Sunday Sermon Restoring Eve to her rightful place Latter-day Saints can’t wait to give Mother Eve a big hug, and thank her for her courage and her vital role in the plan of happiness. She selflessly chose death, pain, suffering, and the struggles of mortality, over the never-ending peace and beauty of Eden. Thus, Eve … Continue reading “Eve and the Choice Made in Eden”
Universal Pattern: 3 C's: Commandments, Choice, Consequences (3 C’s) “And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil thou shalt not eat of it: [nevertheless, thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given … Continue reading 7 Short Lessons from the Garden of Eden (Pt. 1)
"Great Quotes" “Our whole social order could self-destruct over the obsession with freedom disconnected from responsibility; where choice is imagined to be somehow independent of consequences.” (Boyd K. Packer, “The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises,” Gen. Conf. Apr 1996) Life and Legacy Birth. Boyd Kenneth Packer was born Sep. 10. 1924 in … Continue reading “Freedom and Choice Without Responsibility and Consequences”- Boyd K. Packer (Plus, his amazing art work)
"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" There are only two kinds of people in the end; those who say to God, "Thy will be done" and those to whom God says, "Thy will be done." All that are in Hell, chose it. Without that self-choice there could be no hell. No soul that seriously and constantly … Continue reading Choosing Heaven (“Thy Will”) or Hell (“My Will”) – C.S. Lewis (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" To those who were not presently participating in Church and meetings, I would say … “Let me make sure I understand what has happened to you. Because someone at church offended you, you have not been blessed by the ordinance of the sacrament. You have withdrawn yourself from the constant companionship of … Continue reading “Being Offended is a Choice”– David A. Bednar (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “But behold there was never a happier time among the people of Nephi, since the days of Nephi, than in the days of [Captain] Moroni, yea, even at this time, in the twenty and first year of the reign of judges.” The first time I read this verse, my heart was touched. … Continue reading Happiness is a Choice (Alma 50:23)
"Sunday Sermon" “His Place” (Mansions Prepared) John 14:2-3 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you… and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Enos 1:27 And I soon go to the place of my rest, which is with my Redeemer; for … Continue reading Choice of Our Eternal Home: “His Mansions” or “Our Own Place”
"Great Quotes" Too many of my friends, family, church buddies, and love ones have hurt themselves, and others, spiritually, socially, and emotionally by being offended. Their reaction to insults is within their control, and the harm caused is largely self-inflicted. Choose Not to be Offended “To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted … Continue reading Great Quotes: “Choose Not to be Offended”
Happiness is a choice, not a condition This is generally true. I say “generally” because there are exceptional circumstances where one’s condition can interfere with the ability to choose happiness. These conditions include: severe depression, extreme pain, major illness, heavy addiction, extreme hunger, starvation. But for most people, happiness is a choice. While I was … Continue reading Happiness is a Choice
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