"The weakest among us, through God’s grace, can become spiritually strong, because God “is no respecter of persons.”"—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "On Being Geniune"
Topics: Strength through Christ
Monday, June 8, 2015
Saturday, May 30, 2015
"The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that the desires of our hearts can be transformed."—Michael T. Ringwood, "Truly Good and Without Guile"
Topics: Change
"As we are spiritually awake and alert, we see His hand across the world and we see His hand in our own personal lives."—Neil. L. Andersen, "Thy Kingdom Come"
Topics: Savior
"As disciples of Jesus Christ we have a responsibility to work together with like-minded believers, to raise our voices for what is right."—Robert D. Hales, "Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom"
Topics: Discipleship, Savior
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
"Many of you have loved ones who are wandering off the path to eternal life. You wonder what more you can do to bring them back. You can depend on the Lord to draw closer to them as you serve Him in faith. You remember the Lord’s promise to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon when they were away from their families on His errands: ‘My friends Sidney and Joseph, your families are well; they are in mine hands, and I will do with them as seemeth me good; for in me there is all power.’"—Henry B. Eyring, "Come unto Me"
Topics: Service
"Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ—just like the Master—will be firm in the truth."—Dallin H. Oaks, "Loving Others and Living with Differences"
Topics: Discipleship
"The greatest blessings of general conference come to us after the conference is over. Remember the pattern recorded frequently in scripture: we gather to hear the words of the Lord, and we return to our homes to live them."—Robert D. Hales, "General Conference: Strengthening Faith and Testimony"
Topics: General Conference
"Membership in the family of God is not contingent upon any kind of status—marital status, parental status, financial status, social status, or even the kind of status we post on social media."—Carole M. Stephens, "The Family Is of God"
Topics: Family
"Families are the Lord’s workshop on earth to help us learn and live the gospel. We come into our families with a sacred duty to help strengthen each other spiritually."—Cheryl A. Esplin, "Filling Our Homes with Light and Truth"
Topics: Family
"We need to boldly defend the Lord’s revealed doctrines describing marriage, families, the divine roles of men and women, and the importance of homes as sacred places—even when the world is shouting in our ears that these principles are outdated, limiting, or no longer relevant."—Bonnie L. Oscarson, "Defenders of the Family Proclamation"
Topics: Family, Women
"Never tire of discovering or rediscovering the truths of the gospel."—Gérald Caussé, "Is It Still Wonderful to You?" Topics: Testimony |
"Can we hush the fears that so easily and frequently beset us in our contemporary world? The answer to this question is an unequivocal yes. Three basic principles are central to receiving this blessing in our lives: (1) look to Christ, (2) build upon the foundation of Christ, and (3) press forward with faith in Christ."—David A. Bednar, "Therefore They Hushed Their Fears"
Topics: Jesus Christ
"The more we ponder the significance of the sacrament, the more sacred and meaningful it becomes to us."—Cheryl A. Esplin, "The Sacrament—a Renewal for the Soul" Topics: Sabbath Day |
"No woman who understands the gospel would ever say, “I am just a mother,” for mothers heal the souls of men."—Sheri L. Dew, "Are We Not All Mothers?"
Topics: Mothers
"You can show your daughter by the way you love and honor your wife that she should never settle for less."—Elaine S. Dalton, "Love Her Mother" Topics: Mothers |
Monday, May 11, 2015
IT'S MAY....
I can't believe we are at almost the 1/2 mark into the year.... I also can't believe yesterday was Mother's Day.... Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's and ladies yesterday. Whether you are a Mother by birth to a child or even if your babies are furry 4 legged friends and companions. Your still a mother....
What has Bryan and I been up to ? We have been living or staying at a MOTEL here in mesquite since beggining of april. It is so much like apartment living. we were just glad to be on our own finally. However at the same time it's an apartment (kind of- in a sense) but, in the classic sense it's not.
So it will be really exciting to be and when we get into a REAL APARTMENT. Bryan however has made this place like home though. he way and totally is cool like that.
I look forward to when i can make my home a home and we can do that together and I can become and feel more like a WIFE.... in the way of house keeping duties and cooking and just the "wifey" things.
