Life is a pile
Of shattered dreams
Smile all the while
And do good deeds
Of shattered dreams
Smile all the while
And do good deeds
Studying the gospel is like- Catching a double rainbow; Each drop of wisdom reflects light- Hinting there is more to see and know!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
I Am Home
It takes years for a house
To become a place you call home
For each room to arouse
Feelings of love, filled with hope
http://youtu.be/dRjhTIE-Fu4
75 years
http://youtu.be/KDi4hBWsvkY
She was the prettiest girl I ever saw
Timid, her smile was a treasure
And I dedicate to Lorraine, this- my song
For our 75 years of pleasure
Truly Thoughts are Things
Truly- thoughts are things
You can look at from every side
A new perspective brings
Fresh matter to analyze
You can look at from every side
A new perspective brings
Fresh matter to analyze
Monday, August 26, 2013
You Can Destroy Much
You can destroy much
But faith, you can't touch
God dwells inside hearts
Here His love imparts
You can burn down our Churches but you can never touch our faith! Type PEACE to pray for Egypt!
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But faith, you can't touch
God dwells inside hearts
Here His love imparts
You can burn down our Churches but you can never touch our faith! Type PEACE to pray for Egypt!
https://www.facebook.com/
It's a Choice to Be Unkind
It is a choice to be unkind
To hurt another's soul
To judge them unfit and find
Him/Her beneath your own pure role
To hurt another's soul
To judge them unfit and find
Him/Her beneath your own pure role
A Bishop is Always a Bishop
A bishop is always a bishop
A shepherd to all of his sheep
He leads them to green pastures to sup
With the Lord, in safe watch-keep
A shepherd to all of his sheep
He leads them to green pastures to sup
With the Lord, in safe watch-keep
Small and Simple Acts of Kindness
This small and simple act
Of showing loving kindness
Helps another know that
You esteem them in the highest
Of showing loving kindness
Helps another know that
You esteem them in the highest
Be Prepared
Be prepared
To accept a call
Don't be scared
Just give it your all
It's all about
Your attitude
dismiss that doubt
With gratitude
To accept a call
Don't be scared
Just give it your all
It's all about
Your attitude
dismiss that doubt
With gratitude
Having the Spirit
The spirit feels like
You have just come home
And returned to light
Once previously known
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Weaknesses Don't Go Away
Weaknesses don't go away
No matter how much you pray
As that is how you become strong
As, in faith, God carries you along
I had an aha moment when I heard this at church today.
Lacking in ability or skill
We surrender to God's will
He is there to compensate
Yes His love truly is great!
No matter how much you pray
As that is how you become strong
As, in faith, God carries you along
I had an aha moment when I heard this at church today.
Lacking in ability or skill
We surrender to God's will
He is there to compensate
Yes His love truly is great!
Faith will Grow Inside
Faith will grow inside
As you believe in Christ
His Spirit will guide
You, to receive more light
As you believe in Christ
His Spirit will guide
You, to receive more light
Enter
Enter the narrow gate
Where with Jesus you may sup
Sacred covenants await
Here His angels bear you up
Where with Jesus you may sup
Sacred covenants await
Here His angels bear you up
Light Comes
Power, safety, strength, and peace
In the Lord, does but increase
As you seek, surely you will find
His light comes unto your mind
In the Lord, does but increase
As you seek, surely you will find
His light comes unto your mind
Marriage is a Friend
Marriage is a friend
Who truly knows you
Who has ears to lend
And is patient too
Who truly knows you
Who has ears to lend
And is patient too
Strengthen One Another
Strengthen one another
Sweetly bound to Christ
Rise up and endeavor
To hold up His light
Sweetly bound to Christ
Rise up and endeavor
To hold up His light
The Visit
The rainbow is full of promise
You can feel God's love shine through
There's beauty you won't want to miss
Hope someone is there with you
Joseph Smith was Chosen
Joseph Smith was chosen
Imperfect and all
To translate the golden
book. It was his call
A mantle exists
That gives authority
The spirit directs
As there's humility
Imperfect and all
To translate the golden
book. It was his call
A mantle exists
That gives authority
The spirit directs
As there's humility
Through the Test of Time
Through the test of time
You come to know what's true
Faith becomes less tried
And more a part of you
You come to know what's true
Faith becomes less tried
And more a part of you
The Small Sweet Seed of Faith
The small sweet seed of faith
Grew high and bore much fruit
It shared with those who came
To sit upon its roots
Grew high and bore much fruit
It shared with those who came
To sit upon its roots
Fan the Flame of Faith
Fan the flame of faith
That it continually grow
In the fires you face
Rise strong there is much to know
That it continually grow
In the fires you face
Rise strong there is much to know
I Came Upon a Site
I came upon a site
That unveiled what is sacred
Mocking a temple rite
Utterly out of hatred
Oh that I were in that circle
Linked in heavenly prayer
Knowing that God and angels
Listen and really care
Those who feed off of contention
are never truly satisfied
Their cold hearts are an extension
of a prison wall with one side
Yes, on Youtube some people have posted films of the temple. It is sacred and not secret...
