Monday, January 19, 2026

Alcoholism First Steps to Change

To make the change, the first task:
1.Go and purge your home
Of every bottle and flask
2.Replace them with hope
3.And then, for new friendships, ask


The Brain Heals!

The damaged brain can heal
As growing neurons connect
Again! The heart can feel!
And with the soul reconnect!

This is a beautiful sight.  Loved the video!
https://youtube.com/shorts/SlnfQoSH_LM?si=lvA1H0UL7XY1j3C1

Adam's Rib

Of all the bones God should pick
From Adam to create Eve thereof
It was nearest his heart, the rib
To remind them, together, there's love ❤️

Thoughts from scripturecentral.org:

https://youtube.com/shorts/IqgAon-2A_U?si=9Okmr0jXlElyFwze

A Wall of Faith

Backed up to the wall of faith
We each must take a stand
With fire in our hearts to face
What trials come  at hand

Keep your eyes turned to the temple
With your ears tuned to the Word
That your heart stay warmed with faith
To be a light unto the world

https://youtube.com/shorts/VYxXokcjQ4k?si=jlpVgcNP12i3vwvT

For Hope and Peace

Always have a part
of your head and your heart
In the word of God
That Light in you impart


Thoughts from President Holland's words. He said then you can relay where you can go for hope and peace.

https://youtube.com/shorts/wc7rUeTHjS0?si=D8cm9h1pfmLQY4Ib

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Take Heart

This is the time to take heart
For peace, despite tribulation
Prayer is a great place to start
To receive your  revelation 


Pondering President Oaks' words to BYU in 2017.

https://youtube.com/shorts/iD4NlLUKRKg?si=E3Kh0oK_ZYB69GDk

Pray to Know

Pray to know
Answers will come
Where to go?
What to become?


Pondering President Holland 

https://youtube.com/shorts/jPU-ekWc-1I?si=FNYyZtMHKM4IxFff

Walk With Him

Walk with Him, each.. near and far
One step at a time, for all your days
He will meet you where you are
He is our path to Heaven, always

https://youtube.com/shorts/yxrKAiNSIbM?si=JnpOSDbIt6L07sku

Watch this inspiring video based on words from President Christofferson

Who Are You?

If all your roles were stripped away
Beneath it all, "Who are you?"
Life happens and at the end of the day 
You are God's, who sees right through!
To the heart of what you do

Pray Always Linked Day and Night

Awake for God's counsel in prayer
And for new strength to do so
Before you sleep return and share
Just how you felt and did grow


Morning and evening prayers can link

So we can make the most of each day

God knows how we feel and think

And all the way things stand in our way


The creator of Heaven and Earth

As the Father of us all

Would to help us create each day

That we answer to our call


Pondering Elder Bednar's "Pray Always" October 2008 conference talk


https://youtu.be/zkXcPZRDsnM?si=Bkd23aJCcv9HWieY


Pure Communication

Does there exist a place

Where two can talk in peace

Honestly, face to face

So the quarrel can cease?


The surest place on earth
Is inside God's holy temple.
The veil parts, here, weve worth!
And our problems seem.so simple!

Here the "world" can slip away
It's a refuge from the storm
In unity we can pray
For the sick, the lost , the worn



History Judged

How do you judge history
That is already passed?
Were you there, in the story?
Things have changed since the past!

When there's so much that could....
In hindsight, possible....
May you look for the good
And for each miracle!!

And knowing history is unkind
Watch your deeds and your words
That what's best in you, men will find
Inspite of all your worst!

Endure Those Endless Steps!

Rodney, I love what you said. It's inspiring...

It takes endless steps
To get where you need to be
Some may be backwards
But have faith and keep going
Believe in eventually 

I love what Rodney Brannon said in the comments
in Austin Anderson's video . Austin tells of a moment 3 months into his mission that challenged his faith.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CunHFjbNV/

Casual Saints Awake


Perilous times are here!
Casual Saints, awake!
Even grown men will quake
As Satan ramps up his game



Blessings aren't Meant to Extend

​@Freak-Keane I love this thoughr. Thank you.


Blessings aren't meant to end
For our benefit, alone
They are meant to extend
Through our testimony grown


Thoughts from Elder Bednar's talk about prayer:

https://youtu.be/zkXcPZRDsnM?si=YJCjgxAfiKb8sQI7

Heartfelt Prayer

When you cant find words to say
Listen more while you pray
Feel for His holy presence
And His peace in the silence
Then examine your heart
Seek for gratitude, to start
Then, speak- what troubles it so
And feel His Spirit within flow
With impressions in tow
Later through words you'll find, you'll know
Keep this prayer always in your heart
Read His words and trust He will impart
Perhaps from what someone says
Or a voice in your head ...that is His!
Make a record of the time and place
Let it fill your mind and heart with thanks

Ponder Elder Bednar's talk..

https://youtu.be/zkXcPZRDsnM?si=5TOLvB1SKp0aG-_t


Saturday, January 17, 2026

Peace for Your Well-being

 I pray that in all your searching

You find the light you need

In the Church of Jesus Christ which brings

Peace for your well-being!


Friday, January 16, 2026

Prayer- Sharing Your Day

Always, offer thanks, share
In prayers, retell the best
Plus, when you felt His care!
Give thanks for love, confess 
The help you need, the test...
Then, end, with thanks He is there!

