Just keep rolling on
Living and loving your best
Help and serve someone
For that is how you are blessed
Studying the gospel is like- Catching a double rainbow; Each drop of wisdom reflects light- Hinting there is more to see and know!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Meg Johnson | Paralyzed and Powerful
Just keep rolling on
Living and loving your best
Help and serve someone
For that is how you are blessed
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Religious Freedom and Nondiscrimination News Conference
In all fairness
We each must guard
Our freedoms which
Cause no one harm
The Least of All Seeds
The least of all seeds
Is like the Lord's Kingdom
For quickly both spreads
Filling the earth even
Go to this site to read interesting facts about the mustard seed!
“The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
“Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.”
The Restored Church Is Branching Forth
“This figure [the mustard seed] is given to represent the Church as it shall come forth in the last days. …
“Let us take the Book of Mormon … ; let us behold it coming forth out of the ground, which is indeed accounted the least of all seeds, but behold it branching forth, yea, even towering with lofty branches and God-like majesty, until it, like the mustard seed, becomes the greatest of all herbs. And it is truth, … and God is sending down His powers, gifts, and angels to lodge in the branches thereof.”
The Prophet Joseph Smith, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith (2007), 301.
Five Thousand Poems
FIVE
THOUSAND
POEMS!!!
And humbled because my number one poem post is by someone else.
He's Been There Before by Troy Whittle
has to be the most meaningful poem for missionaries today.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Who is a Liar?
Who is a liar?
Who is a fraud?
Lift your eyes higher.
Turn towards God!
Who is a liar?
Who is a fraud?
Lift your thoughts higher
Leave it to God.
And put it in His hands...
Ask what He would have you do?
Only He understands
The whole story- how it grew
Who is a fraud?
Lift your eyes higher.
Turn towards God!
Who is a liar?
Who is a fraud?
Lift your thoughts higher
Leave it to God.
And put it in His hands...
Ask what He would have you do?
Only He understands
The whole story- how it grew
Sunday, January 25, 2015
People are Human
People are human
and we all make mistakes.
What are we to do then?
The Lord's bond never breaks!
http://askgramps.org/31679/why-does-interest-fade-so-quickly-towards-new-members
and we all make mistakes.
What are we to do then?
The Lord's bond never breaks!
http://askgramps.org/31679/why-does-interest-fade-so-quickly-towards-new-members
Why does interest fade so quickly towards new members?
Converts need a responsibility, a friend, and the nourishing words of God....
Overcoming Pornography Addiction: The Healing Power of Jesus Christ
Pornography, the plague of our day,
Is killing the spirit of love
Around your heart, the atonement- paint
And remember who you're a child of
Plagues are frightening. If you are involved in pornography. Get on the path out of it. See your bishop.
Just When You Think You Are Safe!
Just when you think you are safe
Satan finds another way
Hold to what the prophets say
Safety comes to those who obey
Drama Parts
On which end of the drama
Do you play a role?
Are you the cause of trauma
Or are you trying to stay whole?
Do you play a role?
Are you the cause of trauma
Or are you trying to stay whole?
It's Time
Feeling sadness in your life
And maybe disappointment too
That's the time to turn to Christ
Unto His atonement anew
Who is the worst person you have known?
What was worst news you have ever heard?
The darkest time you have been shown?
Did you remember you had the Word?
Have you ever felt alone
Lost as to what you should then do
For this the Lord did atone
He felt the confusion of it too
And maybe disappointment too
That's the time to turn to Christ
Unto His atonement anew
Who is the worst person you have known?
What was worst news you have ever heard?
The darkest time you have been shown?
Did you remember you had the Word?
Have you ever felt alone
Lost as to what you should then do
For this the Lord did atone
He felt the confusion of it too
Thank God
Thank God at the end of the day
For all you were able to do
That you were blessed along the way
And felt the spirit in some way too
For all you were able to do
That you were blessed along the way
And felt the spirit in some way too
What Gets You Out of Bed?
What gets you out of bed
And is the focus of your day?
By what strength are you led?
I hope it's the love for God always!
I am sick and still got out of bed. Then the bed called me back for a three hour nap!
You Never Know
Our disappointments fade away
Though the best plans were left undone
When you can thank God at the end of the day
That He inspired you to help someone
Saturday, January 24, 2015
"The Way of the Disciple" - Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Mormon Message
Our school kids are doing a love project for Valentines. They will have a bag to give to someone in need. In it is a pair of socks, lotion, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, gum, small candies, snack bar, small water and of course a note. At the dollar store I have seen miniature scriptures! Our school's scripture for the year is Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Walk the peaceable way
Where living waters run.
