God not Government

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It seems our society’s lack faith and disbelief in God has now produced a very disturbing growth in government all over the world?

It seems once that faith in God is lost individually and collectively, and never passed down to the next generations, we start to look to government for our answers, instead of God. Why? Because we don’t want to answer to someone higher than ourselves. We then try and create the laws ourselves. But the real Law, which would produce real happiness, was already given to the human family, a long long time ago.

We seem to be so scared there just may be “heavenly laws”, and we run from the idea that Someone wiser than ourselves may know just a bit more than we do. But because of our pride and ignorance, we ironically then create our own gods, within our own big governments, with 100x more laws that are 100x more restrictive and controlling than the ones we tried to hide from. Thus, we get exactly the punishments we deserve on ourselves. We’ve now become a law unto ourselves.

Maybe one day we will come full circle back to a few simple commandments that will produce the happiness and hope we desperately need.

 

 

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We are all One

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This last year our boy Chris, chose to follow the example of our Savior and be baptized. It was one of the best things I’ve been apart of. In fact, he was baptized in the same church building and font I was baptized in, almost 30 years ago.

9 years ago Stacey and I found out that we were chosen to be Chris’ parents. His birth parents were not in a position to raise him at the time. And Heavenly Father aligned the stars for us to take care of him on earth. It’s a long story and I’ll tell it another time. I get a little emotional just typing this.

We have had an open adoption and Chris will occasionally talk to his birth Mom Kristi and his birth Dad, Christopher. Even though the two have gone their separate paths in life. I am so thankful to them and for them, for being as selfless as they have been. Most of his birth family (Mom and Dad) attended the baptism today.

My brother Dustin spoke on baptism and my Mom Sherri spoke about The Holy Ghost. The feeling in the room was overwhelming. Ava and Bevin sang. My Mom testified that Chris was the link that brought everyone in that room together. She had everyone stand up and say how they were related to Chris. This is why I believe God’s family is One. All of us. Because in the end, we as God’s children will be all linked together when we return back to him.

My Mom presented a photo (see below) to each family that represented ALL of God’s family. Most everyone in the room had tears in their eyes. Chris then ran to his birth Dad and just gave him a big hug. I cried like a little baby. This is what life is all about. Sharing and helping one another to get through the sea of mortality to our final destination. Every possible way. Even if we are in separate ships for a short time. All to get back to our Father in Heaven through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Thank you Stacey Casey Brad Mindy Bobbie Cristi Ed Tiffany Albert Ashley Travis Lesa Awwen Kristi , Chris and Sarah for coming.

Today our boy Chris, chose to follow the example of our Savior and be baptized. It was one of the best things I’ve been apart of. In fact, he was baptized in the same church building and font I was baptized in, almo

9 years ago Stacey and I found out that we were chosen to be Chris’ parents. His birth parents were not in a position to raise him at the time. And Heavenly Father aligned the stars for us to take care of him on earth. It’s a long story and I’ll tell it another time. I get a little emotional just typing this.

We have had an open adoption and Chris will occasionally talk to his birth Mom Kristi and his birth Dad, Christopher. Even though the two have gone their separate paths in life. I am so thankful to them and for them, for being as selfless as they have been. Most of his birth family (Mom and Dad) attended the baptism today.

My brother Dustin spoke on baptism and my Mom Sherri spoke about The Holy Ghost. The feeling in the room was overwhelming. Ava and Bevin sang. My Mom testified that Chris was the link that brought everyone in that room together. She had everyone stand up and say how they were related to Chris. This is why I believe God’s family is One. All of us. Because in the end, we as God’s children will be all linked together when we return back to him.

My Mom presented a photo (see below) to each family that represented ALL of God’s family. Most everyone in the room had tears in their eyes. Chris then ran to his birth Dad and just gave him a big hug. I cried like a little baby. This is what life is all about. Sharing and helping one another to get through the sea of mortality to our final destination. Every possible way. Even if we are in separate ships for a short time. All to get back to our Father in Heaven through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Thank you Stacey Casey Brad Mindy Bobbie Cristi Ed Tiffany Albert Ashley Travis Lesa Awwen Kristi , Chris and Sarah for coming.

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Thoughts from Evander Holyfield

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Every morning my good friend Evander Holyfield texts me uplifting and spiritual messages. This one I had to share with you.

From Evander..

“The definition of sabotage is to deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

Don’t you know that every time you accept negative thoughts you allow the enemy to sabotage your purpose?

