
Monday, March 30, 2009
THE LAMB OF GOD

Friday, March 27, 2009
SEARCHING FOR BALANCE

BUT, even amidst all of the tumultuous weather there is a knowledge that a supreme being is watching over you and providing you with the safety necessary o weather the storm. Not only that but He has provided you a way to be healed by the Gift of His son's suffering. Then to top it off, He provides those that follow Him the gift of the Holy Ghost; a constant companion to those who are humble and follow the Savior.
There are so many gifts that our God provides us, so many of which we hardly can explain why He would bestow us with such great gifts. I know that he loves all of us, each of us with a special kind of love that is individual and specific to us as His children. Let's remember that when we find ourselves in the most violent of storms. Someday we will find ourselves standing firm in whatever weather that comes our way. Standing firm because of the new level of trust that we place in the Master's Hand.
The book that is shown in this post is amazing. It talks about how we must maintain balance. Stephen R. Covey counsels us that the center of our lives must be God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. As we maintain our focus on them we will be directed in the ways that they would have us go and ultimately return to their presence to receive Eternal Life.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
One more thing...Card Canyon

I already posted something today, but I love this picture that Tyler Stoker took while we were half way through the Card Canyon Hike. This was a sweet hike! It's about a six mile loop that is a great running trail. Just don't get caught up there when a snow storm is coming in because you will get soaked if you aren't ready for it. Way beautiful country!!
In The Quiet Misty Morning

I love that hike because it provides so much perspective. I often get frustrated seeing so many new housing developments go in almost carelessly. But when I get up on top of the Wellsvilles I see just how much space there is left. I hope that this generation will use the resources wisely. Space being one of them, I hope that we don't just fill it up for the sake of making a quick buck.
Let's make sure that what we do with what God has given us stewardship over is beautiful and points others to Him and His Son Jesus Christ.

Friday, March 20, 2009
ONE OF MANY ATTEMPTS
These are a hand full of pictures from one of the attempts to get to the top of Mt. Logan. This particular attempt was from September 2008. Tyler Stoker, Phillip Nelson, Sarah Huefner and myself are the ones in the picture of four crazies.

look past the immediate problem, see the long view, and never give in.
After the night comes day,
After the winter spring,
After the storm a sun drenched earth,
After sin; confession and forgiveness,
After failure a chance to try again!
Robert Schuller
I found this poem in passing and Tyler had taken this great shot of the rising sun on the other side of Mt Logan. It also reminds me of Elder Worthlin's talk, "Sunday will Come."
I am grateful to see the hand of the Lord in Creation and how it testifies of his love for us.
I am grateful to see the hand of the Lord in Creation and how it testifies of his love for us.

Thursday, March 19, 2009
PERSEVERANCE

I think of Elder Corbridge when he shared his message of THE WAY from this last General Conference. You never give up, you just keep going. I am often reminded of great men and woman who achieved great things in this life despite the challenges that faced them. I think of the Joe and Jane who do not complain, but accept what has been offered them and they give their very best to life. I am grateful for the examples of those around me that serve not to be seen but because they love to serve and they love all people. I am grateful for them because they help melt away the cankered layers of pride that surround my heart and mind. I hope that I will never give up. I hope that I will more fully accept the medicine of service to others instead of wollowing in my sorrows and mistakes. I hope that ... I may continue hoping.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
More Pictures

Purpose in Perspective
Those who check on this blog will find that it is quite scatter-brained. If you don't like that, sorry, that's the way it comes out sometimes.
I hope to be able to get some more pictures of hikes I've been on recently. I love hiking because it provides a perspective you don't get to see while stuck in the valley crunching away at the responsibilities that life heaps upon me. This picture is of me standing at the summit of the Pfeiferhorn which is on the south side of Cottonwood Canyon which is located on the east side of Salt lake County. That was a choice hike and a very beautiful view.
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