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Finding Meaning and Purpose in Dark Times
Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a six post series on happiness. Additional posts will appear each Tuesday. D&C 123:17 – Therefore, dearly beloved, let us cheerfully do all that lies in our power; and then may we … Continue reading
Posted in On Happiness, Religion
Tagged cheerfulness, dark times, effort, happiness, helm, history, Joseph Smith, Liberty Jail, Mormon history, peace, small things
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The Miracle of Seeing Explained Scientifically
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Peter 2:9). I love … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ, Religion
Tagged blind, brain, Jesus Christ, miracles, science, sight
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Learning About Happiness in the Patagonian Fjords
Editor’s Note: This post is the first in a series of six posts on happiness. The series will be published weekly on Tuesdays. Doctrine and Covenants 123:17 – Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all that lies in our … Continue reading
Posted in On Happiness
Tagged attitude, cheerful, Chile, Christianity, Gospel, happiness, Patagonia, travel
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How to Respond to Acts of Terror
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Events like the Boston Marathon bombing make the woes prophesied in the scriptures seem all too real. The horror and tragedy … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Jesus Christ, Religion
Tagged anger, Boston Marathon, Boston Strong, fear, forgiveness, grief, I love Boston, Jesus Christ, mourning, peace, tragedy, war on terror, weapons against terror
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Dear Boston, I Love You
Flies and old mattresses in Brighton—
Inauspicious beginnings.
You break and fix me.
Beautiful snow you come to hate
Until you learn the miracle of spring.
I came to terms with grief and depression.
No one can change my price. Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged awakenings, Boston Marathon, God, grief, I love Boston, mourning, prayer, tragedy
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