Help another today
As a disciple of the Son.
I am going to write this in the miniature New Testament:
Walk the peaceable way
Where living waters run.
Feel God's love as you pray
And read about His Son.
I'm Holding You
He knows what trials we face
And through a child's embrace
We can feel the Lord above
Hold us and offer His love
God's Christmas Gift
God's Christmas gift
To all mankind
Forever gives
Christ's light to find
A Christmas message from Elder Richard J. Maynes
What Did I Learn?
What did I learn
From that holy night?
To humbly yearn
For Him and His Light
A Christmas message from Sister Bonnie D. Oscarson
A Christmas message from President Henry B. Eyring
He is my Light
When none can be found
Bringing me Life
When I am unsound
Friday, January 23, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Write it Down: The Resolution Contract
Things written down
Become alive and real
Wish hangs around
Till you make the real deal
Something written down is as a contract.
Become alive and real
Wish hangs around
Till you make the real deal
Something written down is as a contract.
Shining Moments- The Need to Read the Scriptures
The need to read the scriptures
Surpasses everything
For light and truth then enters
God's love is nourishing!
The lessons are not ancient
They are needed for our day
To list'ning ears grown patient
Each message now awaits
The path they pave is narrow
By Christ made straight and true
May it, like a pure arrow,
Prick your heart to feel anew!
May faith abound as you read
May repentance be your call
What light and truth do you need?
God knows the great or small!
I had Improve the Shining Moments in my head as I wrote this. How appropriate! May you and I have shining moments by reading the scriptures.
I had not read the scriptures for several days. I just felt empty inside. People I love were hurting and deep in drama. A youth went into a 72 hour lock up for suicidal actions and another almost went to jail for absolute untruths- both in consequence of a person that is bipolar and can manipulate lies in dangerous ways. Yes I need the scriptures! I was reminded of this when I read an email subscription: Daily Messages, I recommend you get it at: https://www.lds.org/daily-messages?lang=eng
Email messages are sent daily.
Twitter messages are posted daily.
RSS messages are updated daily.
Facebook messages are posted weekly.
Google+ messages are posted weekly.
Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority
Posted: 17 Jan 2015 09:00 AM PST
"Don't yield to Satan's lie that you don't have time to study the scriptures. Choose to take time to study them. Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it!"
Sunday, January 11, 2015
The Road to Salvation Walks Where He Walked
The road to salvation
Passes through Gethsemane
It's there for education:
Our afflictions are many
The road journeys inward
With the striking pain (of/from) sin
That we might look onward
And know His love within
The road leads to a summit
Where utterly we're alone
As for sin we suffer
Knowing for whom He did atone (point to yourself)
The road of our Savior
Shares light from what He taught.
To know whom He paid for
We must walk where He walked!
Be Like the Wise Men
Be like the wise men
Who acted on the sign
Though the journey tried them
The Lord, was their's to find
Be like the wise men
Who knew to travel far,
To bring gifts with them,
And follow that bright star
Be like the wise men
And act on what you see.
Read His words. Listen.
They knew just what to bring!
I just learned about the celebration day called the Day of Epiphany: , commonly known as Three Kings' Day in the United States, is on January 6. It celebrates the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus.
I am thinking of what gifts I might develop to give to the Lord
Acting on wishes of good will? Calling, visiting, nurturing while bringing gifts of faith, love, kindness, hope...
The Refiner's Fire
From the refiner's fire comes
A more perfected form
Shaped to what we're to become
Favored before the Lord
(His people)
- Here is a wonderful site giving the definition and scriptures for the wonderful character traits of our Lord.
- http://seekthisjesus.com/60-character-traits-of-christ/
Saturday, January 10, 2015
They Do Not Come Cheaply
They do not come cheaply,
Those moments that are rich.
They touch us quite deeply.
Our spirits, they enrich!
While in the eleventh hour,
Of a trying and long day,
These blessings unveil with power
As a witness of one's faith!
