Monday, September 12, 2005

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Thank you, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint's website--the one True and Living Church of God the Father and Jesus Christ on the earth today. You can also call or write:

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Love, hugs, and God, Jesus Christ, and Their Spirit will be with you as you sincerely seek Truth.

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“Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been”
a talk given by Elder Neal A. Maxwell, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, in General Conference of April 2004

Brethren, there are clusters of memories embedded in each of your lives. And these can help us to "remember how merciful the Lord hath been" (Moroni 10:3). He certainly has been to me!
Brethren, as you submit your wills to God, you are giving Him the only thing you can actually give Him that is really yours to give. Don't wait too long to find the altar or to begin to place the gift of your wills upon it! No need to wait for a receipt; the Lord has His own special ways of acknowledging.
I testify to you that God has known you individually, brethren, for a long, long time (see D&C 93:23). He has loved you for a long, long time. He not only knows the names of all the stars (see Psalm 147:4; Isaiah 40:26); He knows your names and all your heartaches and your joys! By the way, you have never seen an immortal star; they finally expire. But seated by you tonight are immortal individuals—imperfect but who are, nevertheless, "trying to be like Jesus"! In His name, even Jesus Christ, amen.

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2 Nephi 25:3
Wherefore, I write unto my people, unto all those that shall receive hereafter these things which I write, that they may know the judgments of God, that they come upon all nations, according to the word which he hath spoken.

2 Nephi 25:23
For we labor diligently to write, to persuade our children, and also our brethren, to believe in Christ, and to be reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.

2 Nephi 25:20
And now, my brethren, I have spoken plainly that ye cannot err. And as the Lord God liveth that brought Israel up out of the land of Egypt, and gave unto Moses power that he should heal the nations after they had been bitten by the poisonous serpents, if they would cast their eyes unto the serpent which he did raise up before them, and also gave him power that he should smite the rock and the water should come forth; yea, behold I say unto you, that as these things are true, and as the Lord God liveth, there is none other name given under heaven save it be this Jesus Christ, of which I have spoken, whereby man can be saved.

2 Nephi 25:28
And now behold, my people, ye are a stiffnecked people; wherefore, I have spoken plainly unto you, that ye cannot misunderstand. And the words which I have spoken shall stand as a testimony against you; for they are sufficient to teach any man the right way; for the right way is to believe in Christ and deny him not; for by denying him ye also deny the prophets and the law.


2 Nephi 25:13
Behold, they will crucify him; and after he is laid in a sepulchre for the space of three days he shall rise from the dead, with healing in his wings; and all those who shall believe on his name shall be saved in the kingdom of God. Wherefore, my soul delighteth to prophesy concerning him, for I have seen his day, and my heart doth magnify his holy name.

(FYI--The wings are figurative.)

2 Nephi 25:16
And after they have been scattered, and the Lord God hath scourged them by other nations for the space of many generations, yea, even down from generation to generation until they shall be persuaded to believe in Christ, the Son of God, and the atonement, which is infinite for all mankind—and when that day shall come that they shall believe in Christ, and worship the Father in his name, with pure hearts and clean hands, and look not forward any more for another Messiah, then, at that time, the day will come that it must needs be expedient that they should believe these things.

2 Nephi 25:6
But behold, I, Nephi, have not taught my children after the manner of the Jews; but behold, I, of myself, have dwelt at Jerusalem, wherefore I know concerning the regions round about; and I have made mention unto my children concerning the judgments of God, which hath come to pass among the Jews, unto my children, according to all that which Isaiah hath spoken, and I do not write them.
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Some good verses from 2 Nephi 25, a chapter concerning Jesus, the true Christ, and the Jews, a part of the people of Israel. I hope they are helpful to you guys. Stay strong.

And I have a suggestion, a challenge--read the Book of Mormon! (Our Church, as a whole, has been challenged to read it again before the end of this year.) Good fortune, all, with your good endeavors. Faith, Godspeed, and God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love youFaith. ^_^

Love!

