Sacrifice and Faith

After experiencing many challenging times in life, I have learned that a person must be willing to place his life upon the altar of God through obedience to God's laws, and then his faith will wax strong in understanding that God knows what is best for him.   Blessings, Gar

"You have the potential to become anything to which you set your mind. You have a mind and a body and a spi... Read More

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(originally written probably in the summer of 2009, but probably still applicable)

I've spent at least fourteen years feeling seriously spiritually deficient, no matter how diligent I am about prayer, Scripture reading, etc.

The problem? It is very rare for me to get anything out of Fast & Testimony meeting (F&T). Listening to blubbering autobiographies, reports on vacations, thankimonies for all the goodies in the speaker's life, and so forth, for several minutes a s... Read More

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The Guiding Influence of a Faithful Parent

Mom has been having a difficult time due to her age and health reading lately.  She may have changed in her personality on the outside and appear to others that she doesn't have a strong testimony, but she does. 

Tonight just before her bedtime, I felt prompted to sit down with her and read from the Book of Mormon.  The script we read was from Alma 52.  As we read, she would get tired and stop r... Read More

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We may not understand why God allows us to experience certain trials and afflictions.  I don't know the answer, but I do know that God will not have us suffer more than we are able to endure.  Gar
The Sustaining Power of Faith 

Taken from a Conference Talk by Elder Richard G. Scott Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

You can learn to use faith more effectively by applying this principle taught by Moroni: "Faith is things which are hoped for and no... Read More

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I expect that some day my mother will die and I will be alone. I have been caring for her for so long, that I don't want to think of her passing.  I searched my files for something to read that would give some comfort.  I found this touching material that I want to share with you.  Blessings, Gar

God is in Charge with You Are Not Alone

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