That unveiled what is sacred
Mocking a temple rite
Utterly out of hatred
Oh that I were in that circle
Linked in heavenly prayer
Knowing that God and angels
Listen and really care
Those who feed off of contention
are never truly satisfied
Their cold hearts are an extension
of a prison wall with one side
Yes, on Youtube some people have posted films of the temple. It is sacred and not secret...
Put Your Life Beside Another's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVVmXFdSUSE&feature=share&list=UUcVpf6On_FQsz8eHYIygXHA
Put your life beside another's
And seek for Christ's light all around
Look for the lessons of others
There you will be on holy ground
Friday, August 23, 2013
Through the Grace of God
Through the grace of God
At the times we need the most
Peace and solace comes
We are not alone, He knows...
“Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior’s Atonement and His grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace.” –Quentin L. Cook
The grace of God allows us to find peace and solace in the times we feel most challenged, most alone, or most frightened. We truly are not alone–He loves us, and He is there.
The Good Shepherd
http://youtu.be/iKwabH-k2fg
The good shepherd opens the door
And calls for His sheep by name
They follow, His voice they adore
Then, in disguise, a wolf came
Thieves and robbers were there, too
Unknown to each hireling
The wolf pounces on the weak and new
In the chaos, many flee
Still the shepherd knows His sheep
And lays down His own life for them
While the hirelings forget to watch-keep
For, to the sheep they are foreign
Still the shepherd has the power
To raise up his life again
Unto other folds in that hour
Preserving them as a friend
Bible Videos
Monday, August 19, 2013
Do I Know You?
Do I know you?
I think we've met before
Were you led too?
I feel I should know more
I think we've met before
Were you led too?
I feel I should know more
Have you ever felt like someone is so familiar that maybe you knew them prior to being on earth?
Sunday, August 18, 2013
When I Get Depressed
When I get depressed
I forget I'm blessed
Hope and love grows dim
What shall I do then?
Recognize a need
Write inside a journal
Search, ponder, and read
Of God and life eternal
Always for me it helps
To spread some love around
As we seek our better selves
That's when light is found
I forget I'm blessed
Hope and love grows dim
What shall I do then?
Recognize a need
Write inside a journal
Search, ponder, and read
Of God and life eternal
Always for me it helps
To spread some love around
As we seek our better selves
That's when light is found
Without Offense
At that dark ugly moment
You would to shut me down
Make a Christ-like comment
And let His love be found
You would to shut me down
Make a Christ-like comment
And let His love be found
A Vibrant Testimony
A vibrant testimony
Is alive in Christ
For sharing and growing
In the warmth of light
Is alive in Christ
For sharing and growing
In the warmth of light
Allowing Repentance
She was recognized at once
Though it had been quite a while
She risked ridicule and "fronts"
And what she found made her smile
A hospital of sinners
That don't judge those who come
In this life, we're all beginners
To what we can become
Master the Fundamentals
Master the fundamentals
That list we always make
Then, refined as disciples,
To your duty, awake
Minister to the feeble,
Give service to the blind,
Bring new names to the temple,
And to your family, bind
fundamentals: pray, read the scriptures, do your visiting teaching, go to the temple
That list we always make
Then, refined as disciples,
To your duty, awake
Minister to the feeble,
Give service to the blind,
Bring new names to the temple,
And to your family, bind
fundamentals: pray, read the scriptures, do your visiting teaching, go to the temple
The Meek
The meek work to endure
And love life without guile
To partake of what's pure
They journey with a guide
And love life without guile
To partake of what's pure
They journey with a guide
The Empty Chair Remains
The empty chair remains
Though its presence pains
A child has gone astray
Choosing another way
On the chair, a Band-aid
Leaves the message, "we care"
"Come visit us some day"
"We have a feast to share"
Though its presence pains
A child has gone astray
Choosing another way
On the chair, a Band-aid
Leaves the message, "we care"
"Come visit us some day"
"We have a feast to share"
Invite
Simply smile and invite
another to, "come and see"
Let them discern what is right,
Peaceful, and comforting
We are each unique
And learn in different ways
Light exists for all to seek
Through this worldly haze
Invite, "Come unto Christ"
He knows our hearts and minds
Where through line upon line
The narrow path, one finds
another to, "come and see"
Let them discern what is right,
Peaceful, and comforting
We are each unique
And learn in different ways
Light exists for all to seek
Through this worldly haze
Invite, "Come unto Christ"
He knows our hearts and minds
Where through line upon line
The narrow path, one finds
Jesus Demonstrated Love
Jesus demonstrated love
To our Father above
By expounding on His law
And purely living what He taught
He was never haughty
Or puffed up with pride
He served as one mighty
To speak, but not deride
He had amazing power
And complete authority
For blessings He did shower
While inviting charity
He spoke to all and the "one"
Whoever had the faith to show
Healing work was done...