And if you've too much to say
Pray more often. It's OK!


I woke up with these thoughts for a special prayer to our Heavenly Father who is always there. 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Fish or Cut Bait 2

Fish or cut bait 
Your departure can't wait 
Be gone by tomorrow 
Or face true real sorrow

Thinking of a friend who needs to end an escalating abusive relationship. 

Fish or Cut Bait

Fish or cut bait

Something  has to give

Choose now. Don't wait!

This is not a way to live



Our Natures!

The nature we develop
While in this body, given
Will define what we are
When we waken in Heaven


New Eyes to See

I read God's holy Word
Of Christ, I learn so much!
Then, when I pray in thanks,
In my heart I feel love's touch!

I feel the Holy Ghost
Give me words to speak
I treasure this the most
I've new eyes to see!


https://youtube.com/shorts/imkoFpbyNys?si=-MqaWzpo62m4Qwwa

I Will Not Change My Mind!

What part of my heart do you wish to harm?

Please know you will not change my mind!

Though your high-minded judgment is meant to alarm,

My testimony is firm, you will find!






Investing in the Future

I can see you're not invested
And I must think of my future
My limits have been tested
I will not respond to pressure

For change, you complain and say I'm mad
You've been found wanting when I measure
All the experiences we've had
All you think of is you. Your pain and your pleasure!

So, here I firmly stand 
No longer in your way
It's up to you where you land
Sober or not, I say!
"Goodye!"



Child-Like Healing

How eager children are
To share what they know will heal!
How good it feels to care
And be cared for! Love is real!

How eager we should be

To reach other lands and homes

As a missionary

And preach what heals you, to hope!


Thinking about this message Elder Bednar shared:

https://youtube.com/shorts/5Lbw6l8gWTM?si=EoZrX5A5BJ_2zAYo

Prepare Spiritually

Become prepared, spiritually-
Seek divine clarity to rise above
World turmoil and calamity
With a Celestial perspective of love!

Thoughts from Elder Causse's message:
https://youtube.com/shorts/pflJ_LEzWA0?si=85wKHnsaXbLn84WF

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Each Day is a Gift

Each day is a gift
Wrapped up all anew
With surprises that uplift
While others make us blue
And more? That is up to you!

Maintain Loving Family Unity

Maintain loving family unity
Through the power of the Holy Ghost
While asking God to open our eyes
And temper our feelings, this, we need the most!


President Eyring knows how hard it is to maintain loving unity. I love his personal story!

https://youtube.com/shorts/TnMYqPmu7Us?si=QFjEWBmiiPo8IkXf

Heavenly Father's Plan

Heavenly Father presented His grand plan
And asked of all " Whom shall I send?"
Jesus! He would be the Savior of all man!
So, Satan rebelled along with 1/3 in the end
And vowed we'd regret free agency, then
Without bodies, they could entice us instead
And work to be destructive voices in our heads

Fill your mind with good things of Light
That evil darkness not enter in
Treasure God's words with all your might
And repent. Or sin, will wear you thin
Keep your covenants. Keep God's laws in sight
Go! Spread goodness everywhere!
And teach how much God does care!
That, when you pray, He is there!

Trust in mercy, justice, truth and Light. 
Read God's word and pray both day and night

Elder Bednar teaches so we can learn from reading the book of Abraham the true doctrine of the war in Heaven when Lucifer rebelled because he was not chosen. He wanted to "one up" God's plan to be picked. He would take away free agency!  He vowed to make us all suffer because he was not chosen. He would make us regret making choices! Trust in God's laws and in our Savior. Trust in mercy, justice, truth and Light. Read God's word and pray both day and night.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

To Get Us Through These Difficult Times

We have the gospel to get us through
These difficult times we live
We have God’s words for inspiration, too
And as we read we feel love

As our prophet is growing into His new assignment, he dedicated a beautiful temple in Burley,  Idaho. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/cEjSzLgAots?si=PuC8bSmXOE4peaWs

Love- God's Law Fulfiled

Love with mercy and compassion
With every bit of your heart
Fulfill God's law- not a portion-
And discover who you truly are

https://youtube.com/shorts/3LUKAsfCRE4?si=Z3b-OSjkEU10gfoz

True Repentance

Seeking to repent, with a contrite Spirit
Prostrate before the throne of God
With Godly sorrow and a broken heart
Unload your burden, listen, hear Him
Ever humbly, with all you've got
And rediscover who you truly are!


Thoughts from listening to Elder Anderson: 
https://youtube.com/shorts/c4yaBqFV50w?si=Zg2dL-RDY_iiNvDR

How Can YOU Overcome Unfairness With Faith?

Often, the list of "unfair" things
Keep rerunning in the mind
Pray to God, for His blessings
And our Savior, you will find

Thoughts from listening to Elder Renlund.

How can YOU overcome unfairness with faith.

https://youtube.com/shorts/zNmtTGm7n6o?si=9N6nR9V-wyxpWP1E

It is near to insanity, it's like the mind wants to keep track of evey piece- as in these experiences, there are a series of events that damage you. While you are keeping track, you replay all the emotions of being a victim, but also layer on top- anger, if only, why me? Who would do that? And, in pain, you "share", trying to dump these crazed mind feelings. It really is eroding the mind, carving a space for this process again and again.
Recall it all. Write it down. Let your mind be relieved of trying to recall it all.  Get help. Get a blessing. Get a new focus. Write your testimony . Write all your blessings. Put energy into being a strong spiritual child of God.  Connect to who you truly are and not to the role of a victim.


