The truth is...
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Money Can't Buy Everything.
Gina Rinehart just became the world's richest woman. In MSN news it states that although she has just reached 29 Billion dollars, she is in a court battle with 3 of her 4 children, debating whether they are suitable to manage the family trust or not. From an outsiders perspective they seem to be more estranged business partners than family. Sadly, even with all the money in the world she still cannot buy her family happiness.
Families are ordained of God and need to be handled with the utmost care and concern. We are all part of a bigger family. A spiritual one. But to help us achieve our main goal in this life, we have been broken up into smaller, earthly families that have the potential of becoming Eternal.
I'm going to leave it up the Elder Robert D. Hales to more fully expound on this subject, (he can say it better than me anyways).
"While our individual salvation is based on our individual obedience, it is equally important that we understand that we are each an important and integral part of a family and the highest blessings can be received only within an eternal family. When families are functioning as designed by God, the relationships found therein are the most valued of mortality. The plan of the Father is that family love and companionship will continue into the eternities. Being one in a family carries a great responsibility of caring, loving, lifting, and strengthening each member of the family so that all can righteously endure to the end in mortality and dwell together throughout eternity. It is not enough just to save ourselves. It is equally important that parents, brothers, and sisters are saved in our families. If we return home alone to our Heavenly Father, we will be asked, “Where is the rest of the family?” This is why we teach that families are forever. The eternal nature of an individual becomes the eternal nature of the family."
I know from experience that families are not perfect, but together we can become perfect. My family is still in the process and I expect we will be on that road for a while. Families that are struggling now can become better. Families that only have one parent are still a family. Families that include only you, please know that you are still loved.
The things that are most important in this life do not come buy way of money, but by time, effort, caring and sacrificing the world for something greater.
Gina and her family are struggling but I pray that one day they will realize (as well as for the rest of us) that the thing they have that is of the most worth...is each other.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Truth Is...This IS the greatest speach ever given.
has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed.
machinery that gives abundance has left us in want.
Our knowledge has made us cynical,
our cleverness hard and unkind.
We think too much and feel too little:
More than machinery we need humanity;
More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness.
- "The kingdom of God is within man"
Not one man, nor a group of men, but in all men; in you, the people.
(Taken from http://luis.impa.br/chaplin.html)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
A Williams Cheese Grater
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
For You
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
I've Found A Friend
So wise a counselor and guide
So mighty a defender.
I've found a friend, oh, such a friend
He bled, He died to save me
And not alone the gift of life
But His own self He gave me.
I've found a friend, oh, such a friend
All power to Him is given
To guide me on my onward course
And bring me safe to heaven.
J.G. Small
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Baptism is just the same.
There is no point is getting wet if we are not going to get dry later.
Christ said that if we want to enter the Kingdom of Heaven we must 'be born of the water AND of the Spirit'. John 3:5
What does the Spirit do? It is the finisher. The dryer. It sanctifies. The Spirit is what cleanses you.
But as you know, everything eventually breaks down and will need to be repaired. The Lord doesn't leave anything out in His great plan and He knows that we will need to eventually repair our spiritual 'Washer and Dryer'.
How can this be done?
The Sacrament.
God has given us the best maintenance shop, with the perfect repair man. The Lord knows that we will not be perfect after we are baptized so he has given us the Sacrament to maintain the washing we have done at baptism, and to keep our dryer in check throughout the week. He really is amazing, and loves you so much! Don't give up when you realize you are not perfect, God always has a plan for you and THE way you can make it back to Him.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Indiana Jones
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
I Will Rest in You
Seems to me the line
is dead when I come calling
No one there, the sky is falling
My mind is playing games again
You´re right where you have always been
The place that I once knew
As a little child
Constantly the eyes of
God watched over me
In the place that I once knew
As a little child
Fall into the bed of faith
prepared for me
I wiil rest in you
I will rest in you
Tell me that you love
me for the fool I am
And comfort me
like only you can
Where I can feel your breath
Like sweet caresses
on my face again
the place that I once knew
As a little child
Constantly the eyes of
God watched over me
In the place that I once knew
As a little child
Fall into the bed of faith
prepared for me
I will rest in you
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Native American Blessings
I was thinking about this last question today right before my personal study. I prayed to know the answer to this and then I started reading in Alma chapter 9 of the Book of Mormon.
16 For there are many promises which are extended to the Lamanites; for it is because of the traditions of their fathers that caused them to remain in their state of ignorance; therefore the Lord will be merciful unto them and prolong their existence in the land.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Ronan, MT
I am here in beautiful Ronan! Life is good. Sister Berry is my new companera, (whoops I'm not a Spanish speaking missionary, oh well) she's pretty much awesome. I will keep y'all posted!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Shepherds
Friday, December 16, 2011
God's Time
Friday, November 25, 2011
WHO WINS THE RACE?
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Spiritual Resuscitation
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Let's Get Real
What has been happening in my life: I just found out that I have a Gluten Intolerance. My life has turned upside down! Just when I thought I had every thing under control...I get this thrown into the loop. I have been praying for years to be able to be healthier, I just didn't expect the answer to come this way.
I have been gluten free for about 3 weeks. It is really hard! I feel so much better when I don't eat gluten and I can feel like a human again, but see there is one tiny, little problem...This new found diagnosis takes a lot of time and effort to make the treatment work. I'm a missionary. I don't really have time for anything else. So then this wonderful test came along to make me realize that I don't have everything under control as I would like. Plus I feel like such a burden to the members that we eat dinner with every night, becuase they have to tell me exactly what they are cooking and read all the ingredients to me and if there is anything that I can't eat they either have to start from scratch or make me a seperate meal. I'M SORRY! :(
Life is interesting. And I'm greatful that Heavenly Father doesn't allow me to beome complacent in my day to day routine. I'm thankful that he throws in a few sour skittles to let me realize how sweet life can be.
To be continued...