Courage means different things to different people. For me, it means pushing aside the fear and acting anyway. To do something even when – especially when – I don’t want to. The fear is still there, it just needs to take a backseat for a moment or two. Continue reading
Courage
Bravery Pants
Courage has never been my strong suit. I don’t wear it well or at all at times. If only.
Someday
Someday I’ll speak my mind.
The words will come and I’ll have my say.
I won’t worry about them later.
I’ll just open my mouth and let come what may. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Bearers of Heavenly Light
by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
This was President Uchtdorf’s talk during the Priesthood session but the first half felt like it was directed toward me. To be honest, I have been in a shadow for some time now and I have been wondering how long to keep doing the things I have been doing. I have been waiting for my earth to rotate into the path of the sun again. But it seems like a long time coming. Continue reading
I Got This?
When you look at a task
that seems difficult for you
take a deep breath and say,
“I got this,” then jump in and do. Continue reading
Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus Christ
by Elder Quentin L. Cook
Valiant: possessing or showing courage or determination (definition by Google search). Continue reading
The 3
Daniel 3
The King said,
“Go now, go, go,
you should all bow
bow right now
and worship the idol.
I am the King so make it so.”
I Suppose
Do you suppose
Moses wanted to give up
and maybe even run away?
I suppose
Moses stayed out of love
because he knew a better way.
Do you suppose
if you gave up
your problems would go away?
I suppose
courage is in love
true love – helps us find our way.
© 2014 ck’s days
Coming Home
Standing at the front door
looking in, looking in
remembering
what it feels like to be inside.
Stand Strong
When you look at your day
and you see only dark –
You want to find some hope
but you no longer trust your heart.
