When Christ said, “Be ye perfect,” it seems that He meant we should be perfect in our sphere; our mortal sphere. But what does that mean? Perhaps it means to be perfect in Christ. Meaning, “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moroni 10:32). I don’t think the Lord is inviting/commanding us to be … Continue reading Perfect in Christ
http://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/jesus-heals-a-lame-man-on-the-sabbath?cid=HPTH100313114&lang=eng I love these short, simple, but beautiful videos. This one depicts Jesus healing a lame man on the Sabbath. As I watched it just now, I recognised some precious things. First, our Saviour knows each of us; he comes to all who are in need; his healing power is available to everyone – including … Continue reading “Take up thy bed, and walk”
Thoughts on John 15:9-11 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might … Continue reading Abiding in Christ’s love
On Friday night I watched a broadcast of an address given to young adults by Elder David Bednar. He spoke about ‘not shrinking’ during trials, and shared the story of a young couple who faced cancer almost as soon as they were married, and struggled with it twice. The couple asked him to come and … Continue reading “Carest thou not that we perish?”
A lot of people ask why there is so much suffering, why so many evil and selfish acts committed, even in the name of good? Why do people hate, murder and exact unimaginable pain on others? It’s a hard question and sometimes a hard thing to understand. I think religion has something very important to … Continue reading Ashes into beauty
Peaceable Treasures 