These truths are the basis for peace, joy and hope. All donations go directly to making a difference for our mission. Satan knows that, at least in the moment, certain feelings or emotions may (1) make us think we are feeling the fruits of the Spirit, (2) mask our desire for those fruits, or (3) feel like acceptable substitutes. I knew immediately that I wanted to marry her. Satan offers counterfeit alternatives to all that God does in an attempt to confuse and deceive us. It is usually little things that bring the Spirit into our lives, keep us from being deceived, and ultimately help us obtain the strength to keep the commandments and gain eternal life. I began to see where I was being deceived. Joy And Peace The Greetery Good morning! If anyone would come to Jesus, they could have, not just joy, but great joy and, not just peace, but everlasting peace. Joy and Peace I just love this time of year ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” 1 PETER 1:3-4. 2019 | Vocal Jazz | Blues | Pop | XMAS & Holiday | FLAC / APE | Mp3. Then, with some self-righteousness, I announced that I had completed the task. Why are the small things so important? The holy season of Advent is approaching, and with it comes an exciting journey. She wasn’t happy, and she knew it. Completing President Hinckley’s challenge prepared me for that calling. However, she saw friends, many of whom were returned missionaries, come to church each Sunday but outside of church live as the world lives. Now think of all the traits and names of God, which name of God would be best to hang your heart on to find hope, joy, and peace. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (Doctrine and Covenants 64:33). I wanted to minister to and rescue others. Romans 15:13 KJV Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Peace is what we experience when we step aside and allow God to be God and allow God to do His part in our lives, e.g. On my mission I learned how to really study and feast upon the scriptures. By Jan Tolman | June 7, 2019 | No Comments. Because the topic that year was the Book of Mormon, my dad decided that we would read it together, verse by verse, and discuss what we learned. Please understand that I am not saying that we will always be happy or that our temporal circumstances never affect our happiness. He uses the smartphone in our hand, the radio in our car, the televisions in our home, and myriad other things to keep us distracted almost all the time. Help our website by donating today! For more inspiration using the November Release and to see the other designers projects, be sure to visit the Divinity Designs Blog. Advent Candles: hope, peace, joy, love. He can allure us with excite-ment instead of enduring joy. Having love, joy, and peace in our lives, our families, and our marriages does not come from having a big house, nice cars, the latest clothing, career success, or any of the other things the world says bring happiness. Hope, Peace, & Joy Love Reflecting on the themes of Advent, Connecting them to PWRDF written by The Rev. Because Satan is a corrupt tree, he cannot cause us to feel “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, [and] temperance” (Galatians 5:22–23). She still had a testimony, but she told me that she had concluded, “If I was just attending my Church meetings, I was OK—I was on track.” Nevertheless, she said, “Spiritually, I was inactive.”2 As she lived as the world lives, one bad choice led to another, and soon she became pregnant. When I was a college student, I thought a lot about my future. It wasn’t until five years later that she finally received an answer that it would be “OK” if she married me. Rev. I testify that as you do the small things and trust the Lord, you can find love, joy, peace, and happiness regardless of your circumstances. However, I was studying the scriptures and praying daily, serving in the Church, and striving to do the things that brought the Holy Ghost into my life. See Gordon B. Hinckley, “First Presidency Message: A Testimony Vibrant and True,” Ensign, Aug. 2005, 2–6. They can help you find greater joy in life—and ultimately obtain exaltation with your Heavenly Father. Wishing you Joy and Peace at Christmas With the 2019 school year drawing to an end, I pay gratitude to all members of the College Board, staff, students, parents and family members for your excellent contribution to the College. There were times while she was on her mission when I was miserable because I focused on what I didn’t have. St. Paul tells them that if they live with joy, and put their trust in God, they will have peace in their hearts and minds. As a result, keeping the commandments starts to feel like drudgery, and Satan knows that if he can get us to feel this way, we are likely to stop doing what we know we should. THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA: CONTROLLING DIABETES ELECTROMAGNETICALLY By JOSEPH P. FARRELL for Giza Death Star Do you... GET READY FOR GOOGLE ‘SKINMARKS’, A SMART TATTOO THAT WILL TURN YOUR SKIN INTO A DIGITAL... TRUST THE SCIENCE: WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A GLOBAL EXPERIMENT USING INJECTABLE BIO-ELECTRONICS THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO THE MARK OF THE BEAST, Incorporating magnesium-rich foods into your diet helps reduce insulin resistance even if you don’t have diabetes, Mexican Border State Cops Kill 9 Cartel Gunmen in Clash, THE NEW YORK TIMES, AFTER INFUSION