Tag: thoughts
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An anchor in the storm
Brother Livingston asked what message each of us received from the keynote address from conference. As I pondered that I thought of the promise of rest in overcoming the world. I thought of the fact that we aren’t really protected from the buffetings of life but the image came to my mind of a ship…
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In my defense
I don’t anticipate ever sending this to Laura but i had to capture my thoughts on the unfairness if how she had treated me—holding unrealistic expectations under the circumstances—and how much I have done to try building positive relationships in the family contrary to her claims. Though I don’t anticipate giving her this letter it…
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Thing 8
Pondering on “the things of my soul” I have struggled to identify my the things but I feel I have identified one today (and a potential second is lurking in the back of my mind). Love God the Father and Jesus Christ, our Savior Love your neighbor Love yourself Keep the commandments Always be worthy…
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God’s view of Justice vs Mercy
When Abinadi prophesied about the seed of King Noah I think he was talking both about them putting people to death by fire for their belief and also the fact that they would subsequently be hunted for doing so. It’s very clear about that in Alma 25:12 but I had always focused on what the…
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Preaching Morality
Inspired by Elder Callister’s “A fence at the top or an ambulance at the bottom” and some online reactions to it. In a world of wickedness it is imperative that we preach morality but we can’t forget that even when we are doing the right thing it can bring about unpleasant side effects to more…
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Nothing there
It feels important to record this state. For many weeks now I have felt that Laura no longer seems to care at all about our marriage—like she has again emotionally divorced herself from me. She’s done this a couple of times in the last two years but in the previous iterations she could say least…
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Cheetahs and Topis
Lessons from the story about cheetahs and topis: Brother Hardman Distance matters – we can’t outrun a cheetah, we can only try to keep enough distance away from them. Me Cheetahs win if they miss 99% of the topis they hunt. Topis lose if they escape 99% of the cheetahs who hunt them. When it…
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Quotes to think on
I wish I could remember who said these things but the sentiments ring true to me. “Whether the Lord seeks to soften our hearts through trials or through blessings it is up to us to use our agency in order to soften our hearts.” “I know there have been days when the Spirit has told…
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Drastic measures
A day that started with a terrible idea ended with one that was outlandish enough that it might work. This morning before I left for work Laura again suggested that we should divide the family into two households. I’m not certain if she intended for divorce or simply a separation. She imagined that two smaller…
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Things I need
I realized today a few things I need to find a way to do in order to secure my own spiritual and emotional well being. I’ve known that I needed a book club. I realize now that what I need is a forum where I can discuss current topics – primarily political ones – with…