Monday, March 20, 2006

   (wave)
1 Nephi 21:16
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

Alma 7:11-14
And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.
Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.
Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot inherit the kingdom of heaven; therefore come and be baptized unto repentance, that ye may be washed from your sins, that ye may have faith on the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, who is mighty to save and to cleanse from all unrighteousness.

God be with you, and Jesus Christ, and Their Holy Spirit. And...

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God's Love Transforms Us

"When filled with God's love, we can do and see and understand things that we could not otherwise do or see or understand. Filled with His love, we can endure pain, quell fear, forgive freely, avoid contention, renew strength, and bless and help others in ways surprising even to us."
Topics: Love, courage
~John H. Groberg, "The Power of God's Love," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 11)

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About the previous fact of the day...I've learned some of those words from my parents, and I checked many with my mom before posting. She took Latin in school, I live on a farm, and my family loves animals. My dad knows some of them, too, possibly. ^_^

Fact of the day: While there are many wild equines around, such as the zebra, there is only one truly wild horse left. Pzewalski's horse...or something like that. ^^; What's the difference between wild and feral? A feral animal, like the mustang, is a domesticated animal that has "gone wild" while a wild animal was not domesticated. There does seem to be a difference in their mentalities, but I could be wrong. ^_^

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Update

Equus: Well, Xihuitl has been spending a lot of time with Kahn. Kakashi and Kyo are having fun mapping the farm out. (It's a very big farm.) Kurama's been helping around the house and garden. Haru's been helping in the barn. And I've been hanging out with Sano and Starflower and Dark. ^_^ So there isn't much to update on right now.

Xihuitl: And that sketch you were going to do?

Equus: Meep.

Hugs, love, and remember, God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Lord love you. May Their love be felt and Their Spirit be with you. Glomps and pocket hugs!
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Saturday, March 18, 2006

Hi!
God's Love Transforms Us

"When filled with God's love, we can do and see and understand things that we could not otherwise do or see or understand. Filled with His love, we can endure pain, quell fear, forgive freely, avoid contention, renew strength, and bless and help others in ways surprising even to us."

Topics: Love, courage

~John H. Groberg, "The Power of God's Love," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 11)

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Fact of the day:
I know I've done one like this before, but here goes. Names derived from genus designations, derived from Latin.

equine--horse (Equus--horse ^_^)
bovine--cow
vulpine--fox
lupine--wolf
canine--dog
feline--cat
lagomorph--rabbit ^_^

Anywho...I like knowing that sort of thing. :D Hugs, and God be with you. All take care of yourselves and each other. Love and pocket hugs! (glomp)
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Thursday, March 16, 2006

   scriptures ^_^
JOY!

Alma 26: 34-35
For behold, they would take up arms against their brethren; they would not suffer themselves to be slain. But behold how many of these have laid down their lives; and we know that they have gone to their God, because of their love and of their hatred to sin.
Now have we not reason to rejoice? Yea, I say unto you, there never were men that had so great reason to rejoice as we, since the world began; yea, and my joy is carried away, even unto boasting in my God; for he has all power, all wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful Being, even unto salvation, to those who will repent and believe on his name.

Alma 29: 16
Now, when I think of the success of these my brethren my soul is carried away, even to the separation of it from the body, as it were, so great is my joy.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2006

   quote
"When I hear of a family breaking up, I question if family home
evening and family prayers have been regularly held in that home. Surely,
the most important ingredient in producing happiness at home for members of
this Church is a deep religious commitment to God and His gospel. In family
home evening, such commitment can be nurtured in children by the wise,
mature supervision of parents. Couples can strengthen and sustain each
other in living and understanding gospel principles. Single members can
gather under the direction of their priesthood leaders in small groups for
gospel discussions and appropriate activities. Devotion to God developed in
these settings seems to forge the spiritual moorings and stability that can
help families and individuals cope with the complexities of life. Some may
say this is an oversimplification of a very complex problem, yet I believe
the answers lie within the framework of the restored gospel of Jesus
Christ."

