Thoughts and stories, by Pal

This is a fascinating article.  You can read it here, or go to the URL --   http://ldssmile.com/2014/10/27/44-reasons-why-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-is-true/ If you copy and paste the above URL, you can access the links which lead to other important references. 44 Reasons Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is True OCTOBER 27, 2014  BY:  JOHN HUNTINGHOUSE Many times those who so adamantly oppose  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  will deploy a “Big List” tactic to convince members or other individuals that the church is not true. What we wanted to do here is the exactly same thing only in reverse. Ultimately one doesn’t become truly converted without a testimony being born by the Holy Ghost but we figured if they have their “Big List” we ought to produce one of our own. Sometimes you just need to play a little offense and not constantly be on the defensive. On their own, no on...

Below are 2 very inspirational true stories.  They tell of miracles which happen these days.  Have you had any miracles in your lives recently that would inspire and encourage the rest of us?  If you'd like to e mail me at:    paralee.eckman@gmail.com     I'd love to share them!  Both stories were sent to me by my dear sister Vina.  She received this from one of her friends. If You Think The Lord Isn't Aware Of His Children, You Gotta Read This!     A member of our ward shared this amazing experience that he had this week    He was in an airport and was trying to find a kiosk that would allow him to charge his phone.  He still had plenty of battery strength, but felt he should charge it nonetheless.  He found several kiosks, but they were all full.   He finally found a place and was sitting across the table from a young Asian woman who seemed vis...

This post was on LDS Living today, Oct. 26, 2014, about Priesthood Blessings. I have been the recipient of many Priesthood blessings, both with the healing Consecrated Oil, and as a comfort blessing when I had emotional or other concerns.  I am so grateful for the Melchizedek Priesthood which my husband holds, and my sons, and several grandsons.   This entry is how to hold a Family Home Evening teaching about Priesthood Blessings.  I will reprint it as it was in LDS Living.  If it is too late for this Monday night's home evening lesson, perhaps you can use it another time.  I love the story, and it even has a cookie recipe! FHE: Priesthood Blessings SHAUNA GIBBY -  "In these times of worldwide turmoil, more and more persons of faith are turning to the Lord for blessings of comfort and healing. We have this priesthood power, and we should all be prepared to use it properly." - Dallin H. Oaks Conference Talk:  For more information o...

Today, I'm going to reminisce, and think about college days!  When I was going to college, in the 1950's, in St. George, the college was in what used to be called the Leisure Services building, but now where they house the Children's Museum.   This is a picture of what was Dixie College when I went.  I graduated from high school in 1952, and received my Associate Degree in 1954 there.  This beautiful, solid old building was built and opened as Dixie College in 1911.  My father was a student in the first class.  Over the years it has changed a lot as far as the grounds are concerned.  The inside has been renovated as well -- but the main structure is the same.   This is a picture of me in college.  I loved having long hair, but in recent years I have kept it short.  During college, I had so many interesting and fun experiences.  My favorite teacher was A. Karl Larsen, who taught history.  He made every class so intere...

This is truly a beautiful entry by Seth Adams Smith today.  I have watched the video and it is also very beautiful and touching.  After reading this blog, you can go to this URL listed here, and then click on the video and watch it.   If you know anyone with depression or suicidal thoughts, please give them the love and security they need, unconditionally.  Love can save lives! http://sethadamsmith.com/2014/10/23/beauty-for-ashes/ Beauty for Ashes BY   SETH ADAM SMITH   ON   OCTOBER 23, 2014 • Angela Johnson’s sculpture of the woman with an issue of blood. At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus read from the scriptures, saying: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted…to set at liberty them that are bruised.” (Luke 4:22) In the book of Isaiah, a similar scripture finishes with: “…to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion,  to give ...