Tag: Atonement

  • Strengthening Faith in Jesus Christ

    Strengthening Faith in Jesus Christ

    I hope that we will not wait for the Austin temple to be dedicated before we choose to increase that focus. It may seem like it will be “easier” to attend the temple when it is close – but it will not be. Proximity to the temple does not make it easier.

  • Good Thursday

    Good Thursday

    As I was readying bible stories with my daughter tonight, I was pondering on how we as Christians often focus so much on Good Friday and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ that we forget what happened to Him the day before that all-important day. In some ways, perhaps, what happened on “Good Thursday” was even…

  • The Christmas Spirit

    The Christmas Spirit

    Intentionally focusing on the true meaning of Christmas draws us to Christ I must admit, I’ve been struggling with this a bit this year. I’ve had a lot on my mind these last few days and have been feeling discouraged about what I see going on in the world. I’ve been concerned with the reaction…

  • The Immediate Atonement

    The Immediate Atonement

    “Verily I say unto you my son, thy sins are forgiven thee.” How many of us have longed to hear those words? How many of us feel that we don’t deserve to have our sins forgiven? I know that I have felt this way in my life. It can often be difficult as a believer…