There are some people who appear to be blissful in their ignorance. They seem to be “snug as a bug in a rug” in not knowing about, or even attempting to learn about, the world around them. On the other hand, there are those who become so enveloped in other matters that they often neglect important tasks at hand, including things that really matter most because of their blissful ignorance.

We are all ignorant of some things, but we can choose to increase our knowledge and... Read More

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This is a message that comes from my spirit to your heart.  If you would like to, please share it with someone else who is searching.  Blessings, Gar, "Life is always drenched with more opportunities for discipleship than we use. Therefore, all the minutes and the hours and the moments can be, at least incrementally, defining moments." —Neal A Maxwell 

Accepting God's Great Plan... Read More

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When a person is truly converted to Christ, he becomes a follower of Christ and true Joy and happiness will fill his heart. He wants to share his Joy with others. He wants to serve others by helping them to discover the happiness and peace he has found. This is the precious fruit of conversion.  Gar

True Joy and Happiness

The words of Alma from the Book of Mormon, Alma 29:1-10 tell of the Joy... Read More

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Soundtrack of My Summer - The Spirit of God....Like a Fire is Burning....  
This is part of a Missionary letter sent to me from my nephew serving in Siberia.  He has grown as he has learned to share true Gospel principles with the people of his mission.  He writes of an experience he had in helping a Member of the Church through a difficult time.  I have omitted the personal identifying material.  
Дорогые Семья и Друзья! (Dear Family and... Read More

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Those with heavy burdens to carry in life will find these quotes from Elder Ashton and Elder Neal Maxwell helpful.

 
Furnace of Affliction

"I know that the "furnace of affliction" is an eternal reality and that its consequences are an eternal blessing. I know and testify to the truth of Alma’s teaching "that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall b... Read More

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