Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Could you imagine moving away from your parents to a far distant land
Could you imagine moving away from your parents to a far distant land One day you receive a package full or letters, But you decide the package is way too beautiful to open so you place it on your night stand never to discover the content inside. Our experience in life is much this way. We have come to thi...s Earth and left our Heavenly home. We have a package of letters words and admonitions from our Father at back at home. This collection of letters are in the words of the scriptures. There is never a problem that you face here on earth in life that the solution does not exist or the answer cannot be found in the scriptures. The Scriptures are like letters from home telling us how we can draw near to our Father In Heaven. He tells us to come as we are no one is denied he loves us all. But it is we who have to read his words in order to discover his will and realize what he has in store if we will only obey
Bitterness and Hate
For some reason bitterness and Hate are on my mind this morning. These two words have bondage intertwined in them. Hate and bitterness are all consuming emotions. They are like an unbreakable spider web if you continue to move forward harboring these emotions. As you continue to move forward in this web ...you become more and more entangled in the consequences of your actions. On the other hand. Forgiveness requires you to take a step back and evaluate what you have ran into. In order to move forward with forgiveness you must first knock down the web of bitterness and hate. If you feel yourself trapped in these emotions I am writing this post for you. Please step back and say a little prayer and read the following true story and watch the posted True video clip on this post. These things I share today will set you free and give you the ability to start a new. Once I complained about my feet hurting till I saw a man without any feet. Once I complained about having to wear glasses until my father went blind. Somtimes gaining a new perspective is all we need. The Story will be on the next comment.In the beautiful hills of Pennsylvania, a devout group of Christian people live a simple life without automobiles, electricity, or modern machinery. They work hard and live quiet, peaceful lives separate from the world. Most of their food c...omes from their own farms. The women sew and knit and weave their clothing, which is modest and plain. They are known as the Amish people.
A 32-year-old milk truck driver lived with his family in their Nickel Mines community. He was not Amish, but his pickup route took him to many Amish dairy farms, where he became known as the quiet milkman. Last October he suddenly lost all reason and control. In his tormented mind he blamed God for the death of his first child and some unsubstantiated memories. He stormed into the Amish school without any provocation, released the boys and adults, and tied up the 10 girls. He shot the girls, killing five and wounding five. Then he took his own life.
This shocking violence caused great anguish among the Amish but no anger. There was hurt but no hate. Their forgiveness was immediate. Collectively they began to reach out to the milkman’s suffering family. As the milkman’s family gathered in his home the day after the shootings, an Amish neighbor came over, wrapped his arms around the father of the dead gunman, and said, “We will forgive you.”1 Amish leaders visited the milkman’s wife and children to extend their sympathy, their forgiveness, their help, and their love. About half of the mourners at the milkman’s funeral were Amish. In turn, the Amish invited the milkman’s family to attend the funeral services of the girls who had been killed. A remarkable peace settled on the Amish as their faith sustained them during this crisis.
One local resident very eloquently summed up the aftermath of this tragedy when he said, “We were all speaking the same language, and not just English, but a language of caring, a language of community, [and] a language of service. And, yes, a language of forgiveness.”2 It was an amazing outpouring of their complete faith in the Lord’s teachings in the Sermon on the Mount: “Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”3
The family of the milkman who killed the five girls released the following statement to the public:
“To our Amish friends, neighbors, and local community:
“Our family wants each of you to know that we are overwhelmed by the forgiveness, grace, and mercy that you’ve extended to us. Your love for our family has helped to provide the healing we so desperately need. The prayers, flowers, cards, and gifts you’ve given have touched our hearts in a way no words can describe. Your compassion has reached beyond our family, beyond our community, and is changing our world, and for this we sincerely thank you.
“Please know that our hearts have been broken by all that has happened. We are filled with sorrow for all of our Amish neighbors whom we have loved and continue to love. We know that there are many hard days ahead for all the families who lost loved ones, and so we will continue to put our hope and trust in the God of all comfort, as we all seek to rebuild our lives.”4
How could the whole Amish group manifest such an expression of forgiveness? It was because of their faith in God and trust in His word, which is part of their inner beings. They see themselves as disciples of Christ and want to follow His example.
Hearing of this tragedy, many people sent money to the Amish to pay for the health care of the five surviving girls and for the burial expenses of the five who were killed. As a further demonstration of their discipleship, the Amish decided to share some of the money with the widow of the milkman and her three children because they too were victims of this terrible tragedy.
Excerpts from The Healing Power of Forgiveness by James E. Faust
A 32-year-old milk truck driver lived with his family in their Nickel Mines community. He was not Amish, but his pickup route took him to many Amish dairy farms, where he became known as the quiet milkman. Last October he suddenly lost all reason and control. In his tormented mind he blamed God for the death of his first child and some unsubstantiated memories. He stormed into the Amish school without any provocation, released the boys and adults, and tied up the 10 girls. He shot the girls, killing five and wounding five. Then he took his own life.
This shocking violence caused great anguish among the Amish but no anger. There was hurt but no hate. Their forgiveness was immediate. Collectively they began to reach out to the milkman’s suffering family. As the milkman’s family gathered in his home the day after the shootings, an Amish neighbor came over, wrapped his arms around the father of the dead gunman, and said, “We will forgive you.”1 Amish leaders visited the milkman’s wife and children to extend their sympathy, their forgiveness, their help, and their love. About half of the mourners at the milkman’s funeral were Amish. In turn, the Amish invited the milkman’s family to attend the funeral services of the girls who had been killed. A remarkable peace settled on the Amish as their faith sustained them during this crisis.
One local resident very eloquently summed up the aftermath of this tragedy when he said, “We were all speaking the same language, and not just English, but a language of caring, a language of community, [and] a language of service. And, yes, a language of forgiveness.”2 It was an amazing outpouring of their complete faith in the Lord’s teachings in the Sermon on the Mount: “Do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”3
The family of the milkman who killed the five girls released the following statement to the public:
“To our Amish friends, neighbors, and local community:
“Our family wants each of you to know that we are overwhelmed by the forgiveness, grace, and mercy that you’ve extended to us. Your love for our family has helped to provide the healing we so desperately need. The prayers, flowers, cards, and gifts you’ve given have touched our hearts in a way no words can describe. Your compassion has reached beyond our family, beyond our community, and is changing our world, and for this we sincerely thank you.
“Please know that our hearts have been broken by all that has happened. We are filled with sorrow for all of our Amish neighbors whom we have loved and continue to love. We know that there are many hard days ahead for all the families who lost loved ones, and so we will continue to put our hope and trust in the God of all comfort, as we all seek to rebuild our lives.”4
How could the whole Amish group manifest such an expression of forgiveness? It was because of their faith in God and trust in His word, which is part of their inner beings. They see themselves as disciples of Christ and want to follow His example.
Hearing of this tragedy, many people sent money to the Amish to pay for the health care of the five surviving girls and for the burial expenses of the five who were killed. As a further demonstration of their discipleship, the Amish decided to share some of the money with the widow of the milkman and her three children because they too were victims of this terrible tragedy.
Excerpts from The Healing Power of Forgiveness by James E. Faust
One day a man said
One day a man said You know the commandments were written a long time ago. We are so modern now, Shouldn't they be revised or rewritten. Someone thoughtfully replied. NO They should be REREAD. The commandments of God are like a Beacon set high on the "Mountain of the Lord"l. To all that will set their course toward that steadfast beacon shall never find himself lost at sea.
I read the headlines today Aug 14,2010
Matthew ch 24 and 25 are on my mind.
There is a little song about the wise man and the foolish man.
The wise man built his house upon the rock
And the rain came tumbling down
And the floods came up
...And the wise man's house stood still.
The foolish man built his house upon the sand
And the rains came tumbling down
And the floods came up
And the foolish man's house washed away
So, build your house on the rock of Jesus Christ
And when the rains come down and the floods come up
Your blessings will come down
As your prayers go up
And your house on the Rock will stand Still.
Life was meant to be a challenge
For if we never experience the bitter how could we appreciate the sweet.
There is a little song about the wise man and the foolish man.
The wise man built his house upon the rock
And the rain came tumbling down
And the floods came up
...And the wise man's house stood still.
The foolish man built his house upon the sand
And the rains came tumbling down
And the floods came up
And the foolish man's house washed away
So, build your house on the rock of Jesus Christ
And when the rains come down and the floods come up
Your blessings will come down
As your prayers go up
And your house on the Rock will stand Still.
Life was meant to be a challenge
For if we never experience the bitter how could we appreciate the sweet.
The Lord is Never Late
Today I am trying to keep in mind and remember. Gods blessings may not come when you want them to.
BUT HE IS NEVER LATE.
BUT HE IS NEVER LATE.
A wise father was once speaking to his son
A wise father was once speaking to his son He placed his hand on his sons shoulder. He said Son if you ever find yourself in a place you shouldn’t be, GET OUT!! A parents deepest hope is they have taught their children skills to avoid or remove themselves from danger. There is physi...cal danger and spiritual danger. As adults We have not out grown this wisdom. The evil one is ever so patient. He does not care if he gets you at 10 or 110 just as long as he gets you. If recognize something is not good or just does not feel right GET OUT!!!
Genesis 39:11-12
Genesis 39:11-12
MAKE SURE YOU CAN EAT ICECREAM WHEN YOU ARE DOWN ON YOUR LUCK.
How you say?????
Set aside a good sturdy large glass pickle jar after you have ran it and the lid through the dish washer of course
we have a cool VLASIC FARMS 60 OZ JAR
Make sure you have the following items
1can of evaporated milk
...1can of sweet condensed milk
Powdered milk
teaspoon of Vanilla flavoring
2 egg yolks
Get out your wisk
You want to take all the items and combine them in a bowl
add like 1/4 gallon of milk to the mix and wisk
with a spoon taste the mix and if it taste too strong add a little more milk
wisk in the new milk
taste and pour it into the pickle jar
Place it in the freezer for a few hours
come back and it will be frozen to the walls of the jar if it is not solid
take a spoon and stir it all together pulling the frozen from the side
You will have an ice cream shake
if it is rock solid
let it sit out for a while and get a spoon and carve around in it and put it into a bowl and stir to make soft and it is as good as soft serve.
So now you can eat icecream when you are dead broke if you store a few items on your pantry shelf
Set aside a good sturdy large glass pickle jar after you have ran it and the lid through the dish washer of course
we have a cool VLASIC FARMS 60 OZ JAR
Make sure you have the following items
1can of evaporated milk
...1can of sweet condensed milk
Powdered milk
teaspoon of Vanilla flavoring
2 egg yolks
Get out your wisk
You want to take all the items and combine them in a bowl
add like 1/4 gallon of milk to the mix and wisk
with a spoon taste the mix and if it taste too strong add a little more milk
wisk in the new milk
taste and pour it into the pickle jar
Place it in the freezer for a few hours
come back and it will be frozen to the walls of the jar if it is not solid
take a spoon and stir it all together pulling the frozen from the side
You will have an ice cream shake
if it is rock solid
let it sit out for a while and get a spoon and carve around in it and put it into a bowl and stir to make soft and it is as good as soft serve.
So now you can eat icecream when you are dead broke if you store a few items on your pantry shelf
They Cant Eat Us
I have often said to Carly in time of struggle and regarding the ever mounting stack of bills."Well they can take everything we have got; BUT THEY CANT EAT US"
In times of hurt and discouragement, it may be consoling to remember there is nothing anyone can do to us that will be permanently lasting for Eternity. Only we ourselves can... affect that outcome. The outcome of your Life’s problems hinge on how you react to them. There is Nothing important that can not be conquered with Prayer ,Faith and divinely led Action
In times of hurt and discouragement, it may be consoling to remember there is nothing anyone can do to us that will be permanently lasting for Eternity. Only we ourselves can... affect that outcome. The outcome of your Life’s problems hinge on how you react to them. There is Nothing important that can not be conquered with Prayer ,Faith and divinely led Action
The Lords tender mercies are real and they do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence
The Lords tender mercies are real and they do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence
Often the timing of his tender mercies helps us both discern and acknowledge them. They are very personal and individualized blessings, strength and protection, assurances, guidance, loving kindness, consolidation, support and spiritual gif...ts which we receive from and through Christ. Truly the lord suits his tender mercies according to the conditions of our heart at the time we receive it. So what is a tender mercy? First one that comes to mind is the gift of Faith . Second is appropriate confidence beyond your own capacity as you face challenges through knowing you are not alone. Third is the peace of conscience after repentance. Fourth is the ability to have persistence and Fortitude that hold you up and enable you to face the physical limitations of body and spiritual difficulties of life. Fifth is possessing the ability to face each new trial with cheerfulness. What I mean by this is You know you have reached a new plateau when you can laugh at your trial that you are facing and then begin to cry because you realize this is what the Lord intended. When we can laugh at our trials and cry because we see his hand in this you will find true inner peace.
Often the timing of his tender mercies helps us both discern and acknowledge them. They are very personal and individualized blessings, strength and protection, assurances, guidance, loving kindness, consolidation, support and spiritual gif...ts which we receive from and through Christ. Truly the lord suits his tender mercies according to the conditions of our heart at the time we receive it. So what is a tender mercy? First one that comes to mind is the gift of Faith . Second is appropriate confidence beyond your own capacity as you face challenges through knowing you are not alone. Third is the peace of conscience after repentance. Fourth is the ability to have persistence and Fortitude that hold you up and enable you to face the physical limitations of body and spiritual difficulties of life. Fifth is possessing the ability to face each new trial with cheerfulness. What I mean by this is You know you have reached a new plateau when you can laugh at your trial that you are facing and then begin to cry because you realize this is what the Lord intended. When we can laugh at our trials and cry because we see his hand in this you will find true inner peace.
Integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences.
Integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences.
It means being righteous form the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but more importantly, in thoughts and in our heartfelt desires. For every action is preceded by a thought first. If you are to control your actions you must l...earn to control your thoughts. The best sermon that is ever seen is that of a man or woman living their life with honest and pure integrity. For what good is knowledge if we do not apply it in our life. There is no substitute. To truly know it is to truly Live it.
It means being righteous form the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but more importantly, in thoughts and in our heartfelt desires. For every action is preceded by a thought first. If you are to control your actions you must l...earn to control your thoughts. The best sermon that is ever seen is that of a man or woman living their life with honest and pure integrity. For what good is knowledge if we do not apply it in our life. There is no substitute. To truly know it is to truly Live it.
The teachings of Jesus Christ are not only for the learned man.
The teachings of Jesus Christ are not only for the learned man. If this were so how few of us would have any use for it. The search and discovery of truth should be the goal of every Christian. However it is not necessary to nail down every philisophical intellectual avenue. If this is your goal you are missing a treasure of beautiful experiences and truths t...hat can not be accessed by the mind alone. In order to discover the true treasure you must be willing to take the knowledge you have found and seek the spirit of God. To do this you must pray to have a witness of its truth by the spirit of truth which is the Holy Ghost. You can spend an eternity full of time trying to figure out the infinate with a finite mind. instead follow Elijah's council found in 1 Kings 18:21 "how long Hault ye between two Opinions? If the Lord Be God Follow Him." Christ does not ask us to become perfect in our knowledge of him. He simply leads by example and a statement of come follow me and I wll give you rest.
One cannot be merciful to others without receiving a harvest of mercy in return
One cannot be merciful to others without receiving a harvest of mercy in return The nearer we get to God and try to follow the things we know are right the more disposed we are to look upon others with a clearer view of compassion instead of criticism. You know you have arrived at that point in life when In a moment, you truly feel a desire to take upon yourself another’s burden, if only for a moment with no thought of compensation.
I found 3 keys to hidden treasure
Key one, learn from the past.
Each of us has a heritage, this heritage provides a foundation built of sacrifice and faith learn the heritage of your family and country.
Key two, prepare for the future.
Without a goal, there can be no real su...ccess. One of the best definitions of success I have ever heard goes something like this: Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. Someone has said the trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never crossing the goal line. Years ago there was a romantic and fanciful ballad that contained the words, "Wishing will make it so / Just keep on wishing / And care will go." I want to state here and now that wishing will not replace thorough preparation to meet the trials of life. Preparation is hard work but absolutely essential for our progress. Our journey into the future will not be a smooth highway which stretches from here to eternity. Rather, there will be forks and turnings in the road, to say nothing of the unanticipated bumps. We must pray daily to a loving Heavenly Father, who wants each of us to succeed in life. Again Prepare for the future.
Key three, live in the present.
Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it. "You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you've collected a lot of empty yesterdays." There is no tomorrow to remember if we don't do something today.
A man wrote just after the passing of his wife, I opened her dresser drawer and found there an item of clothing she had purchased when we visited the eastern part of the United States nine years earlier. She had not worn it but was saving it for a special occasion. Now, of course, that occasion would never come. In relating this experience to a friend, the husband said, "Don't save something only for a special occasion. Every day in your life is a special occasion."That friend later said those words changed her life. They helped her to cease putting off the things most important to her. Said she: "Now I spend more time with my family. I use crystal glasses every day. I'll wear new clothes to go to the supermarket if I feel like it. The words 'someday' and 'one day' are fading from my vocabulary. Now I take the time to call my relatives and closest friends. I've called old friends to make peace over past quarrels. I tell my family members how much I love them. I try not to delay or postpone anything that could bring laughter and joy into our lives. And each morning, I say to myself that this could be a special day. Each day, each hour, each minute, is special."
Arthur Gordon many years ago in a national magazine wrote:
"When I was around thirteen and my brother ten, Father had promised to take us to the circus. But at lunchtime there was a phone call; some urgent business required his attention downtown. We braced ourselves for disappointment. Then we heard him say [into the phone], 'No, I won't be down. It'll have to wait.' "When he came back to the table, Mother smiled. 'The circus keeps coming back, you know,' [she said]." 'I know,' said Father. 'But childhood doesn’t.'
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today" "The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone."
A poet set to verse the sorrow of opportunities forever lost. I quote a portion:
Around the corner I have a friend,
In this great city that has no end;
Yet days go by, and weeks rush on,
And before I know it, a year is gone,
And I never see my old friend’s face,
For Life is a swift and terrible race. . . .
But to-morrow comes—and to-morrow goes,
And the distance between us grows and grows.
Around the corner!—yet miles away
"Here's a telegram, sir,"
"Jim died to-day."
And that's what we get, and deserve in the end:
Around the corner, a vanished friend
One day each of us will run out of tomorrows
Do not put off what is important Live in the present.
Excerpts Thomas S. Monson “in search of Treasure”
Each of us has a heritage, this heritage provides a foundation built of sacrifice and faith learn the heritage of your family and country.
Key two, prepare for the future.
Without a goal, there can be no real su...ccess. One of the best definitions of success I have ever heard goes something like this: Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. Someone has said the trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never crossing the goal line. Years ago there was a romantic and fanciful ballad that contained the words, "Wishing will make it so / Just keep on wishing / And care will go." I want to state here and now that wishing will not replace thorough preparation to meet the trials of life. Preparation is hard work but absolutely essential for our progress. Our journey into the future will not be a smooth highway which stretches from here to eternity. Rather, there will be forks and turnings in the road, to say nothing of the unanticipated bumps. We must pray daily to a loving Heavenly Father, who wants each of us to succeed in life. Again Prepare for the future.
Key three, live in the present.
Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it. "You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you've collected a lot of empty yesterdays." There is no tomorrow to remember if we don't do something today.
A man wrote just after the passing of his wife, I opened her dresser drawer and found there an item of clothing she had purchased when we visited the eastern part of the United States nine years earlier. She had not worn it but was saving it for a special occasion. Now, of course, that occasion would never come. In relating this experience to a friend, the husband said, "Don't save something only for a special occasion. Every day in your life is a special occasion."That friend later said those words changed her life. They helped her to cease putting off the things most important to her. Said she: "Now I spend more time with my family. I use crystal glasses every day. I'll wear new clothes to go to the supermarket if I feel like it. The words 'someday' and 'one day' are fading from my vocabulary. Now I take the time to call my relatives and closest friends. I've called old friends to make peace over past quarrels. I tell my family members how much I love them. I try not to delay or postpone anything that could bring laughter and joy into our lives. And each morning, I say to myself that this could be a special day. Each day, each hour, each minute, is special."
Arthur Gordon many years ago in a national magazine wrote:
"When I was around thirteen and my brother ten, Father had promised to take us to the circus. But at lunchtime there was a phone call; some urgent business required his attention downtown. We braced ourselves for disappointment. Then we heard him say [into the phone], 'No, I won't be down. It'll have to wait.' "When he came back to the table, Mother smiled. 'The circus keeps coming back, you know,' [she said]." 'I know,' said Father. 'But childhood doesn’t.'
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today" "The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone."
A poet set to verse the sorrow of opportunities forever lost. I quote a portion:
Around the corner I have a friend,
In this great city that has no end;
Yet days go by, and weeks rush on,
And before I know it, a year is gone,
And I never see my old friend’s face,
For Life is a swift and terrible race. . . .
But to-morrow comes—and to-morrow goes,
And the distance between us grows and grows.
Around the corner!—yet miles away
"Here's a telegram, sir,"
"Jim died to-day."
And that's what we get, and deserve in the end:
Around the corner, a vanished friend
One day each of us will run out of tomorrows
Do not put off what is important Live in the present.
Excerpts Thomas S. Monson “in search of Treasure”
Do you know how to recognize a true friend?
Do you know how to recognize a true friend? A real friend loves us for who we are and protects us. In recognizing a true friend we must look for some important elements in that friendship. A true friend makes it easier for us to live the standards we want to keep by being around them.... A true friend love you for who you are now and what you can become, and desires to help you get there; through encouragement and love. Put simply a true friend does not make us choose between his way and the Lords way. Christ looks upon what we can become if we will only follow his example and do what is right. Look closely at your friends. Cultivate good friends. They’re so valuable. Good friends Love you. And Love is a "VERB" It requires doing, not just saying and thinking. The test is in what one does, how one acts, for love is conveyed in word and solidified in deed.
It is not so much the Major events in life
Everyday moments are the molecules that make up eternity! "It is not so much the major events in life, as the small day-to-day decisions that map the course of our living. Our lives are, in reality, the sum total of our seemingly unimportant decisions and of our capacity to live by those decision...s" "We learn to cope with the people of this world because we learn to cope with the members of our family. Those who flee the family, flee the world; bereft of the [family's] affection, tutelage, and challenges, they are unprepared for the [world's] tests, judgments, and demands" (The Moral Sense [1993], 163). How ironic is it when that some go "into a far country" (Luke 15:13), leaving the nourishing family garden--in which there may be some weeds--and go into a desert with its tumbling sagebrush.
The Tussle of Life
Moms and Dads In the tussle of life seem to live in the moment.Your school project is due when!!!! ??? !!!, Son where have you been? you know it’s time to go. Sally where are your shoes. John go clean your face. Now where are my keys?! I know I put them some place. Does the car have enough gas? Well ho...w far can we go. John will you put up that truck I just stumped my toe. Sally, brush your hair. John go clean your teeth. You kids are driving me crazy!!! Why can’t you just be neat. Now where are we heading, We’ve got to go, You know were going to be late. Dear is it pay day yet there is so much we have to buy. Hurry let’s get in the car, for sure I’ve got to speed. Hi officer. He’s late for his game. Im sorry I will slow down. Boy Im glad the John is a teen so he can carry his self to the game, now there is so much he can do. It sure does lighten my load. He does not know how much he helps when he drives Sally too. What time is their game? Honey come, the kids left an hour ago. I cant believe John is graduating today. It has been a blast but the time has flown fast. I hope he gets that scholarship. Because that tuition is sure to take chunk and our savings just wont last. Sally has a new boyfriend now, he just seems so nice. I just hope she listens to me when I give her my advice. Wow I cant believe the kids are grown they have moved so far away. I wish they would call now and then. Sometimes I wish they would come and stay. The house is so quiet now. And our car is always full. Our insurance is so low now. All those tickets have fallen off. Boy the house is so quiet. It always seems to stays clean. I have not tripped over a toy in a while. Every things in its place. Wow, I just passed the mirror and the reflection caught me off guard; I almost did not recognize that face. That reflection in the mirror it sure caught me by surprise. I see now that time doesn’t stop for anyone, I cant believe how time did fly. Honey John and Sally just called today. They say their planning a trip. I cant wait till the grand kids get here, I hope their drive is safe. You know It has been 3 years now since I have seen their face. You see when you get older and your hair turns white and gray. You never think about that fancy car you always wanted for it is out of style now anyway. The fancy cloths you once adored you saw at goodwill today. Boy have times changed the style in a most peculiar way. I drove by that huge house I always longed to have. Somehow it seemed different; the house had lost its glow. I realized now it was just nails and boards without a guarantee. For I have learned love grows best in little houses where there is little space. You see our love survived and grew in our little place. Today those pricey things do not matter now, there is just one worry that I have each day. I wonder How have my kids have turned out and do they remember to pray. Do they remember the lessons I taught in this little place. Now that they have moved on and bought their own place. You see I don’t think about the trips we did not take. I am not worried about the pearls my husband could not afford. I do not think about the trip to Italy. Because they are far better than the dream. That crystal blue Italian lake has now lost its appeal. My grand kids are now my only dream. They have become my piece of foreign sky. For In my eyes I still see the picture of that little child God entrusted to me. I see now more clearly since I am out of the race, Family is all that matters now that I am old and gray. I just hope I taught them well while I was trying to keep pace. For I worry about some of the decisions I made while I was in the race. I’m glad you came to visit this week I always love to see your face. You look a little stressed my son, how are things at your new place. Now Sally when is your little one due you will forget about the pain. In the end even though you can not now see . In the end that little one you now hold next to you, Soon will become your new best friend as you finish your race. So just remember to stop and give thanks for each and every day. Take time to enjoy and cherish that little growing face. For before you know it they will be grown and you’ll be waiting for that visit too, from your new best friend who has became a part of you “My parents had 8 children. My dad told me recently he never knew he was raising his best friends.”
By D Newburn
By D Newburn
In life we are constantly tried and tested
In this life we are contstantly tried and tested to see if we will keep all the commandments of God. But all the trials of this life, are here to make us stronger not to pull us under and defeat us.This reminds me of a story . One night a man had a dream--
he said , I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me ...and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in the times when I needed you most,
you would leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
and in each experience as you walk through life remember this, "All these things shall give thee experience and shall be for thy good, Thine afflictions shall be but a small moment and then if thou endure it well God shall exalt thee on high"
he said , I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me ...and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in the times when I needed you most,
you would leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
and in each experience as you walk through life remember this, "All these things shall give thee experience and shall be for thy good, Thine afflictions shall be but a small moment and then if thou endure it well God shall exalt thee on high"
I have only Just one Minute
When I was in grade school I learned a poem it was titled, "I have only Just One Minute” “I have only just one minute, only 60 seconds in it, forced upon me, can’t refuse it, didn’t seek it Didn’t choose it , but it is up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it, give account if I abuse it, just a tiny little minute but eternity is in it.” This life is your time. What will you do with it? Are you where you want to be with your life? If not. What are you going to do about it?
