growth outside the box

Who Knows

(The original date this was written is unknown-my best guess is in 1993-94) Momma’s love their daughters, Daddy’s love their sons; But who loves the ones Who haven’t anyone to love? Who knows… Are they somehow forgotten, Or pushed out of the way? Who knows… Do they lead a life of confusion And bitter loneliness? […]

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Valuable Life Lessons….learned the hard way

1. Having a relationship with our Savior is absolutely necessary. 2. As kids we expect our parents to be perfect and always make the right choices. 3. As parents we tend to expect more from our kids I believe because deep down we know their true potential and want for them to rise to it […]

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Faith in Jesus Christ

What is faith? It is a spiritual gift that is necessary for our salvation. Faith is the first principle of the gospel. It is a hope for things that cannot be seen but are true. (see Hebrews 11:1 & Alma 32:21) Faith is pure power and action, a principle that motivates us each day. A […]

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Making and Keeping Covenants – With Holiness of Heart & What it Means to Me

I had the opportunity to speak during our Sacrament meeting this last Sunday (March 11, 2019) and I would like to share my talk with you. I pray that the Holy Spirit may be with you as you read this and that in some way my words may convey to you the words our Father […]

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The Sacrament as stated in The Living Christ-my personal feelings & insight

Home Sacrament

“He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross. He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who […]

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