I live in Thanksgiving
Every time I pray.
For the life I am living
I give thanks each day.
Every time I pray.
For the life I am living
I give thanks each day.
Studying the gospel is like- Catching a double rainbow; Each drop of wisdom reflects light- Hinting there is more to see and know!
Friday, November 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
This Day Is Passing Swiftly
This day is passing swiftly
Each day but fading quickly
One day to truly understand
That God's plan of happiness is grand
Each day but fading quickly
One day to truly understand
That God's plan of happiness is grand
The Tears of Regret
The tears of regret
Can be wiped dry
If we but repent
We're cleansed through Christ
Can be wiped dry
If we but repent
We're cleansed through Christ
The Sting of Death
The sting of death
Is swallowed up in Christ
He paid the debt
Of our imperfect lives
Is swallowed up in Christ
He paid the debt
Of our imperfect lives
See Look With Your Heart
What we see with the eye
Does but magnify
What is negative
In the way we live
Look with your heart
And truly see.
Let light impart
Spiritually
Does but magnify
What is negative
In the way we live
Look with your heart
And truly see.
Let light impart
Spiritually
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
There Exists a Girl
There exists a girl
With a golden curl
Which she likes to twirl
And her name is Pearl
A boy stood near, transfixed
He reached out with his fist
To grab her curl betwixt
But of course, he missed
Silly poem I don't know why I wrote it.
With a golden curl
Which she likes to twirl
And her name is Pearl
A boy stood near, transfixed
He reached out with his fist
To grab her curl betwixt
But of course, he missed
Silly poem I don't know why I wrote it.
Make the Brain Bright
Make the brain bright
With channels deep
With knowledge wide
To share and keep
With channels deep
With knowledge wide
To share and keep
What Kind of Friend Are You Finding?
What kind of grave are you finding?
By the friends you hang around
From God there is no hiding
And we all end up in the ground
By the friends you hang around
From God there is no hiding
And we all end up in the ground
He Accepts Me as I Am
He accepts me as I am
And doesn't expect perfection
He shepherds me as a lamb
And I never know rejection
And doesn't expect perfection
He shepherds me as a lamb
And I never know rejection
The Respectful Student
I focus at school
Quietly, in my seat
I am respectful
I wait my turn to speak
Quietly, in my seat
I am respectful
I wait my turn to speak
Words are Cheap
Words are cheap
Records are real
Never cheat
Be the real deal
Thank you Mitt Romney for the inspiration.
Hope you are enjoying family time!
Records are real
Never cheat
Be the real deal
Thank you Mitt Romney for the inspiration.
Hope you are enjoying family time!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Resolve to Spend More Time
Resolve to spend more time
With your family
Determined there to find
Christ's love, happily
With your family
Determined there to find
Christ's love, happily
Look with Your Heart
Look with your heart
At what the day brings
Truths do impart
Give thanks in all things
At what the day brings
Truths do impart
Give thanks in all things
Jesus Journey Bound
Jesus, journey bound
Lived purposely each day
Loved all those He found
And lightened their way
Lived purposely each day
Loved all those He found
And lightened their way
When We Depart
When we depart
Our bodies stay
A new life starts
We pass away
Back to our home
With God above
Where we are known
And feel His love
Our bodies stay
A new life starts
We pass away
Back to our home
With God above
Where we are known
And feel His love
The Years Pass
The years pass
And then they're gone
What does last?
But our life's song
The chorus
Shares what we did
Our focus
For which we bid
The harmony
Is in each step
Life's melody
Is daily kept
President Uchtdorf
Of Regrets and Resolutions
November 2012, 21
And then they're gone
What does last?
But our life's song
The chorus
Shares what we did
Our focus
For which we bid
The harmony
Is in each step
Life's melody
Is daily kept
The years pass
And quickly fade
Make them last
Heavenly played
Of Regrets and Resolutions
November 2012, 21
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Of Regrets and Resolutions
A nurse of the terminally ill
Found common storms of regret
Flooding patients of what they would to fulfill...
