Comments on: The Nature of Certain Things (part 2)

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:31:40 +0000

Thank you for this, Rachel! It is beautiful. I love Elder Holland’s passion and insight. He is such a great communicator of truth and a powerful witness of our Savior.
Bless YOU, Rachel, for all the good you are helping to bring about in this world. :)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:46:43 +0000

Hello Kenneth,

Thank you so much for your wonderful words. They have given me a great deal to think on. As I was reading your past couple of posts, I kept thinking about what Elder Jeffery R. Holland taught about charity:

“True charity has been known only once. It is shown perfectly and purely in Christ’s unfailing, ultimate, and atoning love for us….It is that charity—his pure love for us—without which we would be nothing, hopeless, of all men and women most miserable. Truly, those found possessed of the blessings of his love at the last day—the Atonement, the Resurrection, eternal life, eternal promise—surely it shall be well with them….
“Life has its share of fears and failures. Sometimes things fall short. Sometimes people fail us, or economies or businesses or governments fail us. But one thing in time or eternity does not fail us—the pure love of Christ….
“Thus, the miracle of Christ’s charity both saves and changes us. His atoning love saves us from death and hell as well as from carnal, sensual, and devilish behavior. That redeeming love also transforms the soul, lifting it above fallen standards to something far more noble, far more holy. Wherefore, we must ‘cleave unto charity’—Christ’s pure love of us and our determined effort toward pure love of him and all others—for without it we are nothing, and our plan for eternal happiness is utterly wasted. Without the redeeming love of Christ in our lives, all other qualities—even virtuous qualities and exemplary good works—fall short of salvation and joy” (Christ and the New Covenant [1997], 336–37).

We are not perfect. We may fail at making the right choices, doing the right things, but there is one thing that will never fail us, something that we can always rely on-the pure love of Christ. It is through the love of our Savior that we become changed, perfected people, and are able to return back home into the presence of our Father.

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:10:03 +0000

You an me both, Andrea! I’m thinking that we have quite a few black sheep in the family. :) Love you too!! SO MUCH!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:50:28 +0000

Looking forward to the “to be continued.” And feeling more comfortable in my black sheep skin. Love you!

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:36:11 +0000

Thanks for your kind words to me, Ken. I really am trying to add any kind of goodness, and hope, and Christ-centered teaching I can into this world. :)
I’m sorry that you feel the way you do about General Conference talks, that you’ve not been able to find what your heart longs for there…but your having previously explained to me your current journey and desire for more grace-filled dialogue, I do understand your vantage point. And I truly believe you cherish the Savior, so I whole-heartedly trust He will take care of you as His beloved, and guide you into all truth. It’s what I hope He will do for me. That’s the kind of Shepherd He is…for ALL of us. :)
As for me, If I can lovingly help people experiment on the Lord’s goodness, and point someone to Christ and His amazing gospel, who may be ready for a better way…the Best Way, then that’s how I can add my energy and passion to the Lord’s cause. May we all, who truly adore Him, eventually be brought by Him to a unity of the faith! :)

By: Ken Nunez

Ken Nunez — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:29:37 +0000

I think the types of talks and messages they put out in General Conference all have something in common – they lack this kind of doctrinal clarity. [just sayin']

A wonderfully articulated message Kenneth!

I’m reminded of the phrase, “There is a God, and I’m not Him”.
And you’re beautiful song “More”, inspires that fierce desire to put Him first, and have Him cover my unworthiness.

Thanks again for the precious thoughts!

By: Kenneth

Kenneth — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:17:12 +0000

Thanks, Margie! So kind of you. And…thanks for your great example to me! :)

By: Margie Broschinsky

Margie Broschinsky — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:31:47 +0000

This is awesome! It gives me a great deal to ponder about. Thanks for writing it.