At one point in my life I thought the key to life would be wisdom. So I prayed for the gift of wisdom. I wish I would have prayed for something a little more attainable. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: A Sin-Resistant Generation
by Joy D. Jones
When I look at my grand-nieces and nephews I always wonder who they will become in this world. What challenges will they face? What obstacles will they have to overcome? Continue reading
I lost a like today
I lost a like. It shouldn’t bother me in this day and age of freely given and taken away likes but it does. I mean, every single time I log onto my FB blog page and see this:
I wonder, who are the two that don’t want to follow me? Am I not delightful enough? Continue reading
A Conversation with Her
“I don’t expect to be loved,” she said.
“It is too much to hope for.
At least, for somebody like me.
I know I’m plain and a bit of a bore. Continue reading
My movies
I like to watch movies. Actually, I just like a good story whether it be a book, play, or movie. But my time is precious so before I invest the time to watch or read a story I need to know – how is it going to end? If I want a sad ending I’ll watch the news. If it’s make believe I want a happy ending. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Power of the Book of Mormon
by President Thomas S. Monson
If you knew you couldn’t say much, would that affect the words you choose to say? Continue reading
Hallelujah – Anxiety Version
Yet another version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. Poor man. Writes one song that resonates with everyone and loses ownership of it. Alas, I am not a singer so my song can only be sung in your head.
I heard about old Jericho,
the walls fell when the trumpets did blow
but you don’t really want to lose your walls do you?
It went like this they circled around
and the Lord knocked the wall down
and they were able to sing their hallelujah.
Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Continue reading
The Scot named John Jarvie
The Scot named John Jarvie
was known by every soul
who lived within the boundary
of a place called Brown’s Hole. Continue reading
My talent
General Conference thoughts: Return and Receive
by Elder M. Russell Ballard
If one day I decided to set a goal of running a marathon (don’t laugh, this is purely hypothetical) there are certain steps even I know I would need to do before I achieved this goal. Continue reading
