Pass It On

The love that you feel-
You can pass it on.
Sharing light bright and real,
Of Christ, it is strong.

The Choice to Be Grateful

Make the choice. Feel the connection
Between gratitude and happiness.
Endure this life of imperfection
Know through it all- God is blessing us

The Choice to Be Grateful
President Henry B. Eyring
"Our Father in Heaven commands us to be thankful in all things, and He requires that we give thanks for the blessings we receive.  We know that all of His commandments are intended to make us happy, and we also know that to break commandments leads to misery.

The Call for Courage

Fear, ridicule, and opposition
Will come before each face
Have courage and re-position,
Stand for the principles you embrace.


Thomas S. Monson
The Call for Courage
 Ensign, May 2004, 54 


Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently. A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well. 

God Does Live- Jesus is His Son

God does live.
Jesus is His Son;
Whom to us He gave
The ransom to be won


He as our Redeemer
Does Mediate for us!
We might live forever
If we endure and trust.


He died upon the cross
And came again to life!
He suffered for each of us,
Our Savior, Jesus Christ.


Thomas S. Monson
I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
 Ensign, May 2007, 22–25


 With all my heart and the fervency of my soul, I lift up my voice in testimony as a special witness and declare that God does live. Jesus is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He it was who died on the cross to atone for our sins. He became the firstfruits of the Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again. “Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: ‘I know that my Redeemer lives!’ ” May the whole world know it and live by that knowledge. 

Finding Peace Through Service

Darkness can visit

As we listen to Satan say

Falsehoods that insist

We are useless or in the way

In our ears he whispers
What will cloud and dim vision
Then discouraged... he answers-
You can be miserable with him


But, with trust in the Lord
There is a path to peace
Service opens up a door

Where darkness then will cease

With our feet firmly planted

In paths of good service

All the peace we have wanted

Freely, He offers us

Finding Peace
President Thomas S. Monson
 Ensign, Mar. 2004


 "Occasionally discouragement may darken our pathway; frustration may be a constant companion. In our ears there may sound the sophistry of Satan as he whispers, “You cannot save the world; your small efforts are meaningless. You haven’t time to be concerned for others.” Trusting in the Lord, let us turn our heads from such falsehoods and make certain our feet are firmly planted in the path of service and our hearts and souls dedicated to follow the example of the Lord. In moments when the light of resolution dims and when the heart grows faint, we can take comfort from His promise: 'Be not weary in well-doing. … Out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind.'” 

“Finding Peace,” Ensign, Mar. 2004

Alex Boye performs the national anthem after becoming a U.S. Citizen

Something you have done
A hundred times or more
Can still cause joy to run
As you sense what it's been for

Given to much practice
We find out who we are
 By sharing unique talents
We shine bright like a star

Looking Beyond the Mark

Looking beyond the mark
My poor neck stretched up high
Wretchedly this did spark
Judgment before my eyes

The Eyes Grow Heavy

The eyes grow heavy
The head hangs low
The light of the message
Never to know

My Friend

Let us go on a walk

And feel the gentle breeze.

Where we can think and talk

And speak of God with ease.

Hear the small bird sing

Then fly into the sky?

It trills unto our King!

And so in truth, must I!

I know that God is real.

I feel His presence near.

His love does warm and heal.

He has a listening ear.

He knows just what I need,

Much better than myself.

His long arm ever does lead,

He is my greatest help.

You can know this too!

The path to start is prayer.

He will speak to you

And you will know tender care!

God Has Planted in Us a Love for Liberty

God has planted within us
A love for liberty
These times are perilous
In bondage we are hurting

For rebirth let us turn back
To God and search for light
Our freedom's under attack
And we must do what's right

The soul of America
Has been deeply injured
We need a miracle
As we now lay endangered

Our Constitution hangs
Sadly by a thread
As for freedom we once sang
We complain now instead

Families, in half, are torn
And marriage is at risk
For wayward children we mourn
The slippery slope- it did this

But the sky still shines with freedom
The clouds promise there's more
Let us seek God for wisdom
And right this course of error

May our pulpits flame again
And stir our hearts to see
When we're humble there's wisdom
Lighting you and me

Re-declare independence
Prepare well for a fight
History's the evidence
That each must sacrifice

Who will humbly pray?
Who will give their all?
Each and every day?
Answering freedom's call?