Then, the memories become just memories without layers of pain and emotion tied to them. You are safe, wrapped in love of Jesus. You are at peace and have empathy to help others. 

Miracles were Everywhere

Miracles were everywhere
Both parents served a role to save
While their children were being protected
The angels surrounded and kept them safe!

This is about the Mchigan church that was rammed into and set on fire and people were shot, killing 4

The Framptons- family of 7 went back to the site to relive that day for the interview. 

The mother, with the baby, had been outside getting a snack out of their vehicle and saw him ram twice into the church. She alerted those inside it was not an accident. She looked in front of her and her five year-old was there. 3 more were missing. She ran for safety and her husband ran to get the others. But, ended up miraculously helping a man shot... watch the video. 

https://youtu.be/PaOOz5_8vgU?si=023igMgI6VK2fyA0

Monday, January 12, 2026

Get Off of the Porch

We have Christ's footsteps to seek and follow
So get off of the porch and build on what you know
And if you are steadfast you will learn and grow
What are you waiting for? Jesus is your source
Of tender mercy to help to get you back on course


Thoughts from Neal A Maxwell
https://youtu.be/vzz90-WyJb4?si=DqWPKmiAjSnVzQB0

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Uplifting

Do you know what works best

To lift you right along?

The spirit can attest

It's a hymn, it's a song!


Music is a powerful tool to set a mood for study, performance, recreation, relaxation, romance, and for feeling the spirit.

I'm so excited for our next sacrament meeting. We take turns sharing our favorite hymn- the why and sing a verse. They alternate the piano and organ. 



Fill in the Gap

 Fill in the gap

Of where you are and want to be

Jesus will help

You have a divine destiny!

The Future of the Church

 The future of the church

Is really in good hands!

The youth know how to search

God's Words to understand 

To prepare to serve new lands!

Continually Pray

When we've the Spirit
Satan cant squeeze in
To God and hear Him

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt

Always in Jesus's Name

Always in Jesus's name
We testify.
To close prayers it is the same.
He is God's Son, is why!
How His spirit does abide... reside... confide!

He is our Advocate
Knowing God and us
He is our Mediator
Knowing how we sin, thus
And His Spirit is a must...so trust ...He is .just...

In His name, alone
We become much more
We, then, discover
What we've come here for


tps://www.bible.com › bible › 11 Timothy 2:5-6 (KJV) - For there is one God, and one media ...
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

Insouciant

Insouciant means 
Free from concern and fear
When we are grateful 
Our focus becomes clear
We feel the Savior near



For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7

Always Remember Him

Always, we remember Him
Day in and day out
Focusing on the Savior
Spreading faith about

Always renewing covenants
We grow day by day
And truly come to know Him
With His Light, Always

We had our US SW regional broadcast today. The fo us is building on last year's focus which showed an increase attendance for Easter- among other things.


Pray for North Koreans


Pray for this enemy nation
For the people of this land
To prepare them for the occasion 
They can learn of the gospel grand!

Someone has said that if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an advisor to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England , its people and peace? There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in South Korea in behalf of the people in North Korea. Hearing of this touched my heart. ❤️ 

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Those we Miss and Long For



The things we miss as we grow old:
Loved ones passed  and innocent days when our children were young...
And then we look to the future,
When rights will be righted and families reunited- with the Son! 👌 


Learning from the Past and Moving On

Don't dwell on days long gone
Or yearn for yesterday
But celebrate good that's done
And put to pass each old pain
Life holds lessons, to obtain

BYU 1/13/2009

https://youtube.com/shorts/iGuGYnU-sWM?si=I5MYQN4MIUh95vy5&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe9sfl5PRYzkPVFwAGmJRRIYU3dvrru4Gj7DlT9lZlf25b5lk5WiDAA1EiGVk_aem_lR2Kkz4bBIvoRkW1Wv0d_A

Filled

Jesus can transform you
And fill you up with love
Then, everything you do
Shares what you are made of


https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17ipMbjz1g/

Marveling

We would literally pass out for hours
If we were to see the immensity of space
In all of God's  majesty and  power
Marveling that He knows each heart and face

Impressions after listening to President Uchtdorf's message about Moses' experience

https://youtube.com/shorts/QW70h2BjPLQ?si=GJ6TP1gzYtblfzje

Preporations for the Coming of the Lord

To all the ends of the Earth
Come as pioneers. Join with us
We are preparing for the day
For the returning of Jesus 


Thoughts from Elder Causse's interview

https://youtu.be/XkzppBc1xm4?si=5otQYRbg3gtzhyUM

He talks about the adjustment his family had to make when he was called to be a general authority and of his commitment to the Lord for the rest of his life!

The sacrifice ...

The consecration ...

Friday, January 9, 2026

What Portion of Your Heart?


Do you give to God
A portion of your heart?
For blessings to impart
This is a good place to start

After entertainment?
That would be good
Better is before
But best....
Is in place of...out of gratitude!