Pray for abilities equal to your task
Do not pray for task equal to your abilities, But pray for abilites equal to your task. Then the performance of your task will be no miracle, But YOU will be the miracle (Gordon B. Hinckley) One day a lady wrote a letter to a dear church leader
Sometimes I wonder if I make a difference in my children’s lives. Especially as a single mother working two jobs to make ends meet, I sometimes come home to confusion, but I never give up hope.” Her letter continues as she describes how she... and her children were listening in church, where you were speaking about prayer. Her son made the comment, “Mother, you’ve already taught us that.” She asked, “What do you mean?” Her son replied, “Well, you’ve taught us to pray and showed us how, but the other night I came to your room to ask something and found you on your knees praying to Heavenly Father. If He’s important to you, he is important to me.” The letter concluded, “I guess you never know what kind of influence you’ll be until a child observes you doing yourself what you have tried to teach him to do.” (end of story) In life So often as we become educated and grow older we loose faith in God and subsequently forget to pray, because we have slowly begin to take upon us the stain of the world and have began to lean on our own wisdom. The following has been said about this matter. “O the vainness, and the frailties, and the foolishness of men! When they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not. And they shall perish.
“But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God
Sometimes I wonder if I make a difference in my children’s lives. Especially as a single mother working two jobs to make ends meet, I sometimes come home to confusion, but I never give up hope.” Her letter continues as she describes how she... and her children were listening in church, where you were speaking about prayer. Her son made the comment, “Mother, you’ve already taught us that.” She asked, “What do you mean?” Her son replied, “Well, you’ve taught us to pray and showed us how, but the other night I came to your room to ask something and found you on your knees praying to Heavenly Father. If He’s important to you, he is important to me.” The letter concluded, “I guess you never know what kind of influence you’ll be until a child observes you doing yourself what you have tried to teach him to do.” (end of story) In life So often as we become educated and grow older we loose faith in God and subsequently forget to pray, because we have slowly begin to take upon us the stain of the world and have began to lean on our own wisdom. The following has been said about this matter. “O the vainness, and the frailties, and the foolishness of men! When they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore, their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not. And they shall perish.
“But to be learned is good if they hearken unto the counsels of God
Strengthening families is our sacred duty as parents,
Strengthening families is our sacred duty as parents, children, extended family members, leaders, teachers, but it must start with us as individuals.The greatest help we have in strengthening our family is to know and follow Christ and rely on Him to help us. And continue to petition the Lord for guidance in daily prayer. Christ has suffered everything we could possibly imagine. He know...s how we feel. He understands. He will help. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “Whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.” “Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers.” “Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love.” Gordon B. Hinckley said, “It is imperative that you not neglect your families. Nothing you have is more precious. . . . When all is said and done, it is this family relationship which we will take with us into the life beyond.” Remember the great love of our Savior. He said in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee.” Then in verse 13 He says again, “I will help thee.” And once more in verse 14 He says, “I will help thee.”Believe the Savior. He will help us. He loves us. He wants us to be happy. But we must open the door he can only knock. It is you who hold the key to your heart and the handle to the door.
Excerpt from Julie B. Beck “Stand Strong and Immovable”
Excerpt from Julie B. Beck “Stand Strong and Immovable”
Formula for Success in life
Formula For Success in Life, Be where you ought to be not where you want to be. Be what you ought to be not what you want to be. Say what you ought to say not what you thought to say.
And do what you ought to do and not what you want to do.
In life blessings come when we exercise our faith and do the things
We ought to do, instead of the things our carnal desires pull us to do.
Blessings come to us when we stand in Holy Pla...ces, Bridle (or Control)
our passions and desires. Only in this is true Happiness Found. When you
Learn to control this tremendous mechanism called your mind, in thought
Word and deed, you will discover freedom and happiness therein.
And happiness is the object and design of our existence by the one who
gave you life. And True and Lasting Happiness will be the end thereof if we would but pursue
the path that leads to it; and this path to which I speak is Virtue, Uprightness,
Faithfullness, Holiness, and keeping all of the commandments of God.
And do what you ought to do and not what you want to do.
In life blessings come when we exercise our faith and do the things
We ought to do, instead of the things our carnal desires pull us to do.
Blessings come to us when we stand in Holy Pla...ces, Bridle (or Control)
our passions and desires. Only in this is true Happiness Found. When you
Learn to control this tremendous mechanism called your mind, in thought
Word and deed, you will discover freedom and happiness therein.
And happiness is the object and design of our existence by the one who
gave you life. And True and Lasting Happiness will be the end thereof if we would but pursue
the path that leads to it; and this path to which I speak is Virtue, Uprightness,
Faithfullness, Holiness, and keeping all of the commandments of God.
Freedom is found in Self Discipline
When we begin to desire and resolve to the need for discipline in our personal lives therein Freedom is found. We can look around the world and take license to do anything our heart desires. But in taking a license we are immediately subjected to the terms, consequences, conditions and bondage our choices
have hidden and contained therein. In life regardless of financial or social standing, Discipline is a prerequisite the removal of the chains of bondage that leads to personal freedom. If we could but catch the vision of Self discipline we ...would find the old adage true. An ounce of Prevention is far better than 10 tons of cure. Put simply the things with which we do not begin we will never have to stop. But if we find our self bound by the license to habits that we so freely took, Self discipline is the only key to the chains and fetters that hold us bound. Self discipline leads to good habits, and good habits are developed through and self restraint in the workshops of our daily lives. It is not in the great moments of test and trial that character is built. In the heat of battle character is merely displayed. So Remember the fetters of bad habits and mistakes coupled with the persons misconduct, overwhelmingly regulates and dominates the life of which is bound. As he or she falls victim to the consequences of their errors. We must remember It is never too late to change, to make things right, to leave old activities and habits behind. Out of tribulation brings humility and a willingness to submit to whatever things the Lord your God would have you endure. Take an inventory of your habits today. Your habits dictate and direct your life they become the fabric of your character, because you see character is found and fashioned in the seemingly often uneventful common place of the routine chores of life .
have hidden and contained therein. In life regardless of financial or social standing, Discipline is a prerequisite the removal of the chains of bondage that leads to personal freedom. If we could but catch the vision of Self discipline we ...would find the old adage true. An ounce of Prevention is far better than 10 tons of cure. Put simply the things with which we do not begin we will never have to stop. But if we find our self bound by the license to habits that we so freely took, Self discipline is the only key to the chains and fetters that hold us bound. Self discipline leads to good habits, and good habits are developed through and self restraint in the workshops of our daily lives. It is not in the great moments of test and trial that character is built. In the heat of battle character is merely displayed. So Remember the fetters of bad habits and mistakes coupled with the persons misconduct, overwhelmingly regulates and dominates the life of which is bound. As he or she falls victim to the consequences of their errors. We must remember It is never too late to change, to make things right, to leave old activities and habits behind. Out of tribulation brings humility and a willingness to submit to whatever things the Lord your God would have you endure. Take an inventory of your habits today. Your habits dictate and direct your life they become the fabric of your character, because you see character is found and fashioned in the seemingly often uneventful common place of the routine chores of life .
What is Charity in its True Sense
What is Charity in it s True sense? chairty is the pure love of Chirst which helps us to gain a devine attribute as we grow to know and Love God we naturally gain a pure love for our fellow man. In this God accomplishes his purposes Heart To Heart.
One day there was an older man whom was at the bedside of his dying wife.
One day there was an older man whom was at the bedside of his dying wife. A dear friend visited him and asked how he was doing. The man responded, "Not good, I am learning things I never wanted to learn" After the passing of his wife the man was asked to address his church and tell of his experience. This is what he said.The man explained during the time at the hospital he was doing a lot of soul searching.
As he sat pondering the days ahead he found this poem that brought him immediate
Comfort and helped him to see his wife’s passing through the eyes of God....
I asked God to take away my pride
And God said “No.”
He said It was not for him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my suffering child whole and God said, “No.”
He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience and God said, ” No.”
He said that patience is a byproduct of tribulation,
It isn’t granted it is Earned.
I asked God to give me happiness and God said “No.”
He said he gives me blessings and Happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain, and God said “No.”
He said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares.
And brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow and God said “No.”
He said I must grow on my own, but he will prune me to make
Me fruitful.
I asked God if he loved me and God said “Yes.”
He gave me His only Beloved Son who died for me and I will
Be in Heaven someday because I believe.
I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me.
And God said: “Ah my son, finally you have caught the vision of life.”
As he sat pondering the days ahead he found this poem that brought him immediate
Comfort and helped him to see his wife’s passing through the eyes of God....
I asked God to take away my pride
And God said “No.”
He said It was not for him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my suffering child whole and God said, “No.”
He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience and God said, ” No.”
He said that patience is a byproduct of tribulation,
It isn’t granted it is Earned.
I asked God to give me happiness and God said “No.”
He said he gives me blessings and Happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain, and God said “No.”
He said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares.
And brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow and God said “No.”
He said I must grow on my own, but he will prune me to make
Me fruitful.
I asked God if he loved me and God said “Yes.”
He gave me His only Beloved Son who died for me and I will
Be in Heaven someday because I believe.
I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me.
And God said: “Ah my son, finally you have caught the vision of life.”
Have you ever noticed how much more you prize something you have worked
Have you ever noticed how much more you prize something you have worked and sacrificed for against something that was just given to you? If it were up to me I would rather have my life flow smoothly featuring a unbroken chain of green lights and empty parking spaces in front of my favorite destinations
with scuba diving and ice-cream every morning and Mexican food for lunch and a seafood boil on a beach paradise every night as I retire to my bungalow that resides over the water of a crystal blue lagoon. Ohhh sorry I just woke up. In reali...ty, True victories in life come through our ability to work around and climb over the obstacles that lie across and encumber our path. We grow stronger as we climb our own mountain verses coasting down the slopes of those who have gone before us. One of the blessings as we walk though the rough road of life comes in the form of friends. I have often sung a song to my children from Disney’s The Jungle book. Due to my lack of talent in that area, I am sure my rendition would not hit the top 40. Never the less , The song is “That’s What Friends Are For”. Some of the lyrics are, When you’re alone, who comes around, To pluck you up, When you are down. And when you’re on the outside looking in, who’s there to open the door that’s what friends are for. So you can see we’re friends in need and friends in need, are friends in deed, We’ll keep you safe in the jungle for ever more. That’s what friends are for
with scuba diving and ice-cream every morning and Mexican food for lunch and a seafood boil on a beach paradise every night as I retire to my bungalow that resides over the water of a crystal blue lagoon. Ohhh sorry I just woke up. In reali...ty, True victories in life come through our ability to work around and climb over the obstacles that lie across and encumber our path. We grow stronger as we climb our own mountain verses coasting down the slopes of those who have gone before us. One of the blessings as we walk though the rough road of life comes in the form of friends. I have often sung a song to my children from Disney’s The Jungle book. Due to my lack of talent in that area, I am sure my rendition would not hit the top 40. Never the less , The song is “That’s What Friends Are For”. Some of the lyrics are, When you’re alone, who comes around, To pluck you up, When you are down. And when you’re on the outside looking in, who’s there to open the door that’s what friends are for. So you can see we’re friends in need and friends in need, are friends in deed, We’ll keep you safe in the jungle for ever more. That’s what friends are for
Have you noticed that you just can't get enough of what you do not need?
Have you noticed that you just can't get enough of what you do not need? And it is not possible to purchase happiness at a store on the internet or in a catalog. What we need most in life are the things money simply cannot buy. A man by the name of Harold B. Lee told a childhood story of the Great Depression
One day he spoke of the depression, he spoke of his mother as a skilled homemaker and his father as a farmer and person of many odd jobs to make ends meet. He made the statement. “WE HAD EVERTHING MONEY COULD NOT BUY." One of our most valu...able qualities is Love. As you look at your family origin no matter how "un" perfect it may be, do not despair. You can set in motion a new pattern of behavior in your house and family that will send a rippling effect and mold the lives of your children, grand children which has the potential to carry on throughout the generations to come. Gordon B. Hinckley stated. When I got married I was very anxious about the economic realities of my marriage. His totaled his assets and realized he had less than $150. Even more alarming, he only made 185.00 a month. In talking to his wife Majorie about his worries she put his fears to rest. She replied. Well I had only hoped for a husband, and now I found out I am getting $150 too!! This will work wonderfully she told him. If you've got $150 dollars we’re set. As we ponder our lives the majority of life’s problems will fade away depending on how we react to them. When you find the things in life that really matter most the other things fade in their level of importance. Money cannot buy True Love, Eternal Health, or Lasting Happiness. Basically money is a Universal passport to everywhere but Heaven.
One day he spoke of the depression, he spoke of his mother as a skilled homemaker and his father as a farmer and person of many odd jobs to make ends meet. He made the statement. “WE HAD EVERTHING MONEY COULD NOT BUY." One of our most valu...able qualities is Love. As you look at your family origin no matter how "un" perfect it may be, do not despair. You can set in motion a new pattern of behavior in your house and family that will send a rippling effect and mold the lives of your children, grand children which has the potential to carry on throughout the generations to come. Gordon B. Hinckley stated. When I got married I was very anxious about the economic realities of my marriage. His totaled his assets and realized he had less than $150. Even more alarming, he only made 185.00 a month. In talking to his wife Majorie about his worries she put his fears to rest. She replied. Well I had only hoped for a husband, and now I found out I am getting $150 too!! This will work wonderfully she told him. If you've got $150 dollars we’re set. As we ponder our lives the majority of life’s problems will fade away depending on how we react to them. When you find the things in life that really matter most the other things fade in their level of importance. Money cannot buy True Love, Eternal Health, or Lasting Happiness. Basically money is a Universal passport to everywhere but Heaven.