OF MILLIONS FROM GEORGE SOROS, PUBLISHES AN UNBELIEVABLY OFFENSIVE ANTI-SEMITIC CARTOON AT PASSOVER. John 14:27 “27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Information. This world is in a tragic state of suffering. I had more joy. As we read, my dad would ask questions that got me thinking about what we were reading, and he would explain things I didn’t understand. Customer Care. We need to struggle at times. When we lack the proper motivation for doing spiritual things, we fail to experience the joy of the gospel. I want to share a Christmas card I made using this cute little mouse on his snowboard. In the next verse, the Savior explained that “the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind” (Doctrine and Covenants 64:34). For example, Satan can tempt us to seek for lust in place of love. Tuesday, 8 October 2019. As I increased how much I read in the Book of Mormon, I noticed that even more power came into my life. So I’ll sit in silence to bring me peace. My hope is that as you move into 2019, you will find peace and joy. Includes Gloria, Gospel and Lenten Acclamation, Holy, Memorial Acclamations, Amen, and Lamb of God. Bob and Lori Thurston—Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission, In Times of Discouragement, Remember the Widow of Nain. Are You Living the Gospel Half-Heartedly? I am happy to report that today my friend is happy, is striving to keep the commandments, and is physically and spiritually active in the gospel. Shutterstock. November 11, 2014 By liturgylink 6 Comments. On a Personal Note. Think about hope as you hear Lamentations 3: 21-24: “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Sin has wreaked havoc with the lives of every soul on this earth and we must deal with the anguish and the sorrow. Thursday, November 14, 2019. For Christians, Advent is regarded as a joyful season of anticipation and a period of self-preparation for the coming of Christ. So what does Satan do? I thought these stamps would be fabulous to practise my watercolouring ! I repented even more frequently. Fortunately, my home teacher saw things differently. I told him that I had the good fortune of having started the Book of Mormon before President Hinckley’s challenge. Tracklist: 1. ‘Joy, Hope & Peace’ admin December 8, 2019 December 8, 2019 News Last week, the general theme of our Liturgy of the Word, was to ‘stay awake’, and to be prepared for the coming of Our Lord at all times, because we do not know the day or the hour when he will come. The first week of Advent is all about hope. When she came home from her mission, she intended to do all the little things that had brought the Spirit into her life and had strengthened her on her mission. Her unrighteous choices eventually caught up with her. There’s nothing like feeling the love of both your parents. Nov 07, 2019. My precious first grandson turned one this year, which is a big milestone. I promise that if you will feast upon the scriptures daily, especially the Book of Mormon, you will invite the Spirit into your life and you will naturally pray daily, repent more often, and find it easier to attend church and partake of the sacrament weekly. My second grandson was born six weeks early in the spring. Come what may Consequently, upon finishing a week or two later, I concluded that I had completed President Hinckley’s challenge. Now, how could I be happy if I was going through what, for me, was a difficult trial? He would have us be self-righteous, zealous, and politically correct in lieu of selfless, consistently obedient, and appropriately spiritually focused. Following these three steps can make a big difference in your life and help you feel the fruits of the Spirit. Peace Joy was having a ball talking to her dad on the phone and smiling lots! I repented more often. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! This is because true peace, like true joy, does not come from the situation or self-development, but from a person. Friday, November 15, 2019. I was less susceptible to Satan’s deceptions and temptations. Peace is what we experience when we step aside and allow God to be God and allow God to do His part in our lives, e.g. Living with joy and trust in God will give us the wellness of God’s peace. But there is only one who truly can take our sorrow away. He would have us be self-righteous, zealous, and politically correct in lieu of selfless, consistently obedient, and appropriately spiritually focused. Often, fear is a reflex action, involuntary and automatic in response to some stimulus. Copyright © 2019 Gospel News Network - All rights reserved, The Greatest Revival in History Video by Pastor Billy Graham. Satan also deceives us into believing that joy and happiness come from having an easy life or from simply having fun all the time. This story, the Christmas story, is working overtime to show us that God sent his Son to bring joy and peace. During those five years, I had one of the more difficult trials of my life. Satan’s deceptions come in many ways. Shortly after I graduated, Melinda decided to go on a mission—in part, I am convinced, to get away from me. But if we are striving to have the Spirit in our lives and are trusting God, we can, in general, be happy. Peace & Joy Hi and welcome to my blog! I miss seeing my boys snowboarding. Or to really assess how realistic the fear is. Knee-jerk fear. In fact, because feelings of love, joy, and peace come from the Spirit, feeling