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The counsel President Gordon B. Hinckley gave in October Conference in 2001, just after the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers and other places, is just as appropriate today as it was then.  We have several Muslim friends, who are really good, kind, and peaceful friends.  It is the radical terrorists that are bad! President Hinckley on Muslims, Fighting Terrorism & How We Can Find Peace Despite Attacks, Death by LDS Living  | Nov. 16, 2015 Mormon Life When Gordon B. Hinckley approached the pulpit at general conference in October 2001, the heinous attacks on September 11 were fresh in the minds of everyone listening around the world. Today, as yet another series of coordinated terrorist attacks have taken the lives of at least 129 in France, memories of those earlier attacks are awakened once again. The counsel President Hickley gave  the Saints that October over a decade ago still hold true today and...

Some family news!  I haven't written for a few days.  Many things have been on our minds.  We watched the news so much over the weekend, because of the terrible attacks that were in Paris, France.  Time will tell what that will lead to.  We pray for the many people who are grieving at this time. This morning, Monday, Nov. 16th, 2015, Wayne had another endoscopy.  It was to see how well the radiation had reduced the cancer in his esophagus.  The doctor said they couldn't see any at all, but they did some biopsies and we will hear the results of that in a day or two.  Our daughters Anita and Delsy each brought one of their sons, and together with Wayne and me, we played 6 handed Rook, Wayne's favorite game!  He won also!  They wanted to help celebrate the good news, but we'll feel better after we hear about the biopsies and hope they don't show any residual cancer.  But we do know that he is so much better than he was about the begi...

This came out today, and should clarify many points people have been upset about.  One thing I am happy to relate is that children who have already been baptized and received Priesthood ordinances will stay as they are.  It is given to local leaders to interpret the handbook in each individual instance.  It pays to not get too upset too quickly, as the First Presidency have their inspiration from the Lord, and sometimes it isn't immediately explained, but it is RIGHT! Living in a same-sex marriage still needs Church discipline, and isn't acceptable. Thanks to LDS Living for this information! First Presidency Clarifies Church Handbook Changes THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS OFFICE OF THE FIRST PRESIDENCY 47 EAST SOUTH TEMPLE STREET, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84150-1200 November 13, 2015 To: General Authorities; Area Seventies; General Auxiliary Presidencies; Stake, District, Mission, and Temple Presidents; Bishops and Branch Presidents...

When I was 18 I was privileged to be a typist for a then 88 year old Patriarch.  I did this for around 2 years, and it was a great blessing in my life.  I know that each blessing is given exactly to the person as Heavenly Father dictates.  For one instance, one grandson's blessing tells him that on his mission he "will learn to have respect and a great love for people of all nationalities, races, and religious backgrounds."  And he is now in Indonesia , which is 87% Muslim, with Buddhist, etc. and other Christian religions represented.   I recently received a copy of my great grandfather Samuel Miles' Patriarchal Blessing.  He was of the tribe of Benjamin, but his son, my father, and I are from the tribe of Ephraim.  It is so interesting!  He was a Patriarch for about 2 years before he died, and his son, William Gustavus Miles, my grandfather, was a Patriarch about 8 years before he died.   6 Ways to Get More from Your Patriarchal ...

I have always enjoyed Richard Paul Evans' writings.   This is a touching true story about his childhood.  We all have memories similar to this! If you'd like to subscribe to his blog go to this address: http://efs.richardpaulevans.com/index.php/2015/10/28/i-am-great/ HOME THE BOOKS EVENTS STORE ANGEL STATUES CHRISTMAS BOX HOUSE MICHAEL VEY ABOUT CONTACT The boy who dared to be great. Let me tell you about the scared little boy who dared to write that he was great.     I had a somewhat traumatic childhood, but 1970, the year I turned eight, was especially difficult. A Tsunami of misfortune hit my family. My father lost his job and couldn’t find work and my mother began to exhibit the first signs of severe depression. My Tourette’s syndrome manifested that year and I was ticking like crazy. In addition, I wet the bed every night, made worse since I shared the bed with my brother. With...