~James E. Faust, "Enriching Our Lives through Family Home Evening," Liahona, June 2003, 3-4
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Monday, March 13, 2006

3 Ne. 11
4 And it came to pass that again they heard the voice, and they understood it not.
5 And again the third time they did hear the voice, and did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came.
6 And behold, the third time they did understand the voice which they heard; and it said unto them:
7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him.
8 And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him[...]
9 And it came to pass that he stretched forth his hand and spake unto the people, saying:
10 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.
11 And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered [done] the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.
[...]
14 Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.
17 Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God! And they did fall down at the feet of Jesus, and did aworship him.
18 And it came to pass that he spake unto Nephi [...] and he commanded him that he should come forth.
19 And Nephi arose and went forth, and bowed himself before the Lord and did kiss his feet.
20 And the Lord commanded him that he should arise. And he arose and stood before him.
21 And the Lord said unto him: I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people when I am again ascended into heaven.
22 And again the Lord called others, and said unto them likewise; and he gave unto them power to baptize. And he said unto them: On this wise shall ye baptize; and there shall be no disputations among you.
23 Verily I say unto you, that whoso repenteth of his sins through your words, and desireth to be baptized in my name, on this wise shall ye baptize them—Behold, ye shall go down and stand in the water, and in my name shall ye baptize them.
24 And now behold, these are the words which ye shall say, calling them by name, saying:
25 Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
26 And then shall ye immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water.
27 And after this manner shall ye baptize in my name; for behold, verily I say unto you, that the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost are one; and I am in the Father, and the Father in me, and the Father and I are one.
28 And according as I have commanded you thus shall ye baptize. And there shall be no disputations among you [...] concerning the points of my doctrine, as there have hitherto been.

The love of God the Father and of Christ Jesus. Speak to Them and pray to Them for all things...and listen for Their Spirit and will. They know what is best for us, because They can see all. They will take care of us. Believe. Love and hugs and pocket hugs.

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Kurama-c: Equus extends her apologies for not finishing the sketch of our little guest. But he has mended remarkably well. When Haru-clone found him, he'd gotten stuck between two slats of wood. He is a tiny little thing, so it's no surprise that he tried to fit through such a tiny hole. He is a beautiful green.

Xihuitl: I never would have thought of green. Traditionally, at least in Europe, they're white.

Kyo-clone: I thought you didn't like them.

Xihuitl: ^^; Well...I have enough hay to share. After all, the snow's thawed already. And if Kurama-c doesn't mind spending some extra time caring for the garden, they can have a bit of the herbs and roses.

Equus: (pokes her head in) Sh. He's sleeping. (vanishes)

Xihuitl: And Equus is absolutely enchanted with him. Sano will be jealous.

Kurama-c: But he's only a vulnerable creature and in need of care.

Kakashi-c: You didn't see him around my dogs. That "vulnerable creature" can take care of himself.

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I know that “there is no other way nor means whereby man can be saved, only through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.” I witness that Jesus Christ atoned “for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.” [...]

I witness that “redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; … unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.” This absolute requisite of “a broken heart and a contrite spirit” prescribes the need to be submissive, compliant, humble (that is, teachable), and willingly obedient. Finally, I witness “how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah.”
~Richard G. Scott, “Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer,” Ensign, May 1997, 53

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Fact of the day:
It is interesting to note that some mythological creatures are, to my knowledge, actually limited in their origin to certain areas. The phoenix, for example, is Middle Eastern, while the pegasus is Mediterranean. The unicorn and dragon, however, are wide-spread, with both occurring traditionally in Europe and Asia, at least, and the unicorn appearing to be present in Africa as well.
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John 3: 16-17
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten fSon, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

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Friday, March 10, 2006

   Hi!
"Believe in God. Believe in God the Eternal Father. He is the great Governor of the universe, but He is our Father and our God to whom we may go in prayer. We are His sons and daughters. Have you ever really thought that you were a child of God and that you have something of divinity within you?"
~ President Gordon B. Hinckley, Liahona and Ensign, Mar. 2006, 2–6

1 Nephi 16:28-29
And it came to pass that I, Nephi, beheld the pointers which were in the ball, that they did work according to the faith and diligence and heed which we did give unto them.
And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was plain to be read, which did give us understanding concerning the ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave unto it. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.

