tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42883513288451735.post7072415703221265497..comments2022-11-16T02:32:12.065-07:00Comments on The Posts of My House: No More StrangersTrudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07570196379762814760noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42883513288451735.post-61418638954513079662011-01-07T20:47:06.569-07:002011-01-07T20:47:06.569-07:00Excellent post, interesting blog, thanks!Excellent post, interesting blog, thanks!river songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544925349152380920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42883513288451735.post-23497242654688284482010-11-12T19:48:53.374-07:002010-11-12T19:48:53.374-07:00I really liked how you came to this as a bottom li...I really liked how you came to this as a bottom line:<br /><br /><br /><b>Then it hit me. All I have to do to be welcome is to be willing to do these three things:<br />1. Take upon myself the name of Christ<br />2. Always remember Him<br />3. Keep His commandments.</b><br /><br />You are right, that is how we retain ourselves as a part of Christ's church and what he wants of us.<br /><br />For what it is worth, I've been the president of a JRCLS Chapter (in DFW), appreciate the efforts of persons such as yourself.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219023897626648057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42883513288451735.post-18047225738969352282010-11-10T19:19:42.170-07:002010-11-10T19:19:42.170-07:00Very cool.
I was just sharing this concept with a...Very cool.<br /><br />I was just sharing this concept with a friend of mine who currently holds no affiliation with any particular faith. He says things to me like "I can't stand organized religion, but hanging out with you makes me wonder if there's something I'm missing to it all. How can you stand all those hypocrites?"<br /><br />He came to church with me, which was awesome, and I tried to share through word and deed how my goals in participating in my church are to 1) Further develop my relationship with Deity and with my Savior and 2) to help others do the same, regardless of whether they are ethical, moral, fun people - they are all children of the same Heavenly Father and they need help just as much as I do (whether I care to admit that or not).<br /><br />That's a powerful thought in my life, right there. Church isn't about us "fitting in" or "feeling comfortable," that's such a self-centered view of the world, imo. It's about polishing the rough edges we all have and learning to serve and love when it ISN'T easy or convenient, or even pleasant. I struggle with that, and I hope one day to improve...<br /><br />Oh, and I know at least a few successful, intelligent LDS women who are strong career women, are also awesome mothers, and who may not fit the typical "mormon groove." I think they eat meat, though, so you may be straight outta luck... =P Just kiddin'Kresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876585071912791856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42883513288451735.post-35933240968714574872010-11-07T10:20:44.280-07:002010-11-07T10:20:44.280-07:00I had him as a Book of Mormon teacher my freshman ...I had him as a Book of Mormon teacher my freshman year at BYU. He was <i>very</i> Christ-centered and I grew a lot in that class. He was always reminding us to re-center ourselves. I think that advice is wonderful.TopHathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014761105792283513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42883513288451735.post-21934595284419434942010-11-07T10:13:22.889-07:002010-11-07T10:13:22.889-07:00I wish you were in my stake so we could be real-li...I wish you were in my stake so we could be real-life friends. I do so enjoy reading your posts.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108730598971640896noreply@blogger.com