Bryan today just started a new job across from where we are living/staying. hopefully his training and probationary period goes real well. i believe that probationary period is 8 wks. - so prayers and keep your fingers crossed.
We got Bryan's mom moved out of her apartment and moved into her trailer home all within the last month to 6 wks. she is excited about that as we all are. She actually moved in last weekend.
Mine and Bryan's anniversary is coming up.... it will be 3 yrs in about less than a month.... where has that time gone ?
What has Bryan and I been up to ? We have been living or staying at a MOTEL here in mesquite since beggining of april. It is so much like apartment living. we were just glad to be on our own finally. However at the same time it's an apartment (kind of- in a sense) but, in the classic sense it's not.
So it will be really exciting to be and when we get into a REAL APARTMENT. Bryan however has made this place like home though. he way and totally is cool like that.
I look forward to when i can make my home a home and we can do that together and I can become and feel more like a WIFE.... in the way of house keeping duties and cooking and just the "wifey" things.
Bryan today just started a new job across from where we are living/staying. hopefully his training and probationary period goes real well. i believe that probationary period is 8 wks. - so prayers and keep your fingers crossed.
We got Bryan's mom moved out of her apartment and moved into her trailer home all within the last month to 6 wks. she is excited about that as we all are. She actually moved in last weekend.
Mine and Bryan's anniversary is coming up.... it will be 3 yrs in about less than a month.... where has that time gone ?
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Overwhelming.....
So the last few days have been stressful and well overwhelming. We are going to need to move out and find temporary housing for the time being and by the end of the month if not sooner. Bryan is just really getting started good with his work. That is why we have been here where we are at for longer than we planned. So you can imagine the stress that we are feeling. We need prayers, comfort & strength for Bryan and I and the whole family. That the present situation get's resolved and QUICK!!!
We know that our Heavenly father has a plan and purpose for us. So we know and have faith that all will turn out. Also especially prayers and such for Bryan's mom. She i believe needs it the most.
We know that our Heavenly father has a plan and purpose for us. So we know and have faith that all will turn out. Also especially prayers and such for Bryan's mom. She i believe needs it the most.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
"Every soul, living or dead, who is accountable for his or her actions, needs the blessing of these sacred ordinances, and we can help our family members receive them."—Cook, "Our Father's Plan Is About Families" Topics: Family History |
The Salt of the Earth
"To perform our covenant duty as the salt of the earth, we must be different from those around us. This requires us to make some changes from our family culture, our ethnic culture, or our national culture. We must change all elements of our behavior that are in conflict with gospel commandments, covenants, and culture."
—Dallin H. Oaks, "The Salt of the Earth"
Topics: Covenants
"To perform our covenant duty as the salt of the earth, we must be different from those around us. This requires us to make some changes from our family culture, our ethnic culture, or our national culture. We must change all elements of our behavior that are in conflict with gospel commandments, covenants, and culture."
—Dallin H. Oaks, "The Salt of the Earth"
Topics: Covenants
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
"True conversion is more than merely having a knowledge of gospel principles and implies even more than just having a testimony of those principles. It is possible to have a testimony of the gospel without living it. Being truly converted means we are acting upon what we believe and allowing it to create ‘a mighty change in us, or in our hearts.’"—Bonnie L. Oscarson, "Be Ye Converted"
Topics: Conversion, Testimony
"We cannot foresee what the Lord has in mind for us. Our only course of action is to be prepared and worthy for whatever he requires. We must govern our actions every day with our future in mind."—M. Russell Ballard, "Purity Precedes Power"
Topics: Agency, Obedience, Divine Potential
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
"Each day is a day of decision, and our decisions determine our destiny."—Russell M. Nelson, "Decisions for Eternity"
Topics: Agency
"A strong human spirit with control over appetites of the flesh is master over emotions and passions and not a slave to them. That kind of freedom is as vital to the spirit as oxygen is to the body! Freedom from self-slavery is true liberation!"—Russell M. Nelson, "Decisions for Eternity"
Topics: Agency, Self-Mastery
Monday, February 23, 2015
The Greatest Commandment
Just love these video's......
