"Faith on Friday" “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. “When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation … and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or … Continue reading “Joy comes from the focus, not the circumstances, of our lives” — Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Sermon" I have never been a fan of hot drinks. I like my drinks cold - the colder the better. That is why I must have ice cubes in milk, soda, etc. Thus, for me, floating ice and ice cubes is one of my favorite miracles of nature. Basic physics establishes that physical … Continue reading My Favorite Miracle – Ice Cubes
"Fun Facts Saturday" The reasons why cats lick people are similar to the reasons why dogs lick people. While dog licks are "slurpy," cat licks are rough because of back-facing barbs on their tongues, important for grooming. 1. Affection. Mothers groom kittens as a sign of nurturing and affection. Cats lick you also to show … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Your Cat Licks You.
"Faith on Friday" "Some misunderstand the promises of God to mean that obedience to Him yields specific outcomes on a fixed schedule. "They might think, “If I diligently serve a full-time mission, God will bless me with a happy marriage and children” or “If I refrain from doing schoolwork on the Sabbath, God will bless … Continue reading God Is Not a Cosmic Vending Machine – G. Todd Christofferson (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Sermon" As we conclude our year-long study of the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants declares that the Book of Mormon contains “the fulness of the gospel.” (D&C 20:9) How can that be? The Book of Mormon does not contain many wonderful doctrines, like: Premortal council in heaven Degrees of glory Temple ordinances … Continue reading The Book of Mormon Contains the “Fulness of the Gospel”
"Fun Facts Saturday" Camels can drink salt water, even from the briny Dead Sea. They are the only mammal that can do so. Their unique kidneys filter out the salt. Camels have an extra transparent eyelid that protects their eyes during sandstorms, keeps their eyes moist, and shields them from the sun. They can also … Continue reading Camels are amazing! They drink salt water, eat thorns, and have extra transparent eyelids for sandstorms. (Fun Facts)
"Faith on Friday" “We come to church not to hide our problems, but to heal them.” “The Church is not an automobile showroom—a place to put ourselves on display so that others can admire our spirituality, capacity, or prosperity. It is more like a service center, where vehicles in need of repair come for maintenance … Continue reading “We come to church not to hide our problems, but to heal them” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Thanksgiving Sermon" Pride - the Greatest of all Sins In 590 AD, Pope Gregory I codified the “Seven Deadly Sins,” and he listed pride as the most serious. In the beginning, pride led to Lucifer’s rebellion and downfall. “Pride is considered the original and worst of the ‘seven deadly sins.’” “Pride is thought to … Continue reading Gratitude and Thanksgiving – Antidotes for Pride and the Universal “Pride Cycle”
"Fun Facts Saturday" 10 Most Popular Baby Names for 2023 (USA) Boys Liam Noah Elijah Oliver James William Benjamin Lucas Henry Theodore Girls Olivia Emma Charlotte Amelia Ava Sophia Isabella Mia Harper Evelyn (ChatGPT based Social Security Administration data; “List of most popular given names,” Wikipedia; AI Chat) 10 baby names rejected by government officials … Continue reading 10 Most Popular Baby Names and 10 Names Rejected by Officials
"Faith on Friday" “Governments, like clocks, go from the motion men give them; and as governments are made and moved by men, so by them are ruined too. Wherefore governments rather depend upon men, than men upon governments. Let men be good, and the government cannot be bad ... But, if men be bad, let … Continue reading If men are good, their government cannot be bad – William Penn (Great Quotes)
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