Saturday, December 26, 2020

Inspiration for our times - water

I have loved the feelings of JOY  I felt this Christmas season and hope you have too. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has chosen to partner with WaterAid to support clean water projects around the world. If you would like to continue feeling the JOY of Christmas consider going here to learn more or to donate.

Talk: A Reservoir of Living Water -  David A. Bednar
Music:
Women at the Well - Kenneth Cope
When It Rains - James Loynes
The Master's Voice - Allyse Smith Taylor
Bridge Over Troubled Waters - Westminster Chorus (singing begins at the 1.16 time stamp)
As the Deer Pants for the Water English Christian worship song

Additional thoughts:
*Christ Is the Living Water
    Do you wish to partake of this living water [spoken of in John 4:14] and experience that  divine well springing up within you to everlasting life?
    Then be not afraid. Believe with all your hearts. Develop an unshakable faith in the Son of God. Let your hearts reach out in earnest prayer. Fill your minds with knowledge of Him.        Forsake your weaknesses. Walk in holiness and harmony with the commandments.
    Drink deeply of the living waters of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

*  How Does the Living Water Bless Us?
The living water heals us through the power of the Holy Ghost.
The living water nourishes and sustains us (see Matthew 11:28).
The living water brings peace and joy (see John 14:27; D&C 101:16).
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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~Adore Him ~

Adore:
love and respect deeply
 be devoted to
affection
tenderness
gratitude
cherish
treasure
prize
admire
stand in awe of
reverence
worship
 venerate

The Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russel M. Nelson, has asked the world to take the time to receive revelation and to hear our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, by listening to the Holy Ghost. 

I pray that the following words and music will buoy you up and remind you of the blessings and revealed messages you have receive from a loving Father. And as you realize ALL that you have been given may you in return give Them your adoration!

Music:
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful -  BYU Vocal Point and BYU Noteworthy
A Christmas Song for 2020 - Peter Hollens
When a Child is Born - Susan Boyle &Johnny Mathis 
Adore -Chris Tomlin
O come, O come, Emmanuel - (Piano/Cello) - The Piano Guys
In the Bleak Midwinter - Keith & Kristyn Getty
Angels We Have Heard On High - Andrea Bocelli 
Ode To Joy To The World - With Choir & Bell Ringers
Mary Did You Know? - One Voice Children's Choir cover
Come, let us Adore Him!

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Inspiration for Our Times - Harmony

Being a very independent person I often struggle with harmony. Perhaps you do as well.  Some synonyms for Harmony are: concord, accord, agreement, peace, peacefulness, amity, amicability, friendship, fellowship, comradeship, solidarity, cooperation, understanding, consensus, unity, sympathy, rapport, goodwill, like-mindedness. unison, union, concert, oneness, synthesis, concurrence. I plan to pick one synonym this week and work to improve what I can to be more in harmony with God, my family and my associates. Perhaps you would like to do the same. As we each do our part we will be happier ourselves and create more joy in the world.
Talk:  Gérald Caussé - Harmony of Body and Spirit:  A Key to Happiness        
Music:
800 musicians from 55 countries combine to create a stunning virtual video - Nearer, My God, to Thee
Christmas Song - Chris Norman
Praise & Harmony Singers - Oceans
Westminster Chorus - Tribute to World Peace Medley

Short video clip: Family Harmony
Unrelated video:
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Sunday, December 6, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Power of Words ~

I love words and it was wonderful to find and listen to this talk from another lover of words. (I still do the Reader's Digest, Word Power.)

 I hope this week you will feast on the words of Christ and then go out, be an angel, and use your words to bring faith, love, and hope to all you interact with.

 Watch video:   Randall Hall - "The Influence, Possibility, and Power of Words"

Music:
Ancient Words - Fountainview Academy
Thy Holy Word-Tabernacle Choir
He Is My All - James Loynes And Heather Prusse (click go to page when new window comes up)

Watch another talk:  Lauri Arensmeyer- "The Words We Speak"

Ponder this quote from Lauri's talk:
"In the coming week, I invite you to seek out opportunities to speak words of appreciation and kindness to others. I also invite you to stop any initial impulse to be contentious, but to give the benefit of the doubt instead and respond in kindness. Elder Renlund put it this way: “As His disciples, let us fully mirror [Christ’s] love and love one another so openly and completely that no one feels abandoned, alone, or hopeless.”
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Sunday, November 29, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Sing ~

I am grateful for music and the gospel of Jesus Christ, they both fill my heart with love and peace. I hope to sing the song of redeeming love my whole life. Please enjoy this posting. I pray you too can sing redeeming love from your heart.
 
