Tag: Religion

  • Real Christmas Day

    Real Christmas Day

    Jacqueline Parentis’s 1987 poem commemorates Christmas not just for the festive traditions, but for the enduring spiritual significance of Jesus’s birth. She emphasizes the values of love, peace, and joy, advocating giving ourselves to others as Christ did. In doing so, we can transform the holiday into a truly meaningful Christmas Day.

  • 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.

  • A small epiphany on Jesus Christ and Repentance

    A small epiphany on Jesus Christ and Repentance

    Repentance isn’t what covers the sins — Christ covers the sins. We are trying to become something — like the Savior. A note I took during church I like to take notes while I listen to people speak in church. It helps me to focus and often I find myself learning something as I jot…

  • Faith and Repentance

    Faith and Repentance

    The Daily Covenant Path – Given on 22 Aug 2021 Brothers and Sisters, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to you today. I am grateful for the wonderful family that we have here in this ward! Sarah and I are so thankful for all that you do to bless our family, to serve…

  • A Sacred Home

    A Sacred Home

    The front room of our house looks like an ordinary front room that you may find in any number of homes. It has some moderately comfortable couches, a second hand piano that the kids practice on somewhat diligently, and some standard Ikea furniture. It was just another room in our home until a few weeks…

  • The Holy Ghost Helps Me Feel Love, Joy, and Peace

    The Holy Ghost Helps Me Feel Love, Joy, and Peace

    Eliza Arnesen – Primary – Sep 2019 My topic is “The Holy Ghost helps me feel love, joy and peace.” In Galatians 5:22-23 it says, “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” This means that the Spirit brings these great…