Walking through heck to get to heaven
Have you ever noticed sometimes it feels like you have to walk through heck to get to heaven. I have noticed in my life when it seem like heavy trials are upon me I have often said; Something good is about to happen because I am really being tried right now. Difficulties many times are just Gods errands. If we are sent... upon them, it is evidence of his confidence in us.Out of difficulties comes the experience and wisdom. When the lesson is learned, we can then bless anothers life by helping with our wisdom earned, by lending a hand to ones enduring simular trials.
The Wooden Bird
There is an old man by the name of Boyd K Packer. All his life he has enjoyed carving wooden birds. One particular day he and a friend were traveling with a magnificent carving to show another friend; when all of a sudden someone pulled out in front of them. As Boyd’s friend slammed on the brakes, the bird slammed onto the floor and broke all to pieces. Boyds friend immediately pulled over to the side of the road and was devastated. Boyd was not. Without thinking he said, forget it. I made it, I can fix it. And he did. And when he finished his repair of the bird it was stronger and even im...proved. Now Who Made YOU?? Who is your Creator?? There is not anything about your life that gets bent or broken that he cannot fix, and will fix. You have to decide, if you have made mistakes and think you are broken and cannot be put back together. You have forgotten the power of God. So if you are on the wrong path, you must decide to follow your conscience and exercise the powers of repentance. Repentance is like a mathematical equation. It works every time when used correctly. Repentance leads to forgiveness, and in this you will find, what was once weak will become stronger and even improved in the hands of the creator
A Formula for a Happy Marriage:
A Formula for a Happy Marriage: The key to a happy marriage is to never have a missunderstanding that last longer than one day. Every night kneel down by your bedside. And one night you offer the prayer aloud on bended knee and the next night your spouse offer the prayer aloud on bended knee.
If you do this, you shall never have a missunderstanding that will last more than one day. For you can not pray together and still have a missunderstanding of any kind. Shakespeare's Henry the VIII, Cardinal Wolsey who sold out his religiou...s persuasions to please the Monarch of the land, and in his fallen state he declared " had I but served my God with half the zeal I served my King, he would not in mine age have left me naked to mine enemies. If you pray together you will stay together, then while you are together as a couple serve God with all our heart might mind and strength you will stand together united and blameless at the last day.
(excerpts from Thomas S Monson " Lifes Greatest Decisions")
If you do this, you shall never have a missunderstanding that will last more than one day. For you can not pray together and still have a missunderstanding of any kind. Shakespeare's Henry the VIII, Cardinal Wolsey who sold out his religiou...s persuasions to please the Monarch of the land, and in his fallen state he declared " had I but served my God with half the zeal I served my King, he would not in mine age have left me naked to mine enemies. If you pray together you will stay together, then while you are together as a couple serve God with all our heart might mind and strength you will stand together united and blameless at the last day.
(excerpts from Thomas S Monson " Lifes Greatest Decisions")
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Our Opinions are Based On Our Value System and Rules our Decisions
We stand at the crossroads of life each minute, each hour, each day, making choices. We choose the thoughts we allow ourselves to think, the passions we allow ourselves to feel, and the actions we allow ourselves to perform. Each Choice is made in the context of whatever value system we've selected to govern our lives. In selecting that value system we are in a very real way making the most important choice we will ever make. Those who believe there is one God who made all things and who governs the world by his Providence will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who hold in reverence that being who gave them life and worship him through adoration, prayer and thanksgiving will make many different choices than those who do not. Those who believe that mankind are all of a family and that the most acceptable service of God is doing good to all man, will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who believe in a future state in which all that is wrong here will be make right, will make many choices different from those who do not. Those who subscribe to the morals of Jesus will make many choices different from those who do not. Since the foundation of all happiness is thinking rightly, and since correct action is dependent on correct opinion, we cannot be too careful in choosing the value system we allow to govern our thoughts and actions. And to know that God governs in the affairs of men, that he hears and answers prayers and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him, is indeed a powerful regulator of human conduct. (Benjamin Franklin’s The Art Of Virtue: His formula for Successful Living.)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
A boy visited his lumberjack uncle on the job. He was immediately impressed by a huge tree standing alone on a hill. The boy in awe exclaimed lets cut that huge tree, we will get alot of good wood from that one. The uncle replied, no son good lumber comes from trees in groves. Standing alone a tree has many limbs. All of the limbs grow when the tree is milled it leaves many many knots. In lumber a knot is very tough to cut or nail though. But it is also the weakest spot in a rafter when a load is placed on the timber. If we are selfish and only care about ourselves, and do not fill our lives with service and friendship we may look ok on the outside but on the inside we miss out on our true potential. We are the same we grow better together than we do alone. Strength grows in numbers
One advantage of living many years is you can remember the good times when the bad ones are weighing down. Adversity with the right attitude forges self confidence,self respect, & character adversity can help us purge and purify our lives of things that really don't matter. Prioritize your life in this order and you will win the battle. 1 God, 2 Family, 3 Church, 4 Worldly obligations
The Lords votin For Me
There is an old saying that states. The Lord's votin for me, and the devil's votin against me, but it's my vote that counts! The powers of Satan are like a steady unchanging constant magnet that is set in the center of the things of this world. Sometimes in our life it feels like his power has become stronger.
In reality his power level has not changed. To illustrate my point, Think of the word of God as a long straight Iron rod leading to heaven. When you are on the straight but narrow path holding to the iron rod that leads to heaven; Satan has little influence over you. It is when you let go of the rod to inspect something enticing beside the path, in that moment you feel the magnetic pull. As you wander away from the rod the steeper the slope becomes. You are now working against that magnetic pull and you feel it each day. It only becomes stronger as you continue to frolic and play. Then one day you see something that reminds you of what you held so dear. It is then you look up and find that straight path is not so near. So in despair you think of that little path that seems so far away. But if you will grab hold of that "little book ( the scriptures)" we call the iron rod, you will quickly find your way. For God will plot a new path but you must use his GPS. (God,Prayer,Scriptures) with his GPS in your hand, you are sure to find your way. There is now no cloud of darkness that can stand in your way. For when you obey the commandments, pray and read your scriptures too. You will find that magnetic pull of the evil one will have no hold on you. In doing this you will finally see the pull of the evil one has simply faded away. But you must remember to stay on that long straight path with your GPS in your hand so you will never again lose your way from now until the end.
By D. Newburn
In reality his power level has not changed. To illustrate my point, Think of the word of God as a long straight Iron rod leading to heaven. When you are on the straight but narrow path holding to the iron rod that leads to heaven; Satan has little influence over you. It is when you let go of the rod to inspect something enticing beside the path, in that moment you feel the magnetic pull. As you wander away from the rod the steeper the slope becomes. You are now working against that magnetic pull and you feel it each day. It only becomes stronger as you continue to frolic and play. Then one day you see something that reminds you of what you held so dear. It is then you look up and find that straight path is not so near. So in despair you think of that little path that seems so far away. But if you will grab hold of that "little book ( the scriptures)" we call the iron rod, you will quickly find your way. For God will plot a new path but you must use his GPS. (God,Prayer,Scriptures) with his GPS in your hand, you are sure to find your way. There is now no cloud of darkness that can stand in your way. For when you obey the commandments, pray and read your scriptures too. You will find that magnetic pull of the evil one will have no hold on you. In doing this you will finally see the pull of the evil one has simply faded away. But you must remember to stay on that long straight path with your GPS in your hand so you will never again lose your way from now until the end.
By D. Newburn
There is One Thing More Serious Than Not Believing
There is one thing more serious than not believing. It is to not care about believing. When you do not believe, God can still soften your heart and guide your footsteps. On the other hand if you don’t care that is quite another matter God cannot steer something that is not willing to move. Have you ever seen someone perform a Christ like act and say to yourself, “Now why didn't I think of that?”
Those whom are mindful enough to perform those acts of service are those who have mastered the art of awareness. They have formed the skills and habits of being sensitive to the needs of others before they think of themselves. How would you do that, one might say? The answer is simple; to form a mental habit on the average it takes around 30 to 40 repetitions of doing something. Basically it takes practice. The same goes for spiritual matters. If you want to become more sensitive to the spirit of God you must practice and master one principle at a time. Once something becomes a habit, you move on to the next desire habit. Habits are hard to break because we do it naturally without thinking.
Those whom are mindful enough to perform those acts of service are those who have mastered the art of awareness. They have formed the skills and habits of being sensitive to the needs of others before they think of themselves. How would you do that, one might say? The answer is simple; to form a mental habit on the average it takes around 30 to 40 repetitions of doing something. Basically it takes practice. The same goes for spiritual matters. If you want to become more sensitive to the spirit of God you must practice and master one principle at a time. Once something becomes a habit, you move on to the next desire habit. Habits are hard to break because we do it naturally without thinking.
How You Live Out Weighs What You Profess
The way we live far outweighs any words we may profess to follow. If our words are not consistent with our actions they will never be heard above the thunder of our deeds. Live so that others will want to know Christ because they know you.
Character is Obviously a Positive Thing
When it is said someone has character, it is obviously a positive thing. It is not protected innocence, but practiced virtue, it is not fear of vice, but love of excellence. "Ones character is woven quietly from the threads of hundreds of correct decisions, Almost like hundreds of little practice sessions.
When strengthened by obediance and worty acts, correct decisions form a fabric of character that brings victory in a time of great need" Richard G Scott
When strengthened by obediance and worty acts, correct decisions form a fabric of character that brings victory in a time of great need" Richard G Scott
Worry
There was once an old man whom was always vexed with worry. His friends would say you know Tom you just worry entirely too much. One day Tom Loudly protested with his well earned gray hair flapping in the wind, "You can't tell me worry doesn't help; Because the things I worry about never happen. So I have obviously done something right.
Monday, July 19, 2010
The Eagle and The Chicken
At the edge of the woods, near a small farm, a baby eagle fell out of the nest. While checking on his crops the farmer found the eagle. Not knowing what else to do he brought him home and placed him in with his baby chickens. As time passed, the baby eagle grew up learning to do what chickens do. He clucked, he strutted around the coop pecking at the corn and even tried his voice at the morning wake-up call.
One day a neighbor came to visit the farmer. The farmer said come here you have got to see this. The man was surprised to see the eagle strutting around the chicken coop, pecking at the ground, and acting like a chicken. The farmer explained he had brought the little bird to the coop not knowing what else to do. He further told his friend that since the bird had been raised a chicken that the bird actually believed himself to be a chicken.
The neighbor said there is more to this noble bird than his behavior displayed as a chicken. He was born an eagle and had the heart of an eagle, and nothing could change that. The Old farmer said, no my friend how you are raised is what you are no matter what you say or do. The neighbor disagreeing reached down and lifted the eagle onto the fence surrounding the chicken coop and said, “Eagle, you are an eagle. Stretch your wings and fly.” The eagle only look blankly at the man and clucked then jumped off the fence and continued doing what chicken do. The farmer was satisfied. “I told you - he thinks he’s a chicken,” and nothing can change that.
The neighbor couldn’t sleep that night . He promptly returned the next morning to convince the farmer that the eagle was something greater. The farmer amused by his neighbors interest in the eagle sat back and watched as the man took the eagle from the dirty coop and carried him to the top of the farmhouse. Setting the bird down on the roof, the neighbor spoke to him: “Eagle, you are an eagle. You therefore belong to the sky and not to the earth. Stretch your wings and fly.” The large bird blinked at the man, clucked, and then jumped down into the chicken coop. And resumed scratching and pecking the ground. The old farmer just laughed histerically and said see I told you, you cant excape your past. My boy that eagle will never be more than a chicken.
As you could imagine the neighbor had a very restless night. Bright and early the next morning the neighbor returned to the farmers house. The farmer smiled and shook his head and said you dont give up easy do you. The neighbor said come go with me I have an Idea that I want to show you. The neighbor took the eagle and the farmer far away from the farm and chicken coop to top of a high mountain. With the chicken Coop no where in sight the man lifted the eagle on his outstretched arm and pointed high into the sky where the bright sun was beckoning above. He spoke: “Eagle, you are an eagle! You were made for the sky not the earth therefore Stretch forth your wings and fly.” This time the eagle stared skyward into the bright sun, straightened his large body, and stretched his massive wings. With a Loud Screetch the eagles wings began to move, slowly at first, but then grew more restless and then more powerfull.
With another loud and mighty screech the eagle took flight soaring above the mountain and valley below.
In life if we want to achieve what God intend us to be we have to remove ourselves from the bad influences that becon us to the ground.
Put simply.
If you want to soar with the eagles you can not afford to be scratching with the chickens.
One day a neighbor came to visit the farmer. The farmer said come here you have got to see this. The man was surprised to see the eagle strutting around the chicken coop, pecking at the ground, and acting like a chicken. The farmer explained he had brought the little bird to the coop not knowing what else to do. He further told his friend that since the bird had been raised a chicken that the bird actually believed himself to be a chicken.
The neighbor said there is more to this noble bird than his behavior displayed as a chicken. He was born an eagle and had the heart of an eagle, and nothing could change that. The Old farmer said, no my friend how you are raised is what you are no matter what you say or do. The neighbor disagreeing reached down and lifted the eagle onto the fence surrounding the chicken coop and said, “Eagle, you are an eagle. Stretch your wings and fly.” The eagle only look blankly at the man and clucked then jumped off the fence and continued doing what chicken do. The farmer was satisfied. “I told you - he thinks he’s a chicken,” and nothing can change that.
The neighbor couldn’t sleep that night . He promptly returned the next morning to convince the farmer that the eagle was something greater. The farmer amused by his neighbors interest in the eagle sat back and watched as the man took the eagle from the dirty coop and carried him to the top of the farmhouse. Setting the bird down on the roof, the neighbor spoke to him: “Eagle, you are an eagle. You therefore belong to the sky and not to the earth. Stretch your wings and fly.” The large bird blinked at the man, clucked, and then jumped down into the chicken coop. And resumed scratching and pecking the ground. The old farmer just laughed histerically and said see I told you, you cant excape your past. My boy that eagle will never be more than a chicken.
