“Faith is not so much something we believe, Faith is something we live.” - Joseph B Wirthlin 🌱🌿🌳 I’m not quiet about my Faith. It is truly a part of who I am. It always has been. It has been something I have continually worked on all my life. When I was young and lived Missouri, I was the only member of my Faith. My family was the only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the whole school. There were a couple of friends who were members of the RLDS (now known as The Community of Christ). I felt a connection with them because at least our religions stemmed from the same founding. Yet, it still was different. I knew this after having conversations with them. And, even though I was the only member of my Faith, I still had great friends who practiced other religions, or none at all. I remember having sleepovers at friends’ homes on Saturday nights, and then waking up on Sunday and going to church with them. I’m so grateful my parents were so open and willi...
One of my favorite cds to listen to is, "Day of Rest" by Jericho Road. I highly recommend it. All the songs on it are about the Savior and the peace we will find when we allow Him to be a part of our lives. I just wanted to share this song. It touched my heart today. Behold the Wounds David Naylor & John V Pearson Behold the wounds in Jesus' hands, the marks upon His side. Then ponder who He meant to save when on the cross He died. We cannot see the love of God which saves us from the fall, yet know that Christ from wood and nails built mansions for us all. Behold the outstretched hands of Christ, our Lord, who came to save, whose love and grace redeem our souls and lift us from the grave. Though bruised and battered as we stray His loving hands caress, He washes and anoints with oil then in His arms we rest. Behold the wounds in Jesus' hands. Look to your Lord a...
During conference, Kate asked me if a girl can be the prophet. When I answered, “No,” she seemed a little confuse and disappointed. “Why?” she asked. “Well, number one, the prophet has to hold the priesthood. And number two, he has to be called by God.” This lead to, “A girl can’t hold the priesthood?” She’s asked this before when she saw her brother passing the sacrament. She wanted to do it too. “No a girl gets to be a mom and have the babies,” I replied. I realize this is a watered down version, but I’m talking to an almost 7 year-old! “That’s her part,” I continued. That seemed to make her happy for the moment. I remember thinking like Kate. I remember thinking I can do anything any old boy could do. Why are they so important? Why am I not? Then I learned something. I learned how remarkable and noble a calling it is to be a woman. I learned this as a little fetus grew inside my belly. I learned this as I gave birth to that baby and had the most spiritual experie...
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