tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post192765978381198317..comments2023-11-05T04:42:17.900-07:00Comments on Nomad: Darn that Caller IDScience Teacher Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-29063806989767803142009-09-05T23:25:54.528-06:002009-09-05T23:25:54.528-06:00Melanie, I also love that scripture/ promise. I li...Melanie, I also love that scripture/ promise. I like to pair it together with D & C 97:8 and 97:15-16, and Helaman 3:35. I love the network of steps these verses set up about how to purify ourselves to see Christ, while reminding ourselves that we can be acceptable to him now.Sort of like the question in Alma ch. five about whether you can imagine yourself in the presence of God, with him saying "come unto me ye blessed". Isn't it amazing to think of how much he loves us and wants us with him?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950902640992362429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-33262254250864208752009-09-04T15:29:52.579-06:002009-09-04T15:29:52.579-06:00I really like Helaman 5:12.
It always reminds m...I really like Helaman 5:12. <br /><br />It always reminds me that if my foundation is strong and centered on Christ everything will work out in the end. Even though the "mighty storm shall beat upon you", if your foundation is strong you'll come out okay in the end.<br /><br />It is especially comforting when I feel like everything is falling apart.1tiredmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811167743962872947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-9489061469753008152009-09-04T15:22:25.450-06:002009-09-04T15:22:25.450-06:00Growing up I always had a favorite scripture, it w...Growing up I always had a favorite scripture, it would often change, but I had a sure favorite. As I've gotten older it seems impossible to put one verse at the forefront of all of the others.<br /><br />1 Nephi 17:13 was the verse on my mission plaque. I love the imagery of light. Another favorite is D&C 93:1. I love the promise that we shall one day see the face of God. I try not to think of this promise as a "one day" sort of thing, but as something that I should be working toward with diligence and faith every day. Yes, it may be a long time until I actually see God face to face, but if God has revealed himself to man before, then why should I not be working toward the same blessing?!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338949204492816733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-26693157755855326032009-09-04T13:28:45.111-06:002009-09-04T13:28:45.111-06:00The last few stake conferences I've been to se...The last few stake conferences I've been to seem to be leaning towards the personal testimony format. I like the idea of hearing from more of the 'ordinary' members of the stake, and several stakes I've been in have asked recently baptized members to share their stories. On the other hand, though, I have sometimes wished for something a little more 'meaty' and doctrinal. Testimony really can be valuable and uplifting if done right. In my last stake it did seem like they saved the 'weightier' stuff for the Saturday evening meeting.<br /><br />Anyways, I don't have my scriptures here in front of me, so I can't remember exact references. But there is one in Isaiah chapter 60 (or so) about how Christ's mission is to give beauty for ashes, dry up tears, set free captives, etc. I've had a lot of experiences in my life during the last ten years that seem like 'ashes' and I've always found such comfort and hope from that scripture.<br /><br />I also love the one at the end of Moroni chapter 7 (I think it's verse 48) that talks about how we are supposed to pray for the gift of charity. On my mission I finally noticed it, because before I had often thought "I'm just not a loving or patient person", and then after reading it I realized that feeling love for others is a gift and only God can change our hearts to feel it. I'm still trying to work on that, but it's nice to know I'm not hopeless.FoxyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950095008611661757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-84761747172520797102009-09-04T12:30:22.031-06:002009-09-04T12:30:22.031-06:00Oh! I KNOW! It's one of the Anne of series, bu...Oh! I KNOW! It's one of the <i>Anne of</i> series, but I don't remember which one. And it took me a few seconds of recognizing the phrase before I was able to pin it down.<br /><br />Oh... favorite scriptures. This is where my real weakness comes in. Even though I am very familiar with a lot of scriptures, I cannot find them unless my scriptures are in front of me. I am miserable when it comes to the actual references, despite being a master of Scripture Mastery in my seminary days. What can I say? I've gotten lazy.<br /><br />But I do love me some 2 Nephi and Isaiah when it comes to the Atonement/love of the Savior.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248348740599788697noreply@blogger.com