As you could imagine the neighbor had a very restless night. Bright and early the next morning the neighbor returned to the farmers house. The farmer smiled and shook his head and said you dont give up easy do you. The neighbor said come go with me I have an Idea that I want to show you. The neighbor took the eagle and the farmer far away from the farm and chicken coop to top of a high mountain. With the chicken Coop no where in sight the man lifted the eagle on his outstretched arm and pointed high into the sky where the bright sun was beckoning above. He spoke: “Eagle, you are an eagle! You were made for the sky not the earth therefore Stretch forth your wings and fly.” This time the eagle stared skyward into the bright sun, straightened his large body, and stretched his massive wings. With a Loud Screetch the eagles wings began to move, slowly at first, but then grew more restless and then more powerfull.
With another loud and mighty screech the eagle took flight soaring above the mountain and valley below.
In life if we want to achieve what God intend us to be we have to remove ourselves from the bad influences that becon us to the ground.
Put simply.
If you want to soar with the eagles you can not afford to be scratching with the chickens.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
God V/S Science
This story has been touted as being events from Albert Einstein life as a student.
The source of the story is not really valid but the content is phenomonal.
If this Happened or Not is irrelivant
It builds a powerful case with Science of the existance of God where the Science and the world is trying to
Destroy the existance of God Relying on the Arm of the Flesh which is Mans intellect.
'Let me explain the problem science has with religion.'
The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class
and then asks one of his new students to stand.
'You're a Christian, aren't you, son?'
'Yes sir,' the student says.
'So you believe in God?'
'Absolutely. '
'Is God good?'
'Sure! God's good.'
'Is God all-powerful? Can God do anything?'
'Yes'
'Are you good or evil?'
'The Bible says I'm evil.'
The professor grins knowingly. 'Aha! The Bible! He considers
for a moment. 'Here's one for you. Let's say there's a sick person over
here and you can cure him. You can do it. Would you help him? Would you
try?'
'Yes sir, I would.'
'So you're good...!'
'I wouldn't say that.'
'But why not say that? You'd help a sick and maimed person if
you could. Most of us would if we could. But God doesn't.'
The student does not answer, so the professor continues. 'He
doesn't, does he? My brother was a Christian who died of cancer, even
though he prayed to Jesus to heal him. How is this Jesus good? Can you
answer that one?'
The student remains silent. 'No, you can't, can you?' the
professor says. He takes a sip of water from a glass on his desk to
give the student time to relax 'Let's start again, young fella. Is God
good?'
'Er..yes,' the student says.
'Is Satan good?'
The student doesn't hesitate on this one. 'No.'
'Then where does Satan come from?'
The student falters. 'From God'
'That's right. God made Satan, didn't he? Tell me, son. Is
there evil in this world?'
'Yes, sir..'
'Evil's everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything, correct?'
'Yes'
'So who created evil?' The professor continued, 'If God
created everything, then God created evil, since evil exists, and
according to the principle that our works define who we are, then God
is evil.'
Again, the student has no answer. 'Is there sickness?
Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things, do they exist
in this world?'
The student squirms on his feet. 'Yes.'
'So who created them?'
The student does not answer again, so the professor repeats his
question. 'Who created them?' There is still no answer. Suddenly the
lecturer breaks away to pace in front of the classroom. The class is
mesmerized. 'Tell me,' he continues onto another student. 'Do you
believe in Jesus Christ, son?'
The student's voice betrays him and cracks. 'Yes, professor, I do.'
The old man stops pacing. 'Science says you have five senses
you use to identify and observe the world around you. Have you ever
seen Jesus?'
'No sir. I've never seen Him.'
'Then tell us if you've ever heard your Jesus?'
'No, sir, I have not..'
'Have you ever felt your Jesus, tasted your Jesus or smelt your
Jesus? Have you ever had any sensory perception of Jesus Christ, or God
for that matter?'
'No, sir, I'm afraid I haven't.'
'Yet you still believe in him?'
'Yes'
'According to the rules of empirical, testable, demonstrable
protocol, science says your God doesn't exist... What do you say to
that, son?'
'Nothing,' the student replies.. 'I only have my faith.'
'Yes, faith,' the professor repeats. 'And that is the problem
science has with God. There is no evidence, only faith.'
The student stands quietly for a moment, before asking a
question of His own. 'Professor, is there such thing as heat? '
' Yes.
'And is there such a thing as cold?'
'Yes, son, there's cold too.'
'No sir, there isn't.'
The professor turns to face the student, obviously interested.
The room suddenly becomes very quiet. The student begins to explain.
'You can have lots of heat, even more heat, super-heat, mega-heat,
unlimited heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat, but we don't have
anything called 'cold'. We can hit d own to 458 degrees below zero,
which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no
such thing as cold; otherwise we would be able to go colder than the
lowest -458 degrees. Every body or object is susceptible to study when
it has or transmits energy, and heat is what makes a body or matter
have or transmit energy. Absolute zero (-458 F) is the total absence of
heat. You see, sir, cold is only a word we use to describe the absence
of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat we can measure in thermal units
because heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the
absence of it.'
Silence across the room. A pen drops somewhere in the
classroom, sounding like a hammer.
'What about darkness, professor. Is there such a thing as darkness?'
'Yes,' the professor replies without hesitation.. 'What is
night if it isn't darkness?'
'You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is not something; it is the
absence of something. You can have low light, normal light, bright
light, flashing light, but if you have no light constantly you have
nothing and it's called darkness, isn't it? That's the meaning we use
to define the word. In reality, darkness isn't. If it were, you would
be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?'
The professor begins to smile at the student in front of him.
This will be a good semester. 'So what point are you making, young man?'
'Yes, professor. My point is, your philosophical premise is
flawed to start with, and so your conclusion must also be flawed.'
The professor's face cannot hide his surprise this time.
'Flawed? Can you explain how?'
'You are working on the premise of duality,' the student
explains.. 'You argue that there is life and then there's death; a good
God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something
finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a
thought.' 'It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much
less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life
is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive
thing. Death is not the opposite of life, just the absence of it.' 'Now
tell me, professor.. Do you teach your students that they evolved from
a monkey?'
'If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process,
young man, yes, of course I do.'
'Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?'
The professor begins to shake his head, still smiling, as he
realizes where the argument is going. A very good semester, indeed.
'Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at
work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor,
are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you now not a scientist,
but a preacher?'
The class is in uproar. The student remains silent until the
commotion has subsided. 'To continue the point you were making earlier
to the other student, let me give you an example of what I mean.' The
student looks around the room. 'Is there anyone in the class who has
ever seen the professor's brain?' The class breaks out into laughter.
'Is there anyone here who has ever heard the professor's brain, felt
the professor's brain, touched or smelt the professor's brain? No one
appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of
empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no
brain, with all due respect, sir.' 'So if science says you have no
brain, how can we trust your lectures, sir?'
Now the room is silent. The professor just stares at the
student, his face unreadable. Finally, after what seems an eternity,
the old man answers. 'I Guess you'll have to take them on faith.'
'Now, you accept that there is faith, and, in fact, faith
exists with life,' the student continues. 'Now, sir, is there such a
thing as evil?' Now uncertain, the professor responds, 'Of course,
there is. We see it Everyday. It is in the daily example of man's
inhumanity to man. It is in The multitude of crime and violence
everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but
evil.'
To this the student replied, 'Evil does not exist sir, or at
least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God.
It is just like darkness and cold, a word that man has created to
describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is the
result of what happens when man does not have God's love present in his
heart. It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the
darkness that comes when there is no light.'
The professor sat down.
The source of the story is not really valid but the content is phenomonal.
If this Happened or Not is irrelivant
It builds a powerful case with Science of the existance of God where the Science and the world is trying to
Destroy the existance of God Relying on the Arm of the Flesh which is Mans intellect.
'Let me explain the problem science has with religion.'
The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class
and then asks one of his new students to stand.
'You're a Christian, aren't you, son?'
'Yes sir,' the student says.
'So you believe in God?'
'Absolutely. '
'Is God good?'
'Sure! God's good.'
'Is God all-powerful? Can God do anything?'
'Yes'
'Are you good or evil?'
'The Bible says I'm evil.'
The professor grins knowingly. 'Aha! The Bible! He considers
for a moment. 'Here's one for you. Let's say there's a sick person over
here and you can cure him. You can do it. Would you help him? Would you
try?'
'Yes sir, I would.'
'So you're good...!'
'I wouldn't say that.'
'But why not say that? You'd help a sick and maimed person if
you could. Most of us would if we could. But God doesn't.'
The student does not answer, so the professor continues. 'He
doesn't, does he? My brother was a Christian who died of cancer, even
though he prayed to Jesus to heal him. How is this Jesus good? Can you
answer that one?'
The student remains silent. 'No, you can't, can you?' the
professor says. He takes a sip of water from a glass on his desk to
give the student time to relax 'Let's start again, young fella. Is God
good?'
'Er..yes,' the student says.
'Is Satan good?'
The student doesn't hesitate on this one. 'No.'
'Then where does Satan come from?'
The student falters. 'From God'
'That's right. God made Satan, didn't he? Tell me, son. Is
there evil in this world?'
'Yes, sir..'
'Evil's everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything, correct?'
'Yes'
'So who created evil?' The professor continued, 'If God
created everything, then God created evil, since evil exists, and
according to the principle that our works define who we are, then God
is evil.'
Again, the student has no answer. 'Is there sickness?
Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things, do they exist
in this world?'
The student squirms on his feet. 'Yes.'
'So who created them?'
The student does not answer again, so the professor repeats his
question. 'Who created them?' There is still no answer. Suddenly the
lecturer breaks away to pace in front of the classroom. The class is
mesmerized. 'Tell me,' he continues onto another student. 'Do you
believe in Jesus Christ, son?'
The student's voice betrays him and cracks. 'Yes, professor, I do.'
The old man stops pacing. 'Science says you have five senses
you use to identify and observe the world around you. Have you ever
seen Jesus?'
'No sir. I've never seen Him.'
'Then tell us if you've ever heard your Jesus?'
'No, sir, I have not..'
'Have you ever felt your Jesus, tasted your Jesus or smelt your
Jesus? Have you ever had any sensory perception of Jesus Christ, or God
for that matter?'
'No, sir, I'm afraid I haven't.'
'Yet you still believe in him?'
'Yes'
'According to the rules of empirical, testable, demonstrable
protocol, science says your God doesn't exist... What do you say to
that, son?'
'Nothing,' the student replies.. 'I only have my faith.'
'Yes, faith,' the professor repeats. 'And that is the problem
science has with God. There is no evidence, only faith.'
The student stands quietly for a moment, before asking a
question of His own. 'Professor, is there such thing as heat? '
' Yes.
'And is there such a thing as cold?'
'Yes, son, there's cold too.'
'No sir, there isn't.'
The professor turns to face the student, obviously interested.
The room suddenly becomes very quiet. The student begins to explain.
'You can have lots of heat, even more heat, super-heat, mega-heat,
unlimited heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat, but we don't have
anything called 'cold'. We can hit d own to 458 degrees below zero,
which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no
such thing as cold; otherwise we would be able to go colder than the
lowest -458 degrees. Every body or object is susceptible to study when
it has or transmits energy, and heat is what makes a body or matter
have or transmit energy. Absolute zero (-458 F) is the total absence of
heat. You see, sir, cold is only a word we use to describe the absence
of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat we can measure in thermal units
because heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the
absence of it.'
Silence across the room. A pen drops somewhere in the
classroom, sounding like a hammer.
'What about darkness, professor. Is there such a thing as darkness?'
'Yes,' the professor replies without hesitation.. 'What is
night if it isn't darkness?'
'You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is not something; it is the
absence of something. You can have low light, normal light, bright
light, flashing light, but if you have no light constantly you have
nothing and it's called darkness, isn't it? That's the meaning we use
to define the word. In reality, darkness isn't. If it were, you would
be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?'
The professor begins to smile at the student in front of him.
This will be a good semester. 'So what point are you making, young man?'
'Yes, professor. My point is, your philosophical premise is
flawed to start with, and so your conclusion must also be flawed.'
The professor's face cannot hide his surprise this time.
'Flawed? Can you explain how?'
'You are working on the premise of duality,' the student
explains.. 'You argue that there is life and then there's death; a good
God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something
finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a
thought.' 'It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much
less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life
is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive
thing. Death is not the opposite of life, just the absence of it.' 'Now
tell me, professor.. Do you teach your students that they evolved from
a monkey?'
'If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process,
young man, yes, of course I do.'
'Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?'
The professor begins to shake his head, still smiling, as he
realizes where the argument is going. A very good semester, indeed.
'Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at
work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor,
are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you now not a scientist,
but a preacher?'
The class is in uproar. The student remains silent until the
commotion has subsided. 'To continue the point you were making earlier
to the other student, let me give you an example of what I mean.' The
student looks around the room. 'Is there anyone in the class who has
ever seen the professor's brain?' The class breaks out into laughter.
'Is there anyone here who has ever heard the professor's brain, felt
the professor's brain, touched or smelt the professor's brain? No one
appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of
empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no
brain, with all due respect, sir.' 'So if science says you have no
brain, how can we trust your lectures, sir?'
Now the room is silent. The professor just stares at the
student, his face unreadable. Finally, after what seems an eternity,
the old man answers. 'I Guess you'll have to take them on faith.'
'Now, you accept that there is faith, and, in fact, faith
exists with life,' the student continues. 'Now, sir, is there such a
thing as evil?' Now uncertain, the professor responds, 'Of course,
there is. We see it Everyday. It is in the daily example of man's
inhumanity to man. It is in The multitude of crime and violence
everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but
evil.'