Happy Heart

Oh my happy heart 
Joyfully does sing 
When blessings impart
Friendship's offering

Painting- Therapeutic

Look to the arts
For depth of feeling
Life's broken hearts
Finds light for healing 

An image appears
Expressing a thought
Stroking away tears
And the heart is taught
❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️ 

Inspired by this child's talent that was discovered during art therapy due to parent's divorce.



https://youtube.com/shorts/dZwyXtJzRyM?si=stxhueBwbRfF9fNZ

Roman Soldier Elites

The old Roman law 
Of the soldier "elites"
Required you grunt their load
For a mile on the road
And it was quite an uneasy feat
To refuse...they would do much more than just beat

What would Jesus do?
Well, He would seize the chance
And carry it for two!
His words would either lift or weigh too
Speaking of each man's circumstance
Then, he would offer the hope of repentance 

Matthew 5:41

Aug 8, 2013 · "After that mile, the man could put down the burden and leave the soldier either to carry it himself, or to press somebody else into service for the next mile. If a



Thursday, January 8, 2026

Potential

This is my life
But to daily do well
Unto Jesus Christ
According to God's will

A Spirit and Heart Bigger than Life

With a spirit and heart
Much bigger than life
Heaven called him to depart
While dreaming of Christ!

A 21 year-old missionary, Caleb Martin, serving in New Mexico died in his sleep. Autopsy to follow...Helpful, he had chopped wood that day.


https://youtu.be/0LVzNlfFL88?si=Ft6Qle6GLEuA8ppf

RIP Batman

You can't run from a car
That's  heading your way
But you can  die as a hero
Who  pushed  loved  one's away

RIP. Malcum Johnson, Columbia

 Batman- was his nickname.

This also happened years ago in LasVegas at a school bus stop. They named the school after him. He was full of potential.  Rundle ES
I hope the community finds a way to treasure the memory of Batman!


http://youtube.com/post/Ugkx3gQYOGdyRFXgqmGhtWnVLmIxjYhsrNqN?si=nBMYIfiW-rgxetSe

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Condescension From a Pre-Mortal Estate


Being enclosed with the physical
Having left our pre-mortal estate above
Our condesecension was uncomfortable
As we'd have to learn to rely on God's love

Knowing we'd forget God and everything 
In exchange for the family we would gain
Still we knew that until we became mortal
We'd not fully understand joy and pain


https://youtube.com/shorts/LJ1bXYGUSxo?si=GXySIHBVX7n5192i

Learning from Mistakes

Give yourself some credit
When you're feeling bad
It's your chance to repent,
Grow, and not be sad

Pain of Sin and Pride

Pain is a good sign 
Desire for a better life
With God realign
Then, sin's burden becomes light


Resources

There are so many feeling passed up by love 
They look for any resource for healing, thereof
They suffer in pain from this emptiness 
How they will gain from our source of happiness!

 

God's Perfect Plan- The Only Plan

Satan interjected himself above God's plan
For show, he rejected FREE agency of man
Challenging, he opposed God with open hostility
Pride grew and 1/3 arrose trusting in his ability

War should not, shall not exist ever in Heaven!
The rebellious were cast out- even driven!
To gain a body and progress, HOW we all rejoiced!

Jesus was chosen to execute God's plan
Perfectly to live and to atone for every man
Through trial and error we would learn who we truly are
Repenting as needed looking to our Savior never far

Thoughts from Elder Bednar message:

https://youtu.be/xQfX4Uf97mg?si=9Yjc2XU_IZe_wwkD

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The Companion that Saves Your Life

For this tall order
It's never too late
But for forever
It is worth the wait

Thoughts from the message from President Holland:

https://youtube.com/shorts/wuRi65HJF-I?si=PZ6CrUA9XwjxTTL7

God is Almighty

God can do anything,
Anywhere, anytime!
Yet, cares for the least to find!

#don'tminssthis
https://youtube.com/shorts/hFZgZodqhUk?si=fWSJYRn4CQFDynZN

President Lincoln Had a Secret to Success

Though, in life's race, you may fail 😢
Yet again and again
There are lessons on that trail
In, God's Word, your best riend

Though you feel bad, as you fall
And others criticize
Get up and answer your call
Have faith that God is wise!

And one wonders the thoughts
And impression that Abe learned
As the Book of Mormon taught
Him, of Christ, in every page he turned!


In the end, he met his goal

And the war, at last, was done

Then, it was his time to go

As over his doubts, he had won!


Records show he checked The Book of Mormon out from the Library of Congress. And one wonders...

