Let Love Be Our Call- Grand Blanc Michigan Felt Your Prayers and Responds

 

Verse 1] Horror comes close; it touches each of us In a house of worship, meant for peace The building burned down into ashes And waves of reality keep unfolding [Verse 2] With every story, every piece of news There is love, ministry, blessings, prayers One by one, the community begins to heal Serving together, showing how much each cares [Chorus] Remember all this goodness and kindness Let the reminder reach us all Stop criticizing; find a way to bless When others hate, let love be our call [Outro] One by one, we help each other heal Let love be our call https://youtu.be/TdQPGKmjJ_I?si=bqj6CnsCJ93ugyzg Please take the time to listen to this podcast- One year later. Interviews with Stake President Sanchez.

Scriptures Legacy

Moroni served well his people

Until they were no more

Being chased, he escaped evil

He kept and wrote for the Lord

The records we hold came at a high price
Of painstaking labor and sacrifice
This prophet shares with us the words of Christ
For our learning, they are filled with light

Absolute morals do and will exist
Through repentance there is grace to enlist
Of Christ's Atonement the scriptures witness
Offering examples of how to persist

The world teaches us a different tale:
When man serves himself, this is no crime
Every man prospers according to his genius
Conquering as will and strength combine

When he was done writing all revealed

He placed the records in a stone box in a hill

Until a later time to be unsealed

When he, as angel would them unveil

That the record of his fallen people

Would warn us of the cycle of pride

At one time they had been God's people

Humble they prospered with goodness inside

But, soon they felt no need for prayer

When battles came, they sought revenge

The thirst for blood was everywhere

To battle to their deaths was their pledge

Let us learn to stay humble and true

Listening to the prophet, for all of our days

Again and again, heeding what to do

With our allegiance to God , always

Moroni served his people well Until they were no more Chased, he escaped the evil days And kept the Lord’s record [Verse 2] The records we hold came at a price Of patient labor and sacrifice This prophet shares of our Savior For learning, for peace filled with light [Chorus] Absolute morals still remain Through repentance, grace is found Christ’s Atonement, scriptures witness And teach us to stand our ground [Verse 3] The world may tell a different tale: "Self-serving ways are not a crime" "Each man prospers by his genius" "Strength and will decide his climb" [Verse 4] When all was written and revealed He laid the records in a hill Within a stone box, sealed away Till later days would see them still [Verse 5] As an angel, he would show the record Of his fallen people’s pride And warn how once they were God’s own people Humble, prospering side by side [Verse 6] Soon they felt no need to pray And battle called, they sought revenge The thirst for blood spread everywhere They pledged their lives until the end [Final Chorus] Let us learn to stay humble and true Hear the prophet through all our days Again and again, heed what is right With God our allegiance always [Outro] With God our allegiance always

First God and Family

Everyone wants

A part of you

Your attention

And what you can do

A new work project

Your wife needs a date

You feel the conflict

But, some things can't wait

Then a new callings 

Adds to your plate

More time, more helping

More growth and more faith

Like a man with a bowl

First add what is big

Then shake in the small

Now all will fit in

First God and family

A light grows within

Through projects happening

You've strength to the end

[Verse 1] Everyone wants a part of you, Your attention and what you can do. A new work project, your wife needs a date, You feel the conflict, some things can’t wait. [Verse 2] Then a new calling adds to your plate, More time, more helping, more growth, more faith. The hours stretch, but your purpose is clear, You learn what matters by holding it near. [Chorus] Like a man with a bowl, first add what is big, Then shake in the small till it settles within. First God and family; let that light begin, Through projects and seasons, find strength to the end. [Bridge] Give the best of your day where it’s needed most, Keep a hand for your neighbor, a heart for your home. When the pieces are ordered, the crowded can fit, And the weight that you carry grows lighter with it. [Final Chorus] Like a man with a bowl, first add what is big, Then shake in the small till it settles within. First God and family; let that light begin, Through projects and seasons, find strength to the end. [Outro] First God and family, Then the rest falls in.

Thoughts from Brother Bench's testimony.

Angel Mother Sent

Mommy didn't want to go

She fought through cancer, to live

Her love for you, both, still grows

As an angel mother sent

Her words could not come out

To prepare and say goodbye

God is real. Do not doubt

In a dream, she slipped away

She endured to the end

It was love that carried her

Yes again and again

Leaving you both worried her

In all your special moments

She will definitely be there

You'll feel the heavens open

You will feel her everywhere

Remember to say your prayers

And know she watches as you sleep

Remember to take best care

Of love in forever's keep

When reading of children losing their mother to cancer and looking at the family pictures brings you to tears, don't think it is creepy.  It is from the celebration of the love they have and feeling the pain they are going through.