https://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/the-greatest-commandment?cid=HPFR022015710&lang=eng
Saturday, February 21, 2015
"The love of Jesus Christ must be our guide if we are to become aware of the needs of those we can help in some way. The teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ, show us the way. And that is how our personal ministry begins: discovering needs, then tending to them."—Hugo E. Martinez, "Our Personal Ministries"
Topics: Love
"We should all follow the gospel teachings to love our neighbor and avoid contention. Followers of Christ should be examples of civility. We should love all people, be good listeners, and show concern for their sincere beliefs."—Dallin H. Oaks, "Loving Others and Living with Differences" |
"We can begin to become more diligent and concerned at home by telling the people we love that we love them. Such expressions do not need to be flowery or lengthy. We simply should sincerely and frequently express love."—David A. Bednar, "More Diligent and Concerned at Home"
Topics: Love
"We all have opportunities to render service to others. That is our calling and our privilege. In serving the needs of others, we are mindful of the words of the Savior: "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" (Matthew 25:40)."—Spencer W. Kimball, "Rendering Service to Others" Topics: Service |
Friday, February 20, 2015
Has It been a Year already ????
Well It's not Saturday yet.... And it's not the 22nd... Even though Sunday is the 22nd... Temples are not open on Sunday's.
Last year on the 22nd (so by day of the week) tomorrow will be 1 Year since Bryan and I entered the temple to go through for the 1st time and take out our own endowments. We made the 1st convenants before we were sealed for time and all eternity Just over a month later.
For those of you not of the LDS Faith and maybe wondering what endowments are you can learn and have knowledge via: https://www.lds.org/topics/ordinances?lang=eng&query=endowment that is just some of many articles on Endowments.
Last year on the 22nd (so by day of the week) tomorrow will be 1 Year since Bryan and I entered the temple to go through for the 1st time and take out our own endowments. We made the 1st convenants before we were sealed for time and all eternity Just over a month later.
For those of you not of the LDS Faith and maybe wondering what endowments are you can learn and have knowledge via: https://www.lds.org/topics/ordinances?lang=eng&query=endowment that is just some of many articles on Endowments.
"The gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to change. “Repent” is its most frequent message, and repenting means giving up all of our practices—personal, family, ethnic, and national—that are contrary to the commandments of God. The purpose of the gospel is to transform common creatures into celestial citizens, and that requires change."—Dallin H. Oaks, "Repentance and Change"
Topics: Change
"The feeling of love from our Heavenly Father is like a gravitational pull from heaven. As we remove the distractions that pull us toward the world and exercise our agency to seek Him, we open our hearts to a celestial force which draws us to Him. Nephi described its impact as ‘even unto the consuming of [his] flesh’ (2 Nephi 4:21). This same power caused Alma to sing a ‘song of redeeming love’ (Alma 5:26; see also Alma 5:9). It touched Mormon in such a way that he counseled us ‘to pray … with all the energy of our heart,’ that we might be filled with His love (Moroni 7:48)."—Elder Paul E. Koelliker, "He Truly Loves Us"
Topics: Agency
"The wise use of your freedom to make your own decisions is crucial to your spiritual growth, now and for eternity. You are never too young to learn, never too old to change. Your yearnings to learn and change come from a divinely instilled striving for eternal progression. Each day brings opportunity for decisions for eternity."—Russell M. Nelson, "Decisions for Eternity" Topics: Agency, Progression |
"In moments of fear or doubt or troubling times, hold to the ground you have already won, even if that ground is limited. … When these moments come and issues surface, the resolution of which is not immediately forthcoming, hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional knowledge comes."—Jeffrey R. Holland, "Lord, I Believe"
Topics: Faith, Testimony
"The choice is yours, and the choice is mine, remembering that our choices, our decisions, determine our destiny. God will guide you in your determination to serve Him and keep His commandments as you listen, as you learn, as you labor, and as you love."—Thomas S. Monson, "Four Words to Guide You"
Topics: Agency
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
"The miracle of forgiveness is available to all of those who turn from their evil doings and return no more."—Harold B. Lee, "How Can I Know That the Lord Has Forgiven Me?"