Thoughts from listening to President Holland:

https://youtu.be/OwwWVWY0uGc?si=pqhwZxqniNI-bFTw

Monday, January 5, 2026

An Angel Tour Goodbye

Imagine at your death
An angel tour  goodbye
Where you're known. Your best!
Your legacy left behind

I know my grandma came to me. So, this is how I knew when she died. I had the impression she was being introduced to the gospel and prepared for life after death.


https://youtube.com/shorts/ARXg_nwD5Dg?si=rKbUYQpXzuFHVTVB

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Ponder Patiently

Ponder patiently 

Looking for light

Sought spiritually

Pointing to Christ


Come Follow Me pg 10

Jesus told the leaders of the Jews to "search the scriptures " explaining that they "testify of me." John 5 3


Just like the ark, showed

It was overshadowed

So too was Mary

As Christ came to be



Old-

The ark of the covenant being overshadowed with the presence of God

Staying in the home of the Levite priests for 3 months

David dancing and leaping at the glory of the Lord 


New

Mary overshadowed by the Holy Spirit

Mary staying with Elizabeth, wife of a Levite priests

John the Baptist in the womb leaping for joy at the glory of the Lord

https://youtu.be/Gme7Cq38ZHY?si=chd9V5L9YKphr5mY




Saturday, January 3, 2026

The Non Interview

No questions
No comments
Just walk on
It's so wrong



Media cycle

A Thirst For Sobriety

Deep down I've a thirst
For I don't know what 
A pain that's the worst
For a cure I must hunt
------ -------
The more that I drink
It sinks into ink
Black enough to kill
It shallows my will

The first drink is fun
But I am not done
I'll toast to my friends
A night without end

I can't drink enough
This makes things so tough
The guilt, disappointment
Go numb.Last laugh's enjoyment 
-------------
Was that you for the New Year celebration? 
Never before are drinks so available!
Overcome. There's a sobering education
Let go. Let God! And be fallible!

The path is 12 segments long
Right all who you have wronged
Take time to surrender
It's the way to be strong

Thirst, For your sobriety
Christ can flood your soul with peace
No more baffling cunning slips
Let love in and dignity increase

Volume Control

Tune out what the world is saying
Keep the Lord in your head
Seek to HEAR him. Humbly praying
Keep spiritually fed

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FSu5x5PCG/

The Hard Way

I do not like 
I did not think

https://youtube.com/shorts/P7fzsqkjvxA?si=fQ-_5offnuUa_d_6

Change - The Right Reason

My favorite song. It is a new version of The Bar Song. "I'm a Born Again Christian!"
Great song for the new year for anyone wanting to give something up. I love that the singer is sitting on a barstool!

Take something you love
For all the wrong reasons
And sanctify it for God
Using His light to please Him

In God's Care- Go For It

When you fail
Shall you quit?
Not a bit
Go. Prepare.
Ask of it
And seek God's care

Thoughts from a message from President Holland speaking of President Lincoln never quitting.

Triumphantly Our Happily Ever After

Triumphantly,
Eternally,
This mortal life passes on for the next
Where before the pleasing bar we'll enter
Unto Jehovah
Our judge of both the quick and dead!

Thoughts from listening to President Holland
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17cXFHzJB4/

Nail in a Sure Place

Christ is a nail in a sure place
Upon Him hangs all of God’s glory
He does not give up on us, always
In truth He is our greatest of all stories

---------------

All things rest Upon Him

Here lies the way to Heaven

Thus, we know where to turn

And we should do this often

Yes, we have so much to learn!

Isaiah 22:

https://youtube.com/shorts/Ojzcd5KqMnI?si=RXnW04e6SArfbnP_

Friday, January 2, 2026

Scratch out a Living

 Scratch out a living

Doing multiple things

Save a tenth for giving

Back to God's, as your tithing


When you barely get by

Doing physical labor

There is one who can help

Always, Jesus our Savior


Perhaps not to save you

But for comfort and strength 💪 

For ways to get better

For a blessing, at length








People Just Like Us- Old Testament

 People in the Old Testament

Experienced emotions just like us

Times of faith...

Then times they wished to forget

And hoped for salvation from Jesus


https://youtube.com/shorts/_Iq96V_OdZQ?si=05mzSax7NVCYG7vs


REMORSE BUT STILL ON COURSE

The fact that you are still trying

Validates you're on the covenant path

God loves you and sees you crying

He is there for you through the good and bad!


https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ACbbgtydC/


Stuff!

 Stuff you don't sift through

Becomes a monkey on your back.

How it piles up, too!

Of what you have, you can't keep track!


I was so proud of  my daughter and how easily she got rid of stuff today. Having twins in a one bedroom apartment is challenging her. But, she isn't complaining.  

It's funny, when she was around ten, she loved answering any question with the word, "stuff".


The Unifying Spirit of Testimony

The spirit of testimony
Teaches and unifies our hearts
There's feelings of shared harmony
As to what's best in us it imparts 


Based on thoughts from Henry B Eyring speaking years ago in this video.

https://youtube.com/shorts/XaFoovGWsZU?si=Dx1sdBKVXGeIK1mh

How to Read the Old Testament

As you read from His Word.
This is how He shows up,
Knows, and proves He has heard

#don'tmissthis #collectingpromises

https://youtube.com/shorts/kk_LEXBuzhg?si=N_SXet6jgDu0xhAP

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Flossing and Prayers

Flossing removes the plaque of the day
And prevents erosion and tooth decay

Experimenting - Drugs

This experiment
To figure things out
Is now different
You've innocents about

Those tiny souls
Depend on you
For how to grow
They're watching, too

No Law Against Lying

There is no law 

Against the lying

Stringing me on

Inside, who's crying?