Recognizing God's hand
Let's work to do His will
Helping freedom stand
Our destiny to fulfill

Let us pray to be led
By one noble, true, and great
Who has earned respect?
Humbly to take the weight?

Let him not stand alone
May others rise up tall
In truth, to be known
As servants to us all

May they rise in Spirit
And speak with great command
Compelling all to hear this-
"With honor we must stand"

Be of good cheer and sing
In thanksgiving for all we know
Let the cry of freedom ring
And the pledge of allegiance grow

Let us pledge allegiance
To this worthy cause
Calling for obedience
Unto all of God's laws

Let us raise this great nation
To where it ought to be
And in our homes for explanation
Let us school liberty

Liberty- is will
It's a part of us like skin
It belongs to us still
And with light will brighten

There is a God a Path a Way

There is a God
To whom some day
We each will stand
And confess The Way

We'll know His hand
Has been stretched for us
We'll understand
The love He offered, thus

We'll see the path
We were meant to take
We'll see each trap
And steps we did not make

Then may we see
And cry for the Lord
That He perfectly
Carried what we tore

God's perfect plan
Allows us to choose
Eternities span
Or darkness that pulls

Darkness can't support
You in the final day
He offers naught comfort
Or the righteous way

God  who is our Father
Sends forth the invite
Always through our bother
Who warms all life with light

No matter what the storm
Or the crashing wave
His light can  inform
The path straight to save

THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

In recognition of
And trust in Almighty
Lincoln prayed to God above
For victory in the fighting

Gettysburg would determine
The destiny of this great land
Realizing this he was driven
To his knees... trusting in God's hand

Then when the news reached him
That the battle had been won
He set forth Thanksgiving
To thank Him for what He'd done

Thus the American motto
Forever is: "In God we trust!"
Let this unite us also
For He will guide and defend us

...as we seek to be righteous

The Guest List

Salvation is available to all

Who enter through the narrow gate

The guest list was not meant to be small

But, know the invitation cannot obligate

Whether for yourself or by another

By authority, you must come washed clean

 To take upon you the name of our brother

And as His disciple be seen

Great opportunities then await

Read of His doctrines and learn more

The invitation is not a mandate

But comes directly from the Lord

Responding to — and explaining — LDS baptisms for the dead

 Friday, Feb. 17 2012 

Joseph Walker, Deseret New

Terryl Givens of the University of Richmond along with his answers. For example:

Why do Mormons practice proxy baptism for the dead? ("Historically, Christians have been exclusive," Givens says. "Catholics have taught that only Catholics are saved, and evangelicals say only if you confess according to their tradition. Mormons say, "No, salvation is open to all people.' In that sense, Mormonism is the most nonexclusive religion in the Christian world.")

So are all those who are baptized after death considered Mormon? ("No," Gilgoff wrote. "Mormons believe that baptism provides the deceased with the opportunity to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but not the obligation. 'This is about putting names on the guest list,' says Givens. 'They might not go to the party, but they are given the chance.’ ”

God's Love

God's love bathes us with light
And warms our hearts to feel
Our thoughts receive sight
And we know He is real

A feeling overcomes
And pours forth from the breast
Overflowing to our homes
That all there might be blessed


President Henry B Eyring
First Presidency Message
Exhort Them To Pray
Ensign, Feb 2012

Gladys Knight & the pips - I will survive.avi

She will survive
For she gives of herself
Her soul so alive
Does so much to help

For women she's a model
Of courage, style, and grace
Among all colors, she's a marvel
For youth- a warm embrace

By her works you may know her
She leads the Saints to sing
She benefits our Brother
Her talents, her off'ring


Be that someone
Others look up to
Meekly then become
A gift to others too



When I heard Whitney died
I felt so sad for her
No matter what she tried
With habits, she suffered....

Who can we look to?
On the journey of success
Who has not fallen too?
Filled with purpose- it's Gladys

Let us pray for her
And all who too might lead
They have strengths to offer
And we are sore in need

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXs1e_6SZf0

Remind us of Our Fathers

Remind us of our fathers,
Say it like it is, and be good.
Be better than the others-
Doing as you know you should.

