1st Article of Faith

"We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost."
- Article of Faith 1:1

Yes, I believe that they are three distinct individuals who work together for one divine purpose.
In Matthew 3:13-17, we read of the Savior's baptism. The Savior and Redeemer of this world led the way to fulfilling all righteousness by performing all the requirements His Father laid forth. After that was fulfilled and before the Son went about his duties as Lord and Savior, His Father send the Spirit of God to Him in the form of a dove. Then God, Himself, spoke from heaven. This loving God we read about in all the testaments laid forth by the prophets, who speaks against pride time and time again would never say, "Yea, I am well pleased with myself." No, He spoke from heaven on behalf of His Son and those of His other children - testifying that indeed this individual was His Son and He was pleased with what His Son was doing.

Three individuals. You cannot have a Son without a Father, and thus you cannot have a Father without a Son (or daughter). The Holy Ghost was left behind after the Savior left. None of this could happen if they were all one in the same.

I testify that I know this to be true. I have felt each work separately in my life and the lives of my family. I know that if you search and pray, you will find them working in your life as well.

Our need for morality

"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."

-John Adams


"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."

- Benjamin Franklin



"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt."

-Samuel Adams

Patience

"Patience is tied very closely to faith in our Heavenly Father. Actually, when we are unduly impatient, we are suggesting that we know what is best - better that does God. Or, at least, we are asserting that our timetable is better than His. Either way we are questioning the reality of God's omniscience."

- Elder Neal A. Maxwell

Came across this quote while studying Romans 5:1-5

Quote of the day

From my friend, Traci (editted slightly)

Quote of the day:
"Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any 'crap', you better watch out!"

The Heart

"At the heart of silence is prayer.
At the heart of prayer is faith.
At the heart of faith is life.
At the heart of life is service."

- Mother Teresa

Liberty

"The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them.


"In question of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.


"A wise and frugal government . . . shall restrain men from injuring one another; shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government."