Posted in Feast Upon the Word on Sep 20th, 2007 Discussion »
I recently went through a difficult spiritual slump. This type of struggle has been an on-and-off thing for me for much of my life. Although I have a burning testimony of the gospel, I sometimes slip into a mode where guilt, frustration, and inadequacy overwhelm whatever peace the gospel usually brings me.
Posted in Feast Upon the Word, Service, Relief Society on Aug 15th, 2007 Discussion »
When you ask that question, do you listen to the answer?
Posted in Feast Upon the Word on Jul 27th, 2007 Discussion »
Warning! Spoilers follow! If you haven’t finished Harry Potter 7 and want no information about it, stop reading now. You have been warned.
“God knows what we do not know and sees what we do not see.”
(President Howard W. Hunter, Ensign, Nov. 1987, 60.)
Perhaps you are already tired of people talking and writing […]
Posted in Feast Upon the Word, Education, Marriage on Jun 21st, 2007 Discussion »
I have had the opportunity and blessing to associate with many young women at the prime of their lives. They are full of excitement for life, excitement for the future, and love for the gospel. I love talking with these young women about what Elder Hales recently referred to as “the decade of decision.”
Posted in Feast Upon the Word on Jun 15th, 2007 Discussion »
For several years before he passed away, Grandpa was a sealer in the temple. I had the wonderful blessing of having him perform my sealing. I also was able to arrange for him to seal some good friends of ours who had been married for decades were ready to make their marriage eternal. I was […]
Posted in Feast Upon the Word on May 3rd, 2007 Discussion »
I sometimes say that the gospel is like an onion. There are layers and layers of meaning that the Spirit can unfold to our view as we seek to study and learn and apply gospel principles. I’m especially intrigued at how seemingly “basic” principles contain many layers of truth.
Posted in Feast Upon the Word on Jan 1st, 2007 Discussion »
It’s that time of year again: time to start anew, to set goals, to look forward with optimism and determination to make this year ‘the best year yet.’ While I love the energy that comes with the focus on New Year’s resolutions, I can’t help but feel a bit cynical about them.
