A deeply insightful book. Here's a simple quote from the Introduction: "Once I was invited over to a friend’s apartment to have a religious discussion with her friend who was an active member of another Christian faith. This woman turned out to be stridently anti-Mormon and was well equipped with all the standard biblical arguments … Continue reading
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Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 4
Sun, Feb 2, 2014, 3:41 PM Why this whole thing about Satan speaking by the mouth of the serpent? I've never really got that. Is that real? And why did the serpent get punished for Satan's deeds? That's always seemed a bit unfair. If I were take a moment though to think about it, I … Continue reading Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 4
Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 3
Thu, Jan 30, 2014, 7:01 AM Is it possible that the physical creation of the earth is covered in just verse 6? 5 And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew. For I, the Lord God, acreated all things, of which I … Continue reading Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 3
Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 2
Mon, Jan 27, 2014, 8:57 AM Our belief in an Anthropomorphic God means we strive to become like God. But that puts us in danger of seeking fame, perhaps much more than other religions. We think of God as famous, the most famous and powerful person there is. -How can God be humble? -How … Continue reading Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 2
Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 1
Thu, Jan 23, 2014, 7:23 AM The spirit that accompanies the last half of chapter 1 of the book of Moses is quite remarkable. God'a kindness and patience with Moses is evident. Some questions: How can Christ speak as if the father and still be humble? How does he know what to say? Has … Continue reading Scripture Study: Moses Chapter 1
The abundant life "includes developing the capacity to face trouble with courage; disappointment with cheerfulness; and triumph with humility." In Quest of the Abundant Life - Ensign Mar. 1988
I think this is an under appreciated prayer. "May the gates of hell be shut continually before me, because that my heart is broken and my spirit is contrite! O Lord, wilt thou not shut the gates of thy righteousness before me, that I may walk in the path of the low valley, that I … Continue reading
Shared by my best friend. From “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene Brown "We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection. "Love is not something we give … Continue reading
"I know what real pleasure is, for I have done good work". Robert Louis Stevenson.
Why do we let ourselves be angry? Anger doesn't hurt the other person. Anger is the one emotion with energy attached to it. If instead of burning that energy by feeling angry, we take action of some kind, measured, thoughtful action, we have a better chance of fixing the underlying problem. "And why should I … Continue reading
Kip on Character 