Tag Archives: Faith
Feeling the Flame of Faith Flickering
For many the birth of mature faith comes when the faith of their youth is challenged. We are at the door of a new year and I would like to write to those who are feeling the flame of their … Continue reading
The Lord Maketh No Such Thing Known To Us
Since coming to the Bloggernacle over two years ago, I’ve read many post and comments where writers relate that they are active members, keep the commandments well enough to maintain a temple recommend, read the Book of Mormon, prayed about … Continue reading
The Savior Could There Do No Mighty Work…He Marvelled at Their Unbelief
The Savior while in mortality drew many people after Him because of the mighty works he did. However, in his home town of Nazareth the scriptures teach something different occurred there: And he could there do no mighty work, save … Continue reading
Each of Us Will Face Trials and Hardships in This Life
The following General Conference talk was given by Elder Quentin L. Cook Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Oct 2008. It was titled, “Hope Ya Know, We had a Hard Time”, Ensign, Nov 2008, 102–6. For a shortened YouTube … Continue reading
A Review of a Few Basic Principles of the Gospel
“The most basic principles of the gospel are sometimes those least understood.” Theodore M. Burton The following information was obtained by searching through numerous LDS books and choosing a few definitions that caught my eye. Please feel free to add … Continue reading
My Experience with Faith
Near the end of Lehi’s time in mortality his attention was focused on the welfare of his family. I find my thoughts similarly occupied. I hope all of my children will fall in line and diligently serve the Lord . I’m writing this in … Continue reading
A Crisis in President Monson’s Family
I just finished reading a devotional address given at BYU Idaho by President Monson’s daughter, Ann M. Dibb. It was given shortly after President Hinckley died. It is titled, My Father Is a Prophet, given in Feb 2008. As many … Continue reading
Belief and Disbelief
Note: Belief and faith are synonyms as I use the terms in this post. I’ve been thinking about the nature of belief and disbelief. Each person appears to have an inherent tendency to believe or disbelieve religious claims. Following are … Continue reading
“It is the Privilege of the Children of God to…get Revelation”
I received permission from Michael R. Conder to share the following experience. He gave this as a sacrament meeting talk last September. Michael, his wife, and four children live in Colorado. He is a system engineer. Joseph Smith has said, … Continue reading
One Part Faith, Seven Parts Doubt-A Recipe to Reduce Faith and Maintain Doubt
The ratio of faith to doubt is what I have on my mind as I write. Faith and doubt are topics that make up much of what is written in the Bloggernacle. I got to thinking the other day about … Continue reading