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
Topic Study: Upon the Housetops
(May 2015) When teaching seminary one time, I commented to the youth that I didn’t believe there really were any secrets in the long run. I was surprised at the negative reaction from them. They did not agree with that statement. I don’t believe I was well prepared, but I have since always been sensitive … Continue reading Topic Study: Upon the Housetops
Edge of Light
By Boyd K. Packer Shortly after I was called as a General Authority, I went to Elder Harold B. Lee for counsel. He listened very carefully to my problem and suggested that I see President David O. McKay. President McKay counseled me as to the direction I should go. I was very willing to be … Continue reading Edge of Light
Topic Study: Priesthood, Line of Authority
(April 2015) Why would the three witnesses search out the Twelve. Here's an interesting quote from the church's website on this topic: Apostle Line of Authority for President Spencer W. Kimball Spencer W. Kimball was ordained an Apostle October 7, 1943, by Heber J. Grant Heber J. Grant was ordained an Apostle October 16, 1882, … Continue reading Topic Study: Priesthood, Line of Authority
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 