Let the sunset fall behind you,
Offering promised light to come.
May others recognize in you
What you are meant to become.

Lead us to that light
That saves us from ourselves.
We were meant to be bright-
That freedom never pales.

my message to Romney

Heavenly Father

I picture Heavenly Father in my mind
Hearing my prayers from above,
Bathing me with warmth from His light,
Knowing me perfectly, with love!

President Henry B Eyring
First Presidency Message
Exhort Them To Pray
Ensign, Feb 2012

"He Is" by Hilary Weeks

By their fruits ye shall know them...
Mormons are Christians, it's true
We pray to our Father in Heaven
In the name of the Savior, we do!

listen to our music, look at our art,
Watch as we strive to be like Him.
The fruits of our labors impart
As to the Lord's Word we liken

Sometimes I just wish I had a picture book containing the thousands of paintings and photos done by LDS artists. We do believe in Christ!We love and serve Him! We worship Him. He is our hero, our Savior, our King! We want to be like Him.

She Bent Forward- Modestly

She bent forward
And from the front to the back
Nothing showed skyward
Her clothing stayed intact

My attempt at a funny modesty poem

You're a Temple

You're a temple
Dress modestly
It's that simple...
Common sense to me

Clothed with protection,
Promise, and more
You know this direction
Comes of  the Lord

The beauty of virtue
Attracts us with light
It never hurts to
Do what is right

I Now Belong

I now belong
To an awesome team.
Together we are strong.
We share the same dream.

Honest from the start
We know where we are weak.
We speak from the heart.
God's blessings we seek.

When two or more gather,
And unite prayers above,
We raise our endeavor
And feel more of His love.

Have Miracles Ceased?

Have miracles ceased?

Is there no balm to soothe?

Through faith increased

We are spiritually moved.

Awake from that sleep,

That veil that is dark.

The gospel is sweet

And swells from the heart.

Founding Principles

Founding principles

Made this land great.

Freedom and enterprise-

It is not too late!

Save the Constitution-

Increase the defense.

"The People" not institutions-

Make the true difference!

The will, the heartbeat

Calls us to work hard.

We have a destiny.

We know who we are!

America's soul

Is worthy of saving.

Of our leading role

The world is more craving.

Liberty, choice

Freedom, religion-

On each make a noise

The vote... the decision.

A Queen

http://youtu.be/_Jk4tpPGu_M

As I went forward

He held out his hand

His wife said not a word

Her smile was grand

I told him about me

Our eyes did not part

I spoke of my family

He looked in my heart

Then, taking his wife's hand

He said, "This is my queen!"

And now I understand

Just what deep beauty means

Her hair, white, was a crown

Her eyes sparkled, bejeweled

Through her, goodness endowed

Of life's best gifts, she was schooled

Optimism and trust showed

She knew who she was

From within she just glowed

That is what a queen does

Since then I have sought

Knowledge and virtue

From the best I've been taught

For I want to be like her too

Sister Elaine S. Dalton tells of how she learned as a young woman what true beauty means. As a young woman, you were born to be a queen.

Temples Are a Beacon

Bear every trial
Overcome each temptation
Come to the temple
Lit up for our salvation

Carry the temple in your heart
And bring it home to share
Its peaceful renewal imparts
A bit of heaven's care

The First of Many Events to Fulfill

The first of many events to fulfill...
All witnessed the heavens are not still
For God's voice of pleasure was heard
And the Holy Ghost descended as a bird



Jesus reached up and beamed
Love was His to touch!
Light went in Him it seemed
For Heaven is made of such.

Anyone know about this painting?  I would like to know more about it.
photobucket.com
click on above title to go directly to link for image by bbardo

Teachers You are Shepherds

Teachers, you are the shepherds
Leading Christ's own sheep
Helping His word to be heard
Through the covenants that you keep

The pasture is so green

Where the tree of life is found.

The stream is pure and clean,

And, oh, how love abounds!

There is so much near to hear

If you tune out afar scoffers.

A joyful feast appears,

Of His love, freely He offers!