He was the Father's son to know
To our Father above
By expounding on His law
And purely living what He taught
He was never haughty
Or puffed up with pride
He served as one mighty
To speak, but not deride
He had amazing power
And complete authority
For blessings He did shower
While inviting charity
He spoke to all and the "one"
Whoever had the faith to show
Healing work was done...
He was the Father's son to know
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Death for the Atheist
Death for the atheist
As the enemy fires
Is full of emptiness
As existence expires
As the enemy fires
Is full of emptiness
As existence expires
But, then to awake
On the other side
Through the veil to break
What then to decide?
On the other side
Through the veil to break
What then to decide?
Death for the atheist
As the enemy fires
Is full of surprises
When the Earthlife expires
Pondering the retirement of Pres. Eisenhower's saying, "there are no atheists in foxholes" as the military puts in atheist chaplains.
Pondering the retirement of Pres. Eisenhower's saying, "there are no atheists in foxholes" as the military puts in atheist chaplains.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The Next Level
To get you to the next level
The Lord extends a call
A journey of faith to travel
Upon which blessings fall
The Lord extends a call
A journey of faith to travel
Upon which blessings fall
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Eighteen
The mark of an adult
is to know for yourself
That seeking God above
Is your best source of help
is to know for yourself
That seeking God above
Is your best source of help
Pure and Sweet
Revelation has opened up
And lays right before our feet
prepared for those who wish to sup
Upon truths found pure and sweet
And lays right before our feet
prepared for those who wish to sup
Upon truths found pure and sweet
Your Kiss
Your kiss is a shooting star
That fills the sky with Heaven's wishes
True love sealed to travel far
Eternally, as Mr. and Mrs.
That fills the sky with Heaven's wishes
True love sealed to travel far
Eternally, as Mr. and Mrs.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Jesus Acclaims John the Baptist
http://youtu.be/S4uK6kUfoyQ
How blessed we are
To not find offense
In our bright star
Our Savior, thence
Bible Videos
How blessed we are
To not find offense
In our bright star
Our Savior, thence
Bible Videos
Peter's Revelation to Take the Gospel to the Gentiles
Prayer is the key
To see and hear
This great blessing:
Our God is near
Bible Videos
Peter's Revelation to Take the Gospel to the Gentiles
A Prayer of Faith
A prayer
Of faith
Does share
The Way
I have been thinking about Doctrine and Covenants 52. The Lord asked the brethren to travel differing routes to Missouri. They were to have a conference and through a prayer of faith they would know at a later date the things they were to say. ( Probably after many growth experiences or in other words hardships where they had to place their faith and trust in God.)
Of faith
Does share
The Way
I have been thinking about Doctrine and Covenants 52. The Lord asked the brethren to travel differing routes to Missouri. They were to have a conference and through a prayer of faith they would know at a later date the things they were to say. ( Probably after many growth experiences or in other words hardships where they had to place their faith and trust in God.)
A Nation Founded on Prayer
http://youtu.be/QnWfYDUEXQ4
In 1956, President Eisenhower made "In God We (Still) Trust" America's official motto.
A nation founded on prayer
Shines a light made bright to share
It carries a message in its strong beams
It is God who makes us free for our dreams
In 1956, President Eisenhower made "In God We (Still) Trust" America's official motto.