To this the student replied, 'Evil does not exist sir, or at
least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God.
It is just like darkness and cold, a word that man has created to
describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is the
result of what happens when man does not have God's love present in his
heart. It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the
darkness that comes when there is no light.'
The professor sat down.
We Must Move Our Feet
The aim of life is not to get ahead of others but rather to surpass yourself. The work of the world is not done by intellectual Geniuses, it is done by men and women like you of ordinary capacity who use their abilities in extraordinary ways. It is in the doing that the real blessings come not only to us but to those whom we work for and serve. The Lord can only guide our foot steps, We must choose to move our feet
Only Fools Take Offence
There is an old saying that states "Only a fool takes offence when offence IS NOT intended. But on the other hand, Only a fool takes offence when offence IS Intended". I have noticed in my life, when someone offends me many times it is because I missinterpreted their intentions.
Sure there are evil people with evil intentions to find evidence of this all you have to do is turn on the news. But for the most part the people close to us have good intentions. The next time you are offended In that moment of offence clarify the intentions of the offending party and most often than not you will realize you missunderstood. Has someone offended you in the past? And you just cant let it go. If so you are paying a high price. I had some issues that were out of my control one time and a friend shared some advices given by her grandmother. Her grandmother shared some steps with her. 1st get and envelope or a shoe box. 2nd Mark it things I give to God. 3rd Write down all of your burdens that are overwhelming. 4th write down people you cant forgive. 5th say a prayer and share your problems with the Lord 6th Forget about them and Let it Go. Upon returning to her box at a later date she was supprised looking back how each problem was resolved in one way or another. I personally did this with things I could not let go. After we moved I was unpacking and realized I had just packed and carried all of those problems with me to my new home some 3000 miles. So true to life. In that moment of clarity I burned the box. There is a saying on a ride at Disney world that states." You can't run from trouble, because there is no place that far". I look at each problem or sin as a brick in my back pack, life is a journey, if I want my journey to be easier, I must lighten the load by unloading some bricks. As I unload the bricks with a prayer I give each of them to the Lord. In doing so my soul has become stronger and my burdens have been lighter. I know that In so doing as we all leave this life you will find the Master has taken those mortal bricks of burden that you gave to him and included them in your mansion he has prepared for you on high
By D Newburn
Sure there are evil people with evil intentions to find evidence of this all you have to do is turn on the news. But for the most part the people close to us have good intentions. The next time you are offended In that moment of offence clarify the intentions of the offending party and most often than not you will realize you missunderstood. Has someone offended you in the past? And you just cant let it go. If so you are paying a high price. I had some issues that were out of my control one time and a friend shared some advices given by her grandmother. Her grandmother shared some steps with her. 1st get and envelope or a shoe box. 2nd Mark it things I give to God. 3rd Write down all of your burdens that are overwhelming. 4th write down people you cant forgive. 5th say a prayer and share your problems with the Lord 6th Forget about them and Let it Go. Upon returning to her box at a later date she was supprised looking back how each problem was resolved in one way or another. I personally did this with things I could not let go. After we moved I was unpacking and realized I had just packed and carried all of those problems with me to my new home some 3000 miles. So true to life. In that moment of clarity I burned the box. There is a saying on a ride at Disney world that states." You can't run from trouble, because there is no place that far". I look at each problem or sin as a brick in my back pack, life is a journey, if I want my journey to be easier, I must lighten the load by unloading some bricks. As I unload the bricks with a prayer I give each of them to the Lord. In doing so my soul has become stronger and my burdens have been lighter. I know that In so doing as we all leave this life you will find the Master has taken those mortal bricks of burden that you gave to him and included them in your mansion he has prepared for you on high
By D Newburn
Burdens Become Gifts in the Hand
With the right perspective, Every burden on the back can become a gift in the hand. For the faithful, our finest hours are sometimes during or just following our darkest hours. The Lord is aware of and sees the sparrow fall. So to it is with his children; he knows of our tribulations.
There is not any pain agony or anguish that is experienced by a man or woman on this earth that will lack the compensating effect of the Savior; when it is met by prayer, patience, Long suffering with a Love of and for God. Life is the bitter and the sweet, necessarily filled with pleasure and Pain, virtue and vice, Sorrow and death so that we can indetify,know and appreciate the good things. Adversity will come to us all, But through Christ whom is Mighty to Save, so does Everlasting Lasting Life with him who gave us Life.
There is not any pain agony or anguish that is experienced by a man or woman on this earth that will lack the compensating effect of the Savior; when it is met by prayer, patience, Long suffering with a Love of and for God. Life is the bitter and the sweet, necessarily filled with pleasure and Pain, virtue and vice, Sorrow and death so that we can indetify,know and appreciate the good things. Adversity will come to us all, But through Christ whom is Mighty to Save, so does Everlasting Lasting Life with him who gave us Life.
A Formula For A Happy Marriage
A Formula for a Happy Marriage: The key to a happy marriage is to never have a missunderstanding that last longer than one day. Every night kneel down by your bedside. And one night you offer the prayer aloud on bended knee and the next night your spouse offer the prayer aloud on bended knee.
If you do this, you shall never have a missunderstanding that will last more than one day. For you can not pray together and still have a missunderstanding of any kind. Shakespeare's Henry the VIII, Cardinal Wolsey who sold out his religious persuasions to please the Monarch of the land, and in his fallen state he declared " had I but served my God... See More with half the zeal I served my King, he would not in mine age have left me naked to mine enemies. If you pray together you will stay together, then while you are together as a couple serve God with all our heart might mind and strength you will stand together united and blameless at the last day.
(excerpts from Thomas S Monson " Lifes Greatest Decisions")
If you do this, you shall never have a missunderstanding that will last more than one day. For you can not pray together and still have a missunderstanding of any kind. Shakespeare's Henry the VIII, Cardinal Wolsey who sold out his religious persuasions to please the Monarch of the land, and in his fallen state he declared " had I but served my God... See More with half the zeal I served my King, he would not in mine age have left me naked to mine enemies. If you pray together you will stay together, then while you are together as a couple serve God with all our heart might mind and strength you will stand together united and blameless at the last day.
(excerpts from Thomas S Monson " Lifes Greatest Decisions")
Attitude Determins Altitude In life
It has been said nothing can stop someone whom is in the right frame of mind Yet nothing can help someone with a bad attitude. In life our attitude determins our destiny. One day A traveler passed through a stone quarry, there He saw 3 men working with varying degrees of commitment. All were working, all were happy but there was something different about each Briefly he paused and asked each man what he was doing
the first man responded, cant you see I'm cutting stone
the second man replied I'm earning 3 gold pieces per day
the third man smiled and said I am helping to build a house of God.
All 3 were doing the same job but neither had the same perspective.
Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul 1 Cor 2:14 The natural man receiveth no the thins of the spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned.
Our attitude determins our Altitude.
the first man responded, cant you see I'm cutting stone
the second man replied I'm earning 3 gold pieces per day
the third man smiled and said I am helping to build a house of God.
All 3 were doing the same job but neither had the same perspective.
Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul 1 Cor 2:14 The natural man receiveth no the thins of the spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned.
Our attitude determins our Altitude.
Our Parents Give Us Lifes Foundation
As we go through life our parents give us our lifes foundation. In the beginnings of life we are submissive meek humble as a little child therefore we are teachable and we choose to work on building our house of faith on the foundation we have been given. But as the trials of life come we decided to hault the work on the house and start building a wall round about.
This wall is comprised of many different shapes and sizes of stones each stone represents a sin we have been exposed to and embrased instead of repenting. These sins become our favorite because we retreat behind them when the world seems to be against us. The most common sins of commission are; Alcohol, immorality, Pornography, Illicit drugs, Dishonesty, selfishness only to name a few. Others are sins of omission like lack of forgiveness, not attending church, failure to read the scriptures. inspite of this wall we have built in front of us, we cry out to the Lord. He hears us and is desprately wanting us to recieve his message from heaven, But instead of penetrating our hearts the messages hit the stoney brick wall. In order to hear what the Lord has in store for us, we must forsake the brick wall and begin to take it down stone by stone. Repenting for each one individually. Slowly as each stone is removed you will begin to feel the safety and security that comes from faith in him that is mighty to save.
This wall is comprised of many different shapes and sizes of stones each stone represents a sin we have been exposed to and embrased instead of repenting. These sins become our favorite because we retreat behind them when the world seems to be against us. The most common sins of commission are; Alcohol, immorality, Pornography, Illicit drugs, Dishonesty, selfishness only to name a few. Others are sins of omission like lack of forgiveness, not attending church, failure to read the scriptures. inspite of this wall we have built in front of us, we cry out to the Lord. He hears us and is desprately wanting us to recieve his message from heaven, But instead of penetrating our hearts the messages hit the stoney brick wall. In order to hear what the Lord has in store for us, we must forsake the brick wall and begin to take it down stone by stone. Repenting for each one individually. Slowly as each stone is removed you will begin to feel the safety and security that comes from faith in him that is mighty to save.
Troubled Concience is cured by changing your behavior
Does your conscience sometimes bother you? Many Modern Professors of Human behavior suggest to ignore it and it will go away. With this they suggest we change the standard to fit our circumstances and actions so there is no longer conflict and thus easing our conscience. As Christians we can not afford to subscribe to such an evil and perverse philosophy with impunity,
1 Corinthians 3: 16-21 the spirit of God (our conscience) is given to us as a built in early warning system so we can keep our temple clean. As we travel through this life even on a seemingly uneventful trip just as a car picks up road grime so to does our spirits. For this reason Daily scripture study and church attendance become our spiritual car wash
we can take a trip to the car wash every day but if once we leave our trip takes us through a mud hole. You could wash your car every 5 minutes and it would never stay clean. The troubled conscience is cured by changing your behavior and following the repentant path that leads to the paved straight perfect road of the almighty
1 Corinthians 3: 16-21 the spirit of God (our conscience) is given to us as a built in early warning system so we can keep our temple clean. As we travel through this life even on a seemingly uneventful trip just as a car picks up road grime so to does our spirits. For this reason Daily scripture study and church attendance become our spiritual car wash
we can take a trip to the car wash every day but if once we leave our trip takes us through a mud hole. You could wash your car every 5 minutes and it would never stay clean. The troubled conscience is cured by changing your behavior and following the repentant path that leads to the paved straight perfect road of the almighty
Take Not To Make Women Weep.
Divorce is often the fruit of bitter anger,Little inconsequential activities lead to criticism, little flaws are magnified into great torrents of fault finding. Where Love once grew anger devours " Men take care not to make women weep, For God counts their tears." Eph: 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; marriage troubles? Serve your partner. Service = love
Excerpts from Thomas S. Monson
D. Newburn
Excerpts from Thomas S. Monson
D. Newburn
Small and Simple Thing Made Strong
SMALL AND SIMPLE THINGS ARE MADE STRONG AND GREAT IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD! SO REMEMBER, WHEN YOU ARE DOWN AND OUT AND FEELING BLUE, THE MIGHTY OAK WAS ONCE A NUT JUST LIKE YOU ! STARTING TODAY PLANT YOUR SEED AND LAY YOUR ROOTS IN HIS FOOT STEPS AND YOU WILL FIND YOU HAVE GROWN ON A SURE FOUNDATION BY RESIDING AND RESTING ON SACRED GROUND
D Newburn
D Newburn
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Not all Trials Are Tragedies
Not all Trials are Tragedies, Trials have no respector of age or stage of life. How you respond, what you learn & how you endure it are what alter the ending . Gods Blessings only come after a trial of our faith. You are not alone, trials come to the young, old, rich, poor, student, Genius, farmer, lawyer, Dr, strong, weak,sick, healthy, A simple child to a Prophet of God, even Jesus Christ. Matthew 11:25-30
By D. Newburn
By D. Newburn
Progress is Found at Cross Roads of Life
Progress is found as we come to the cross roads of life. As a Christian Many times our choices are not between good and evil but rather between Good and Better. Most times you are faced with giving up something good right now for something Better that will come after work and tribulation down the road. In the end we appreciate the things we make the sacrifice for.
Motherhood Is a Calling from God
Motherhood is the greatest calling from God. And access is given in the most selfish years of life. A Mothers face is imprinted on the first blank page of the book of life. Her influence sets lifes foundation. Her caress awakens a sense of security. Her kiss is the first real affection. Her voice of sympathy, tendernes...s of touch, her attitude & belief in God with all hopes and dreams set the presidence for life.
Happy 4th of July 2010
“I sought for the greatness and genius of America in her commodious harbors and her ample rivers, and it was not there; in her fertile fields and boundless prairies, and it was not there; in her rich mines and her vast world of commerce, and it was not there.
Not until I went to the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.” by Jerreld L. Newquist
“Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the Bible as their only law book and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited. Every member would be obligated in conscience to temperance and frugality and industry, to justice and kindness and charity toward his fellowmen, and to piety, love, and reverence toward Almighty God
In this commonwealth no man would impair his health with gluttony, drunkenness or lust. No man would sacrifice his precious time to cards or trifling with other mean amusements. No man would steal or lie or in any way defraud his neighbor, but would live in peace and good will toward all men.
No man would blaspheme his Maker or profane his worship, but a rational and manly, a sincere and unaffected devotion would reign in the hearts of all men. What a utopia, what a paradise this region would be.”
No constitution on earth has endured longer than ours. We seek and usually find the answers to today’s hardest legal questions within this document of yesterday. The Constitution was and is a miracle. Both Washington and Madison referred to it as such.
