Wednesday, September 27, 2006

   I am getting better! :-D
Doctrine & Covenants 11: 3-4, 9, 11-13
Behold, the field is white already to harvest; therefore, whoso desireth to reap let him thrust in his sickle with his might, and reap while the day lasts, that he may treasure up for his soul everlasting salvation in the kingdom of God.
Yea, whosoever will thrust in his sickle and reap, the same is called of God.
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Say nothing but repentance unto this generation. Keep my commandments, and assist to bring forth my work, according to my commandments, and you shall be blessed.
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For, behold, it is I that speak; behold, I am the alight which shineth in darkness, and by my power I give these words unto thee.
And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in that Spirit which to do good—yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy;

Doctrine & Covenants 4
Now behold, a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men.
Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.
Therefore, if ye have desires to serve God ye are called to the work;
For behold the field is white already to harvest; and lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with his might, the same layeth up in store that he perisheth not, but bringeth salvation to his soul;
And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.
Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.
Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen.

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Equus: Last night we watched "The Russians Are Coming...The Russians Are Coming". That is a movie I highly recommend. It was made in the 1960's, during the Cold War and about the Cold War. It is a comedy and a farce, as decribed by one man, perhaps producer. But it is clean in the style of the '60's--not perfect, but almost, and mostly in that way that implies the innocence of a just propriety.

Xihuitl: If Equus seems to be more flowery than usual, that's because she's been reading Les Miserables again. If you've ever read it, you'll understand. Victor Hugo is a good author, generally speaking. Well, we've only read Les Mis--not all of it--and a figment of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. As I was saying, he is a good author, but verbose.

Equus: Thank you, guys, for coming and visiting and sharing huggly comments! ^_^ A special thanks to Refi-chan (tiggerola), Starflower and Meru (DarkLynx9701), and Miaka and Taka.

Xihuitl: She is feeling better, but she will go to bed at a decent hour tonight, right?

Equus: But Xihuitl, I don't start work until 11....

Xihuitl: >.< You're still recuperating. And you have chores to do.

Equus: *sigh* Yes'm. Love and hugs, and God bless you all!

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"As we strive for success, we cannot allow “any vain or foolish thing” to divert us from the path of faith and lead us away from being true to our covenants. "
~ Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Ensign, May 1997, 15

"The Apostle Paul taught that the Lord's teachings and teachers were given that we may all attain 'the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ' (Ephesians 4:13). This process requires far more than acquiring knowledge. It is not even enough for us to be convinced of the gospel; we must act and think so that we are converted by it. In contrast to the institutions of the world, which teach us to know something, the gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something."
~ Dallin H. Oaks, "The Challenge to Become," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 32

2 Chronicles 15: 9
And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of Ephraim and Manasseh, and out of Simeon: for they fell to him out of Israel in abundance, when they saw that the LORD his God was with him.

"A tranquil conscience invites freedom from anguish, sorrow, guilt, shame, and self-condemnation. It provides a foundation for happiness. It is a condition of immense worth."
~ Elder Richard G. Scott, Ensign, Nov. 2004, 15
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