I’ve been reading Saints – the first volume, The Standard of Truth, the story of the Restoration of the Gospel and Church of Jesus Christ from 1815-1846. It’s making me aware of how difficult that process was, in an intimate way, through many people’s stories set in the context of broader events that the Saints … Continue reading In the footsteps of the saints
As I’ve mentioned, I’ve been struggling recently (again, again) with the huge and yawning gap between who I am and who I want to be. And the difficulty isn’t just about those nice spiritual characteristics one wants to have to be a ‘good’ person, but everything – everything… including the seeming impossibility of any path … Continue reading Now v. Then
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting on the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. And now, behold, … Continue reading The always-ness of ‘enduring to the end’
We are, that we might have joy – not superficial pleasantness in life, but real, sanctified joy that comes through living a dedicated life and the crucibles of consecration or soul stretching. Joy only comes through those things – so to experience them (through mortality) is meant for joy – and meant to be. We … Continue reading Made for Joy
Peaceable Treasures 