The Lord's Path to Travel

The Lord's path to travel
Leads to faith at a cost
There are mountains to tackle
And swift waters to cross

Pray the path you are on
Is solid and sure
May your faith keep you strong
That you might endure

"If you follow the Spirit, your personal search for the truth inevitably leads you to the Lord and Savior, even Jesus Christ, for He is “the way, the truth, and the life.”³¹ This may not be the most convenient way; it will probably also be the road less traveled, and it will be the path with mountains to climb, swift rivers to cross, but it will be His way—the Savior’s redeeming way."

What Is Truth?

DIETER F. UCHTDORF

OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY

This is a picture from lds.org of the valley of fire in nevada.

What Can You Own?

What can you own

Till the end of your days?

Love, what you've known,

And your conscience stays

This image is of a young man sharing what he knows in a meetinghouse in Ghana West Africa. One of the blessings of the gospel is we can repent and be washed clean.  It reminds me of a line in the scriptures- having a conscience void of offense towards God and towards all men.  Look at the faces.  We have so much to learn from each other.

• Doctrine and Covenants 135:4

  4 When Joseph went to Carthage to deliver himself up to the pretended requirements of the law, two or three days previous to his assassination, he said: “I am going like a lamb to the slaughter; but I am calm as a summer’s morning; I have a conscience void of offense towards God, and towards all men. I shall die innocent, and it shall yet be said of me—he was murdered in cold blood.”—The same morning, after Hyrum had made ready to go—shall it be said to the slaughter? yes, for so it was—he read the following paragraph, near the close of the twelfth chapter of Ether, in the Book of Mormon, and turned down the leaf upon it:

We Are Each Discoverers

We are each discoverers
On a path toward light
God's provident hand offers us
Hope, love, truth, and insight

http://www.byutv.org/watch/c981eb70-3199-4d1f-8a65-8fa6b70d6946/handels-messiah-handels-messiah

Tap Into His Insight

Tap into His insight
Listen and obey
Trust all will be alright
All will be okay

What Would You Give/ A Selfless Marriage/The Capacities of One

What would you give

to marry the one
who will help you live
your best to be won?

http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/transcript-president-eyring-addresses-vatican-summit-marriage

A selfless marriage
Is happily won
As vows they cherish
To become as one

The capacities of one
Absorbs into the other
Shaping each to become
United for endeavor

For each other
Happiness is produced

"Most remarkable to me has been the fulfillment of the hope I felt the day I met my wife. I have become a better person as I have loved and lived with her. We have been complementary beyond anything I could have imagined. Her capacity to nurture others grew in me as we became one. My capacity to plan, direct, and lead in our family grew in her as we became united in marriage. I realize now that we grew together into one—slowly lifting and shaping each other, year by year. As we absorbed strength from each other, it did not diminish our personal gifts.
Our differences combined as if they were designed to create a better whole. Rather than dividing us, our differences bound us together. Above all, our unique abilities allowed us to become partners with God in creating human life. The happiness that came from our becoming one built faith in our children and grandchildren that marriage could be a continuing source of satisfaction for them and their families.
You have seen enough unhappiness in marriages and families to ask why some marriages produce happiness while others create unhappiness. Many factors make a difference, but one stands out to me.
Where there is selfishness, natural differences of men and women often divide. Where there is unselfishness, differences become complementary and provide opportunities to help and build each other. Spouses and family members can lift each other and ascend together if they care more about the interests of the other than their own interests.
If unselfishness is the key to complementary marriage between a man and a woman, we know what we must do to help create a renaissance of successful marriages and family life.
We must find ways to lead people to a faith that they can replace their natural self-interest with deep and lasting feelings of charity and benevolence. With that change, and only then, will people be able to make the hourly unselfish sacrifices necessary for a happy marriage and family life—and to do it with a smile.
The change that is needed is in people’s hearts more than in their minds. The most persuasive logic will not be enough unless it helps soften hearts. For instance, it is important for men and women to be faithful to a spouse and a family. But in the heat of temptation to betray their trust, only powerful feelings of love and loyalty will be enough.

You Are To Die For

You are to die for
Just ask the Lord who saves
For us He suffered
To redeem us from our graves

Not All At Once

Not all at once
Do testimonies come
The more one hunts
The stronger they become

"Your testimony may begin from acknowledgment that the teachings of the Lord seem reasonable. But it must grow from practicing those laws. Then your own experience will attest to their validity and yield the results promised. That confirmation will not all come at once. A strong testimony comes line upon line, precept upon precept. It requires faith, time, consistent obedience, and a willingness to sacrifice."

