I remember one of the times I fasted for 72 hours. I was so weak by the end I felt as though I could only lay there. I remember my wife had gone on a trip to Spokane to see her sister. We were trying to have children and could not.
Feeling Some Ups and Downs
I have felt the ups and downs of my journey lately. Some days I feel so close, other days so distant. Either way, my desire to walk this path have not wavered.
Where Do I Start My Path to Zion?
What are the things I know I need to do to become worthy of zion?
I can tell you I am still unsure what I need to do.
I do know a few things.
I’m not a very complicated person.
Teach Them to Feel and Recognize the Holy Ghost
I taught primary for years and years. As often happens in primary classes, the teacher will take some time at the beginning for “apples and onions” or the kids can share something good and something bad that happened to them during the week.
Listen To and Follow the Holy Ghost
I think the greatest thing one can do in this life is to learn to listen to and follow the Holy Ghost
The Passion and Suffering of Christ
I was thinking about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ during this Easter season. I realized it was Good Friday. I typically like to watch the Passion of the Christ every year. I usually watch it by myself at night while the family is asleep.
The Spirit in All Things
I think I mentioned that I have been pretty impressed with the books written by John Pontius. I’ve read other stories before about near-death experiences and the thing that fascinated me the most about them was that the plants and rocks and other elements all seemed to have life. Not just the life they live, but that they resonate sound, joy, and praise to God for their creation.
The Pearl and Blessing
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ, we believe there are promises made by God to us, that if we live worthily we will obtain in the next life.
NYNYS Mission March 28-31, 1996
. The thing is that she had the same dream twice. The first and second time we visited them. She said she was standing in clouds and then she saw Joseph Smith and behind him were the twelve apostles and Joseph was asking her why don’t you repent? Please repent of all your sins. Let them go. And then they all broke into praising Jesus Christ saying Hallelujah and blessing his name.
Thoughts on the Worthy of Zion Blog
I have thought about what I should call this blog and I like the name Worthy of Zion. I like that name because it explains what this journey is: me trying to become worthy of Zion