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
Judging or warning?
Sometimes it is difficult for different generations to communicate. Whereas youth may hear judgement, the older generation may only intend a warning. A warning for the younger not to follow in the difficult footsteps the older trod. In short, don’t throw out a warning because of the tone we choose to hear. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Spiritual Capacity
Perhaps, if I was to lead a discussion on this conference talk, I would have two containers at the front of the room. Then I would fill them with water and fill the bigger container about half full and the small container to the brim. “Which one has met its capacity?” Continue reading
Day after Thanksgiving tradition
Many years ago, when my older nieces were young I decided to create an after holiday treat with them. Perhaps, it was my way of extending the family togetherness of Thanksgiving. Or maybe I just wanted an excuse to see a movie that was geared for children. Whatever the reason, a tradition we unoriginally call the Day After Thanksgiving Movie was born. Continue reading