One of the reasons America is great today is because those men who formulated the Constitution had vision. They looked ahead to today, and all of us here are recipients of their wisdom and foresight.” Among other things
the Constitution guarantees the religious freedom that allowed the Reformation to continue and flourish. The great religious reformers began to throw off the rituals and dogmas that had been attached to Christianity during the dark ages and sought to return to the pure and simple truths of the New Testament.
Happy 4th of July may we remain free to worship as our Fathers intended
Not until I went to the churches of America and heard her pulpits aflame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.” by Jerreld L. Newquist
“Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the Bible as their only law book and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited. Every member would be obligated in conscience to temperance and frugality and industry, to justice and kindness and charity toward his fellowmen, and to piety, love, and reverence toward Almighty God
In this commonwealth no man would impair his health with gluttony, drunkenness or lust. No man would sacrifice his precious time to cards or trifling with other mean amusements. No man would steal or lie or in any way defraud his neighbor, but would live in peace and good will toward all men.
No man would blaspheme his Maker or profane his worship, but a rational and manly, a sincere and unaffected devotion would reign in the hearts of all men. What a utopia, what a paradise this region would be.”
No constitution on earth has endured longer than ours. We seek and usually find the answers to today’s hardest legal questions within this document of yesterday. The Constitution was and is a miracle. Both Washington and Madison referred to it as such.
One of the reasons America is great today is because those men who formulated the Constitution had vision. They looked ahead to today, and all of us here are recipients of their wisdom and foresight.” Among other things
the Constitution guarantees the religious freedom that allowed the Reformation to continue and flourish. The great religious reformers began to throw off the rituals and dogmas that had been attached to Christianity during the dark ages and sought to return to the pure and simple truths of the New Testament.
Happy 4th of July may we remain free to worship as our Fathers intended
When God Seems Far Away Check your Compass
There was once a couple on a long trip to see their children. As long trips go you have alot of time to talk. The wife broke the silence and asked. Why dont you hold me like you did when we were dating. We were so close. The husband looked at her as she was leaning on the passenger door. He said Honey I am in the same place I have always been. My love is no different, You are the one who moved.
I find when I let my relationship with God becomes casual.In that moment It seems like there is no devine ear listening & no voice speaking to my soul. In this I realize it is me who moved and I am far far away from him. If I immerse myself in the scriptures the distance seems to narrow and my spirituality seems to return and I see his hand, hear his voice and feel his peace in my life.
I find when I let my relationship with God becomes casual.In that moment It seems like there is no devine ear listening & no voice speaking to my soul. In this I realize it is me who moved and I am far far away from him. If I immerse myself in the scriptures the distance seems to narrow and my spirituality seems to return and I see his hand, hear his voice and feel his peace in my life.
Money Morality and Ethics
When Money rather than Morality and Ethics dictates ones actions, Lifes road becomes inclined away from God. Turning away from God brings a quagmire of quicksand lending to crushed hopes, broken Hearts, ruined lives, Shattered Dreams and Vanished ambitions. True Blue Loyal friends will be there when the money is gone. ...choose your friends with caution, Plan your future with a purpose, Frame your life with Faith
Spirit of God On Your Face
When you live close to God and his Infinate grace. You dont have to tell because it shows on your face.
Striving better Than Arriving
In life, striving to reach a goal is more important than arriving at the finish, it is our daily attention that mold us into who we are. Much like an athlete daily effort polishes abilities into skill. If you give up you will never know whats around the bend. Fixed Worthy Goals with Persistance and determination turns fate into Destiny.
Selfishness is Blinding
No selfish person ever thought of himself to be so. If we look at our life, Selfishness is the cause of most of our misery. Selfishness is more than an ordinary problem because it activates all the Cardinal sins. It is the Detonator "if you will". in the breaking of the 10 commandments, Selfishness displaces the Spirit... of God. Selfless service cures Selfishness.
Jesus VS Satan
Jesus voted for and is "freedom". Satan Voted for "No Oposition" Yet is oposition. Christ says have faith, Come follow me. Satan uses doubt & disguises hiding himself & his methods. Christ gives laws for happiness & Love.Satan uses crime, debachery, plague, heartbreak, murder& distruction, Jesus is a Savior a Prince of... Peace. Satan is a theief a wolf in sheeps clothing. Christ & Faith fulfill, Satan & Doubt Destroy
Many would Die for Christ, Will you Live for Him?
Many christians would Die For Christ. But will they live for him? If Christ visited your home today what would your house have to say. What Pictures garnish the walls? What is on your internet history? What Books are found? What Music fills the air? What words fill your lips? What thoughts fill your mind? What would yo...u try to hide? Take care of it today. We fill our life with what has filled our heart.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
When You Realize God Is all You Need
As the storms of life beat upon you, and your ship is dashed to pieces upon the sea. In amazement you watch it disappear beneath the waves. In that lonely moment you realize there is nothing left in your life but God. As you begin to speak to him, you realize he has always been there waiting to hear from you. As you feel him and see his hand in your life you soon realize He was all you needed
You Can Not Do Wrong and Feel Right
You can not do wrong and feel right. It is impossible. What is wrong is wrong and trends do not make something right if it is at variance with the Laws of God. Those who freely deny God with immoral,defiant and Agnostic practices will find he will freely deny them at the last day. Bible Ref: St Matthew 25:12
Man Named Jesus
A man in History,named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. Had no army, yet kings feared Him. Won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. Committed no crime, ...yet they crucified Him. Buried in a tomb, ye...t He lives today
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Being Still VS Doing Nothing
Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.(Psalms 46:10) A truly wise person is constantly moving forward in mind & body striving for self improvement. An inner desire and commitment to improve daily begins with turning yourself around to the right direction. It is a fact of life, the direction in which you are heading is more important than where we are on the road
God and The World Influence Man for good Differently
God works from inside out the world works from ouside in. The world would take the people out of the slums, Christ takes the slums out of the people and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. christ changes men, who then change their environment
The world would shape human behavior, But Jesus Christ changes Human Nature. Yes Jesus Christ changes men and changed men change the world!!!! by Ezra Taft Benson
The world would shape human behavior, But Jesus Christ changes Human Nature. Yes Jesus Christ changes men and changed men change the world!!!! by Ezra Taft Benson
Thugs in the Land
There have been thugs breaking in around us lately: Matthew 6:19 ¶ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break thr...ough nor bsteal: 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Bad Habits
In the early years of life we feel so invensible. In these years we are so tempted to sow our wild oats pray for a crop failure. Early life decisons determins how you will earn your silver hair wisdom. "Bought? or Observed?" For what was sown in spring greets you at harvest. "Bad habits", At first we could break them if we would, Later in life we would break them if only we could.
By D. Newburns bad habit excerpt from Thomas S. Monson
By D. Newburns bad habit excerpt from Thomas S. Monson
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Man can not posess 2 opposite Emotions at the Same time
The Human mind is unable to entertain or process 2 opposite emotions at the same time. When a man has Doubt he is unable to hold on to or possess Faith. These emotions simply can not exist in the mind together. One emotion dispels the other. Doubt distroys and Faith Fullfills. Feed your faith and your doubts will flee you
Man has only 2 eyes for a reason
Part 1: I took a sight test once, I found out I was far sighted in one eye and near sighted in the other. Miraculously without glasses my mind compensates to make this undetectable. In this I realized our minds eye has the ability to focus on the present and look to the future blending it into a beautiful picture.
Part 2: God did not equip us with a 3rd eye in the rear for a reason. He knows we must learn from our past and move on. God gave us sight for the present looking to the future. Man however always trying to replace the wisdom of God thought of a better idea. He created the rear view mirror.
Part 3: Oh the rear view mirror is quite handy if you are sitting at a stop. You can admire the unaware, you can spruce up your hair, and even check your teeth if you dare, or spot a blemish in a flash.
Part 4: But when you are in gear your eyes must adhere to the road ahead. You see if you stare back your car will attack that poor soul whom is in your way. So avoid that crash let your look be a flash and keep your journey straight.
Part 5: The Rear view mirror is a reflection to see into the past, It can grace you with the present but it soon will fade away, for the present is just one moment before it becomes the past. If you continue staring in the mirror yesterday consumes today. .
Part 6: As time moves forward and you look to that glass, you realize it should be limited to but a moment to check on your past. You will find the past is vital to see how far you have come. But if it becomes your focus you will fall on your bum.
Part 7: Make no mistake, the past is very important because it has made you who you are. But in it you must move forward with the realization the past is found many markers all of which you have passed, for this is where you came from. Without this perspective you could not know what you have gained.
Part 2: God did not equip us with a 3rd eye in the rear for a reason. He knows we must learn from our past and move on. God gave us sight for the present looking to the future. Man however always trying to replace the wisdom of God thought of a better idea. He created the rear view mirror.
Part 3: Oh the rear view mirror is quite handy if you are sitting at a stop. You can admire the unaware, you can spruce up your hair, and even check your teeth if you dare, or spot a blemish in a flash.
Part 4: But when you are in gear your eyes must adhere to the road ahead. You see if you stare back your car will attack that poor soul whom is in your way. So avoid that crash let your look be a flash and keep your journey straight.
Part 5: The Rear view mirror is a reflection to see into the past, It can grace you with the present but it soon will fade away, for the present is just one moment before it becomes the past. If you continue staring in the mirror yesterday consumes today. .
Part 6: As time moves forward and you look to that glass, you realize it should be limited to but a moment to check on your past. You will find the past is vital to see how far you have come. But if it becomes your focus you will fall on your bum.
Part 7: Make no mistake, the past is very important because it has made you who you are. But in it you must move forward with the realization the past is found many markers all of which you have passed, for this is where you came from. Without this perspective you could not know what you have gained.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
We dont have 3 eyes for a reason
I took a sight test once, I was far sighted and near sighted. Miraculously without glasses my mind compensates to make this undetectable. Our minds eye can focus on the present and look to the future blending it into a beautiful picture. A 3rd eye in the rear is not an option. For brief moments you can check the rear view. But To avoid the hazards of life the focus must be on the present looking toward the future
By D. Newburn
By D. Newburn
Religious Fanatics
A Holier than Thou Religious Fanatic is one who has lost sight of his goal and has redoubled his efforts to get there. A true follower of Christ has steady dedication through a lifetime, not short frenzied outburst of emotion.True commitment is 100% of the time. Not an occasional 120% fanatic effort. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a sweet harmonious melody utilizing each note in order, Fanatics bang on a favorite key.
by D. Newburn adapted from Dallan H Oaks CES talk
by D. Newburn adapted from Dallan H Oaks CES talk
Faith Verses Fear
Faith VS Fear. Faith is a gift from God as you come to know him. Fear is a gift from Old Scratch the Devil himself. Faith Empowers , Fear Paralizes ."Feed your Faith and your Fears will subside." Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him:for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and t...hat he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Sweet Victory
A man reaches sweet victory in his life when he develops the ability to recognize the misdirection of his own life's course and in that moment becomes willing to pay the price which allows him to walk in the path of the Savior. Where did the Savior do his work? with the Poor, with the sick & outcast. Serve the people and forget "SELF" When You are in the service of your fellow man,You are in the service of your God.
by D. Newburn
by D. Newburn
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Gods Blessings are Guarded by a Combination Lock
The Prayer Vault to Gods blessings is guarded by a combination lock. To gain full access 1st you must have faith to pray, knowing you will recieve an answer, 2nd is Personal righteousness "Are you living everything you know to be right?", 3rd Is what you are asking in your best interest. Sincere Prayer Is sincere conversation, Ask for forgiveness thank Him for current blessings, Share your needs, Then Listen
By D. Newburn derived from thought given by Neal A Maxwell
By D. Newburn derived from thought given by Neal A Maxwell
Monday, June 14, 2010
What Legacy Will You Leave
The most treasured things in life aren't things at all. Armored trucks will not accompany us to the grave, But the people whom you have touched along the path of life do. One time a wealthy man died and at his service was stated, "He left no Legacy" What Legacy have you left behind so far. Rekindle the most treasured things today and help another along your way.
by D. Newburn
by D. Newburn
Sunday, June 13, 2010
You Must Use The Brakes
To drive a car you must use levers wheels and gadgets. Besides the steering wheel, there are few things more important than the Brakes. When properly used we navigate the perils of the road without incident. So it is with life, We must apply the brakes in life to safely steer and maintain full control. You must Bridle Your Passions to control your thoughts for thoughts preceed actions, and actions determin destiny
By D. Newburn
By D. Newburn
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Alternate "Empty chair in church"
There is an empty chair in church
Whose could it be?
It’s always there each Sunday sitting quietly.
That chair always seems more like a nuisance
Always getting in the way.
So in their minds the congregation did say
To remove the chair
Oh who would despair?
Does anyone care?
I Just don’t know why it must stay
For what good is an empty chair when it is always in the way!!
If they only knew where that chairs been
It would be thought a sin, to remove that chair from its place
No matter how thick or thin
For it would only be a selfish effort just to save a little space
If they only knew who would fill it
If they could only see
For that is the place where Jesus sits
Observing quietly
I did not know he was holding that seat
Patiently he did wait
For me to wander down my winding course to learn from my mistakes
There is an empty chair in church
that chairs just for me
Jesus has reserved it and is waiting patiently.
If they only knew
How great their search would be
For that chair that sits vacant in The Lords house is waiting for you and me.
when you draw close to the Lord
He will draw close to you
All he ask is a little time each day just a moment or two.
Jesus does not care about your talents for which you do possess
For he can give you more his gifts are limitless
But rather the ones you have and humbly share each day
The master sees the worldly cares and pride that stands in the way
For he knows the worldly things only waste our day.
