While perfectionism is disconnecting, true perfection requires unity.
Are You a Perfectionist, or Do You Actually Want to be Perfect?
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 of all the names that are given to God, hers is my favorite. She was Sarai’s Egyptian handmaid and bore Ishmael, Abram’s first son. When she fled from Sarai, an Angel of the Lord came... Continue Reading →
