tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114725012011-07-28T05:23:21.667-06:00This is a blog that I am using primarily for my own benefit as I work on my own relationship with God. I will use this blog to post my musings as I read and study the Holy Scriptures.docnoreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-28776432533731773732010-05-16T22:15:00.002-06:002010-05-16T22:21:52.574-06:00

When you say Sodom and Gamorrah, what do you think about? Well, society has tagged onto one definition. I am not trying to downplay that but let me sketch something a little different.First, Sodom and Gamorrah (S&G) are talked about in Genesis. We are introduced when Abraham and Lot divide up and Lot turns towards S&G as his home base. In Genesis 14, S&G is sacked and many people are taken

docnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-62454457928247060432008-01-26T07:12:00.000-07:002008-01-26T07:16:01.889-07:00

I have not posted for a long time, just busy... Anyway, it is a Saturday morning and I am just looking at the computer with my son. Anyway, he is into superheros. We found this fun site:http://www.thesuperheroquiz.com which gives you a bunch of questions and matches you to a superhero. Anyway, my son's results...You are SupermanSuperman 80%Robin 77%Spider-Man 65%Iron Man 55%The Flash 55%

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-54402214121003034312007-03-08T09:25:00.000-07:002007-03-08T09:28:23.548-07:00

Note: I wrote this some time ago (almost a year) and didn’t post it. Anyway...As a father and husband, my wife an I often talk about the "home" we are creating. What are we teaching our kids? Are we passing on to them the knowledge of and opportunities for spiritual growth that we were given?I know that the best way to build such a home is to not think of the home we want as a destination

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1147785456134390802006-05-16T07:15:00.000-06:002006-05-16T07:17:36.153-06:00

My wife an I often talk about the "home" we are creating. What are we teaching our kids? Are we passing on to them the knowledge of and opportunities for spiritual growth that we were given? I know that the best way to build such a home is to not think of the home we want as a destination but as a process, a long-term process. In this light, I am always looking to gain new insights and

docnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1125495178983966162005-08-31T07:30:00.000-06:002005-08-31T08:39:18.503-06:00

The last few evenings I was reading, with my wife, some words about service and being of service to others. I was deeply touched by some of what we read. The author was discussing Christ washing the Apostles’ feet at the Last Supper where He ends by saying,John 13:15-1615 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is

docnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1115991084302569852005-05-13T06:29:00.000-06:002005-05-16T08:08:12.853-06:00

This morning I was following some references on purity/purify in the scriptures and I came across a gem in Titus. Titus 2 is just a great little chapter extolling the characteristics Christians should be striving for in their lives. While very good that is not what caught my eye. Consider verses 13 and 14:Titus 213 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1115641834425151772005-05-08T06:24:00.000-06:002005-05-16T08:10:44.946-06:00

Last year at Church, I was asked to speak as part of the Mother's Day program. The specific topic given me was "Mothers in the Scriptures". So, here is as I wrote it, though not how I likely presented it. I have a bad habit of getting into the presentation and saying other stuff. I had one friend say it was me getting full of the Spirit but, while that is possible, I knowing myself and it is

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1114458473640899832005-04-25T13:29:00.000-06:002005-04-25T13:47:53.640-06:00

Today I read a post at ThreeBadFingers where Jeffrey posted "A Gentle Heart", with his inspiration coming from Paul's epistle to the Galatians (Galatians 6:1-5, 7-10). It is a good read and I felt especially touched since the Spirit had already been telling me that I needed to work and pray a little more on this subject in my own life (see a previous post of mine “By their fruits…”). While

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1113402127822950222005-04-13T06:16:00.000-06:002005-04-26T07:18:07.543-06:00

I was reading where Christ was quoting Isaiah and I got started chasing some scriptures. Nothing I read was new but the imagery and the force of the words really struck me. First consider these words from Isaiah discussing the redemption of Zion. (I am sure that someone has written an entire book on these passages and that is ok, I will apply my own effort in them and be better edified than by

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1112714655555463232005-04-05T09:14:00.000-06:002005-04-05T11:15:01.833-06:00

While reading other things on the internet, I came accross this which puts into light the battle over some of the values which I hold dear. I am not Catholic, but I do have confidence that the Lord can lead people that have good intentions. I hope that the Cardinal electors approach this upcoming conclave without internal politics but with feeling hearts and efforts to work towards what would be

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1112713509670755422005-04-05T08:54:00.000-06:002005-04-08T06:51:12.110-06:00

This morning I read about the Savior saying, “Ye shall know them by their fruits” (referenced below). This corresponded perfectly with what I have been musing on of late with my own thoughts of those who I may not like or those who I am wary of, as well as those who seem to not like me. Who don't I like? Well, really no one in particular but there are those that drive me crazy or I am wary of

