The Tomb is empty!
He is not here!
We are not alone
He lives, HE Lives, HE LIVES!
God be praised forever and ever!
May we ever LOVE HIM!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Business is not a dirty word
I have supported my life and family by being part of the business word. It is a hard life but in the end I hope it has helped people take care of things that they care about. Today as we face a nation that is spending money like it prints it (oops, I forgot it does print it) and thinks that business is a bad word and government is a cure all, I hope we will remember how we became the most prosperous nation in the world's history. I know that we have our faults and failings and we are in one of the worst economic times ever, but I hope we never forget what it is that will pull us out o
f this crisis. It is not government. It is business and people working hard to provide products that will help other people enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
A reminder of this ended up on my porch this morning and made me grateful we live in America. I hope you will take the time to read and ponder Peggy Noonan's message. It contains lessons for all of us from another hard time from which we recovered.
We live in a less than ideal world and some people are cruel, greedy and dog eat dog and as the Savior said "they have their reward". However, the vast majority of the people I know in business are kind, friendly, and working hard to, do their best, to provide a product that someone wants, so they can in turn earn a living and buy products that they want to make their life better, more enjoyable for themselves and their loved ones.
Enjoy life and be grateful someone is in business to provide the necessities, comforts and pleasures of life so we can enjoy them.
f this crisis. It is not government. It is business and people working hard to provide products that will help other people enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.A reminder of this ended up on my porch this morning and made me grateful we live in America. I hope you will take the time to read and ponder Peggy Noonan's message. It contains lessons for all of us from another hard time from which we recovered.
We live in a less than ideal world and some people are cruel, greedy and dog eat dog and as the Savior said "they have their reward". However, the vast majority of the people I know in business are kind, friendly, and working hard to, do their best, to provide a product that someone wants, so they can in turn earn a living and buy products that they want to make their life better, more enjoyable for themselves and their loved ones.
Enjoy life and be grateful someone is in business to provide the necessities, comforts and pleasures of life so we can enjoy them.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Palm Sunday II
Another thought as we start Holy Week and prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.
What does Easter mean to you? For me it is the most sacred of Holy Days and the most significant holiday. It is the one remaining holiday that has stayed closest to its intended purpose. Mostly because the world has left it behind, seeing it as a religious mystery.
Anyway I am interested in What Easter means to you?
Do you do anything during Holy Week to commemorate it?
For a few years we have gathered at our home on Easter afternoon to remember Easter by recounting the events of the Crucifiction and Resurrection through song and the spoken word. It has been a wonderful experience. We are going to do it again this Easter. If you would like to attend let me know.
I am also very interested in what you do to remember the Savior during this Holy week. Please leave a comment and tell us how Easter affects your life. What your most memorable Easter has been? When did Easter take on a more meaningful purpose than getting a new dress or hunting for colored eggs? Or what you would like to do to make it a meaningful Holy Day.
May you feel His Spirit this week and always. Happy Holy Week.
What does Easter mean to you? For me it is the most sacred of Holy Days and the most significant holiday. It is the one remaining holiday that has stayed closest to its intended purpose. Mostly because the world has left it behind, seeing it as a religious mystery.
Anyway I am interested in What Easter means to you?
Do you do anything during Holy Week to commemorate it?
For a few years we have gathered at our home on Easter afternoon to remember Easter by recounting the events of the Crucifiction and Resurrection through song and the spoken word. It has been a wonderful experience. We are going to do it again this Easter. If you would like to attend let me know.
I am also very interested in what you do to remember the Savior during this Holy week. Please leave a comment and tell us how Easter affects your life. What your most memorable Easter has been? When did Easter take on a more meaningful purpose than getting a new dress or hunting for colored eggs? Or what you would like to do to make it a meaningful Holy Day.
May you feel His Spirit this week and always. Happy Holy Week.
Palm Sunday
I have to make special mention of Elder Holland's talk about Palm Sunday and Easter. IT WAS A MASTERPIECE.
Some say they need to go see the gore of "The Passion" to understand the lonely pain of the Savior. I felt almost more than I could grasp as Elder Holland spoke. His especial witness in the last conferences are most tender, enlightening, and full of love.
He spoke of "The Grandeur of God” Or another Easter message "The Hands of the Fathers"
Enjoy the Spirit and feel the Love of God as you travel down this Holy Week
Some say they need to go see the gore of "The Passion" to understand the lonely pain of the Savior. I felt almost more than I could grasp as Elder Holland spoke. His especial witness in the last conferences are most tender, enlightening, and full of love.
He spoke of "The Grandeur of God” Or another Easter message "The Hands of the Fathers"
Enjoy the Spirit and feel the Love of God as you travel down this Holy Week
Adversity
I have been thinking about this subject for several days. Recorded these thoughts for further discussion and analysis.
Why we need it
How it plays out in our lives
Blessings flowing from it
Can we be grateful for it, without being masochistic?
Then this morning I listened to Conference and of course the Prophets addressed it better than I ever could. So, when you get your copy of the Ensign review the talks from this morning and think about the Adversity in your life compared to the pioneers, the saints, the martyrs, and the Savior. Thank God we live today and through the challenges of our time and not the trials of theirs.
Maybe I will review these questions in the future, but for now I can't think of anything that would add to the wisdom of the Apostles.
Why we need it
How it plays out in our lives
Blessings flowing from it
Can we be grateful for it, without being masochistic?
Then this morning I listened to Conference and of course the Prophets addressed it better than I ever could. So, when you get your copy of the Ensign review the talks from this morning and think about the Adversity in your life compared to the pioneers, the saints, the martyrs, and the Savior. Thank God we live today and through the challenges of our time and not the trials of theirs.
Maybe I will review these questions in the future, but for now I can't think of anything that would add to the wisdom of the Apostles.
Government
A friend on mine sent this link and I liked it. I usually don't pass internet trivia along, but this rang true and allows you to make up your mind about were we are going.
Hope you enjoy the next 10 minutes, they are worth while.
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