Blast from the past

President Benson has been gone for many years.  But his warnings were plentiful and timely.  I remember these talks clearly because I was a young adult/young married person when he was presenting these ideas in conferences.  This one was given just after my daughter Jan was born.  I have tried to follow his counsel in being prepared.  I feel a great obligation to pass this warning/preparing message.  Will you listen to the prophet?  Will you avoid the consequences of difficult times on our doorstep by preparing spiritually and temporally?  Learn to discern the voice of the spirit in your lives. Be courageous in following that voice. Fast and pray to know God's will for you and your families.  Carefully determine your priorities for your time right now.  Carefully determine the priorities for the money you have been blessed with. Now is the time to prepare. Follow the prophets.

Connections

This is an awesome  article from Meridian Magazine. M. Catherine Thomas is talking to people who struggle with same sex attraction but as I read it, I realized everyone has similar issues and can benefit from seeking to love before seeking to be loved.  She tells us things that I haven't really understood before about how to connect with the spirit. She talks about many other things as well.  I felt encouraged and uplifted after reading her thoughts.  I invite you to take a few minutes to see if you have the same reaction I did.