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1112477834512507922005-04-02T14:23:00.000-07:002005-04-04T12:41:11.560-06:00

The other evening before bed, I was reading some words on prayer, specifically on how to have a house of prayer where my children can learn to use prayer. What struck me particularly was a reference to the Savior’s words:Are you following Christ’s admonition to pray to the Father and teach your children to pray, that godliness, reverence for God and his work, every day may be impressed upon the

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1112477008003537342005-04-02T14:19:00.000-07:002005-04-04T12:21:05.200-06:00

I was reading my friend's spiritual musings and read his newest post/essay (here). It is a heart tearing family tragedy of a good friend of his in the context of faith and prayer. My friend is one of the most spiritual persons I have met. I recommend his essay.Anyone reading this, I would ask for your prayers in behalf of the situation.

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1112107807292755952005-03-29T07:46:00.000-07:002005-07-19T08:48:21.980-06:00

Next year we are going to try and follow the whole Easter week as a family.Here are my current thoughts to be flushed out. Palm Sunday- maybe talk about being ready for the Lord when He comes again, are we making Him our King now in our life? Discuss His cleansing of the Temple of the money changers- note that this time He calls the Temple His House rather than His Father's house. Maybe talk

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1112106698412344042005-03-29T07:27:00.000-07:002005-03-29T14:42:30.886-07:00

This past Sunday (Easter) we had some friends for Easter dinner. Before Easter I shared a few words (it is my house, I can do what I want). I talked briefly about the Mosaic Law of Sacrifice being a shadow or type [Hebrews 10] of things to come (using an animal without blemish, I talked more about this here). Then I read some passages from Luke 24.Angels announcing Christ resurrection:6. …they

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1112106990403645892005-03-28T07:36:00.000-07:002005-03-29T07:36:51.616-07:00

Note: I started this blog to motivate me to read and study well in an attempt to help me draw closer to God. But, as a human, I already drifted in my focus and had to strip down all my extra things I was doing during my study time because I felt that I was not experiencing the Lord’s Spirit; I was spending too much time writing for the blog (I have started many posts and not yet completed them)

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1111414490727834112005-03-21T07:08:00.000-07:002005-03-21T07:14:50.730-07:00

Recently, I was reading through my personal journal (which I update it intermittently at best). I read this entry (below) which I had made. I don’t remember exactly the circumstance but I do recall that it had not been an easy time (I was a physics/mathematics undergraduate student and 23) . This entry came after a spiritual assurance that things were going to be OK. Now, nearly twelve years

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1111073013992167102005-03-17T08:04:00.000-07:002005-03-22T16:26:22.820-07:00

note: This is a rant post, something that I wanted to avoid doing. I didn't spend a lot of time cleaning up the logic. Some time in the future I am going to post something based on this which will be more uplifting. -ethinking While I was hoping to keep my blog primarily focused on my scriptural readings, I have been bothered by the state of our culture today in light of the Terri Schiavo case.

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1110989354272319452005-03-16T10:10:00.000-07:002005-03-16T15:41:40.270-07:00

The Law of Moses was given to humankind and specifically the children of Israel to be a school master to teach and make personal the Messiah's role as Savior and His impending sacrifice for them and the world. While many were confused and did not understand the connection between these, the prophets and early apostles taught Christ and his sacrifice using words and descriptions the people of the

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1110988222591990022005-03-16T08:59:00.000-07:002005-03-16T08:53:25.280-07:00

I will occasionally open my posts up to comments. When I do, here are the current rules:-I will delete anything vulgar.-Don’t question the existence of God. This is not the forum for it. I cannot prove God and neither can you. God is experienced personally, not proven.

docnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1110987983020664132005-03-16T08:29:00.000-07:002005-03-16T08:52:56.323-07:00

The beauty of this topic is that anyone can do it. As members of the human race and Children of God we all can 'muse' on the word of our Father in Heaven.What is my background? I grew up (fortunately) in a wonderful family where church attendance and Gospel discussion at home were the norm. When I got to college, I realized I had grown in a unique situation that many people consider "Leave it to

docnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11472501.post-1110985452508864792005-03-16T07:57:00.000-07:002005-03-16T09:47:18.873-07:00

My daily routine consists of 25-40 minutes of Gospel study in the morning (usually about 5am) so I can be off to work by 6am. I have found that if I can really delve in and study, my day is always exceptionally better. I have been impressed of late to supplement my daily study of God's word by writing some of my thoughts, helping me be able to make the study time more meaningful (thus this blog).

docnoreply@blogger.com