If a miracle would just let
If I could turn back the clouds of time
And erase my greatest regrets
Skies of potential I would climb
Happily, with love as my jets
A nurse who cares for the terminally ill says that she has often asked a simple question of her patients as they prepared to depart this life.
“Do you have any regrets?” she would ask.2Being so close to that final day of mortality often gives clarity to thought and provides insight and perspective. So when these people were asked about their regrets, they opened their hearts. They reflected about what they would change if only they could turn back the clock.
As I considered what they had said, it struck me how the foundational principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ can affect our life’s direction for good, if only we will apply them.
There is nothing mysterious about the principles of the gospel. We have studied them in the scriptures, we have discussed them in Sunday School, and we have heard them from the pulpit many times. These divine principles and values are straightforward and clear; they are beautiful, profound, and powerful; and they can definitely help us to avoid future regrets.
“Do you have any regrets?” she would ask.2Being so close to that final day of mortality often gives clarity to thought and provides insight and perspective. So when these people were asked about their regrets, they opened their hearts. They reflected about what they would change if only they could turn back the clock.
As I considered what they had said, it struck me how the foundational principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ can affect our life’s direction for good, if only we will apply them.
There is nothing mysterious about the principles of the gospel. We have studied them in the scriptures, we have discussed them in Sunday School, and we have heard them from the pulpit many times. These divine principles and values are straightforward and clear; they are beautiful, profound, and powerful; and they can definitely help us to avoid future regrets.
I Wish I Had Spent More Time with the People I Love
I Wish I Had Lived Up to My Potential
I Wish I Had Let Myself Be Happier
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Unto All the World - Mahmud's Story
Why not start at the beginning
And see what life is all about
Then feel the veil start thinning
As faith overcomes doubt
Through prayer's invitation
There's a swelling in the heart
A rush of sensation
For a Christ filled life to start
Sunday, November 18, 2012
As Siblings of Our Lord
As divine siblings of our Lord
We are capable of so much more
He has shown us how we are to be
Part of an eternal family
Good intentions are not enough
For it's greatness we are made of
We've each roles with things to do
And our Lord will help us through
We are capable of so much more
He has shown us how we are to be
Part of an eternal family
Good intentions are not enough
For it's greatness we are made of
We've each roles with things to do
And our Lord will help us through
"As sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father, we are capable of so much more. For that, good intentions are not enough. We must do. Even more important, we must become what Heavenly Father wants us to be."
—Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "Of Regrets and Resolutions", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Divine Nature
Topics: Divine Nature
For God So Loved the World
His life flashes before me
His works reach forth anew
He restores my sight, to see
His pure love does renew
He prayed continually
As all our pains pressed on Him
Steadfast, committedly
Still, naught a bit did soften
Ridicule, betrayal,
Mockery, abandonment
Torture that became fatal
Elements of the atonement
He asks that we forgive
And turn the other cheek
Like Him we are to live
He humble, kind, and meek
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Trust in the Lord by Anonymous
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Satan will Never Try
Satan will never try
To initiate peace
But will tempt us to shy
From where it will increase
He cannot imitate
The peace that we feel
Nor will he initiate
Repentance to heal
To initiate peace
But will tempt us to shy
From where it will increase
He cannot imitate
The peace that we feel
Nor will he initiate
Repentance to heal
You Can Grow a Smarter Brain
You can grow a smarter brain
And nurture what you've got
Through the Holy Ghost to gain
Further light to be taught
And nurture what you've got
Through the Holy Ghost to gain
Further light to be taught
Storing Knowledge
Like putting things in drawers
You can store much in your brain
To get those higher scores,
Ace a test, and get that grade
You can store much in your brain
To get those higher scores,
Ace a test, and get that grade
You are Your Family's Treasure
You are your family's treasure
More valuable than gold
And it has been my pleasure
To watch your growth unfold
Thoughts on what it is like to work with children and to realize each are their parent's treasure.