Mom and Blue were in a sheepdog trial on Saturday. And guess what? They got their best placing ever in the Novice-Novice class. First!

Also, Blue and Mudpie got identification tattoos. (That and a hearing test were the reasons Mudpie went.) We don't agree with tattoos just for the fun of it, but animal id tattoos are different and helpful in finding a creature's home, since it cannot tell you where it lives. We did joke about it, though. The id is a number, but Mom said she'd considering getting Motorcycle Border Babe for Mudpie (since she's a Border Collie) and I said Blue should get a heart that said Mom on it, since he's a momma's boy--and very cute about it, too. It was fun to joke about. Of course, the one for Mudpie resulted in an image of her in a motorcyle outfit--helmet and leather jacket. XD

Anyway...I probably will be going back to school next year, so I can get a Master's, in a more marketable major than the one my Bachelor's is in. It will give me time to start paying off my current student loans, though, and possibly save some money for the future education.
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Did you know that the fiery serpent that Moses raised on the staff, after Israel rebelled and was plagued by "fiery flying serpents" (something like that)--well, the serpent raised on a staff was a symbol indicative of Jesus Christ. And all the people needed to do was look upon it. They needed to have that faith, and possibly put forth the effort if it was a different of the camp. But that was all.

Anyway, that is one of many symbols in the scriptures of Jesus Christ, along with the passover and the lamb. They're neat to learn about!
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*Who wants to see the Chronicles of Narnia?*

I do, I do! I knew they could make good movies of the Narnia books nowadays. I mean, really good quality. As long as they stay true to the essential story, as well. ^_^

*Ah, yes. Equus has the set...though she lent it to her friend last spring semester, and of course now wants to read it again. Her friend didn't get around to reading it before the end of the semester, but Equus isn't concerned. Except that she wants to read the books.*

The Horse and His Boy! The Silver Chair. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. And, of course, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe!

*And Aslan, of course. The books central character, in reality. He is a wonderful character. :-)*

And the kids that the books feature. I love Lucy and Edmund, and Eustace and Pole. What's her Christian name, again?

*I don't remember. I think it's Jane or Jean, or something like that.*

K-c, you'd like Aslan. He's a lion in the books. ^_^ And He's the Lord King of All.

-Yeah. I mean--what?-

Oh, are you reading? What is it? (grabs books) Ah-ha, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! That looks like my copy. Wait a minute. This is my copy! She did send it back? You intercepted it!

-(grabs books and runs for it)-

K-c, get back here. Those are mine! You can ask, and I'd lend them to you. You're not listening. K-c, where are you! (runs to find him)

*Anyway, great books. C S Lewis was an inspired man in those books and other times in his life, as well. As we can all be, if we are sensitive to the Holy Ghost's promptings and inspirations. Have a good day. Oh, and since K-c is currently unavailable, we have someone else to hand out your packs of pocket hugs to help you feel happy and befriended throughout the days.*

~Here are you pocket hugs. Have a good day. ^/^ I hope Equus doesn't see me.~

*Why?*

~Because these envelopes have hearts on them!~

*But they're not pink envelopes, at least. Equus isn't too big on pink.*

~Still...-.-Purple isn't manly, either.~

*But you look so cute. And red is a good color. See it there?*

~It's still a heart!~

*Yes, that's true. But trust me, Equus would think you looked cute if she saw you. And she'd be grateful to you for helping.*

~Well...I suppose....~

*It's for her and everyone who visits.*

~True....^_^ Here are you pocket hugs. Have a nice day!~

Godspeed, brothers and sister. Love and hugs.
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Fact of the day: Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals, but only for short amounts of time. On a related, yet unrelated note, a properly conditioned human can cover at least 40 miles a day on foot. Back in the old days, people could go far if they needed to, though it doesn't compare to the distances we can cover nowadays, at least in some areas, with cars, planes, etc.

Please pray for and help the people of New Orleans and all others who need our help. And remember--We will not forget!

May God be with you. Love and hugs.
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