Moving Past the Form of Godliness to Claim the Power Thereof
My church rotates among our four main books of scriptures every year, and this year’s focus is the Book of … Continue Reading Moving Past the Form of Godliness to Claim the Power Thereof
Are You a Perfectionist, or Do You Actually Want to be Perfect?
While perfectionism is disconnecting, true perfection requires unity.
Book Review: Silent Souls Weeping by Jane Clayson Johnson
A book to help us all find hope in easing the burdens of depression for ourselves, for those we love, and for our whole society by listening and loving each other.
Know the Doctrine, Purpose of Commandments: Part 4
Commandments are ways for us to learn doctrines by living them. Keep yourself in a growth mindset by looking for new things to learn and stop beating yourself up about things you don’t understand yet.
Blessed with His Presence, Purpose of Commandments: Part 3
We are blessed for living commandments, but not always in predictable ways. When we don’t get the blessing we were counting on, we may blame ourselves or Heavenly Father. Using commandments to connect with Heavenly Father, however, will always bring us the blessings of His presence and we will have joy and peace regardless of other circumstances.
Hard or Easy, Purpose of Commandments, part 1
Use commandments to build connections and they will become easy.
Judas and Peter
Both Judas and Peter wanted Jesus to establish a political kingdom for Israel and overthrow the Romans, but only one followed God’s plan.
Unity Against All Odds
It is never too late, even death is no barrier.
When Separations Bring Unity and Forgiveness Means Hope
Separations, in some degree or another, are often necessary but are not the end of unity.
Trust Comes Second
I love Hagar. She’s my favorite woman in the Old Testament. It’s not because she did anything particularly amazing, but … Continue Reading Trust Comes Second
Love Comes First
When love is present, common goals can be found and plans agreed upon that respect and utilize differences. Such is the foundation of unity.
Carving Out Assumptions and Getting to Truth
We all make assumptions and jump to conclusions without realizing it. Seeking unity with others can help us recognize what we can’t see on our own.
This is Life Eternal, to Know God
To know God is the purpose of all we do and all we have.
Strengthen Your Voice
Submissive unity with God is not an erasure of ourselves, it is a part of finding and strengthening ourselves.
Invisible Fires
The most powerful miracle you will ever feel will be the one that happens in your own heart.
Will of the Father, Will of the Child, Part 2
To be united with God is possible. Seek His will and He will teach it to you, and to see His will is to love it as your own.
