Being Easter recently, I heard the phrase “Jesus died for our sins” in people’s talks, and today, two people shared their testimonies in fast and testimony meeting that they knew that “Jesus died to save us from our sins”. I always wonder when I hear that sort of phrase; either people are repeating something by … Continue reading So is the Atonement about Jesus “dying for our sins”, or is it more than that?
The Saviour is my example of what an elder Brother (or sister) should be. And although He is really my half-brother, He treats me as a full, equal sister, offering me a share in His inheritance, inviting and expecting me to become like unto Him. He is the example of humility, selflessness, faith in another, … Continue reading
Feeding the 5000 – click on this link to watch I love this video (it’s the latest in The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos). It says to me that the Saviour can do the same with our lives: He can make miracles with the insufficient, broken, halting pieces that we bring, and make them enough. In … Continue reading Feeding the 5000
When I hear the parable of the lost sheep, in my mind I connect that sheep with either former members of the Church, or those who’ve become less-active in their worship, or with someone who’s heard the Gospel message and rejected it. The parable describes the Saviour leaving the “ninety-and-nine” – the faithful who continue … Continue reading One of the ninety-and-nine
I really dislike same-ness. I get easily sick of things – a piece of music or a song, the same food, routine, spending time with the same people, a story that’s already been told several times. I don’t know if it’s because I remember things, especially details, or a result of my innate curiosity – … Continue reading Living water
Peaceable Treasures 