—Richard G. Scott, "The Power of a Strong Testimony

For the Living Savior

For the living Savior
I will do the best I can,
Daily as I labor,
To share His light with man.

Emotional Bonds

When emotions are strung out
And humility is about
That is when great bonds are made
As gratitude's displayed

Family is the Source

Family is the source of repair
Through selflessness and nurture.
We are all in need of its care
as the cure for the future.

Thinking about religious leaders all over the world in support of marriage!

You Kissed the Earth

You kissed the earth 

on tiny feet 

and missed your birth

 for God to meet. 

How we miss you, 

the life we felt, 

your heartbeat grew, 

Then, grief's pain was dealt!

Without goodbyes, 

no hug to leave, 

We still have ties, 

eternally.

In fetal sleep

You slipped away

For Christ's watchkeep

Where pure you'll stay

Wee. Premature,

To be with you

We will endure

We will stray true!

We light candles

And celebrate

You, Sweet Angel 

With love and faith!

Sometimes you wonder why did this happen?  This is the most amazing couple.  They are extremely healthy and active.  Then, I think, "Why not?"  And my thoughts turn to faith and gratitude. Then, I am proud to know them and their strength!

Walking the Rocky Paths

Walking the rocky paths 

Strewn with obstacles, 

Every step matters 

In the Lord's gospel.

Be Still My Soul

Lonely in His purpose

He loved us through each deed

Mankind He would purchase

His very soul to bleed!

The Gentle Healers

The gentle healer enters.  

The impossible is done.  

We are taught to our centers.  

That through faith miracles are won.

Greg Olsen has a painting with this title.  I love it!

Out of the Wilderness June 30 2011 - Large.m4v

Before my eyes,

He appears
And brighten skies
As He nears

What Scene Would You Like to See?

What scene would you like to see

In the days of the Son of Man?

Where, to Him, would you journey

To be dearly taught at His hand?


I can't decide....

I loved the Pagan colors that celebrate the earth, 

The Jewish fringes on four corners to surround you in prayer, 

The Islamic outer dress prizing cleanliness and worth

And the Sikhism turban that reminds us God is everywhere 

Praying Today For the Churches United for the Strength of Family

Praying today for the churches united at the Vatican to discuss the future of marriage.

The strength of the marriage union
Aspires children to rise up
This, unique to the man and woman
Inspires virtue, hope, and trust
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/…/pope-francis-addresses-fait…

Reflecting God's Love—What Scriptures Mean to Me

Reflect God's love
By reading His Word
Share you know of
Man's place in the world

Get Over Feeling Bad

Get over feeling bad
Express gratitude
Give thanks for all you have
That life has been good

Want What You Have

Want what you have
Give thanks and share
You will feel glad
Blessings are there

Happiness is born of gratitude.

The Lost Student

As a student away
In a throng, alone
I simply lost my way
From the Lord I'd known

As Sundays came and went
Just like any day
I knew I was lost when
I forgot to pray

We the People Fight Tyranny Game

We the People Fight Tyranny Game



We the people

Fight tyranny

May they sample

We're too many

His Grace: Drug Addiction and The Loss of a Loved One

Drugs are not good friends

First you quit on yourself

Then progression ends

It's a fight against hell

Widow of Nain

Could He perhaps of thought

Of His own widow, His mother

And His own feelings fought

As He lifted up another

Sitting on the Bench: Thoughts on Suicide Prevention

Every soul is precious

Oh please do not give up

We've a friend in Jesus

Who sees the good in us

The Feeding of the 5000

Hungering for the Lord

They did not want to leave

From Him they needed more

To feed them in belief

Scriptures Legacy -- Extended Broadcast Version

Every time we read
We must ponder the thought
What message do we need
In our heart to be taught?

Wherefore Didst Thou Doubt?

Make your way to Him
Midst the trying storms
Feel strengthened within
As faith, He restores

Make Your Way to Him

Make your way to Him
Midst the trying storms
Feel strengthened within
As faith, He restores

Act for Yourself

Act for yourself
Be a believer
Good choices help
Flee from all evil

I love the word flee! 

The Taste is Bitter

The taste is bitter
And the thirst is great
A fast brings better
Blessings that await

I have been pondering that you have to know the bitter to know the sweet and the fact that there is a bitter taste in the mouth as I fast.  

