With every problem the Savior could have set his mind to solve when here upon the earth, it is interesting that he did not chooses to solve the energy crisis, or expose the laws of relativity, or any host of things he might have done. He chose to do miracles to heal the sick and … Continue reading
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The sermon "Bind Up Their Wounds" by President Henry B. Eyring made me realize that compassion is a precious feeling; acting upon it each time we feel it increases our abilities to feel and act upon it. That is a virtue cycle, where acting upon a virtue increases the virtue. . "In the Lord’s words the … Continue reading
This talked influenced me as a young man; probably not because my motives were completely pure--there was some aspiring going on no doubt, some wanting to achieve, to make a name, to have influence. But Christ's example of being willing to submit to all things has helped me overcome those tendencies in large part. He … Continue reading
I have seen this prophesy being fulfilled more and more throughout my lifetime. "For behold, at that day shall he rage in the hearts of the children of men, and stir them up to anger against that which is good." (Book of Mormon 2 Nephi 28:19-20) 2 Nephi 28
A great set of suggestions for Fathers, on Father's Day in Brazil, from Ezra Taft Benson. "With love in my heart for the fathers in Israel, may I suggest 10 specific ways that fathers can give spiritual leadership to their children: "1. Give father’s blessings to your children. Baptize and confirm your children. Ordain your … Continue reading
This is a talk that challenges us in many ways: "...we should all ...love our neighbor and avoid contention." "Though we may disagree, we should not be disagreeable." "When our positions do not prevail, we should accept unfavorable results graciously and practice civility with our adversaries. In any event, we should be persons of goodwill … Continue reading
This expresses many of the feelings I have about my wonderful wife, and the simple beauty of marriage To Become as One
A great quote: "Speaking of eternity, let me ask you: Can you imagine living forever? What are you going to do? Get up in the morning and watch the ten millionth superbowl on TV . . . eat your 457 billionth pepperoni pizza? Really? What are you going to do for all those billions of … Continue reading
A good quote here "There is more to life than increasing its speed." Mahatma Gandhi, Indian independence movement leader
"Acknowledge that you cannot love God without also loving His commandments." Law's simply predict outcomes. So resenting laws is resenting the relationships between actions and results, wishing they were not connected in the way they are; wishing one could do whatever one wanted, and choose the results that would follow, independent of actions. Loving laws, … Continue reading
Kip on Character 