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- 29 Feb 2024, 12:05
- Forum: Spiritual Stuff
- Topic: Priesthood Lesson today.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 418
Re: Priesthood Lesson today.
Maybe in a "be the Jesus" mindset we come to realize that Jesus has cried with us and Jesus wipes away our tears because we are Jesus. Can we validate our own pain? Can we recognize the strength that came from within when we overcame it? And can we be that Jesus for other people in our li...
- 29 Feb 2024, 10:09
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Last Airbender (Netflix)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 216
Re: The Last Airbender (Netflix)
I remember a conversation with a good natured female member where she said that she personally does not want the priesthood. I realized that saying this was congruent and reaffirming of her gender. I cannot say, "I personally do not want priesthood" without seeming like a lazy and defectiv...
- 27 Feb 2024, 09:55
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Maybe the church just doesn't want me
- Replies: 16
- Views: 354
Re: Maybe the church just doesn't want me
Thank you for sharing your talk kotm.
I especially appreciated the many personal examples that you shared. I feel like I know you just a little bit better now.
I especially appreciated the many personal examples that you shared. I feel like I know you just a little bit better now.
- 27 Feb 2024, 09:47
- Forum: Spiritual Stuff
- Topic: Priesthood Lesson today.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 418
Re: Priesthood Lesson today.
Instead, we go for the easy answer. What Jesus experienced was not easy. What you & I go through is now always easy. I like to think that when I meet my maker face to face and before he wipes every tear from my eyes or tells me "well done good and faithful servant", He will share a go...
- 26 Feb 2024, 10:23
- Forum: Spiritual Stuff
- Topic: Priesthood Lesson today.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 418
Re: Priesthood Lesson today.
I think that there is a benefit to the believe that this life is a test or personalized educational curriculum designed to bring about the best possible learning experience. Sometimes people get truly raw deals in life and this belief can give them a sense of hope and purpose through it all (check o...
- 26 Feb 2024, 10:03
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Maybe the church just doesn't want me
- Replies: 16
- Views: 354
Re: Maybe the church just doesn't want me
I too would be interested in hearing/reading your talk.
We have often described ourselves as the "isle of misfit toys." You are welcome here, though I know that our ability to help is limited.
I hope for good things when you talk to the counselor.
your friend,
Roy
We have often described ourselves as the "isle of misfit toys." You are welcome here, though I know that our ability to help is limited.
I hope for good things when you talk to the counselor.
your friend,
Roy
- 21 Feb 2024, 10:10
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Brad Wilcox racism/dismissal of dissenting voices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 231
Re: Old Brad Wilcox racism/dismissal of dissenting voices
If I'm remembering correctly, that was the same talk where Brad Wilcox said most people in the world are merely "playing church." Where he clarified that people in other churches are sincere in their efforts but since they don't have authority (aren't the true church), it's play pretend. ...
- 21 Feb 2024, 09:48
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Refreshing talk in SM today
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3370
Re: Refreshing talk in SM today
I loved re-reading the talk from SM and also the experience with your grandson. We attended my dad's funeral last week and I'm still processing. I feel like your grandson. The important thing is how we react to our lose & how we treat other people. As he was fighting back tears, he said: "I...
- 21 Feb 2024, 09:42
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Child Baptism in a Few Years
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1201
Re: Child Baptism in a Few Years
It was to me, one of those once-in-a-lifetime conversations that you start pinching yourself in the middle of to confirm that you aren't dreaming. Wonderful news Amy. I had a conversation like that where my spouse acknowledged that I had come to my faith crisis honestly and naturally and that I was...
- 15 Feb 2024, 11:03
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old Brad Wilcox racism/dismissal of dissenting voices
- Replies: 6
- Views: 231
Old Brad Wilcox racism/dismissal of dissenting voices
https://religionnews.com/2022/02/16/mormon-leaders-apology-for-racist-remarks-does-not-go-far-enough/ I am extremely late to the party on this one (2 years late). I searched but did not see any discussion on this. Brother Wilcox doesn't say anything overtly racist in my opinion. It was more of a wil...