The Reason for Ministering
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash A talk given in the Rexburg 11th ward on 11/8/2020. Two years ago when ministering was introduced to the Church, it was a big topic. Now it is largely ignored by many [...]
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash A talk given in the Rexburg 11th ward on 11/8/2020. Two years ago when ministering was introduced to the Church, it was a big topic. Now it is largely ignored by many [...]
Nephi taught that we should liken the scriptures unto ourselves. This means we need to apply the lessons from the scriptures to our own lives. A living prophet has given us a new law to live in ministering, and we [...]
I have been steeped in a Facebook group called Latter-day Saint Ministering. My heart has been moved by the many stories of service, heartache, and kindness talked about in the group. Many of those who are most involved in ministering [...]
In a perfect world each person would be attentive to the needs and wants of all those around them. We would both gladly give of our time and resources, as well as gladly receive the services offered by others. Alas, [...]
The subject of miracles can be quite an imposing and difficult topic. How do you define a miracle? Who decides when a miracle has happened or what qualifies as a miracle? Are miracles within our control or can we prepare [...]
The Savior served wherever he saw a need. He didn't withhold his kindness and generosity of spirit from those who were socially undesirable or those who were financially insolvent. His love was both boundless and without boundaries. We, on the [...]
The ministering landmines to which I refer in this article don't come from ministering itself, but from us, the members of the Church. Ministering is the solution to our problems, not the problem itself. To help me make my points [...]
The new buzzword is ministering. Heaven forbid we should call ourselves ministers, though that is what we are. Unfortunately, the word minister carries with it in today's world some very specific connotations and images that we want to avoid. But [...]