Topics: Repentance
"You know that God is your Father. He loves you. He wants you to be happy. Put your trust in Him (see 2 Nephi 4:34; 28:31). Maintain your focus on His holy temple. Be worthy to receive your endowment and sealing ordinances. Remain faithful to those covenants, and return frequently to the temple. Remember, your loftiest goal is to gain the greatest of all the blessings of God, that of eternal life (see D&C 14:7). Temple ordinances are essential for that blessing (see D&C 131:1–3)."—Russell M. Nelson, "What Will You Choose?"
Topics: Progression
"So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment."—Thomas S. Monson, "Living the Abundant Life"
Topics: Hope
"A testimony of the hope of redemption is something which cannot be measured or counted. Jesus Christ is the source of that hope."—Boyd K. Packer, "The Reason for Our Hope"
Topics: Hope
"Don't yield to Satan's lie that you don't have time to study the scriptures. Choose to take time to study them. Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school, work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If so, do it!"—Richard G. Scott, "Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority"
Topics: Improvement
"Each covenant brings with it duties and promises. For all of us … those duties are sometimes simple but are often difficult. But remember, the duties must sometimes be difficult because their purpose is to move us along the path to live forever with Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in families."—Henry B. Eyring, "A Priceless Heritage of Hope" Topics: Improvement |
Lord, I Believe
"ʺIn moments of fear or doubt or troubling times, hold to the ground you have already won, even if that ground is limited. . . When these moments come and issues surface, the resolution of which is not immediately forthcoming, hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional knowledge comes.ʺ"—Jeffrey R. Holland, "Lord, I Believe"
Do Not Fear
"True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior."—Boyd K. Packer, "Do Not Fear"
Topics: Improvement
Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: "My Hand Shall Be over Thee"
"In the Lord's service the path is not always easy. It often requires sacrifices, and we will likely experience adversity. But in serving Him, we discover that His hand is truly over us. … The Lord expects us to be as faithful, as devoted, as courageous as those who went before us. They were called to give their lives for the gospel. We are called to live our lives for the same purpose."—Robert D. Hales, "Preparations for the Restoration and the Second Coming: "My Hand Shall Be over Thee""
Topics: Devotion
"Heavenly Father's love for all His children is unbounded, and there is no need to resent that love when it is manifested in the lives of others. There is plenty of love for us, and we share more fully in that love as we not only celebrate the return of the prodigal but also assist as many as possible to return to the fold "safe and sound" (Luke 15:27)."—LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., ""He Ran, and Fell on His Neck, and Kissed Him"" Topics: God's Love |
God's Love for His Children
"His gospel is a gospel of love—love for God and love for one another. He directs us to follow his example. Our discipleship is measured by how well we comply."—M. Russell Ballard, "God's Love for His Children"
""It has been said that history turns on small hinges, and so do our lives. Decisions determine destiny. But we are not left unaided in our decisions. If you want to see the light of heaven, if you want to feel the inspiration of Almighty God, if you want to have that feeling within your bosom that your Heavenly Father is guiding you, then follow the prophets of God. When you follow the prophets, you will be in safe territory.""—Thomas S. Monson, "Follow the Prophets"
Topics: God's Love
You Can Do It Now!
"There will be times when you think you cannot continue on. Trust the Savior and His love. With faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and the power and hope of the restored gospel, you will be able to walk tall and continue on."—Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "You Can Do It Now!" Topics: Faith  |
Saturday, February 14, 2015
""A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another (John 13:34–35).""— , "John 13"
"A Spiritual Work"
"I share with you my certain witness. Jesus is the Christ. He is our Savior and Redeemer. This is His holy work. I promise you that He will guide you and be with you as you humbly seek His help in faith."—Neil L. Andersen, "A Spiritual Work" Topics: Work of Salvation |
Be Not Moved!
"Be not moved. You have a great destiny before you. This is your moment! I truly believe that one virtuous young woman, led by the Spirit, can change the world!"—Elaine S. Dalton, "Be Not Moved!"
Topics: Virtue
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