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: Spirituality
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
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
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
An Open Challenge for 2016
For this new year, I'm posting an open challenge to family and friends. It will likely take you out of your comfort zone but I'm going to throw it out there anyway. My feelings will not be hurt, I will not be forever scarred, nor will our friendship suffer in any way if you disregard… Continue reading An Open Challenge for 2016
The Eternal Plan
Long ago, before the world was, we met with our Father in Heaven to discuss a plan. The plan would send us to earth, allow us to live mortal lives, and prepare us to live for the eternities with our Heavenly Father once this mortal life was complete. We all agreed to this plan despite… Continue reading The Eternal Plan
A Special Type of Soldier
At the request of the First Presidency, I had gone to England as coordinator for the LDS servicemen. One Saturday afternoon in 1944, I sent a telegram from London to the base chaplain near Liverpool letting him know that I would be in camp the next morning to conduct Mormon church services at 10:00 a.m.… Continue reading A Special Type of Soldier
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