As I've been reading Conference Talks, I was touched by one by Elder Neil L. Anderson. He spoke of healing. Not in a physical sense, although that is also within the purview of the Lord, but about spiritual healing. When we've done something wrong, and everyone has, we should rightly feel guilt. Sometimes we feel shame. Some say that these feelings are not valid, they are bad and unproductive, and I agree in part. Those feelings are horrible, but they are not unproductive if they lead you to real repentance and a change for the better in your life. We are counseled to come unto Christ, so that He may heal us. There is no sin that cannot be forgiven. There is no wrong that cannot, in the end and with proper steps taken, that cannot be wiped clean. I'm grateful for this promise--because the world needs peace and I need mercy. (That's another quote from one of the apostles). I'm so grateful for so many things--not the least of which is the opportunity to ...
LOL! Some one should call CPS on you, depriving your poor children that way!
ReplyDeleteFive. But only four are worth watching, two of those only occasionally.
ReplyDeleteI was looking at the US Geological Survey site earlier. Did you know you had several earthquakes in your area yesterday?
Sketchy, go ahead and call. I could use some down time, by myself in a small cell where I wouldn't have to clean, or do dishes, or listen to teenagers whine about no cable tv.
ReplyDeleteRichard, that was me, sorry. I was jumping around a lot. ::grin::
Here is a joke I just read in A Prairie Home Companion Pretty Good Joke Book:
ReplyDeleteDo you know why Isaac was only twelve years old when God called Abraham to sacrifice his son?
Because if he had been a teenager, it wouldn't have been a sacrifice.
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Blessed are all mothers of teenagers, for they get much grief.
Oh Kill them, that is SO true! I've also heard that grandchildren are your reward for not killing your teenagers.
ReplyDeleteEither way. it works for me. :grin:
It has been interesting to see how they are communicating more with us. It's been like this: "wow, who are you?" "I'm your Mother" "How long have you been living here?" "Since you were born"
What's on channel 40? I think it's the history channel here... ;)
ReplyDeleteChannel 40 here is the Disney channel.
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