them doesn’t have to be connected to our temporal circumstances at all. It was a wake-up call to not just expect everything to go smoothly. I hope that you all had a very nice Thanksgiving. Liberty is from God and freedom is from man. By the end of my freshman year of college, I was reading the scriptures every day. This purification and sanctification changes our very nature, little by little, so that we become more and more like the Savior. I'm back sharing another Memory Box stamp set and die I've added to my collection. I loved the Savior more. Posted on December 20, 2019 December 20, 2019 by Joshua. Peace Joy is having one of those days. Not as the world gives do I give to you. I've added links to everything I have used below. Joyce DiDonato, geb.Joyce Flaherty (* 13.Februar 1969 in Prairie Village, Kansas) ist eine US-amerikanische Opernsängerin (Mezzosopran).Sie zählt zu den führenden klassischen Sängerinnen ihrer Zeit. As Christmas gets closer I’ve found myself sometimes lost in random thoughts and memories of the seasons from my past. They are now grown and we are empty nesters. We accomplish this by doing the little things that bring the Spirit into our lives. there are no right or wrong ways to learn something, there are more efficient ways 'yes' but no single right way.All paths, even a seemingly negative paths can lead to an enlightening experiences, so judging anyone based on the path they took is really not a good way to go for the wise ones either as a religious feast or simply as a festive opportunity. But I’m not miserable. I just love them ! Tuesday, December 10, 2019. by Carol | Oct 15, 2019. Around this time, President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) asked Church members to read the Book of Mormon daily and apply what they learned.3 So, in addition to whatever else I was reading, I read at least something from the Book of Mormon. Nothing seems to be going the way I want. That November I was called to be the bishop of our ward. In fact, if we do not taste the bitter, we cannot know the sweet (see Doctrine and Covenants 29:39; see also Moses 6:55). Despite Satan’s attempts to convince us otherwise, the Savior teaches us that “a corrupt tree [cannot] bring forth good fruit” (3 Nephi 14:18). I'm here with a Christmas card to share using the oh-so versatile and lovely With Love at Christmas set from The Greetery. They were doing “fun” things. All the new releases coming out for Christmas, it's just sooo exciting ! 1. The peace we long for comes from Jesus as the peace-giver. When we feel fear, we may have a general idea of what it’s about about — but few of us linger there to delve deeply into the root. I knew whom I was supposed to marry, and the Spirit urged me on, but I couldn’t seem to reach that goal. He can allure us with excitement instead of enduring joy. I am sharing a card I created using some of the new products from the release. Laurel Dykstra, The Rt. Mass of Joy and Peace by Tony Alonso. As a result, I did better in school and, later, at work. I felt something as we read. All good things come because of Him (see Moroni 7:22, 24). If you struggle to pick which trait, choose the name or trait of God that would be opposite of your stress. Joy And Peace Of Christmas Hi Crafty Friends, Today we are taking a look back at Divinity Designs November Release. October 2019 Release - (4) piece set. This also causes us to be more receptive to the promptings of the Holy Ghost, which makes us less likely to be deceived. And a lot of those memories end up being tied to the church and religion. Furthermore, some physical and emotional conditions can cause us great suffering and make it very difficult for us to feel the Spirit. Hope, Peace, Joy, Love and Thoughts on Faith, Advent, Christmas and More ️ . We can tell if our priorities are out of place by noticing how often we say, “I’m just too busy or too tired right now to _________.” Fill in the blank: attend the temple, minister, study and ponder the scriptures, fulfill my calling, or even say my prayers. everything. And maybe more important, my desires, motivations, and actions changed. Having love, joy, and peace in our lives, our families, and our marriages does not come from having a big house, nice cars, the latest clothing, career success, or any of the other things the world says bring happiness. Thankfully, he is now thriving and brings joy to us each time we see him. As he gently corrected me, the Spirit whispered to me that my home teacher was right. Not only did I feel the Holy Ghost as I read, but I also started to feel joy as I searched the scriptures to find answers to my problems and those of my investigators. everything. John Hannen, Dr. Marion Taylor and Dr. Mary Jo Leddy advent 2019 He asked how I was doing with President Hinckley’s invitation. Fortunately, my friend recognized that she had been deceived, and she repented. Feasting upon the scriptures daily didn’t solve all my problems, but life was easier. Because this practice invited the Holy Ghost into my life, I received His direction to help me use my time more efficiently. Since then, I have noticed that the busier I become either at work or at church, the more I need to study the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon. Now, I’m 37 and I’ll be honest and tell you that … When we are firm in the faith of Christ, we can feast upon God’s love no matter our circumstances. 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