There are some men and women in whose company we are at our best, they seem to elevate our souls. There is a story that I am sure I’ve told before but it is worth repeating: An old farmer had a work horse he plowed his fields with and used for all his work. Every…
Tag: Scriptures
On The Mysteries of Godliness
Preface: Who is there, that has not wondered who God is? Where did He get His power? Why is it that even the elements obey His voice? Why did He tell us to be perfect even as He is; is that even possible? Why are humans so special that He tries to improve us and…
On Donating Life
Most of us still living, seldom think of those who are dead, We mourn them for a while and then, only on the date of their birth, the day of their death and/or Memorial Day, do we think of them and maybe shed a tear for our loss. Other times when we see a picture…
On Creeds of Religion and the Meaning of “Father”
Father connotes a loving, protecting figure, kind and caring and one who is easily recognized by His children. But both the Father and His son Jesus Christ have gotten a little irritated with us from time to time. In Luke 9:44, The Lord rebuked his disciples for not exercising faith sufficient to cast out an…
On A Purposeful Life
Life has a purpose, to be able to find and to understand that purpose is man’s greatest quest. Some will ask, “What is the supreme- all inclusive goal of life? Is it wealth, power, knowledge, overcoming evil, heaven?” Someone has said that the goal, or purpose, of life is to be found within life itself….
On The Priesthood and the World
The Priesthood is the authority of God delegated to man to act for Him in saving or in the salvation of men. It is a principal of power, of intelligence through which divine work and purposes are achieved. The Priesthood is not just for use on the earth but the Priesthood is an everlasting principal and…
On “Hear Ye Him”
“The words of God, which he spoke unto Moses at a time when Moses was caught up into an exceedingly high mountain… and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence. And God spoke unto Moses saying; “Behold, I am the Lord God Almighty…” P…
On Learning the Art of Ministering
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4. That scripture is not suggesting that we become ‘busy bodies’ and out of interest or curiosity try to find out what is going on behind closed doors, our neighbors doors. It is rather suggesting that…
On Repetition
Repetition is one of the most common methods of learning. We have all heard the admonition to keep saying it until you know it by heart or keep doing it until you can do it without thinking about it. As a young man I was a bricklayer by trade, when I first stood on the…
On The Fear of Christianity, But Not of Judgement
Adult people who were not raised in a church or those who were raised with a church background but who, later, left their church and belief system, have a difficult time coming back. The reason for this is the fear of being ridiculed or shamed by friends who feel religion is a weakness or even…