This year, be active. Check off those to-dos. Don’t wait any longer to cross off your bucket list items. Do. It. This. Year. Continue reading
Author: cksdays
General Conference thoughts: Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon
A simple exercise when it comes to the Book of Mormon is to sit down and ask yourself “Why do I read the Book of Mormon?” The answer should be a testimony born of experience in reading and applying its teachings. A witness can’t be shared if there is no familiarity. In fact, the word testimony or witness relies on having a personal viewpoint of something. Continue reading
Debunking the too busy myth
Recently, I looked up quotes about being “too busy” on the internet. That flimsy excuse is a pet peeve of mine and makes me roll my eyes when I hear it. Of course, there are many thoughts on the subject but one that caught my attention was “Nobody is too busy, it’s just a matter of priorities.” I wish I could share the attribution but that seems to be in debate. It’s one of those nuggets of wisdom that has been ripped off and re-quoted in many a meme until the original quote has been lost in the shuffle. It is not my quote but I do share the sentiment. With the New Year’s start only days away it’s a good time to remember we make time for the things we want to make time for. Continue reading
The Reason
Yuletide snooze
When everything is white outside and the days are so short anyway you might as well just take a snooze. Am I right? Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Watchful unto Prayer Continually
It’s helpful to know the opponent’s game plan and strategy. A visual example of this could be a simple game set up in which the objective to capture an opponent’s piece. After a moment of play, explain the strategy you are going to use to try and capture the piece. With that knowledge in mind, play a little longer. The other person should be fairly effective at blocking you if they know your game plan. Continue reading
The holiday known as Christmas
What is the deal with Christmas? When did it become the powerhouse of holidays? How did Santa Claus come into the picture? Who was responsible for deciding December 25th was the day when no one really knew the date of the Savior’s birth? Where did Christmas originate? I asked myself these very questions this winter and decided to seek out some answers. In short, why do we celebrate Christmas the way we do? Continue reading
First Day of Winter
If on the first day of winter
the snow gets you down Continue reading
She doesn’t actually love you more…
Just an observer here, but let me say one warning sign for a couple’s trouble is the lack of respect for the partner’s family. It works both ways, husband or wife. You may not love them but you better respect them. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Trust in the Lord
There is a difference between opinion and doctrine. We get into trouble when opinion tries to pass as doctrine in a teaching setting. It’s okay to not know the answers and to the answer to a question be “I don’t know.” Continue reading