Watch: Randall Kempton's BYU Idaho talk from Nov. 5, 2020 - “Keep Singing!”

Music:
"How Can I Keep from Singing?" - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
"And Can It Be?" - BYU-Idaho choirs & orchestra
 "Silent Night" - Libera 
"Love Grows at Christmastime" - One Voice Children's Choir
"O Holy Night"  - GENTRI
"You're Not Alone" - Vocals by John Canaan
"Coming Again" - Fountainview Academy Choir & Orchestra

Short video clips:


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Sunday, November 22, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~The Way ~

This week I am posting one of my favorite talks. I believe I posted it a few years ago on my other blog. But it is what the world needs to know for these challenging times. It truly is inspiration for our times.  Just two days ago our Prophet Russell M. Nelson said that gratitude and prayer will flood the world with goodness. Jesus Christ is the best example we have of goodness. Jesus Christ is the way to happiness, fulfilment, revelation, and love. 




Watch Lawrence Corbridge speak about Jesus Christ as The Way

Music:
The Way to Bethlehem - LDS primary song with lyrics
From a Distance - David Archuleta with Rexburg Children's Choir
Rescue - Lauren Daigle 
Come Unto Christ - Lyza Bull, Benson Baril and the Heritage Youth Chorus 
You Raise Me Up - Men of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing 

Short Videos:
Images of Christ with excerpts from a talk by Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge
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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Disciple-Leader ~



You may have heard this talk this week. It was given remotely to the newly named Ensign College. But I believe he began this idea in at BYU Idaho in 2007.


Watch: Kim B.  Clark: Becoming a Disciple-Leader
Ponder this:
What is my purpose?
How can I lift, strengthen, and build the people around me?
How can I add value?

Music:

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~Constant Companion ~

As you can tell by my blog, I believe in God the Eternal Father and in His son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. With them as companions life may not be without challenges but those challenges can be resolved. These companions will help us stay on the covenant path that leads to being in the presence of them forever. I hope you enjoy the week and have the peace you need for each day
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Watch, Listen to, or read: Who Is Your Constant Companion? by Elder D. Fraser Bullock 

Ponder this: 
Decades ago, President David O. McKay said, “Satan is still determined to have his way, and his emissaries have power given them today as they have not had throughout the centuries.”   

"We each need to keep in mind an eternal perspective of what is occurring around us and what we are doing to be engaged in the battle for righteousness, including our own personal righteousness."

"Let us each have a daily devotional to keep that eternal perspective we need, and to have the Spirit as our constant companion. With this foundation, we can avoid the pitfalls of the world and be better prepared for the difficult challenges when they come. Ultimately, we can then experience the eternal happiness the Father and the Son have made available, all dependent upon us."

Music:
                


And now just for fun you might like to listen to my all time favorite voice singing "Bring Him Home."
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Sunday, November 1, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Harmony ~

I so enjoyed the following talk about Harmony. However, while looking for music to follow the theme I ran into difficulties. So, just enjoy these random songs and video clips that may or may not go along with the theme Harmony.

 
Watch A Key to Happiness by Gérald Caussé
Listen or read A Key to Happiness by Gérald Caussé

Music: 
All Creatures of Our God and King - Mormon Tabernacle Choir

I Feel My Savior's Love - Missionaries in Visalia California (special version)

Sister Missionaries Use the Power of Dance to Testify "He'll Lead You Home"


Short video clips:
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Sunday, October 25, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Know Him by Name ~

The name of Jesus is controversial. He is a most controversial figure in the world today. Who is Jesus? Is He LORD? Is He the Son of God? Is He a prophet? Is he a good moral teacher? Is He a lunatic gone mad? . The most important search you’ll have in your life will be to find that answer. Luckily you can find it historically, logically, through literature, nature, and even through your emotions. It doesn’t matter how you search. You will find Jesus whether it be in this life or the next.
For me He is the Son of God, my Savior, my Friend my Redeemer!

  

Watch or read "Name Above All Names"   by Elder Rasband October 20, 2020 at BYU Hawaii.                                                                                             
Music:  Father by Whose Name - Lds Hymnal 
What a Beautiful Name - ELENYI      
 Ancient Words - Fountainview Academy                                                     
Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah - The King's Singers & the Mormon Tabernacle Choir                                                                                                             
In Christ Alone - TheNCrew
Inspiring short video: Names of the Savior - Russell M. Nelson (8 min.)                    
Names and titles of Christ- These were listed by Elder Rasband during his devotional address:
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Sunday, October 18, 2020

Inspiration For Our Times ~ Stand on the shoulders of those who went before us ~


This week I have posted songs that show youth who have learn from others. Also songs that just make me happy. The speech is a father speaking to his son and telling him a few of the character traits that will have his son be happy in this life and the life to come. I truly believe that if we learn in our youth we have so much more the advantage to  be content as adults. I hope you enjoy this week's selections and may God's spirit be with you throughout the week.

