When You Know Who You Are

I believe when we truly understand the gospel of Christ and embrace it, our very thought process changes. Sometimes it is subtle, but for many the very light inside their soul clicks on and it shows in their very countenance so much so that you may not even recognize them if you knew them before. Because when you know...really know who you are, you begin to act the part.

The Roll of Father

Father means so many things. To my son Spencer, who is adopted, He has learned a lot about this. You see before he came to this mortality he lived with his Heavenly Father. He came into this world thanks to his birth father, and then he came to us where I became his father through the process of adoption. Then on October 31, 2009, Spencer decided that he was ready to be born again into a new family, that of Christ. So, now Christ is the father of his Eternal life. Each father has a roll to play, each father has contributed to who Spencer is, and each father wants him to succeed...to reach a new level of good. Each father has made sacrafices just for him. And each father will continue to guide him through his life. And each father will watch with interest how Spencer teaches his own children how to be better than himself.

Judge Me Not

You may paint me as you see me, but your broad brush does neither of us justice, do not expect me to recognize the image, for you can not put my soul into your picture. Judge me not for my imperfections for my only perfection is knowing I am not.

Reaching Up To God For Answers

To abandon ones faith is far more serious than to abandon ones beliefs. While our faith must be based in God the Eternal Father and His Son Jesus Christ, our individual beliefs may vary according to the knowledge we receive from our Father in Heaven. Some things we may think are significant, and they are, but with a slight variation here or there. God gives us the knowledge we need as we need it. Sometimes he asks hard things of us so that we must approach him in prayer to receive those special witnesses. But when we do lack wisdom he admonishes us to approach him. He does not ask us to rely upon our own wisdom or the wisdom of any man. He says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5
There is no man who can give you the answers that God himself reserves as his right to give to you. It is His relationship with you that matters most to Him and the only way you can have that relationship is by talking to Him. As your faith is increased your beliefs may change until your beliefs and your faith are one with God.

No Greater Relationship

It makes sense to me that marriage is a religious experience and ceremony, because it requires Godly actions to maintain and keep a marriage together. That is only hard when we refuse to listen to those natural urges to want to be good to each other and for each other. As God is my witness, there is no greater relationship a man and woman can have than the one they have together with God.

How Do You Win In Politics?

Labeling is like throwing a general net to convict many with a single finger print. At best it is unfair and at worst you may end up convicting yourself.
Labeling someone politically is like two people playing two different games on the same board with two sets of rules while thinking they are playing the same game.
The blame must be placed not on the players but those who arranged the game. The only way the game can really be played fairly is if the players come together and create common rules and ignore those who continue to try to arrange the games.

Leaving A Better Legacy

Our children are a good reason to overcome our past and present "giants." Whether your children know what your giants are or not they will recognize that you have the spirit of overcoming and will observe and learn for themselves. Leave them a legacy of becoming better.

Your Destination Determines The Path You Should Take

The path we take really does determine not only our destination but what we see along the way. Sometimes we get carried away thinking that everything has to be hard. I do not believe that is true. I believe that the hard part is getting off the trail and finding our way back. As long as we are on the trail life is good.

Respect Starts at Home

Knowing how to get married is not nearly as important as how to truly be married. The greatest gift a mother and father can give to their child is to show them how to truly be married. I believe that youth disrespect adults based more on their observation of their personal adult relationships than on any other sinle factor. Give your spouse respect and love and your child will sooner or later respect you.

Obedience Leads to Understanding

When temptation strikes it usually strikes hard and fast. Obedience to the laws of God leads us to understanding the laws of God. Justifying the breaking of those laws leads us to questioning those same laws. Obey and prosper or disobey and flounder.

Who You are Shows.

It is hard to know who we are until we are on our own. The influence of our parents is unmistakable, but it takes time to germinate and grow. Find your furtile ground and then let God do the rest. It won't take long before we all know who you are.

Who You Are Matters

Knowing who you are does matter. When you know who you are you will know that you have a direct link to the source of truth. You do not have to rely upon the arm of flesh to seek the answers you are looking for. When you learn that you are a child of God, you realize that your destiny is to become like unto your father. For every child is an embryo of their own father and mother. When you know who you are you will not despair, but will realize that all trials are for your experience and training. You are a Child of God and knowing that does matter.

Looks aren't everything

Looking at pornography is like swimming with jelly fish. It may look attractive but once you are in the middle of it you will get stung and it could be spiritually fatal.