Tag: heart

We Will be Judged “According to the Desires of our Heart”

"Sunday Sermon" We Will be Judge by Our Works The Bible repeatedly declares that we will be judged by our works and our diligence in keeping the God's commandments. (Eccl. 12:13; Jms 1:22; 2:17, 26; Rom 2:13; Rev. 20:12; 22:12; Acts 2: 37-38; Matt 7:21, 24-27; 19:16-22; Jn 7:17; 8:31-32’ 14:15; 14:21) Of course, like … Continue reading We Will be Judged “According to the Desires of our Heart” →

“When you sneeze, does your heart stop?” (10 Fun Facts About Hearts)

(Fun Facts Saturday) The human heart is a miracle. No man-made material can be flexed as frequently, and for so long, without breaking. No man-made pump can pump billions of times without failing. 1. Your heart beats 100,000 times a day, 36 million times a year, 2.6 billion times during your lifetime. 2. The heart … Continue reading “When you sneeze, does your heart stop?” (10 Fun Facts About Hearts) →

“I Stand at the Door and Knock” (Rev. 3:20) – Story Behind the Painting

"Sunday Sermon" At the end of my mission, a Church of England vicar gave my missionary companion and I a private tour of historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.  This is a magnificent edifice. The original church, dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle, was founded in 604 AD.  The present cathedral was designed by Sir … Continue reading “I Stand at the Door and Knock” (Rev. 3:20) – Story Behind the Painting →

“Examine Yourself” & “Consider Your Ways”– 4 Soul-Searching Questions from the Bible

"Sunday Sermon" "Know Thyself" The Bible counsels and commands: “examine yourselves” and “consider your ways.”  Likewise, Socrates proclaimed: “Know Thyself!”  He added, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Lao Tzu also declared: “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” “Examine Yourself” (1 Corinthians 11:28) “Let a man examine himself.” … Continue reading “Examine Yourself” & “Consider Your Ways”– 4 Soul-Searching Questions from the Bible →

“Too Blue” — A Depressing Poem about Depression

"Poetic Wednesday" James Mercer Langston Hughes (1901-1967) is one of the most famous African American poets. Having been disabled by a severe bout of depression, I somehow found this poem comforting - but then, I am weird. (As they say: "Neurotics build castles in the sky, psychotics move in, and psychiatrists charge rent.")            TOO … Continue reading “Too Blue” — A Depressing Poem about Depression →

Resisting Temptation and Overcoming Sin – Scriptures and Quotes

“Sunday Sermon” The "Temptations of Jesus" give great insights on confronting Satan and resisting sin. (Matthew 4: 1-11) Center your life in Christ and Follow the Savior’s Example Christ Resists Temptations             The Savior “suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:22). When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, the Lord … Continue reading Resisting Temptation and Overcoming Sin – Scriptures and Quotes →

Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #6: Complex and Amazing Human Body

"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" “God created man in his own image.” (Gen. 1:27) The Psalmist pondered: “What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” ”For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.” “Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #6: Complex and Amazing Human Body →

Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #4: Personal Revelation

"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" Another layer of “proof” of the existence of God, is personal revelation from God. Personal revelation from God comes in many forms: inspiration, sudden flow of ideas or intelligence, promptings, premonitions, prophesies, heavenly voices, dream visions, visitations by heavenly messengers, and theophany, a personal visit by God. Although I have not experienced … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #4: Personal Revelation →

Personal Revelation (Pt 5/5) – Prophetic Insights

Joseph Smith: No one can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelation No man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelation.  The Holy Ghost is a revelator. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith p 328) Joseph Smith: Receiving revelation is a privilege of the priesthood One great privilege of the priesthood is to obtain … Continue reading Personal Revelation (Pt 5/5) – Prophetic Insights →