I been
knocked down –
wind out
of my sails.
trials
temptation
The mist of darkness
came up suddenly.
It came from an unlikely source
which caught me by surprise.
The Walk
It makes my heart slow
to see you suffering so.
I have traveled that road
and carried a similar load.
Helaman 5:12
Today I thought of a scripture in the Book of Mormon. It is the fatherly advice given by a concerned father to his two sons. They lived in a time when society chose to increasingly separate and distance themselves from the commandments of the Lord. His main advice can be summed up in one word: remember.
Faith with Works Brings Forth Miracles
by Nancy Lee
November 19, 2014
NJ could picture her mom dancing and chanting to the Little Engine that Could on her way to the testing center. It brought a smile to her face. She remembered all throughout her school days how her mom would chant to her, “I think you can, I think you can!” for encouragement. NJ found a sudden burst of energy. She studied long and hard for this test and was ready for any question thrown at her!
The Transforming Power of Faith and Character
by Richard G. Scott
This was actually not the talk I was looking for. But after reading it I thought, “oooh, this is good too.” So I’m sharing this one.
The Toll We Pay
I didn’t think I could do it.
I thought that I would fail.
To my surprise I did it.
I survived this dreadful tale.
I’m stronger than I thought.
I didn’t even fall.
But now around my heart
I had to build a wall.
I can survive anything.
But what will be the cost?
Is it worth remaining
if my soul is lost?
Is that the toll we pay
just for getting older?
The heart continues beating
but everyday grows colder.
© 2014 ck’s days
Wyoming Rain
I wanted to go for a bike ride
but I waited around.
Then the sky turned dark
and the rain came down.
Your Hurt
I don’t know
what you are going through.
I won’t lie
and tell you that I do.
I can tell
the hurt is deep and true.
I won’t try
to offer a platitude.
All I ask
is to let me cry with you.
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