I have experienced many answers to prayer. I know the Lord hears my prayers, He is my friend.
Nevertheless, I am currently trying to determine if an “impression” I received a few days ago, is from the Lord, or the workings of my mind.
I have been researching and praying about a particular business pursuit [...]
The title of this post outlines three ways we can approach the Lord as we deal with the various issues of life. I’ve experienced all three ways of dealing with the Lord at different times in my church life. At times I have sought to counsel Him, at other times I have followed church [...]
The following account is from the life of Elder Gene R. Cook. Before being called as a General Authority the Cook’s had their patience and faith tired. This account shows how the Lord deals with His people, how He trieth their faith and then rewards them according to their faithfulness.
…the Lord seeth fit to chasten [...]
Spending time with the Lord is a worthy goal. Spending quality time with the Lord is even better. “Really,” says an inquisitive mind, “what’s the difference?” Good question, I’m glad you asked it.
Relationships are built in many ways, but “time” is a primary ingredient. Time to relationships, is like water to a flower, no [...]
I’ve felt a desire to share some sacred experiences the Lord has given me. My whole purpose in sharing these experiences is to testify of Jesus Christ and the reality of the atonement. I hope by testifying of these things others will be strengthened spiritually and will be motivated to follow the Savior with full [...]
Cruising the Bloggernacle in recent weeks, I’ve read much on the topic of faith. Much of what I’ve read related to the lost of faith. A few commenters even shared their “testimony” of deconversion. Here is a sampling:
One writer related how at a young age she “quite unexpectedly”, became an atheist.
A long time active member [...]
Recently I reviewed my journal and relived some spiritual experiences. I noted a couple of things that I thought might be interesting to the readers of this blog. Let me know your thoughts and experience on this subject.
Some spiritual experiences are accompanied by a feeling of joy, sometimes the presence of joy is [...]
I enjoy reading accounts from the Ensign magazine of member prayers being answered.
Mette Hansen, “‘Save My Life … Comfort My Children’,” Ensign, Sept. 1987, 52-53
It was twilight on a cold and rainy October day in 1968, and I was riding my bicycle home from work in Copenhagen, Denmark. My husband was [...]
The purpose of prayer is to access things of the spirit. We are repeatedly taught in the scripture that the Lord will answer our prayers. Receiving and recognizing answers to our prayers is the topic of this post.
Like many of you reading this post, I have had many prayers answered.[1] Therefore, I am familiar with [...]
There is nothing in life as sublime as receiving an answer to prayer! This is especially true if we have been seeking the Lord with all our heart on a matter of deepest import for a prolonged period of time. To experience an answer to prayer is to have our confidence wax strong in the [...]