For Times of Trouble with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Proclaim the Work of the Lord
Proclaim the work of the Lord
With enthusiasm, like a songbird
Share what you know with the world
Testify of what you have felt and heard
With enthusiasm, like a songbird
Share what you know with the world
Testify of what you have felt and heard
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Standing Independent
The essence of independence
Is to stay the course by yourself
That when fires try your existence
You know to turn to God for help
'Elder David A. Bednar explains the necessity of learning truth for ourselves and knowing how to find light in a darkened world. Find out more about "standing independent" as members of the Church in Elder Bednar's book, Increase in Learning
Standing Independent
The essence of independence
Is to stay the course by yourself
That when fires try your existence
You know to turn to God for help
'Elder David A. Bednar explains the necessity of learning truth for ourselves and knowing how to find light in a darkened world. Find out more about "standing independent" as members of the Church in Elder Bednar's book, Increase in Learning
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
National Readathon Day
Make time to read
A whole day through
Your brain to feed
It will thank you!
I wonder why they don't do this in the summer? I used to read so much as a teenager! I might try a major read on this day, anyways!
Monday, January 5, 2015
See It to Achieve It
A goal not recorded
is merely a dream
That is quickly aborted
Out of sight and unseen
No matter the cost
While the ink is still wet
Put it where it's not lost
Here you will not forget
Write your goal as big as you can and tape it to the center of your bathroom mirror or on the ceiling above your bed.
The Best Time to Plant a Seed
The best time to plant a seed
Is when the soil is getting warm
When then nutrients are freed
Then in the sunlight, life starts to form
Here in is a lesson
The investigator looks for truth
Starts to feel and question
Then, the gospel seed takes root
The Gospel of Second Chances
This is the gospel
Of second chances
We are God's people
His light enhances
Of second chances
We are God's people
His light enhances
en·hance
inˈhans,enˈhans/
verb
3rd person present: enhances
I'm a Better Person
I'm a better person
When I serve and help
For this selfish reason
I can love myself
When I serve and help
For this selfish reason
I can love myself
In Constant Transition
In constant transition
I lost life's structure
And missed my position
As the ward greater
Can you imagine the life apostles, always on the move and never feeling they've a homeward and little corner of the world to settle into....
Now can you imagine the life of a teenager, moving away and everything has changed?
I lost life's structure
And missed my position
As the ward greater
Can you imagine the life apostles, always on the move and never feeling they've a homeward and little corner of the world to settle into....
Now can you imagine the life of a teenager, moving away and everything has changed?
New Beginnings
A new day, week, month, and year
Means I can start all over again
And let go of that old fear
That I have failed before I begin
Means I can start all over again
And let go of that old fear
That I have failed before I begin
In Times of Sorrow Blessed Assurance
In our times of sorrow
We have assurance
From God to borrow
For our endurance
lyrics
"Blessed Assurance"
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchased of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His Blood
(This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long) (2)
Perfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love
(This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long) (2)
Story, this is my story
(Praising my Savior) (3)
All the day long
(Praising my Savior) (3)
All the day long
Don't Get Too Comfortable
Don't get too comfortable
In the ease of this day
Add new things to the table
You will grow in some way
I love it when the bishop says, "Don't get too comfortable..."
That means he has a calling in mind for you.
In the ease of this day
Add new things to the table
You will grow in some way
I love it when the bishop says, "Don't get too comfortable..."
That means he has a calling in mind for you.
Welcome Contradiction
Welcome contradiction
As you would an old friend
It's a gospel tradition
That builds faith, in the end
When you would ask, "How can that be?"
Trust that there is a lesson
Coming your way eventually
On the path of progression
If you think about it every generation has been asked to do things that seem contrary to what the scriptures say. It started with Adam and Eve. They were told to have children. They were told to not eat of the tree...
What seems like a contradiction in our day?
As you would an old friend
It's a gospel tradition
That builds faith, in the end
When you would ask, "How can that be?"
Trust that there is a lesson
Coming your way eventually
On the path of progression
If you think about it every generation has been asked to do things that seem contrary to what the scriptures say. It started with Adam and Eve. They were told to have children. They were told to not eat of the tree...
What seems like a contradiction in our day?
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Wise Men
Wise men, mature in their years,
Humbly knelt upon the ground
Their King! They were in tears
For the Christ child had been found!
