Lead, Kindly Light

December 14, 2018December 9, 2018 / cksdays / Leave a comment

Twenty some years ago I left home for the first time. No practice runs or degrees of separation I jumped right into leaving my hometown when I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Continue reading →

The Search

December 12, 2018November 4, 2018 / cksdays / Leave a comment

The lost soul

with the eyes that search

looking for a home

or sanctuary or church. Continue reading →

The Season’s To-Dos

December 10, 2018December 7, 2018 / cksdays / Leave a comment

It’s easy to drown this time of year. We try to pack so much into so little time (despite the ever growing season). If we’re not careful or plan carefully we may lose sight of what’s important. Then what? Continue reading →

General Conference thoughts: Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ and Our Campfire of Faith

December 9, 2018November 6, 2018 / cksdays / Leave a comment

by Elder D. Todd Christofferson

and Elder Gerrit W. Gong

This morning I read the account of the people of Alma living in the land of Helam. They had broken apart from the people of King Noah and joined in covenant to live the law of the Lord. They were free, industrious, and happy. But then the Lamanites found them and they were forced to live in bondage. While in bondage their taskmasters were severe and made life difficult for them. The Lord strengthened them so that they could endure their trials and eventually they were delivered from bondage and joined King Mosiah in the land of Zarahemla. (Mosiah 23-24) Continue reading →

Another thing that annoys me so

December 7, 2018December 1, 2018 / cksdays / Leave a comment

I am a fan of texting. In my opinion, it is one of the best inventions. Ever. Continue reading →

The Iron Rod

December 5, 2018November 4, 2018 / cksdays / Leave a comment

Fear came to my heart

because I could not see.

I could not tell

where I should be. Continue reading →

Adulting Christmas

December 3, 2018November 26, 2018 / cksdays / 3 Comments

Ugh! I used to love the Christmas season. There was such a feeling in the air of love and excitement. It felt like anything truly was possible. Continue reading →

General Conference thoughts: Truth and the Plan and The Father

December 2, 2018November 8, 2018 / cksdays / Leave a comment

by President Dallin H. Oaks

and Brian K. Ashton

I have thought a lot about truth and specifically how two opposing forces can both lay claim to it. Shouldn’t there only be one victor? How can two opposite sides claim truth? Is there even such a thing as truth? How can I make sure I’m leaning on truth and not popular opinion?

Despite my many ponderings on the subject I don’t have an answer for you.

But President Oaks does. Continue reading →