Sunday, August 28, 2011

Finding a Congregation

One of many things that testify to me personally of a loving God is how well He cares for His children through the organization of the Church. When we moved from Utah to California, we didn't have to go church-shopping as so many do, we simply had to look up our assigned congregation. And although the people are different, the doctrines taught are the same, the administration of the sacrament is the same, and the Sunday School classes for adults and children have the same format, schedule, and lesson plans. Our first Sunday we were warmly welcomed by brand-new friends who we knew we could call with any need that arose. It has made moving to a brand new place with our closest family 600 miles away much, much easier.

It makes sense that a loving God would want His children taught consistent doctrines and looked out for in such a close-knit congregation, and that He would want it readily accessible whenever possible. With His truth restored, why should we have to start over and find a new church every time there is a move or other change?

And could anyone organize 14+ million members all over the world without the direction of an all-knowing, all-powerful God ? Certainly not me!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Faith Makes a Difference

In recent months I have had experience after experience reminding me of what a difference my faith makes in my life. The world is a scary place. We are constantly hearing about natural disasters, world financial troubles, wars, and evil all around us. Yet in the midst of this, I feel peace. I feel deep gratitude for my knowledge of God and His plan for us, that I know I am a spirit child of a Perfect, Loving and All-powerful God, I know why I am here on earth, and I know where I am going after this life. I have access to modern revelation through a living prophet and know that as I follow his counsel, everything will be alright.

In establishing this blog, I hope that I can share what I know and give others an opportunity to experience the peace and happiness that it brings to me and my family.

Mormon.org
is by far a more comprehensive, interesting, and attractive site for learning about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (you can see my profile here). And the MormonMessages Channel on YouTube is fantastic. But here in my little corner of cyberspace you can see what's on my mind.