Caught in the Act
The Second Coming
The Second Coming, by Harry Anderson (62562); GAK 238; Primary manual 5-28; Primary manual 6-28; Primary manual 7-25; Matthew 16:27; 24:30–31; 25:31
I so want to be caught in the act
Of serving Him in a way that is sweet
When suddenly the Lord comes again
And we then do personally meet
"When the Savior comes, I so want to be caught living the gospel. I want to be surprised right in the act of spreading the faith and doing something good. I want the Savior to say to me: “Jeffrey”—because He knows all of our names—“I recognize you not by your title but by your life, the way you are trying to live and the standards you are trying to defend. I see the integrity of your heart. I know you have tried to make things better first and foremost by being better yourself, and then by declaring my word and defending my gospel to others in the most compassionate way you could.”“I know you weren’t always successful,” He will certainly say, “with your own sins or the circumstances of others, but I believe you honestly tried. I believe in your heart you truly loved me.”
I want to have something like that encounter someday as I want nothing else in this mortal life. And I want it for you. I want it for us all. " Jeffrey R. Holland August 8, 2014 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lds.jeffrey.r.holland/posts/580223788753102
Highlight: Are We Not All Beggars?
Having felt want,
there was not pity,
but all at once
There was charity.
The Connection through Contradiction
It's through contradiction
The trial of faith
That we make that connection-
To trust God always
The trial of faith
That we make that connection-
To trust God always
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Life is Moving Forward
Life is moving forward
And it can be great
There is light to look toward
Do not hesitate
I just discovered a new site. I didn't know about several of them. Good resource!
http://www.zionsbest.com/best25websites.html
And it can be great
There is light to look toward
Do not hesitate
I just discovered a new site. I didn't know about several of them. Good resource!
http://www.zionsbest.com/best25websites.html
Tying Up Lose Ends
That neglected lose end
Came apart at the seams
For you did not attend
To trouble's first signs
Example- losing weight, learning, reading, writing, walking, exercising
I think all my New Years goals have involved habit change. Some goals were so fleeting I don't remember them. I think they need to be written down and placed on high priority (on your mind a lot. ) There are so many tools available as well.
1. Brainstorm the goal- read about the subject
2. List why- vision it reached
3. How it is a wholesome goal
4. How it benefits those around you
5. Consider the twelve step pattern
6. Look for success stories
7. Plan for temptations
8. Pray
9. Keep a journal
10. Baby steps
11. Set up accountability with a friend
12. Celebrate in your goal and in each milestone
Next: How many weeks does it take to kill off a sweet tooth? I am eating chocolate like crazy! It is in the house.
January 3- I have been drinking some herbal tea and I don't crave sweets. I think it is because I am drinking more. Now I am still eating too much snacky foods. popcorn and crackers. I think it is the salt. I guess I will try homemade popcorn and Mrs. Dash.
Last night I did belly squeezes. I am not toned enough for crunches and my neck hurts too much as well. I noticed that it is uncomfortable to do the squeezes. My poor intestines are not happy with me eating so much.
Came apart at the seams
For you did not attend
To trouble's first signs
Example- losing weight, learning, reading, writing, walking, exercising
I think all my New Years goals have involved habit change. Some goals were so fleeting I don't remember them. I think they need to be written down and placed on high priority (on your mind a lot. ) There are so many tools available as well.
1. Brainstorm the goal- read about the subject
2. List why- vision it reached
3. How it is a wholesome goal
4. How it benefits those around you
5. Consider the twelve step pattern
6. Look for success stories
7. Plan for temptations
8. Pray
9. Keep a journal
10. Baby steps
11. Set up accountability with a friend
12. Celebrate in your goal and in each milestone
Next: How many weeks does it take to kill off a sweet tooth? I am eating chocolate like crazy! It is in the house.
January 3- I have been drinking some herbal tea and I don't crave sweets. I think it is because I am drinking more. Now I am still eating too much snacky foods. popcorn and crackers. I think it is the salt. I guess I will try homemade popcorn and Mrs. Dash.
Last night I did belly squeezes. I am not toned enough for crunches and my neck hurts too much as well. I noticed that it is uncomfortable to do the squeezes. My poor intestines are not happy with me eating so much.
Ask the Missionaries
Ask the missionaries
They can help you
With them each carries
What sees them through...
“All missionaries, younger and older, serve with the sole hope of making life better for other people.”—Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!."
Now- Here They Come!
Now is the time to prepare
For the coming of the Lord
We have the gospel to share
We have light. We have His Word
Receiving a Testimony of Light and Truth
God shares truth
With all who ask
Light is proof
Faith is the task
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/receiving-a-testimony-of-light-and-truth?cid=HPTU123014596&lang=eng