Valentine
@limedoorstudio
Optimist. Raising 8 kids. The Restoration is ongoing.
To me one of the greatest bulwarks we have in this country against all the foreign isms, "crackpot" theories, and the unsound social reforms is the people who live on the land, close to the soil. -Ezra Taft Benson
Maybe it's just my notice that has changed, but stories that once would have been kept in quiet volumes of family history are now being brought to pulpits worldwide. In a growing whisper these visions and blessings are shared, and I hear more witnesses that the heavens are open.
I witness that miracles have not ceased, angels are among us, and the heavens are open. And oh, how open they are! -Shayne M. Bowen
I witness that miracles have not ceased, angels are among us, and the heavens are open. And oh, how open they are! -Shayne M. Bowen
There has never been a time in the history of the world when knowledge of our Savior is more personally vital and relevant to every human soul. -Russell M Nelson
My faith is not placed upon the Lord’s working upon the islands of the sea, upon his bringing the people here, ... neither upon whether we are blessed or not blessed, but my faith is placed upon the Lord Jesus Christ, and my knowledge I have received from him. -Brigham Young
the reason for all my optimism is the reality of Christ
Our mortal life is designed by a loving God to be a test and source of growth for each of us. Since the beginning, the tests have not been easy. We face trials that come from having mortal bodies. All of us live in a world where Satan’s war against truth and against our personal…
"The grand purpose and design of the universe is embedded into our lives here on earth, so that we will recognize it when we get the broader view" and other things I say out loud as I water the garden.
There's a certain % of society for whom the Self is capitalized. Chasing identity in the abstract *is* the identity. The conclusions they find are mostly about lifestyle. For the % who knows it's impossible to be anyone other than yourself, this looks pretty tiring.
Are we going to enter into the kingdom? Are we going to be prepared for the coming of the Son of Man? Are we going to be prepared to enter into the fullness of the glory of the Father and the Son? Not so long as we live according to the principles of Babylon. -Brigham Young
I think it may be happening right now. Remind me to tell you guys about it once we get to the other side of this thing.
What is the most powerful manifestation of God’s Power that has occurred in your life?
You're invited to look into it. Come and see if there are things that will unfold your understanding of the doctrine of Christ.
Setting a reminder on my phone to read Moroni 7 as often as possible.
The latter days are *not* a time to fear and tremble. They *are* a time to be believing and remember our covenants. -Jeffrey R Holland
I need to know why I have such a strong emotional response to this. Is it really all the Save the Whales programming from the 90s, or is there some greater spirit in this ancient creature
The prophet is the Lord's reliable servant, and this is a good enough reason to follow him.