I direct your thoughts to that favorite scripture at Luke 2:52.  "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."

This is a simple scripture, and we may say 'Of course!'  But it is an effective checklist too.

Have I become wise because of my childhood?

Have I reached an abundant physical potential?

Have I learned to communicate with God and serve him?

Have I learned in my childhood to serve man and to communicate and wor... Read More

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I'm not sure I can express in words how I feel about General Conference, but I'll try.
 
To have the privilege of watching live a Prophet of God, Twelve Apostles and other General Authorities, men and women, speak the Lord's will, counsel, exhortation, His concern, love, and encouragement for us, and actually feeling their personal concern and love for each one of us is more than amazing. All the effort and diligence they put into it shows how much they really and deeply care for... Read More

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ok, it's time to do something that i've been putting off for a very, very long time

 

it's time for me to quite smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee!!!! 

i (really stupidly) started smoking at the age of 16 after an argument with my mother about smoking. i wasn't smoking, but she was convinced that i was.  so in anger and out of utter defiance i went out that day and bought a pack of cigarettes and started smoking them. i never realised that it wouldn't end for another... Read More

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Foolish or wise, in The Lords eyes

By Maraleh

What will I see, when I look in his eyes

Will I be foolish, will I be wise

Where will I go when I see him

Will it be joy, or will it be grim

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