A Contrite and Humble Spirit
As we read the above scripture from Isaiah, we head God tell us that He dwells with those who have a humble and contrite spirit. But, what does it mean to have a contrite spirit?
As we read the above scripture from Isaiah, we head God tell us that He dwells with those who have a humble and contrite spirit. But, what does it mean to have a contrite spirit?
On this Easter Sunday, we worship together in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. After the atonement, Jesus was crucified, his spirit left his body, and his body was laid to rest in a sepulcher or tomb. On the first day of the week, Sunday, Jesus’ spirit and body were reunited and He rose.
The fruit of the tree of life represents the steps we take in accepting God’s love and the atonement.
“Contend against no church, save it be the church of the devil; take upon you the name of Christ, and speak the truth in soberness, and as many as repent, and are baptized in my name, which is Jesus Christ, and endure to the end, the same shall be saved.” -Doctrines of the Saints 12:35-36, Avahr 25:40 When we discuss differing opinions, it should be remembered that all are welcome to their beliefs in all matters. We cannot expect one’s…
It is unfortunate that some Christian today seem to be unable to look past their own discomfort to attempt to understand why the concerns of the LGBTQIA+ might be applicable or relevant the Church. Do people think LGBTQIA+ people feel love from institutional exclusion and extreme historic
Yes, there are those out there that call us “sheep” for accepting the vaccine the Lord has provided us through the miracle of science. And I for one am happy to be one of Jesus’ sheep, as He is the Good Shepherd.
“God, the Eternal Creator, weeps for the poor, displaced, mistreated, and diseased of the world because of their unnecessary suffering. Such conditions are not God’s will. Open your ears to hear the pleading of mothers and fathers in all nations who desperately seek a future of hope for their children. Do not turn away from them. For in their welfare resides your welfare.” —Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants 163:4a Fear has no place in worship, and only succeeds in…