Perhaps your guilt

And my confusion

Baffling, cunning

Lonely, exclusion

Near Death Experience a Message for the World

Prayer is for all

This message is mine

Continuously 

The Lord's real, you'll find




https://www.ldsliving.com/2-urgent-lessons-pres-holland-learned-from-his-near-death-experience/s/12695

Pray continuously 
Testify more


I Stepped into Crazy

I stepped into crazy
And nothing makes sense
Your story's so hazy
The details...nonsense

This is your 8th chance
Do I cry or do I scream?
In a turmoil dance,
I still hope, as you more scheme

You failed to show up
Your excuses came late
I know your world's tough
But each time as I wait
I imagine a worse fate

Then all the ups grip my mind
A break up- a beat up- a lock up
A shake up or you gave and are covered up 
Please wake up and sober up
Final sobriety to find



There's No Pretending at Death

Who  would  pretend
And lie to their dying  breath?
When honesty
Is how to face inevitable death

President Holland mentioned Joseph Smith and Hyrum staying true to their testimonies as they were facing death. 

I know of one comment in a youtube video accused Holland of being a fake.  When you're dying, lying doesn't benefit anyone. President Holland really was an Apostle. No doubts- at all. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/N7qPtW0lFFQ?si=odpLq4GPAG5THbaV

A Two Edged Sword

The word of the Lord is a  two-edged sword
So sharp as to know who we truly are
For He can cut through all our thoughts and motives
And penetrate deeply unto the heart ❤️ 





Love Continues

Love continues 
Families endure
Heaven is real
Of this I am sure



Merrill Osmond has a tribute to President Holland that inspired this. He has incredibly large number of comments!! Lots of love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C7skWpwjy/

Windage Shot

Set a windage shot

Before you fire the real deal

Establish your aim

So you can light the sky with zeal 🔥 🎆 🎇 🧨 


Happy New Year


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The Captain of the Soul- Invictus/ The Soul's Captain by Elder Orson F. Whitney

Invictus by William E. Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance,
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

The Soul's Captain [The Answer]
by Elder Orson F. Whitney
of the Quorum of the Twelve
Art thou in truth? Then what of him
Who bought thee with his blood?
Who plunged into devouring seas
And snatched thee from the flood?
Who bore for all our fallen race
What none but him could bear.
The God who died that man might live,
And endless glory share?
Of what avail thy vaunted strength,
Apart from his vast might?
Pray that his Light may pierce the gloom,
That thou mayest see aright.
Men are as bubbles on the wave,
As leaves upon the tree.
Thou, captain of thy soul, forsooth
Who gave that place to thee?
Free will is thine — free agency
To wield for right or wrong;
But thou must answer unto him
To whom all souls belong.
Bend to the dust that head "unbowed,"
Small part of Life's great whole!
And see in him, and him alone,
The Captain of thy soul

He's Been There Before

He's Been There Before by Elder Troy Whittle
The alarm bell rings at 6:30, I stumble to my feet
I grab my companions bedding and pull off his sheets
A groan fills the room, is it already time to arise?
It seems like just a second ago I was able to shut my eyes

The morning activities follow- study, prayer and such
When it's time to leave the apartment, you feel you haven't accomplished much
"We have a super day planned," My comp. says with a grin
I lowly utter a faithless breath, "Yeah, if anyone lets us in."

With the word of God and my faithful Schwinn, we ride off in the street prepared to
Face another day of humidity and heat
It's 9:30 in the evening, the day is almost through
My champion and I are riding home not accomplishing what we thought to do

We ride up to the mailbox, hoping to receive a lot
Only to look inside and hear my echo reverberate "air Box"
We go up to our apartment, the day is now complete
The only thing to show for our work is a case of blistery feet

It's past 10:30 p.m. My companion is fast asleep,
Silence engulfs me all about and I begin to weep
In the midst of sadness, I kneel down to pray
I need to talk to father, but I'm not sure what to say

"Oh, Father" I begin, "What happened to us today?
I thought we'd teach somebody, but everyone was away
My hands, my aching hands- worn, hurt and beat;
If our area was any smaller, we'd have knocked every street"

"Why on missions are the days so much alike?
The only difference about today was the flat tire on my bike
Will you send some cooler weather? The heat is killing me
I sweat so bad, it gets in my eyes, it's very hard to see"

"Why do I have to wear a helmet, isn't your protection enough?
People always laugh at me, and call me stupid stuff
Please send us investigators so I may give them what they lack
I want to give them Books of Mormon, the weight of them hurts my back"

"And what about my family: They don't have much to say
I'm sick of not hearing from home day after day after day
Oh Father, Why am I here am I just wasting time?
Sometimes I just want to go home, I'm sorry but that's on my mind"

"My companion, Heavenly Father, what are you giving me?
"The way he rides his bicycle, I don't think he can see
Now you have it, I can't go on, I don't know what to do
That, my Father in Heaven, is the prayer I have for you"

My prayer now finished, I stand up, then jump right into bed
I need my rest for tomorrow, we have another long day ahead
Sleep start to overtake me, I seem to drift away
Then it seems a vision takes me to another time in another day

I'm standing alone on the hill. The view is very nice
A man walks to wards me and says, "My name is Jesus Christ"
Tears of joy well up inside, I fall down to His feet
"Arise," He states, "Follow me to the shade. You and I need to speak"

My attention's towards my Savior, total and complete
He says, "Your mission is similar of what happened to me
I understand how you feel, I know what you're going through
In fact, it would be fair to say I've felt the same as you"

