but the counsel is generally be applicable to all. “Fathering is not something perfect men … Continue reading Fathers Don’t Stand Alone
Jerry Is My Friend
I will miss Jerry; in a world where so many give up and give in so quickly, his "I can do it" mentality was a refreshing contrast. Things didn't always work out the way he wanted but he didn't give up often or easily. He tried to do all he could and then some...and he … Continue reading Jerry Is My Friend
Grasping the Dash
Today, I'd like to focus on "grasping the dash," recognizing that something eternal is at stake in each event, in every moment of our lives. Genealogists frequently talk about the "dash," all that "stuff" that happens between a date of birth and date of death. To start, a touch of history drawn from a book … Continue reading Grasping the Dash
Belief Should Lead To Action
As mortal beings, we frequently define "living" in terms of death or infirmity. We too often measure our progress, position or condition based on what we don't have or what we've lost. I have little doubt at this point in my life that part of my journey here on earth is to come to grips … Continue reading Belief Should Lead To Action