More valuable than gold
And it has been my pleasure
To watch your growth unfold
Thoughts on what it is like to work with children and to realize each are their parent's treasure.
Effort
Your body tells me
When you've caught what I have taught
Your eyes start shining
As though you've grabbed what you have sought
What will you remember?
Save that learning is fun
And that it is through endeavor
That knowledge is won
When you've caught what I have taught
Your eyes start shining
As though you've grabbed what you have sought
What will you remember?
Save that learning is fun
And that it is through endeavor
That knowledge is won
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Dr Robyn Silverman Sportsmanship Powerful Words May 2010
I am fair, I am kind
Whether I win or not
I have made up my mind
Sportsmanship must be taught
Competition
Makes work fun
Positively
Grace is won
Friday, November 9, 2012
I Close My Eyes and Soar By Rick Miller
I close my eyes and fall asleep
And find that I can fly
Leaving earthly bonds behind
I soar into the sky
Winging free into the blue
I visit foreign lands
High above vast fields of green
And over desert sands
The wonders of the earth are mine
While drifting through the air
No fence can interrupt my flight
I fly to everywhere
Until, at last, the daybreak nears
And I float back to the Earth
Returning to my human form-
The one I got at birth
But I shall fly again tonight
When I fall asleep once more
Reclaim my wings in sheer delight
And with the eagles soar
My husband wrote this!
And find that I can fly
Leaving earthly bonds behind
I soar into the sky
Winging free into the blue
I visit foreign lands
High above vast fields of green
And over desert sands
The wonders of the earth are mine
While drifting through the air
No fence can interrupt my flight
I fly to everywhere
Until, at last, the daybreak nears
And I float back to the Earth
Returning to my human form-
The one I got at birth
But I shall fly again tonight
When I fall asleep once more
Reclaim my wings in sheer delight
And with the eagles soar
My husband wrote this!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
He Walks With Us
He loves us, oh so much
He walks with us in pain,
Provides His healing touch,
As faith and hope we gain
He takes our hands that hang
As we seek for Him in prayer
He warms our heart to change
And feel His tender care
He, up on the narrow path
Knows our fallen pleas in the pit
The dark place where we are at
And inspires us despite this
He helps us grow and learn
How to make better choices
It is oh so good to discern
He knows our hearts our voices
He walks with us in pain,
Provides His healing touch,
As faith and hope we gain
He takes our hands that hang
As we seek for Him in prayer
He warms our heart to change
And feel His tender care
He, up on the narrow path
Knows our fallen pleas in the pit
The dark place where we are at
And inspires us despite this
He helps us grow and learn
How to make better choices
It is oh so good to discern
He knows our hearts our voices
LDS Video: Special Witnesses of Christ
At what point do you cry
When you ponder on the Lord?
Apostles testify
As to Him they point toward
At what point do you cry
As you ponder on the Lord?
When do testify?
How do you pay Him forward?
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Look to All You Can
We look to all we can
To lead our country forward
To inspire our children and
Give us goals to work toward
To lead our country forward
To inspire our children and
Give us goals to work toward
"And we citizens also have to rise to the occasion. We look to our teachers and professors, we count on you not just to teach, but to inspire our children with a passion for learning and discovery.
We look to our pastors and priests and rabbis and counselors of all kinds to testify of the enduring principles upon which our society is built: honesty, charity, integrity and family.
We look to our parents, for in the final analysis everything depends on the success of our homes.
We look to job creators of all kinds. We're counting on you to invest, to hire, to step forward." Mitt Romney
I Believe in America
I believe in America.
