Inspiration for our times ~ponder~

Pondering is a spiritual principle that is often spoken of in scripture and by prophets, seers, and revelators,  not many of us know how to ponder or how to do so with the degree of effectiveness that will unlock the desired results. 

It is my hope that we may learn from this talk and develop this gift called pondering.

Watch the video:     Elder Scott D. Whiting: The Power of Pondering

Read the transcript:  Elder Scott D. Whiting: The Power of Pondering

                         
Music:  
Search Ponder & Pray - Cara Marie Harris           

As I Search the Holy Scriptures - Tabernacle Choir

Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest) - Kari Jobe

The More I Seek You - Christ For The Nations Music

I Will Shine - (new song by Shawna Edwards)

The Lord Bless You and Keep You (John Rutter) - Virtual Choir by Batavia Madrigal Singers

Inspiration for our times ~ Balance ~

When I finished watching this talk there was so much to think about: zion, doing my part, balancing my life, being a part of the whole, appreciating others and their part and much more.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

Watch video "Act Well Thy Part" by Neil J. Anderson

                       

Music:

Act Well Thy Part - Kevin Pace/ Michael Young

Choose Him Again - by Shawna Belt Edwards

Be Thou My Vision - BYU Vocal Point
I Will Go and Do - David Archuleta

Short video clips:
Spiritual Balance -Small and Simple Things

Emotional Balance - Songs Sung and Unsung

Familial Balance - Something Important to Do

Social Balance -Looking through Windows 

Inspiration for our times ~ Steadfast and Immovable~

So much violence and hate, persecution and sin are going on in the world. The best way to survive is to be faithful to the promises we have made to the Lord. We are called for this time to be steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God. I hope this blog post inspires you to draw closer to God our Father and His son Jesus Christ for there is much more to come. 

Scripture reference: Alma 1:25

David A. Bednar spoke at BYU Idaho and answered these 3 questions. 
      *What does it mean to be steadfast and immovable?
      *How do we become steadfast and immovable?
      *What blessings are associated with being a steadfast and immovable disciple of the Savior?      

Watch his speech here: Steadfast and Immovable

Music: 
Tabernacle choir: How Firm a Foundation,  Faith in Every Footstep
Jenny Phillips: Steadfast In  You, Where You Stand 
Johannes Bornlöf: Immovable as the Mountain
Always Abounding: Steadfast and Immovable


 Watch a short inspiring clip: Steadfast  and Immovable

Inspiration for our times- Stand Forever

I have enjoyed listening to Bro. Corbridge speeches for years. When I found this talk I was thrilled. It is one I will need to spend much time digesting the enormous amount of truths in it.

Watch BYU devotional: Stand Forever- Lawrence Corbridge 

Ponder this:
For in those days [this day] there shall also arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch, that, if possible, they shall deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the covenant.

How do we avoid deception? Begin by answering the primary questions. 

1. Is there a God who is our Father?
2. Is Jesus Christ the Son of God, the Savior of the world?
3. Was Joseph Smith a prophet?
4. Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the kingdom of God on the earth?

Music:
Pillar of Light - Grant Lemon
O Light of Life!- Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Keepers of His Light - by Jenny Phillips
Christ Be Our Light- Bernadette Farrell