Listen to:  T. Bowring Woodbury speak at Rick's College in 1969 His speech begins at 1:40 minutes

Music:

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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Christ Centered Life ~


 



Listen, watch or read the BYU Idaho talk by Peter Williams: Make Christ the Center of Your Life

Music: 
I Will Walk With Jesus - Primary Children
Come Unto Christ - Young Men & Young Women
This is The Christ - Calee Reed and Stephen Nelson
The Cause of Christ - West Coast Baptist College
Trust and Obey - flute & piano

Short video chips:



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Sunday, October 4, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Angels ~

Watch the talk: " Angel Among Us" by Brett Cook
Read or listen to it: "Angel Among Us" 

Music:
Angel Among Us Tabernacle Choir w/ Kristin Chenoweth 
The Arms Of An Angel - Lucy and Martha Thomas
Like an Angel -Chloe Agnew 
An Angel to Watch Over Me - Sally de Ford music
I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly - Tabernacle Choir

News article:
20 Surprising Things We Know About Angels - by Donald W. Parry  from LDSLiving Magazine

Short video clips:
Ministering Angels - Jeffrey R. Holland



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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Balm ~

The Balm of Gilead is interpreted as a spiritual medicine that is able to heal Israel (and sinners in general)



Watch video :The Balm of Gilead by Boyd K. Packer
Music:
"Balm of Gilead" - Ebamuziq
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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Inspirations for our times - Facing challenges


When trials and tests come, how do you react? Do you become selfish and scared, or do you face the challenges with patience, faith, and love for others? How you react could change your life and the lives of those around you, for better or worse."
Watch video here:  "All Things Work Together for Good" - Elder James B. Martino 
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Sunday, September 13, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Music & Dance



Listen or watch here as Wilford W. Andersen teaches how we can teach and enjoy the harmonious music of the gospel in our homes.
Music:
Someone You Loved - Charity & Andres Farewell Dance 
The Lord's Prayer - Jackie Evancho
If You Could Hie To Kolob  -  with church history video
Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus) - Hillary Scott & The Scott Family
Thanksgiving Song - Mary Chapin Carpenter


Short video clips:
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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Inspiration for our times ~ Atonement ~

       

You have run out of money, a friend said he would help and buy you something to eat, which would you choose?

Price of bread hits N400 in Edo - Businessday NGLife is Like a Box of...Projects | Franklin University

Now I bet you are wondering what does bread or chocolates have to do with the Atonement of Jesus Christ, right?  Maybe it does and maybe it doesn't. 

Watch or listen to this talk by A. Theadore Tuttle to find out.
Click here to read the transcript. 

Music:

Savior Redeemer of My Soul - Dallyn Bayles, Jenny Oaks Baker & Lyceum Philharmonic

O Divine Redeemer - Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Because He Lives (Amen) - West Coast Choir

Your Grace Still Amazes Me - Fountainview Academy

How Great Thou Art - Home Free


Short video clips:

It Is Never Too Late- Jeffery R. Holland 

Repentance: A Joyful Choice Elder Dale G. Renlund 

Reclaimed  - Elder Shayne M. Bowen

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Inspiration for our times ` Charity



Here’s a problem: How do you get 100 freight train cars to move? That’s about 10,000 tons, and you may only have 2 locomotive engines. The answer lies in how the cars are connected to each other. They have coupling mechanisms that allow for some slack between each car on the train.

When the engineers start the locomotives moving forward, the first car begins to move. The first car’s momentum and the locomotive’s continual pull help get the second car moving, and then the third car moving, and so forth. It is like the train is a giant stretchable spring. The slack between the cars is gradually but quickly taken up, and the train starts moving, one car at a time.

Listen to the talk below to see how this applies to charity.
"Charity is Kind" by Jim Croasmun, the Online Curriculum Design Leader at BYU Idaho.

Music:
Alicia Keys - Good Job | Cover by One Voice Children’s Choir | A Tribute to Covid-19 Heroes
If The Savior Stood Beside Me
Perfect Love
Love And Kindness Hymn Medley - Arranged by Swedish Latter-Day Saints
 One World, One Song  -Dionne Warwick & Joe McElderry 
 One Prayer Away - New Christian Song
 Show A Little Bit of Love and Kindness -The Collingsworth Family

Short video clips:
"Love Thy Neighbor" - An inspirational message from the LDS Church
"The Greatest Commandment"
Love God, Love Neighbor
GOD IS LOVE | Choose Love

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