My Spiritual thoughts

Joseph Smith’s first baby passed away at birth. Emma almost died after the delivery as well. And just two weeks after this tragic time in Joseph Smith’s life, he learned that Martin Harris had lost the Book of Mormon manuscript. Joseph began to sob. “Oh, my God, my God,” Joseph groaned, clenching his fists. “All is lost!” The plates and interpreters were taken away from him. Contrast the darkness and hopelessness of this moment with the light and joy Joseph must have felt as he translated these words by Mormon: . “And I [have added the plates of Nephi] for a wise purpose [...]. And now, I do not know all things; but the Lord knoweth all things which are to come; wherefore, he worketh in me to do according to his will.” (Words of Mormon 1:7) . Joseph knew that God knew. God cared. And God had provided. This passage helps me understand Christ’s grace. Joseph was in the depths of despair. And he had messed up, big time. But God provided a way out and up. A pat...

Written by Jade Hansen: "Yesterday, after reading several things from John Eldredge and others, I was taught some things that I don't know that I completely understood previously. Take this quote from John, for instance. "Every wonderful thing in your life is a gift from God, an expression of his heart toward you. All your precious memories, each and every one—your eighth birthday, when you got that little red bike that awakened your love of riding, which carried right on into your adult life. That perfect powder day, when you and your fiancé skied run after run, then warmed up by the fire in the lodge. The vacation you still think about, how fun it was, how carefree you felt. Your wedding reception: the dancing, the inextinguishable joy of it all. Every moment you have ever been happy, thrilled, comforted, hopeful . . . that was God loving you. Such gifts come from no other source. “You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. . . . Every good and pe...

I had a friend share this me and I loved it..  The Gift of Creation By Anonymous All things are created in the Spirit first. Moses 3:5. We came to earth endowed with spiritual gifts. One of them is the gift to create. I like to think that we all were eagerly watching as Jesus and Michael created this world and everything in it. We learned how organizing matter is essential in creating. WE are blessed every day to use our gift of creating. We create with Him what kind of day we will have. We create a home that is filled with the Spirit. We create beauty with our talents. Some sing, some write, some create beauty from the earth, the list of what can be created is infinite. Most of us have created the most important thing of all- with the Lord we created children from our own bodies. And each one of us was created with individual characteristics.  I know that I am blessed to create with Them every day. Look at your life – What are you creating with God? ...

What is everyone doing for Sunday home church service? What is working and whys not? Any questions or suggestions?? I have found for us/me in doing this I feel the spirit much stronger in our home and a feeling of peace and harmony that abides after when we stay with a day dedicated to him. We tend to keep our thoughts conversations on different discussions that involve thinking more about the gospel in a deeper sense and how I can better myself as a disciple of Christ in all I do and say. The example I set in all those around me. I find that as the we have been told it is no longer a time to sit comfortably in our easy way of simple prayer and church attendance. It is a time to become Nephi. I will go, I will do the things the lords commands. I know the lord will find a way, he wants me to obey. Do we have that kind of faith to change our comfortable lives for the lives that are devoted to the lord? Are we ready for the days ahead that are coming? It is time to get our homes and our...

I couldn't help but think when it rains it pours when we read about Sherem coming to the people right after Jacob plead and with people to change their ways and to come back to the lord and to repent of their wicked ways. A false prophet, a deceiver, a man who preaches scripture mingled with the philosophies of men. Testing the faith of believers and followers both  strong and week in their faith. Those who were not firm in their beliefs or was questioning in their hear would be easily seduced out of what little testimony they had left. So many try to do this. Picking and choices which part of the prophet, the lord, they are going to follow and which ones are  not really a big deal.   My husband says all the time We can not have a foot in Babylon and a foot in Zion. You will need to make a choice. As tempting as the world is with all its enticements, I still think how much harder it will be when or if you wait till the last moment to pull out of Babylon ...

Wow!! Even though Jacob is only 7 Chapters, he still packed quiet a punch in his preaching to the people. As I read chapter 5 I really was more blown away this time probably more than any other time I have ever read this. Probably a bit because of what is happening right now and how much the whole book of Jacob applies to us!  So in the break down of the chapter 5 is as follows...  3-14 is the scattering of Israel.  15-28 ministering of Christ and the apostles. 29-49 the great apostasy  50-76 the gathering of Israel So where in this chapter do you think we are? 😉   When we read parables it can be confusing... and sometimes unclear.. I would know I was that way for YEARS! However we are so blessed to have so many sources at our finger tips now and I am blessed to have an amazing husband who has helped me to know how to study along with many other sources.  So who does the vineyard belong too? The master of the vineya...

I thought it only seemed fitting since we are coming into this to start at the beginning of Jacob. Since this was last weeks Chapters I think it will be easy to chime in to the things that may have stood out to you. For me what was so moving to read how much Jacob loved his people. How much it pained him to see their pride, lust, greed, selfish acts and their hearts waxing cold towards the lord. I could almost liken that worry, hurt and concern as a mother of children who are wayward and have no desire to be close to the lord or the gospel. You yearn for them to know there is something better than what the world is offering.  In chapter 2 he tells them how much it pains him to have to come to them and talk to them so boldly. He doesn't beat around the bush and he doesn't hold back. He tells them what they are doing wrong. How it is wrong and that it is taken them away from God. He explains to them that the justification of their acts and the pleasures they get is ...

Hey everyone!!😁 I am super excited to do this with you guys. Living so far away from everyone always makes me feel as if I miss out on so many opportunities for amazing discussions about the one thing I truly love which is our faith. So many times I have sat with Adonis's family talking about church or something we learned or questions that are asked that have turned into wonderful and sometimes deep discussions and wished I could do that with all of you. The things I started thinking about with texting is time differences. I thought what if I had a profound thought or question come to me and it is 11pm here but midnight in Utah and everyone is asleep or 2 am in Ohio. I don't want to wake anyone up and I don't want to lose that spirit in thought or question I had by holding back to send because I don't want to wake anyone up. I thought about doing a FB page but here is a few problems with that. Dad does not have a page, my husband does not have one and Ma...