Good Faith Negotiation

Good faith negotiation 

Invites more than tolerance

Experiences are shared

And heard with an open stance

Practice tolerance

Free of lowly bigotry

In each existence 

Is God's given dignity

The dignity of each soul

Must be honored and respected

To start, see a common goal

Where truth and light is reflected

As followers of Christ,

It's for righteous harmony we seek.

Our boundaries are God’s laws!

How we need His lens of love, to see!

                      Dignity

Avoid the need to always be right

Refrain from labeling adverse others

Ignore what takes away from God's light

Listen to hear the plight of our brothers

[Verse 1] Good faith negotiation Invites more than tolerance Experiences are shared And heard with an open stance [Verse 2] Practice tolerance Free of lowly bigotry In each existence Is God-given dignity [Chorus] The dignity of each soul Must be honored and respected To start, see a common goal Where truth and light are reflected [Bridge] As followers of Christ, It's for righteous harmony we seek. Our boundaries are God's laws! How we need His lens of love, to see! [Verse 3] Avoid the need to always be right Refrain from labeling adverse others Ignore what takes away from God's light Listen to hear the plight of our brothers [Outro] Listen with an open stance Honor every soul Seek the common ground in love And let that mercy guide us all

An adverse party is the party with contrary interests to one’s own.

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President Oaks spoke at University of Virginia

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About this video

President Oaks discusses the importance of achieving harmony in a pluralistic society despite deep divisions (0:31). He emphasizes that individuals should accept the reality of needing each other as fellow citizens (0:57) and be willing to live peacefully with those holding different values (1:02).

Key principles for fostering harmony include:

Understanding and respecting others' experiences and concerns (1:13).

Avoiding a "culture of contempt" (1:32) and refraining from labeling adversaries with insults like "godless" or "bigots" (1:50).

Ignoring minor provocations and insults (2:26) rather than mirroring them.

Listening to understand others (2:50), as exemplified by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

Balancing conflicting constitutional rights (3:16) through legal and political negotiation, ensuring essential rights are upheld to the greatest extent possible.

Practicing tolerance (4:07) free of bigotry.

Going beyond mere tolerance to achieve true harmony (4:59), recognizing the God-given dignity in every human being and aiming for cooperation and mutual respect (4:37).

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Righteousness in the biblical context refers to living in accordance with God's standards. It is both a legal standing before God and a moral quality that believers are..

The Woman: A Vessel- A Symbol of Christ

The woman:  a vessel, a symbol of Christ

Physically bears and prepares to give birth 

Through her comes water, blood, spirit- new life

Spiritually of Him, how we need His rebirth!

He offers His body, His heart, His soul

Nothing of Him is superficial

He gave everything to make us whole

Ever... He has proved we are special

[Verse 1] The woman, a vessel, a sign of Christ, She bears new life within her frame. Through her, the water, blood, and Spirit, A breath of life calls us by name. [Chorus] Through Him, be born again; His mercy makes us whole. He gives His body, heart, and soul, And holds each precious soul. [Verse 2] Nothing in Him is superficial; He gives completely, nothing held. His love restores what has been broken, A faithful truth our hearts can tell. [Chorus] Through Him, be born again; His mercy makes us whole. He gives His body, heart, and soul, And holds each precious soul. [Bridge] Ever He shows us we are cherished, Ever His grace is drawing near. In every breath, a life made new; In every doubt, His love is here. [Final Chorus] Through Him, be born again; His mercy makes us whole. He gives His body, heart, and soul, And holds each precious soul. [Outro] His love makes us whole. His love makes us whole

Pondering Whitney Permann's (Mercy River) insightful comments read at: Diapers 
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I Was Blind Now I See - The God That Doest Wonders

There will always be many miracles

If we look to see with spiritual eyes

And tune our ears to beyond, this, our world

To manifestations of God in our lives

It is hard to argue with true results

His power transcends understanding

Though the arrogant may try to deny

When, you are the one left in awe, standing

One Sabbath day, Jesus saw a man 

Who had been blind, even since his birth

Then Jesus anointed him with mud

The Pharisees claimed evil was but at work

A controversy rose in the upper ranks

Was He a man of miracles or not?

Would He perform such on the given day of rest

They asked the blind man to be taught

Making eye contact with each one present

This a new and precious privilege

He told them Jesus was a prophet

But, they decided the miracle was not of Jesus

They told the once blind man to give God the praise

That Jesus, healing on the Sabbath, proved Him a sinner

The man replied He knew not, save that he could see

Later, cast out, Jesus taught Him and a witness did enter

I was blind and now I see

A miracle was handed me

By, Jesus, who I am worshipping

The Son of God, in whom I believe

With eyes to see and ears to hear

He knew physically and spiritually

Save momentarily, his eyes blurred tearing

He knew it was love that taught him, clearly

President Howard W. Hunter delivers a message titled "The God That Doest Wonders"

April 2015