A lot of people seem to have trouble with the concept that the reason for our existence is to develop and grow, and eventually to become as God is. It’s seen as heresy; craziness; hubris. One of my favourite books is The Road Less Travelled, by Dr M. Scott Peck. In it, he writes about … Continue reading Evolution
The reason I love this scripture is for its evocation, again, of the basic theme of the Book of Mormon records: agency, choice and freedom. Our obligation to seek and know the truth, and act according to it. Continue reading Courage, freedom, expediency and sanctification. (Some more scriptural faves)
Moroni 7:33 says that if we have faith in Christ, we will have power to do everything that is expedient in Him. So how do we know what’s expedient? D&C 88:64 tells us to ask the Father, in Christ’s name (whatever we ask) and what is expedient for us will be given to us. Verse … Continue reading “Power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in [Christ]”
In religious terms, meekness and hope are both powerful concepts necessary to elevation of character in this life and eternal joy. Outside this sphere though, these words seem to have lost their power, becoming meaningless and worthy only of pity for those who profess to seek them. Dictionary.com defines meekness as (a) humbly patient or … Continue reading The Power of Meekness
Just re-posting this from Tea in Solitude. I think it’s a good explanation of what Christ meant when He commanded us to be holy, or perfect, as He and His Father are. http://teainsolitude.com/2015/02/19/he-perfects-his-work-he-is-god-afterall/ Continue reading Perfection is God’s work in us
Peaceable Treasures 