View from the Rim

I have been meaning to do this for several days, and something has always interrupted.  It wasn't going to be tonight either, but felt I had no choice but to come back down and cut it.  The beginning of a larger discussion, asking why God would allow suffering.

From my "Come Follow Me" studies  this week.   Included is a talk by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of  the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Excerpts and commentary from his talk by the same name given in October 2017 General Conference.  

Missionary reunion, Mosiah 2:17, Jesus Once of Humble Birth, and testimony, in espanol y ingles.

Recollections of my mission in Spain in conjunction with an upcoming reunion.

Some personal musings around a great hymn, and singing and directing with a mask.

A little late, but a podcast on the Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood, and subsequent Priesthood Authority, and the 5th Article of Faith.  

Facebook group Worldwide Fast april 10.  Missing the temple.  Following the prophet, God knows each of us individually and loves each of us.

Happy Easter, Christ's work among the dead, salvation for the individual, knowing each of us. world wide fast

He took upon himself the sins of the world, the suffering of the world.  He lived, died, and lives again. The link for the talk "the Purifying Power of Gethsemane" by Elder Bruce R. McConkie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6X425gT4DQ

A Solemn Assembly promised, a Hosanna Shout, on Palm Sunday.  Three mentions of Section 110 of the Doctrine & Covenants in the Evening Session, followed up with a review by President Nelson of same.  Hmmm  here are  the links as promised to view conference tomorrow.  10 AM MDT.  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts?lang=eng https://www.youtube.com/user/M...

I really don't like the term social distancing.  We are already socially distant.  We need to end that and become less so, and reach out to others.

coronavirus impact on church activities, gratitude for a prophet in troubled times.

Hearing the word of the Lord.

Quoting LeGrand Richards.  What a great day, and a somewhat meandering podcast.

The First Vision.  Witnesses to Christ's life, death, and resurrection. Joseph Smith.  "Oh How Lovely was the Morning".

Welcome all. Judge none. I am a child of God, and so are you

Belief, Knowledge, Faith, Spirit, Soul

Luke 2, Silent Night

Repentance to be forgiven of Sins.

In the Light the World campaign of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, there is a calendar that has suggestions for how we may, as individuals, light the world.  Dec. 2 is to highlight people that go about doing good.  

The battle for the soul. 

Discussion of the beauty of the Manti Utah temple, visiting St. George, and the beauty of the work done within them.

A thought on the recently concluded general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.