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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Cookie Cutter

God made no one perfect
He's not a cookie cutter
Still, through the atonement,
Each life can grow but better!

Friday, February 26, 2016

At All Costs

If America were no longer free
And the Constitution lost
There will be nowhere to flee
We must protect it at all costs

Thoughts from Ted Cruz and his touching family of his father having America to flee to. 

Monday, February 22, 2016

Dealmakers

Dealmakers
Bribe high bids
Grant favors
And grease skids

Their words pollute
They compromise
And prostitute
With shady eyes

The Constitution's a Roadmap for Repair

The Constitution is a standard
A roadmap for repair
For all nations who've grown haggard
Hard fallen in despair

George Washington | Faith of Our Fathers

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George Washington, known as the "Father of Our Country," was a farmer, ... Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair; the event is in  ...



Bide Your Time

Study things out
And bide your time
Though there's some doubt
All will be fine

Words of Your Dreams

Ponders and speak the words of your dreams
For your children and yourself
Research your people for stories
Of how God is man's best help

Pondering 1 Nephi 8:36 &; 10:2

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Constitution

Our Constitution now hangs by a thread
The rights we hold sacred like shadows have fled
Who can restore each God given right
And not let them be robbed by the thieves in the night?

Saturday, February 20, 2016

The Absent Guest

I came to be present
But, in truth, I was not
Despite my best intent
I detoured, lost in thought

Out of Our Element

Life's corruptible element
The human curse of frailty
Our spirit within must lament
When, of goodness, we're failing

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Pure Fruit

God's word springs forth flowing
From the tree of everlasting life
You can feast here, freely
Of His love, a fruit pure and white

Some want to graft in their own agenda
And add fruit of another kind
Pruned to their own tastes, in the end, a
Polluted version to find


The Temple

Time slows
And thoughts clear
Light shows
God is near

His house
Made holy
Endows
Souls fully

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Without Prophets

Like Samson, shaved of hair, became blind
The scriptures without prophets to sustain it
Would soon become altered and suited to grind
The corrupt wheat for their own gain and profit

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I am enjoying this Book of Mormon commentary.

Rebuilding the Tower of Babel

We could rebuild the Tower of Babel
With today's misleading words of stone,
With sin, pride, craftiness, and scandal
As we've the worst the world has known

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I'm enjoying reading this Book of Mormon commentary!

Sincerity

Sincere words, much like a sword
Can be wielded both for good or bad
Let truth be more proved for the Lord
Double edged, you will be glad you had


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I'm enjoying this Book of Mormon commentary book.
 Psalm 149:6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.
Proverbs 5:4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Revelation 1:16 and he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Only The Best

Can the temple of God be built in our day
With ill-fitting stone made of all shapes and sizes?
The best materials should be used to lay
The foundation of love that towards Heaven rises

Monday, February 15, 2016

Put It In Your Past

Don't fear a backlash
For joining the church
Put it in your past
From God comes one's worth
Old issues and sins
Have been washed away
Your new journey begins
Let Christ lead the Way
Alma 37:37

Hold to the Rod

Hold to the rod
Lest life knock you down
The love of God
Can always be found

Gifts

Our gifts truly bless
And spiritually feed
Through faith we witness
We have what we need

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Each

Each family member
Is needed to get things done
Just like every finger
Is made stronger with the thumb


Primary book 2 Lesson 6.

I also love this picture of the fingers close together and the message: Hold Me Tight
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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Life's Crowning Test

Life's crowning test calls for sacrifice
Of selfless service for Jesus Christ
The way is narrow, there are souls to bless
The pay's eternal - look beyond yourself

In Christ

In Christ, you can
Feel joy so deep
Your heart expands
What was asleep

Repent. Right wrongs.
In sin, one's sick
You'll be made strong
And your mind quick

From God's word, read,
Ponder, and pray
Your eyes will see
Beyond today

You may fall low
Confused, afraid
As burdens grow
Endure.  Have faith.

Blessings increase
And doors open
As you spread peace
One can hope in!

Comfort will come
Like an embrace
Love will blossom
As you give thanks

Peace will pour out
Like light aglow
As good you scout
You'll lift and grow

Yes, men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace. Whoever will lose his life in the service of God will find eternal life.

Dec 1988 

Jesus Christ—Gifts and Expectations

Ezra Taft Benson

In Christ

In Christ you can sense
impressions of light
His love for us transcends
When we're doing what's right 


Saturday, February 6, 2016

Parables of Jesus: The Prodigal Son





Deceived, thoughtlessly selfishly I sought the "fun" life
And drained every resource I could. 
I grieved. The more I tried, the more nothing would go right! 
The path I was on was not good! 
I started to remember my parents who seemed to "have it all" 
And, how kind they were to those in need! 
When had I last thought good things about them? I could not recall 
But smiled at their eager hands to feed! 
One plate of food from them...a bath... would they turn me away? 
How great was the damage I'd cost! 
In rags, I sighed. I knocked. I'll aways remember this day 
They held me like a treasure, they'd lost!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

The Book of Mormon

There is a spiritual sieve in place
That separates those who love and embrace
The Book of Mormon from those who don't 
WHO could be reading to know and won't
A large measure of the love of God
Is found as you hold to this rod
The ways of the world are left behind
As from it, you search, ponder, and find

Monday, February 1, 2016

Fall in Love

Fall in love with Jesus Christ
Let Him be your joy and light
Hope is there when He's your source
Let Him inspire your life's course
On your knees, voice who you are.
Let Him be your guiding Star.
Cry to Him, His arms reach long.
He knows you. His path is strong.
Tell Him how you feel alone
Know for you He did atone
Tell Him how you're tempted too
He'll comfort, each time you do!
When you're mad, and feel accused
He knows how scorners abuse
Don't give up, if you cave in
The way out, He lights, from sin!
I just read there have been so many suicides by those of an alternate sexual preference. These are fragile years when strong  peers make the difference, Still very few know what to do or say about sexuality as they are working on knowing who they are, themselves.

Seemingly Simple

While seemingly simple
The commandments are The Way
To enjoy the gospel
We are blessed as we obey

Baptism

Love warms my heart.
I am washed clean!
I've a fresh start.
New life is in me!
Baptism!


Everyone

The church is there for everyone
Whatever one's status be
Help and healing come through the Son
We become one family

God Is No Respecter of Persons - The Church of Jesus ...

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints
“God is no respecter of persons,” Peter exclaimed in awestruck wonder. ... (McConkie,Mormon Doctrine, p. 802.) .... God blesses the faithful regardless of their status, race, ancestry, or any other outward qualities. ... “No matter where they live, whether they are rich or poor, no matter what their station in life, their color or their ...

Acts 10 

14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or ... his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:.

The Ultimate Test

The only true test
Of how close a life
Is to being blessed...
Do you choose the right?
This has naught to do
With wealth, power, or prestige
But how well you choose
As you mature and age
When we choose the right
How our spirit glows!
Through the light of Christ
And the Holy Ghost
Fortunate are those
Who are filled with both
Christ's countenance shows
With love, to abode