When you believe the opposite of what God says you can do you allow the enemy to deliberately destroy your chances of winning? The enemy’s objective is to disarm you and take over your territory which is your future! Your future is bright and he knows this. His job is to steal, kill and destroy! Yeah! He’s out to dismantle your dreams! Watch out for him. He’s sneaky. He’ll obstruct your faith using those close to you. He knows your buttons. He knows your tender spot, your weaknesses!

But you can win this battle every time. Arm yourself with the Word! It’s sharper than a double edged 🗡 sword. Fight for yourself. David in the Bible used a slingshot and aimed perfectly and he slayed the giant. Every one else was too scared. They allowed the enemy to sabotage them by appearing bigger than life. David had already slayed many giants so this wasn’t nothing for him. I want you to slay your giants today like I slayed Mike Tyson! You might get your ear bit off but you won’t be taken out.

Life may begin to look like you’re missing parts of your body but don’t fret it’s a test of your courage. Maybe things or people are being removed from you. It’s a test! The enemy is desperate! He’s losing! He’s frustrated! Stand firm! Look at your problems and tell them they’re time is up. Strip him of his power today and tell him you ain’t going no where because God said no weapons will be formed against you and no enemies shall prosper!”

Evander Holyfield
Only 4X Heavyweight Champion of the World

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I Am A Child of God- That’s My Title

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I need to open up for a minute…

Someone told me the other day that I’m the most “secure person” they know. I just listened and said “you have no idea”. I didn’t go into it but wish they actually knew the struggle I face daily with my self-confidence and internal fears I have as a person and provider for my family.

The other day at church, our group went around to make introductions so that the new people could meet the older people in the ward who have lived there a while. It went something like this: My name is ____ and I’m retired… My name is ____ and I’m a physical therapist … It continued and went then went from doctor to retired, to retired to dentist, or builder to real estate investor, General contractor, etc, etc, You name it.

When it got to me I wanted to hide under my chair. I thought about getting up and leaving early but I stayed. Before I told them that I was a “solar guy” and knock doors for a living, I felt like I had to say I was “former law enforcement” just so I could kinda claim that I was once a regular adult on a career path. I introduced myself and they moved around me to the next person.

I don’t have any other degrees or licenses or worldly titles (which there’s nothing wrong with those that do), I just don’t. No specialty skills really. I can’t even hang a picture strait on my wall. Truly ask my wife. She’s more handy than I am. I’m not ashamed of knocking doors, it’s just extremely hard, and I just know it’s a step to something else. And I don’t know what that next “else” is. I’m just not “secure” in this way. Even if I make a ton of money in a month. What I do is talk to people and connect people; sell, grind, hustle, and close; day in and day out. I don’t have a lot of options. (and maybe that’s the greatest gift ever for me to keep me humble, I don’t know)

Yesterday the Lord came through in a big way. It was amazing. I don’t know how He does it month after month. On days when I just want to throw in the towel and quit, He somehow provides and lights the way to me to keep going.

The points of my post are, first: many people all around you struggle to feel secure and confident in life. Many. People you think are “The most secure” may actually be the most insecure in many areas and have an internal stormy battle inside of them.

And second: any amount of confidence and security, lies in God, not myself. He is where I put my faith each day when I sometimes don’t want to take the covers off my face. Because I testify if you just get up out of bed (as hard as it is sometimes) and just start moving and going and doing, thanking Him and asking for help, believing in Him, He will bless you and your family spiritually and physically. I promise. Sorry that was so long, had to get it off my chest. God lives and I’m His child. That’s my title. I’m a child of God.

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More Faith Not to Believe

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To me, the idea that something came from nothing is not believable. Because of the endless amounts of clear and tangible witnesses from God on earth and in the heavens, I think it actually takes more faith to not believe in God, than to believe in God.

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Boyd K. Packer

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“We are very particular to forbid anyone from preaching Catholicism, or Protestantism, or Mormonism, or Judaism, in a public school classroom, but for some reason we are very patient with those who teach the negative expression of religion.

In the separation of church and state we ought to demand more protection from the agnostic, from the atheist, from the communist, from the skeptic, from the humanist and the pragmatist, than we have yet been given.

I have had university administrators tell me that they would like to correct this situation, in this school or that one, but they cannot act. The offending professor is protected in what he does. He hides behind tenure and draws support from professional societies.

I submit that the atheist has no more right to teach the fundamentals of his sect in the public school than does the theist. Any system in the schools or in society that protects the destruction of faith and forbids, in turn, the defense of it must ultimately destroy the moral fiber of the people.”

Boyd K. Packer

 

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