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
Author: cksdays
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
The Sad Case of Hi Bernard
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that my mom’s people settled in an area called Brown’s Park née Hole for a bit during the turn of the 19th century. My ancestors were cattlemen, ranchers, and ranch wives (probably the hardiest lot of the bunch) before eventually moving to town sometime in the early 1900s. I am trying to discover my roots and find out more about those ancestors so I have read a few books about Brown’s Park in the hopes I will run across an ancestor’s name or two. My findings have been slim but that doesn’t mean I haven’t found other interesting stories in a colorful place with a bit of interesting history. One that caught my attention is the sad case of Hi Bernard. Continue reading
The Dullest Person
It is quite possible
she is the dullest person in the world
according to those
who have ever had to meet the girl. Continue reading
Healing in the hearing
Not every person’s problem needs your solution. Sometimes all the person needs is a listening ear without a rush to jump in and fix. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Unwavering Commitment to Jesus Christ
A short demonstration regarding commitment could play out like this. Ask for a volunteer to come and stand in front of the room. When she is standing next to the teacher another student (predetermined before class) could ask her to move. Of course the volunteer will move. Then the teacher could ask her to stand again in her original spot and this time tell her whatever happens please do not move. Another student could ask her to move but this time the volunteer will not budge. What is the difference? Continue reading
Call me Rose
Do you remember when The Golden Girls was on television? I do. If I remember correctly, the show aired on Saturday nights. Don’t quote me on that though because my social active life made it difficult for me to watch tv on Saturday nights. By active social life I am referring to watching the Love Boat and probably Golden Girls with my folks. Anyway, I remember it was one of the shows my mom got a kick out of and enjoyed. And so, because I have a chameleon personality and will absorb other people’s interests, I of course enjoyed it. In hindsight, I probably didn’t understand or relate to a group of geriatric women but because mom laughed I laughed. Continue reading
Be Safe, Dear
I tell you to be safe, dear,
but what I mean is, I love you, dear. Continue reading