So he has given us talents but for them you must pay
You see there is a cost attached you’ll see along the way
You must share them wisely or they will not stay
For when you share your talents I know You will see his face
As you serve your neighbor you will find his loving grace
In so doing you will find the ones you love
Those waiting just for you
Perhaps you once made them a promise before you came here too
With this promise you must keep and search every day
You see we lived in heaven and full happiness we did seek.
When the two plans were presented our joy was at its peak
We stood together as joyfully chose the path we could not fake
To come to earth and gain a body and learn from our mistakes.
For you it was given to hear of his word.
For me I would be a stranger to the work you see.
You have to share the gospel in the way you know I’ll see
You’ll know how to teach me as you pray silently
The most important thing is to give of your time in the master’s hand this time he cannot steal
You have to give with a willing heart and serve with might and zeal
As I watch the way you live your life, I will find great appeal
I will see the word s that Jesus taught in every thought and deed
As you share the gospel I know that I see a friend from not so long ago
Who made a promise to me.
By
D. Newburn
Whose could it be?
It’s always there each Sunday sitting quietly.
That chair always seems more like a nuisance
Always getting in the way.
So in their minds the congregation did say
To remove the chair
Oh who would despair?
Does anyone care?
I Just don’t know why it must stay
For what good is an empty chair when it is always in the way!!
If they only knew where that chairs been
It would be thought a sin, to remove that chair from its place
No matter how thick or thin
For it would only be a selfish effort just to save a little space
If they only knew who would fill it
If they could only see
For that is the place where Jesus sits
Observing quietly
I did not know he was holding that seat
Patiently he did wait
For me to wander down my winding course to learn from my mistakes
There is an empty chair in church
that chairs just for me
Jesus has reserved it and is waiting patiently.
If they only knew
How great their search would be
For that chair that sits vacant in The Lords house is waiting for you and me.
when you draw close to the Lord
He will draw close to you
All he ask is a little time each day just a moment or two.
Jesus does not care about your talents for which you do possess
For he can give you more his gifts are limitless
But rather the ones you have and humbly share each day
The master sees the worldly cares and pride that stands in the way
For he knows the worldly things only waste our day.
So he has given us talents but for them you must pay
You see there is a cost attached you’ll see along the way
You must share them wisely or they will not stay
For when you share your talents I know You will see his face
As you serve your neighbor you will find his loving grace
In so doing you will find the ones you love
Those waiting just for you
Perhaps you once made them a promise before you came here too
With this promise you must keep and search every day
You see we lived in heaven and full happiness we did seek.
When the two plans were presented our joy was at its peak
We stood together as joyfully chose the path we could not fake
To come to earth and gain a body and learn from our mistakes.
For you it was given to hear of his word.
For me I would be a stranger to the work you see.
You have to share the gospel in the way you know I’ll see
You’ll know how to teach me as you pray silently
The most important thing is to give of your time in the master’s hand this time he cannot steal
You have to give with a willing heart and serve with might and zeal
As I watch the way you live your life, I will find great appeal
I will see the word s that Jesus taught in every thought and deed
As you share the gospel I know that I see a friend from not so long ago
Who made a promise to me.
By
D. Newburn
Eternal Love
I know there is someone out there
Find them I must
For they are my eternal companion
In them I trust
To give of my heart , might , mind and soul
To kneel across the alter I know
I must be clean in word and deed for this much I know.
And when I am not righteous
I know I give way, to the enticings of the evil one who leads me astray
When I am not righteous, it alters my lifes course leading me further from my best true love
Who is on the righteous course
Oh there are many beautiful flowers I could pick along the way
If I choose to pick of the flowers I find along the way
But I realize it will be but a short time before they have gone away
Their beauty far better to admire sticking to your path for if they are not beside
You know they just wont do.
I know it is so tempting to leave your straight course
For only just a moment
Just one time just wont hurt
But then you realize there are so many and you want them to
Before you know it
You have wandered away from the path you held so dear
And now it will take great effort for you to run and steer
For the path back to the road is a hard one
It is a long way back to the top
For the hill was so gently sloping you didn’t think to stop
The time lost is but a moment and for this you must repent
It would be far greater if you would have never went.
For the flowers lasted but a moment and a moment just don’t last
For your journey is a long one
One which you must live life through
And without the roots of the gospel
You know they just wont do
You can admire their beauty in passing they all seem sweet
You know on close inspection that flower just wont do
For their beauty is so pleasing, but then you remember the stakes
For life has many winding roads that make the journey seem fun
But the only one that leads to eternity is found on the only straight one
How boring the path seems to the masses
But you know the truth
Be ware of the flowers whom seem to be on the path
Take them to the lord in prayer for he knows if they will last.
I thought I found that flower once with whom I would live life through
But she said she was not worthy and would not meet me there
So I knew what I must do
And so I found another with whom the lord did prepare.
She had found her way back to the path
And with her I did meet
And when I took her to the lord in prayer
I found my heart did beat
With the love the one true love
The one that would meet
At the Lords most Holy house to kneal at his feet
To make the covenants he did prepare
To last my whole life through and he allowed me to have my one true love
For eternity too!!!!!!!
When you qualify yourself in both word and deed
you will find another who will meet you in that holy place
for the lord has prepared many but he must allow their space
to make correct choices is the only key
You must keep your mind on that straight and narrow path
To find that promised one
For she will be the most beautiful flower that blooms every day
When you find her it is then you see
That your mind could not see the forest for you were blinded by all the trees
This is when you realize the flowers along the way
Were but mear annuals whom bloom and fall away
But in the true flower you have sought at all cost
You have found she is a rose
Youll find she may have a few thorns but wow
She is a Rose.
A rose is very beautiful
The thorns you will take for these protect the root to which her nourishment lies
For her roots are set so deep that when the winter is through
All you have to do is trim her back
Then sit and watch her bloom
Her fruit is the Flower of which makes life sweet
The only way to enjoy her is to visit her every day
And pluck of her offerings or they will go away.
You see the more a rose is tended
The more it will bloom
And it is with marriage with the one you live life through
Think of the worth of a perfect rose
Made for only you.
In this you realize one great truth
If you live your life holding to the rod
You will be blessed
For there are many who would be just right for you
But to get the choicest yet
You must maintain your plotted course and not go astray
For it is only on that course you will find her today.
It has been 10 years now since I found her on my course
It seems but a moment
and what trials we have faced
Did I mention it seems but a moment since I first saw her face
The face of an angel standing in my course
Who could have guessed she was my wife for I was on my way
To meet another to dance the night away
But the lord had another plan
One that made me sick at the thought fun I had to turn away
You see the lord had another plan
So he pushed her in my way
She was a young fair beauty
But my mind said 7 yrs no way
But the Lord had a larger plan
And her beauty was not skin deep
For she was my best friend you see
And with her I did come to the dance to meet another
But this was spoiled by my brother.
But in the eternal scheme of things she was only a moment late
For the lord knew time is but a number
And seconds he did see
For the woman he chose for me
Was but a moment late
In the grand scheme of things 7 years, WELL……..
SHE WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!!!!
I was 26 and she was 19
If there is hope for me there is hope for you.
Now the time does not matter
It is all water over the dam
Now it set back and admire the view
Out over the land
For she has made life sweet you see.
And children she did bear
Who make me forget all the worldly things even when they are in my hair.
Life is sweet you see
When you follow the plan
For the lord has a charted course
But you must take a stand
Grab that rod and hold it tight
Hang on to it with all your might
For if you do this you will see
You will find that beauty the Lord has prepared
Just you wait and see.
By D. Newburn
Find them I must
For they are my eternal companion
In them I trust
To give of my heart , might , mind and soul
To kneel across the alter I know
I must be clean in word and deed for this much I know.
And when I am not righteous
I know I give way, to the enticings of the evil one who leads me astray
When I am not righteous, it alters my lifes course leading me further from my best true love
Who is on the righteous course
Oh there are many beautiful flowers I could pick along the way
If I choose to pick of the flowers I find along the way
But I realize it will be but a short time before they have gone away
Their beauty far better to admire sticking to your path for if they are not beside
You know they just wont do.
I know it is so tempting to leave your straight course
For only just a moment
Just one time just wont hurt
But then you realize there are so many and you want them to
Before you know it
You have wandered away from the path you held so dear
And now it will take great effort for you to run and steer
For the path back to the road is a hard one
It is a long way back to the top
For the hill was so gently sloping you didn’t think to stop
The time lost is but a moment and for this you must repent
It would be far greater if you would have never went.
For the flowers lasted but a moment and a moment just don’t last
For your journey is a long one
One which you must live life through
And without the roots of the gospel
You know they just wont do
You can admire their beauty in passing they all seem sweet
You know on close inspection that flower just wont do
For their beauty is so pleasing, but then you remember the stakes
For life has many winding roads that make the journey seem fun
But the only one that leads to eternity is found on the only straight one
How boring the path seems to the masses
But you know the truth
Be ware of the flowers whom seem to be on the path
Take them to the lord in prayer for he knows if they will last.
I thought I found that flower once with whom I would live life through
But she said she was not worthy and would not meet me there
So I knew what I must do
And so I found another with whom the lord did prepare.
She had found her way back to the path
And with her I did meet
And when I took her to the lord in prayer
I found my heart did beat
With the love the one true love
The one that would meet
At the Lords most Holy house to kneal at his feet
To make the covenants he did prepare
To last my whole life through and he allowed me to have my one true love
For eternity too!!!!!!!
When you qualify yourself in both word and deed
you will find another who will meet you in that holy place
for the lord has prepared many but he must allow their space
to make correct choices is the only key
You must keep your mind on that straight and narrow path
To find that promised one
For she will be the most beautiful flower that blooms every day
When you find her it is then you see
That your mind could not see the forest for you were blinded by all the trees
This is when you realize the flowers along the way
Were but mear annuals whom bloom and fall away
But in the true flower you have sought at all cost
You have found she is a rose
Youll find she may have a few thorns but wow
She is a Rose.
A rose is very beautiful
The thorns you will take for these protect the root to which her nourishment lies
For her roots are set so deep that when the winter is through
All you have to do is trim her back
Then sit and watch her bloom
Her fruit is the Flower of which makes life sweet
The only way to enjoy her is to visit her every day
And pluck of her offerings or they will go away.
You see the more a rose is tended
The more it will bloom
And it is with marriage with the one you live life through
Think of the worth of a perfect rose
Made for only you.
In this you realize one great truth
If you live your life holding to the rod
You will be blessed
For there are many who would be just right for you
But to get the choicest yet
You must maintain your plotted course and not go astray
For it is only on that course you will find her today.
It has been 10 years now since I found her on my course
It seems but a moment
and what trials we have faced
Did I mention it seems but a moment since I first saw her face
The face of an angel standing in my course
Who could have guessed she was my wife for I was on my way
To meet another to dance the night away
But the lord had another plan
One that made me sick at the thought fun I had to turn away
You see the lord had another plan
So he pushed her in my way
She was a young fair beauty
But my mind said 7 yrs no way
But the Lord had a larger plan
And her beauty was not skin deep
For she was my best friend you see
And with her I did come to the dance to meet another
But this was spoiled by my brother.
But in the eternal scheme of things she was only a moment late
For the lord knew time is but a number
And seconds he did see
For the woman he chose for me
Was but a moment late
In the grand scheme of things 7 years, WELL……..
SHE WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!!!!
I was 26 and she was 19
If there is hope for me there is hope for you.
Now the time does not matter
It is all water over the dam
Now it set back and admire the view
Out over the land
For she has made life sweet you see.
And children she did bear
Who make me forget all the worldly things even when they are in my hair.
Life is sweet you see
When you follow the plan
For the lord has a charted course
But you must take a stand
Grab that rod and hold it tight
Hang on to it with all your might
For if you do this you will see
You will find that beauty the Lord has prepared
Just you wait and see.
By D. Newburn
Jesus Wept
John 11:35 " Jesus Wept " Jesus arrived 4 days after Lazarus died and wept at his Tomb. Most say he had compassion on the morners.But I would submit he wept because His closest friends lacked the faith to believe he was the Messiah. Lazarus was the only one there who believed as he heeded the masters voice and came forth. I know Jesus weeps for the world today. Are any of his tears for you? Send a Knee Mail today
By D. Newburn
By D. Newburn
Jesus Wept "Expanded Version"
John 11:35 " Jesus Wept "This is the shortest scripture in the Bible. Many would skim over it without giving in much thought. As I studied these words the man Jesus came into view. If you read the circumstances surrounding this scripture you will find Jesus arrived 4 days after Lazarus died. Jesus knew he was dead and he knew he would raise him fromt the dead. Knowing this we learn after being greeted by the mourners, all of whom were upset because of his delay. Martha stated if he had only been there he could have saved him.
John 11:20-24
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will agive it thee.
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. .
It was then he wept at his Tomb.
Most say he had compassion on the morners.But I would submit he wept because His closest friends lacked the faith to believe he was the Messiah. Lazarus was the only one there who truely believed as he heeded the masters voice and came forth. I know Jesus weeps for the world today. Are any of his tears for you? Send a Knee Mail today.
By D. Newburn
John 11:20-24
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will agive it thee.
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. .
It was then he wept at his Tomb.
Most say he had compassion on the morners.But I would submit he wept because His closest friends lacked the faith to believe he was the Messiah. Lazarus was the only one there who truely believed as he heeded the masters voice and came forth. I know Jesus weeps for the world today. Are any of his tears for you? Send a Knee Mail today.
By D. Newburn
Friday, June 11, 2010
Obediance = Happiness
Obediance=Happiness...God has never given a single commandment that was not calculated to bring about happiness. If you are not happy, remember God does not withhold himself from you, It is YOU who withhold from him by dis-obediance. Obediance is a skill. To aquire a skill it takes practice and soon it becomes natural. So it is with the commandments. To Know him=Love=Obediance=happiness
By D Newburn
By D Newburn
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