"I even know how you felt when no one listened to you
At times I felt not quite sure what else I could do
I know you don't like to ride a bicycle, for you a car would be sweet
Just remember the donkey I rode wasn't equipped with 21 speeds"

"I understand you don't like sweating, in fact it's something you hate
I remember when I sweat blood from ev’ry pore, oh the agony was great!
I see you don't like your companion- you'd rather have someone else-
I once had a companion named Judas who sold my life for wealth"

"It's hard to wear a helmet and have people make fun of you
I remember when they put thorns on my head and called me King of the Jews
So you feel burdened down by the weight of your pack
I recall how heavy the cross was when they slammed it on my back"


"Your hands hurt from tracting and knocking on doors all day
I guess when they pounded nails into mine, I ached in a similar way
It's hard not to hear from home when your family's not there to see
I lost communication on the cross and cried, "Father, why hast Thou forsaken me?"

"We have a lot in common, but there's a difference between us you see
I endured to the end and finished my mission, so follow and do like me"
He embraced me with His arms and His light filled me with His love
With tears in my eyes I watched as He went back to the Father above

I stood with awe and wonder when a beep rang in my head
I listened and heard the alarm, then realized I was in my bed
My companion let out a groan, "6:30 already, no way!"
I sat up and said, "Come on, I'll even carry your scriptures today!"

No matter what we go through, when we feel we can't take more
Just stop and think about Jesus Christ, He's been there before
By Elder Troy Whittle
Texas Houston Mission

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

These poems are my own thoughts and impressions as I study the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints

I encourage you to read from the Book of Mormon and the standard works, and listen to modern day prophets, also, that your mind and heart might be touched.

