Sometimes religious, sometimes personal. always thoughtful.
Messiah in America, by Brett Stewart, a production of MCO, a worthy companion to Handel's Messiah.
God be with you til we meet again. And an Easter message.
So it was recorded on Friday. Ten years ago I started the View from the Rim Blog, which split to the Snake River Lib for politics, and now both are mostly podcasts. Here is the link to the Tenth Anniversary Blog post. https://philsviewsfromtherim.blogspot.com/2024/08/ten-years-ago-today.html
doubts, the hours before the glorious resurrection
Can you imagine the wait after Christ was put in the tomb?
The three degrees of glory, and I met an angel today.
Reflecting on a twentieth anniversary for me. Twenty years of singing, of becoming more than what I was. I owe what I am to God, and I owe my discovery of that person to two people. Long ways to go, but have come a long way.
Salvation or Exaltation? Some thoughts on the difference, and what is done to "earn" them.
A beautiful experience with a special song, and a look at how we should treat others, as well as ourselves. Jeffrey R. Holland's talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obNlH5VZ_qg
Thoughts on Christ, and Luke 2 (of course). How can you light the world?
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain! One week until Christmas Eve. Here is the Handel reference. Still trying to figure out how to share the other video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngSsaSimi8A
Celebrating the date or the birth? How will you light the world?
An apostle dies, a fail on my part, and a truly great day! Link to Sect. 110 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/110?lang=eng
Can I go to the next level singing? A witness of Christ and looking forward to General Conference this weekend.
a new season. a wonderful song the text https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/oh-what-songs-of-the-heart?lang=eng the Mack Wilberg version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_NCGrwn4o8
How important was it that I hear a talk this past Sunday. Very, apparently.
Thoughts on Easter, reflecting on that first Easter, and a testimony of His love for us.
A reflection on the events leading up to the Savior's Death. Link to Forgiving Others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb6UGnSEDi4
Thoughts on Holy Week, and the Savior's preparation for the fulfillment of his eternal mission.
Discussion of "His Only Son" https://hisonlysonmovie.com/ Also discussed an extremely important video. Forgiving Others by President Russell M. Nelson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb6UGnSEDi4 Also some thoughts on Easter from Palm Sunday to the Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ.
My reflections on the Missionary Reunion of those that served under President Gordon Christiansen, and his wonderful wife Shirley.
Weaving through the idea of fear looking backwards and faith always looking forwards.
The court case mentioned is Reynolds's v United States 98 US 145 (1879). Expression and exercise
Luke 2, and some closing commentary on Old Testament reflection
Finishing Come Follow Me for the Old Testament, and the counsel of Haggai. Also a guest appearance by the Lib in a discussion on the blessing of having not only a renowned doctor as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but having a renowned legal scholar sitting as his counselor and next in line for the prophetic mantle.
Meanderings on the ordination to the office of High Priest of my son. What a day!
Try to give thanks, no matter the circumstance, and a little discourse on Jonah, and how we should warn our neighbors.
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Thoughts from the conference today. And a Tabernacle Choir rendition of one of the songs we sang today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ84nJe-s6k
Come Follow Me tracking Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
Random thoughts before surgery, a minor merge of the Lib and the View.
Quoting Guns and Roses? A sneak peek at Jeremiah, and a personal encounter with the latest being sent from the Paola Ward.
An update on what is going on with me, as well as first thoughts on the recently completed General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The messages are for all in the world. A link is below. October 2022 general conference (churchofjesuschrist.org)
Visiting the temple with some dear friends, and an epilogue to "America Belongs to God" the concert.
An analysis of the song "America Belongs to God" with words by Barbara G. Dykstra and music by Larry Beebe.
More on "America Belongs to God" performance Saturday September 10, 2022 7 PM 705 W Walnut Independence, MO
More than a concert, but the details of the concert are as follows: AMERICA BELONGS TO GOD Sep 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 705 West Walnut Street, Independence MO Also building on the theme of America being a promised land, conditioned on willing obedience to God's laws as found in the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ, 2nd Nephi 4:4 2 Nephi 4 (churchofjesuschrist.org)
A discussion of a talk given by Jorg Klebingat in the last General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Savior was hated. In these days where good is considered evil, and evil good, true disciples of Christ will stand out. Here is the link. Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days (churchofjesuschrist.org)
A lengthy commentary on family, blood and otherwise, and the eternal building blocks that they are. A special thank you to Alice Beebe of Larice Music, for feeling the need to not wait until tomorrow to do a very simple favor. The chorale sang the song Loving Families, lyrics by Barbara G. Dykstra and arranged by Larry Beebe. This arrangement, and many others can be found on their website Hymns.com
A brief summary of Joseph Smith, leading up to his murder in Carthage Jail on this date in 1844. Plus, a feeble attempt at singing
An attitude of gratitude is necessary for us to truly become more like Christ. We should call on the Lord in good times, as well as bad times. He loves us, He is the only one that can judge us. We examine the difference between the commandments given by Moses, the added burden of the higher law of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the mercy of being judged, not by imperfect humans, but by God.
The ten year anniversary of the dedication of the Kansas City Missouri Temple by President Thomas S. Monson. Missing singing with my favorite director, and priorities in our lives, or my life, anyway, and whether I need help with them.
The Savior lives! Because he lives, we will live again! An invitation to partake of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, by having faith, repenting of our sins, and strive towards perfection.
Faith is the first principle of the gospel. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Discussing the faith of those before, and those today. Their wait was nearly over!
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