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Fact of the day: Cows are more intelligent than some people think--even to knowing the voices of their humans. ^_^

God be with you and may Jesus Christ bless you. And Their Holy Spirit. Hug and loves.
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Thursday, March 9, 2006

   Why me?
Alma 34
30 And now, my brethren, I would that, after ye have received so many witnesses, seeing that the holy scriptures testify of these things, ye come forth and bring fruit unto repentance.>
31 Yea, I would that ye would come forth and harden not your hearts any longer; for behold, now is the time and the day of your salvation; and therefore, if ye will repent and harden not your hearts, immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about unto you.
32 For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors.
33 And now, as I said unto you before, as ye have had so many witnesses, therefore, I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of edarkness wherein there can be no labor performed.
34 Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. Nay, ye cannot say this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world.

John 3
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

And we all can live again, as Christ Jesus does. We, as He, will all be blessed with eternal salvation--joyful life forever--if we do what's right and of God the Father and Jesus Christ.

Love, and may Their Holy Spirit be with you. Pocket hugs. ^_^ Glomp!

:D

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Why is it I have so much trouble with guys? This evening, Starflower called me because her coworker—who I have never seen before, at least not at work with her, and not to know him—wanted my phone number. She said he thinks I’m pretty. I was wearing my dragon shirt and older jeans and my boots. My hair was in a simple, not even perfect ponytail. No makeup. Complexion not too bad, but not in the best shape. And he wants my number. Too shy to ask me himself, according to Starflower (probably just as well) but he asks her.

I go to Institute, do my hair, pick out clothes for it—though I will admit, sometimes or usually they’re unusual outfits. So that could be part of the problem. But no guy is interested, at least not that I am willing to show interest in return. Not that much has happened where I didn't return a guy's interest...but still. Why?

I don't date guys who aren't members of the same church. It's not to be a snob, but I have multiple reasons. For one thing, I believe in marriage for time and all eternity, and I believe that the proper authority and proceedings for that can only be in an LDS temple, between two people belonging to the LDS Church and "qualified" for temple recommends. So why date and risk breaking your heart, his, or both? Or not marrying in the temple? Some people can do it and remain strong, but then what? And I don't want to have that situation for myself.
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   3 Nephi 11
3 Ne. 11
4 And it came to pass that again they heard the voice, and they understood it not.
5 And again the third time they did hear the voice, and did open their ears to hear it; and their eyes were towards the sound thereof; and they did look steadfastly towards heaven, from whence the sound came.
6 And behold, the third time they did understand the voice which they heard; and it said unto them:
7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him.
8 And it came to pass, as they understood they cast their eyes up again towards heaven; and behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe; and he came down and stood in the midst of them; and the eyes of the whole multitude were turned upon him[...]
9 And it came to pass that he stretched forth his hand and spake unto the people, saying:
10 Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world.
11 And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered [done] the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.
[...]
14 Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.
17 Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God! And they did fall down at the feet of Jesus, and did aworship him.
18 And it came to pass that he spake unto Nephi [...] and he commanded him that he should come forth.
19 And Nephi arose and went forth, and bowed himself before the Lord and did kiss his feet.
20 And the Lord commanded him that he should arise. And he arose and stood before him.
21 And the Lord said unto him: I give unto you power that ye shall baptize this people when I am again ascended into heaven.
22 And again the Lord called others, and said unto them likewise; and he gave unto them power to baptize. And he said unto them: On this wise shall ye baptize; and there shall be no disputations among you.
23 Verily I say unto you, that whoso repenteth of his sins through your words, and desireth to be baptized in my name, on this wise shall ye baptize them—Behold, ye shall go down and stand in the water, and in my name shall ye baptize them.
24 And now behold, these are the words which ye shall say, calling them by name, saying:
25 Having authority given me of Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
26 And then shall ye immerse them in the water, and come forth again out of the water.
27 And after this manner shall ye baptize in my name; for behold, verily I say unto you, that the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost are one; and I am in the Father, and the Father in me, and the Father and I are one.
28 And according as I have commanded you thus shall ye baptize. And there shall be no disputations among you, as there have hitherto been; neither shall there be disputations among you concerning the points of my doctrine, as there have hitherto been.

The love of God the Father and of Christ Jesus. Speak to Them and pray to Them for all things...and listen for Their Spirit and will. They know what is best for us, because They can see all. They will take care of us. Believe. Love and hugs and pocket hugs.
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