In the goodness of its people
And pray for a miracle
For without God we are feeble
As our leaders reach far out
To solve our nation's needs
May there be more prayers about
For, that is when goodness leads
The Constitution Lays in Shreds
The Constitution lays in shreds
With one hand, we work hard to hold it up
In fellowship our other hand extends
For help, for alone we are not enough
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Keep all that is good and true
Then ask if there is more
The missionaries can help you
They are servants of the Lord
Then ask if there is more
The missionaries can help you
They are servants of the Lord
Posted: 04 Nov 2012 08:00 AM PST
"We encourage you to keep all that is good and true and then see if we can add more. In this world filled with challenges, we do need help from time to time. Religion, eternal truth, and our missionaries are vital parts of that help."
—Russell M. Nelson, "Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Missionary Service
Topics: Missionary Service
The Last Thing That I Want
The last thing that I want
Is to tell you what to do
But I think I should acknowledge
What I feel, and speak to you
The changes that we see
The uneasiness we feel
Are things that shouldn't be
Let us talk and let love heal
Is to tell you what to do
But I think I should acknowledge
What I feel, and speak to you
The changes that we see
The uneasiness we feel
Are things that shouldn't be
Let us talk and let love heal
GCBC Week 2: “Can Ye Feel So Now?” By Elder Quentin L. Cook ...
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Oct 14, 2012 – How do you think Elder Cook's counsel can be helpful to you and your family? ... 16 Responses to GCBC Week 2: “Can Ye Feel So Now? ... Lack of commitment and apathy are huge attitudes I see in lots of acquaintances and .
The church has a great parenting class. We are having lessons from it at a stake level. We have been practicing voicing concerns by attacking frustrations and not the person. It is a plea for help and not an attack on the child. Trying to take it to the next level. How does the Savior feel when we go against what he has taught? He still sees the beauty in each of us and what we can become. He offers hope. How would He want us to parent? We have to stay gentle, inviting, being an example and not being acted upon while being firm to our expectations.
The Heart Starts to Pound
The heart starts to pound
Fully alive again
The Spirit is found
Born of Christ our true friend
No longer half hearted
I seek for but the best
The darkening has parted
I see I have been blessed
I feel now to sing
The song of redeeming love
The Spirit does bring
That bond to God above
I want more than anything
To have Him always in my heart
Humbly, I am offering
Full commitment to do my part
Pondering
Can You Feel So Now
Fully alive again
The Spirit is found
Born of Christ our true friend
No longer half hearted
I seek for but the best
The darkening has parted
I see I have been blessed
I feel now to sing
The song of redeeming love
The Spirit does bring
That bond to God above
I want more than anything
To have Him always in my heart
Humbly, I am offering
Full commitment to do my part
Pondering
Can You Feel So Now
Can ye Feel So Now? - Quentin L. Cook - October 2012 General ... | |
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Home is
Home is but a happy place
Filled with love and support
Family is there to embrace
For hope, joy, and comfort
Home is but a training ground
For where we'll be in heaven
Where with loved ones we can be bound
By Heavenly Father even
Filled with love and support
Family is there to embrace
For hope, joy, and comfort
Home is but a training ground
For where we'll be in heaven
Where with loved ones we can be bound
By Heavenly Father even
Commitment and Repentance
Commitment and repentance
Are closely intertwined
When we become repentant
Who we truly are becomes defined
"When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined."
—Quentin L. Cook, ""Can Ye Feel So Now?"", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Repentance, Commitment
Topics: Repentance, Commitment
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Love I Cannot Live Without
Open my eyes that I might see
The lessons to be taught by history
Open my ears that I might hear
What I should hold close, ever so near
Open my mouth. Help me to say
What for others will brighten the way
Open my hands that gifts flow much
To those who have need of a gentle touch
Open my heart, my mind, my soul
Help me to share of my divine role
All, that Thy light more circles about
For Thy love I cannot live without
The lessons to be taught by history
Open my ears that I might hear
What I should hold close, ever so near
Open my mouth. Help me to say
What for others will brighten the way
Open my hands that gifts flow much
To those who have need of a gentle touch
Open my heart, my mind, my soul
Help me to share of my divine role
All, that Thy light more circles about
For Thy love I cannot live without