Kelly Miller

153 Countries Visited! June 2015


Global Statistics
Visits from 153 countries registered.
No.CountryDate of Last VisitPercent & Number of Visits ↓
1
United States
June 15, 2015
82.86%25,281
2
United Kingdom
June 14, 2015
2.61%795
3
Canada
June 13, 2015
2.42%737
4
Australia
June 13, 2015
1.81%551
5
Philippines
June 14, 2015
1.35%412
6
New Zealand
June 14, 2015
0.99%303
7
India
June 14, 2015
0.79%241
8
Brazil
June 14, 2015
0.58%176
9
Germany
May 15, 2015
0.49%151
10
Mexico
June 3, 2015
0.40%121
11
South Africa
June 8, 2015
0.34%105
12
Russian Federation
Apr 20, 2015
0.26%80
13
France
June 3, 2015
0.21%64
14
Malaysia
June 5, 2015
0.14%44
15
Czech Republic
Apr 17, 2015
0.14%42
16
Pakistan
Mar 21, 2015
0.13%41
17
Spain
Apr 28, 2015
0.13%41
18
Italy
June 8, 2015
0.13%39
19
Netherlands
May 28, 2015
0.12%38
20
Europe
June 11, 2015
0.11%35
21
Indonesia
May 18, 2015
0.11%35
22
Cote D'Ivoire
May 17, 2015
0.11%35
23
Japan
Apr 17, 2015
0.11%33
24
Singapore
May 28, 2015
0.11%33
25
United Arab Emirates
Apr 25, 2015
0.10%32
26
Argentina
Apr 27, 2015
0.10%31
27
Korea, Republic of
Feb 1, 2015
0.10%31
28
-
May 10, 2015
0.10%31
29
Thailand
Apr 5, 2015
0.10%30
30
Ireland
May 19, 2015
0.10%29
31
Jamaica
June 1, 2015
0.09%28
32
Turkey
June 14, 2015
0.09%28
33
Trinidad and Tobago
May 18, 2015
0.09%26
34
Sweden
May 8, 2015
0.09%26
35
Guatemala
May 5, 2015
0.08%24
36
Denmark
May 10, 2015
0.08%23
37
Saudi Arabia
May 1, 2015
0.07%20
38
Nigeria
Apr 4, 2015
0.07%20
39
Hong Kong
Apr 18, 2015
0.07%20
40
Colombia
May 29, 2015
0.07%20
41
Chile
Mar 23, 2015
0.06%19
42
Finland
Mar 25, 2015
0.06%19
43
Taiwan
Mar 28, 2015
0.06%18
44
Romania
May 17, 2015
0.06%18
45
Fiji
Feb 27, 2015
0.06%17
46
Ghana
May 8, 2015
0.06%17
47
Belgium
May 30, 2015
0.05%16
48
Switzerland
Apr 12, 2015
0.05%16
49
Poland
Apr 6, 2015
0.05%15
50
American Samoa
Apr 10, 2015
0.05%14
51
Ecuador
Feb 23, 2015
0.05%14
52
Serbia
Mar 10, 2015
0.05%14
53
Austria
Apr 8, 2015
0.04%13
54
Senegal
Nov 24, 2014
0.04%13
55
Norway
June 1, 2015
0.04%13
56
Uruguay
Aug 18, 2014
0.04%12
57
Peru
Apr 13, 2015
0.04%12
58
Portugal
Apr 6, 2015
0.04%12
59
Kenya
Oct 29, 2014
0.04%12
60
Tonga
Dec 9, 2014
0.04%11
61
Dominican Republic
Mar 12, 2015
0.04%11
62
Hungary
Feb 16, 2015
0.03%10
63
Guyana
Apr 28, 2015
0.03%10
64
Bangladesh
Jan 19, 2015
0.03%9
65
Algeria
Feb 5, 2015
0.03%9
66
Kuwait
Mar 30, 2015
0.03%9
67
Egypt
Apr 4, 2015
0.03%9
68
Belize
May 8, 2015
0.03%9
69
Costa Rica
Feb 4, 2015
0.03%8
70
Bahamas
Jan 9, 2015
0.03%8
71
Israel
Feb 27, 2015
0.03%8
72
Ukraine
Jan 24, 2015
0.03%8
73
Asia/Pacific Region
June 9, 2015
0.03%8
74
Honduras
Feb 6, 2015
0.02%7
75
Cyprus
Mar 21, 2015
0.02%7
76
Guam
Apr 10, 2015
0.02%7
77
Greece
June 2, 2015
0.02%7
78
China
Dec 16, 2014
0.02%7
79
Panama
Apr 7, 2015
0.02%6
80
Morocco
Mar 3, 2015
0.02%6
81
Sri Lanka
Sept 28, 2014
0.02%6
82
Iraq
Feb 25, 2015
0.02%6
83
Togo
June 6, 2015
0.02%6
84
Botswana
May 7, 2015
0.02%6
85
El Salvador
Apr 23, 2015
0.02%5
86
Vietnam
Oct 30, 2014
0.02%5
87
Cook Islands
June 3, 2015
0.02%5
88
Bulgaria
Oct 27, 2014
0.02%5
89
Lithuania
June 23, 2014
0.02%5
90
Slovakia
Jan 19, 2015
0.02%5
91
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mar 23, 2015
0.02%5
92
French Polynesia
Nov 23, 2014
0.02%5
93
Bahrain
Nov 11, 2014
0.02%5
94
Slovenia
Jan 16, 2015
0.02%5
95
Grenada
Mar 10, 2015
0.02%5
96
Qatar
Jan 15, 2015
0.02%5
97
Saint Lucia
May 8, 2015
0.02%5
98
Puerto Rico
Feb 27, 2015
0.01%4
99
Tunisia
Jan 23, 2015
0.01%4
100
Malta
Mar 22, 2015
0.01%4
101
Croatia
Jan 20, 2015
0.01%4
102
New Caledonia
Jan 13, 2015
0.01%4
103
Barbados
Apr 29, 2014
0.01%4
104
Azerbaijan
Jan 14, 2015
0.01%4
105
Moldova, Republic of
Nov 29, 2014
0.01%3
106
Lebanon
Feb 11, 2014
0.01%3
107
Zimbabwe
July 23, 2014
0.01%3
108
Benin
Feb 19, 2015
0.01%3
109
Antigua and Barbuda
Aug 1, 2014
0.01%3
110
Isle of Man
Dec 20, 2014
0.01%3
111
Bhutan
June 8, 2015
0.01%3
112
Venezuela
May 14, 2014
0.01%3
113
Georgia
Mar 3, 2015
0.01%2
114
Namibia
Oct 22, 2014
0.01%2
115
Armenia
Jan 12, 2015
0.01%2
116
Virgin Islands, U.S.
June 20, 2014
0.01%2
117
Jordan
May 19, 2015
0.01%2
118
Mozambique
June 23, 2014
0.01%2
119
Uganda
Aug 4, 2014
0.01%2
120
Marshall Islands
Jan 28, 2015
0.01%2
121
Mauritius
Feb 20, 2015
0.01%2
122
Oman
May 12, 2014
0.01%2
123
Curacao
Apr 29, 2015
0.01%2
124
Sierra Leone
Apr 26, 2015
0.01%2
125
Samoa
Nov 1, 2013
0.01%2
126
Saint Kitts and Nevis
June 30, 2013
0.01%2
127
Macau
July 18, 2014
0.01%2
128
Albania
Aug 17, 2014
0.01%2
129
Dominica
Mar 12, 2013
0.01%2
130
Ethiopia
Jan 8, 2015
0.01%2
131
Estonia
Mar 20, 2015
0.01%2
132
Cape Verde
May 27, 2013
0.00%1
133
Cayman Islands
July 27, 2014
0.00%1
134
Cambodia
Sept 16, 2013
0.00%1
135
Myanmar
July 18, 2014
0.00%1
136
Lesotho
Jan 12, 2013
0.00%1
137
Mongolia
Mar 14, 2015
0.00%1
138
Zambia
Apr 22, 2013
0.00%1
139
Montenegro
Nov 19, 2014
0.00%1
140
Kazakhstan
Jan 9, 2015
0.00%1
141
Nicaragua
May 29, 2014
0.00%1
142
Paraguay
Mar 10, 2013
0.00%1
143
Haiti
Feb 1, 2015
0.00%1
144
Timor-Leste
Feb 21, 2013
0.00%1
145
Iceland
June 20, 2014
0.00%1
146
Aruba
Jan 9, 2014
0.00%1
147
Liberia
Jan 3, 2014
0.00%1
148
Northern Mariana Islands
Oct 9, 2014
0.00%1
149
Gibraltar
Jan 27, 2014
0.00%1
150
Swaziland
June 16, 2014
0.00%1
151
Jersey
Mar 30, 2013
0.00%1
152
Niue
Nov 30, 2014
0.00%1
153
Latvia

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