A nation founded on prayer
Shines a light made bright to share
It carries a message in its strong beams
It is God who makes us free for our dreams
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| First Prayer in Congress http://carlduckett.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/let-us-call-for-freedom-once-again/ |
United States Congress
March 27,1854, a report from Mr. Meacham of the House Committee
March 27,1854, a report from Mr. Meacham of the House Committee
“At the time of the adoption of the Constitution and the amendments, the universal sentiment was that Christianity should be encouraged, not any one sect [denomination]. Any attempt to level and discard all religion would have been viewed with universal indignation. The object was not to substitute Judaism or Mohammedanism, of infidelity [Atheism], but to prevent rivalry among the [Christian] sects to the exclusion of others.
It [Christianity] must be considered as the foundation on which the whole structure rests. Laws will not have permanence or power without the sanction of religious sentiment, — without a firm belief that there is a Power above us that will reward our virtues and punish our vices.
In this age there can be no substitute for Christianity: that, in its general principles, is the great conservative element on which we must rely for the purity and permanence of free institutions. That was the religion of the founders of the republic, and they expected it to remain the religion of their descendants. There is a great and very prevalent error on this subject in the opinion that those who organized this Government did not legislate on religion.”
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Friday, August 9, 2013
Dream Away
Dream away
The skies the limit
Think big, pray
To one day live it
The skies the limit
Think big, pray
To one day live it
Inspired by a Greg Olsen painting. He captured two children building a castle, only to discover one in the distance...magical.
Inquire
Inquire of the Lord
His word makes mysteries known
Prayer unlocks the door
Where marvelous things are shown
His word makes mysteries known
Prayer unlocks the door
Where marvelous things are shown
The Infinite Atonement
In every extremity
Jesus Christ is there
Demonstrating charity
Offering His care
Jesus Christ is there
Demonstrating charity
Offering His care
Every finite frailty
That ever was known to man
The Lord has the ability
To atone for us, He can!
The Atonement is Like That
Imagine yourself at a spot
Beautiful where ever you gaze
From each new angle your breath is caught
The atonement is like that, always!
The Divine Invitation
The divine invitation
To inquire of the Lord
Oft triggers revelation
For truth has been restored
To inquire of the Lord
Oft triggers revelation
For truth has been restored
Knowledge upon knowledge
We apply and learn more
Like a peaceable bridge
Rising between us and the Lord
We apply and learn more
Like a peaceable bridge
Rising between us and the Lord
Though our Numbers are Few
Though our numbers are few
We speak the words of Christ
With confidence, anew
We have felt warmth and light
Here, there is forgiveness
And peace to carry on
To the heart, happiness
The spirit becomes strong
We speak the words of Christ
With confidence, anew
We have felt warmth and light
Here, there is forgiveness
And peace to carry on
To the heart, happiness
The spirit becomes strong
Be of Good Cheer
Have faith. Christ is near
He will lead you along
His doctrines are clear
He will help you be strong
He will lead you along
His doctrines are clear
He will help you be strong
Each Soul's Silver Lining
Always, each soul's silver lining
Shines upon white clouds above
God matches each tear we are finding
With His own, out of great love
Shines upon white clouds above
God matches each tear we are finding
With His own, out of great love
"Even if you cannot always see that silver lining on your clouds, God can, for He is the very
source of the light you seek. He does love you, and He knows your fears. He hears your
prayers. He is your Heavenly Father, and surely He matches with His own the tears His
children shed."
https://www.lds.org/
source of the light you seek. He does love you, and He knows your fears. He hears your
prayers. He is your Heavenly Father, and surely He matches with His own the tears His
children shed."
https://www.lds.org/
We May Do Things Differently
We may do things differently,
but that does NOT stop us.For we love life beautifully
We have faith, hope, and trust
Trials Will Always Be There
Trials will always be there
But, so too will Jesus Christ
Offering up tender care
Helping those with faith, to rise
But, so too will Jesus Christ
Offering up tender care
Helping those with faith, to rise
The Empty Canvas
Each day is an empty canvas
With colors, ours to brush
Let us paint what truly can last
What frames our soul, to touch
With colors, ours to brush
Let us paint what truly can last
What frames our soul, to touch
Breathe
Spend some time "away"
Where there's a gentle breeze
There in nature, lay
And deeply, with thanks, breathe
Where there's a gentle breeze
There in nature, lay
And deeply, with thanks, breathe
Stick With What You Know
Stick with what you know
And do that which is right
Stay strong. You will grow
Where you can see more light
And do that which is right
Stay strong. You will grow
Where you can see more light
His Love Always Shines
As sure as the sun
Brightens up the sky
Though we turn away
His love always shines
Brightens up the sky
Though we turn away
His love always shines
Light to Freedom
The door opens a crack
And lets in some light
It may be a small act
But freedom's in sight
And lets in some light
It may be a small act
But freedom's in sight
What Greater Birthday Gift for an Apostle
What greater gift for your birthday
Than to know so many care
To hear the words you say
And heed God's words you share.