I am Not a Puppet

I am not a puppet
Unable to make a choice
I follow the prophet
To feel God's love and rejoice

pondering Free Forever, To Act for Themselves
Elder D. Todd Christofferson

But God intends that His children should act according to the moral agency He has given them, “that every man may be accountable for his own sins in the day of judgment.”² It is His plan and His will that we have the principal decision-making role in our own life’s drama. God will not live our lives for us nor control us as if we were His puppets, as Lucifer once proposed to do. Nor will His prophets accept the role of “puppet master” in God’s place. Brigham Young stated: “I do not wish any Latter Day Saint in this world, nor in heaven, to be satisfied with anything I do, unless the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ,—the spirit of revelation, makes them satisfied. I wish them to know for themselves and understand for themselves.”³

Be More Direct

Be more direct
And reconnect
Talk more and share
Show that you care

A Car of Prayer

Prayer is the steering wheel
The new gas filled in the tank
It is the song you feel
When your heart is full of thanks

Prayer is not an old spare tire
Stowed away and out of sight
Prayer is what lifts you higher
Taking you far with insight

A house of prayer becomes a car of prayer as you seem to live in it.

Spiritual Matters

I've been prepared in a manner
That had never been known
To me of spiritual matters
Through my covenants are shown

Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known

Posted: 10 Nov 2014 09:00 AM PST

"It is my prayer that for us, going to the temple will be much more than a onetime event. May we prepare to worthily receive saving ordinances drop by drop and keep the associated covenants wholeheartedly. As we do so, I know we will qualify to receive the promised blessings of a fulness of the Holy Ghost and the power of the Lord in our homes and individual lives."

—Linda K. Burton, "Prepared in a Manner That Never Had Been Known"
Topics: Temple

You Can't Take it With You

You can't take it with you
That house full of stuff
Like a burden or two
Give some of it up

This Thanksgiving I intend to give away a lot of stuff.., Part of Thanksgiving is sharing from your bounty.

Ambitions

People die in bed
And so do planned ambitions
Rise up and be led
To improve life's conditions

Measure Your Conduct

Measure your conduct
Govern yourself
You can get unstuck
God's standards help

Apathy

A desolating scourge
Comes unaware
As distractions urge
Us not to care

The Frog in a Pot of Water

The flame was put on
A pot of cold water
Unaware the frog
Felt naught it grow hotter

With the Coming of Spring

With the coming of Spring
We're renewed and refreshed
All for reminding
Through Easter we're blessed

At this great time of year
Our hope is restored
We commemorate with cheer
The birth of the Lord

A Soft Place to Land

Give all your children

A soft place to land

They are from Heaven

Do the best you can

#‎SeekReceiveAct‬

Higher Education

Elevate your mind.
For God's hand in all things.
Seek and you will find,
Higher thoughts that light brings

Forbears

With hardships to bear
And fears to conquer
Our ancient forbears
Sought God to honor

The journey was stark
The future seemed bleak
They knew they could starve
Still, they remained meek

These Christian soldiers
With faith in God's care
Straightened their shoulders
Despite burdens there

The goal was Zion:
The land of promise
Where, freedom is won
We gain from all this

Their story goes on
As with them we join
Their timeline grows long,
Enduring, with joy

Who's on the Lord's Side?

We all need a shot
At living the dream
To give all you've got
And score for your team

Who's on the Lord's side?
Discover your part
Let the Spirit guide
And speak to your heart

I can't help but think each time we do something to help the Lord's work go on that there is cheering taking place on the other side of the veil.

How Can You Know?

How Can You know
Those things which are true?
The spirit does show
Them nigh unto you

A feeling
A thought
A whisper
You're taught

this thought keeps staying with me.  We are all unique, and the spirit speaks differently to each of us- in different ways according to our questions, prayers, needs, etc.
Maybe we should always have a question in our heart.  Pondering...

Glenn Beck's Challenge: 40 Days & 40 Nights

Faith starts on your knees
As you determine to hope
And vow honestly 
To have charity at home

I Can Know For Myself

I can know for myself
Of those things which are true
Prayerful study does help
After all I can do

Glenn Beck -5/30/2011- Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

What good seeds lie inside you?
That will prepare you to grow?
Faith and hope will see you through
The great trials you will know

Why Not Me?

In the heat of fire

Say, "Why not me?"

It's your life, Inspire.

See the blessing!

Expand Your Mind

Expand your mind.
Good seeds sprout much.
Read up and find
Christ's light and love.

 Alma 32:34 And now, behold, is your knowledge perfect? Yea, your knowledge is perfect in that thing, and your faith is dormant; and this because you know, for ye know that the word hath swelled your souls, and ye also know that it hath sprouted up, that your understanding doth begin to be enlightened, and your mind doth begin to expand.

Extend an Arm of Love

Extend an arm of love
To someone depressed
Listen much, give a hug,
And how you feel, confess

Christ's Authority is Questioned

The words of the Son of Man
Spark the Light of Christ within;
As we ponder deeply and
Turn our hearts unto Him.

I can't comprehend being in Christ's presence and not being moved with love.