Than to know so many care
To hear the words you say
And heed God's words you share.
It is Elder Neil Anderson's birthday!
Growth
What would you forgo?
You, with the priesthood
For the church to grow
For your greater good
You, with the priesthood
For the church to grow
For your greater good
http://youtu.be/w7qWWLg220Y
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Meridian Magazine - A Profound Prayer: A 12-Year-Old Learns How to Learn - Meridian Magazine - LDS, Mormon and Latter-day Saint News and Views
Meridian Magazine - A Profound Prayer: A 12-Year-Old Learns How to Learn - Meridian Magazine - LDS, Mormon and Latter-day Saint News and Views
How can I learn
Except I turn
To acquire information
And seek a transformation
First, I must desire
What builds to inspire
Next, I must detect
Its path to connect
Then, make it a date
To participate
In a tone of respect
For progress to inspect
How can I learn
Except I turn
To acquire information
And seek a transformation
First, I must desire
What builds to inspire
Next, I must detect
Its path to connect
Then, make it a date
To participate
In a tone of respect
For progress to inspect
Angels Dwell with Us
Oh the secrets angels keep
While they comfort those who weep
They have much they cannot tell
Still, with us we know they dwell
While they comfort those who weep
They have much they cannot tell
Still, with us we know they dwell
My dad is having surgery. The last time he did we were waiting outside on a balcony. We watched an ambulance racing in. We found out later, it was my aunt. She had died. Sigh. I was thinking it happened that way for a reason. I don't know that mystery, but I do know they dwell with us.
Chased Out of Mormonism? You Call Yourself an Ex
| I have seen and felt what reason would deny. |
I have seen and felt what reason would deny.
The church is true despite your pained outcry.
The church is true despite your pained outcry.
There is light that bursts forth from afar.
It shines by faith and shows who you are.
You call yourself an ex. What does that mean?
Somewhere on your journey you've no longer seen.
The light through the darkness, the joy and love.
The beauty of the gospel of God above.
Come back and immerse yourself in light.
Then, find a peace that is incredibly bright.
That for which you seek, you shall surely find
It starts in your heart and then in your mind
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Fear is a Liar
Fear is a liar
it stops you dead in your tracks
it stops you dead in your tracks
Faith lifts you higher
To see beyond life's setbacks
Monday, August 5, 2013
Unsinkable
Going through a divorce,
I shared a lot of "dumping".
This circular stuck course
was broken and bumpy.
It wasn't until
I went off by myself,
that these closed doors fell
Then, I could receive help.
Rock bottom is that sinking thought
That presents to us a closed door
Acknowledge this and be taught
Bright skies open up to much more
What Do LDS Women Get?
What do LDS women get?
But every chance to shine
Endowed with spiritual gifts
As God's daughters, divine
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Pioneer Day Concert with Lindsey Stirling & Nathan Pacheco - Mormon Tabe...
The music fills the soul
And softens strife and pain
The spirit lifts us whole
As love and joy we gain
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Post Traumatic Syndrome
Post traumatic syndrome
Has many a symptom
Like the ripples of water
Reaching, circling, farther
Swim below the surface
And exhaust the past
Find yourself new purpose
Live for what will last
Stick with the Brethren
Stick with the brethren
And stand on higher ground
They see around the bend
Where safety can be found
And stand on higher ground
They see around the bend
Where safety can be found
How to Not Get the News Blues
I set a timer for how much I'll watch
As the news tends to darken my mind
I let the good news remain to wash
Filth, to see the bright side of mankind
World news always sucks me in
And glues me, as I question more
So, I set a timer to begin
And decide what to pray for...
I pray over this earth
And the leaders that rule
That each will best discern
And temper powers to school
I pray for those I know and love
And for the rising youth of our day
I pray for light to shine from above
And lead us brightly today
I was pondering how much time I spend reading and watching the news. I know I have a responsibility to to know what is going on in the world, but how do you channel what you have very little control over? Also, I cannot help but think about the rising generation. We should pour our energy into our families to help them be wise and productive citizens.