When my 7 year old wants something and comes to me whining about how he does not have it and then throws a fit because I am not getting it for him that very instance, I am less inclined to do anything for him.
When my 7 year old wants something and comes to me speaking in a very calm and rational tone, showing forth appropriate deference, I am much more inclined to give my child whatever he wants.
How do I approach my Heavenly Father in prayer when I want something? I am sure that my own attitude toward Him greatly influences what He is willing to grant unto me.
I would find this funny, if the truth of it was not a blade sticking out of my back causing discomfort.
The following is purported to be an “actual letter from an Iowa resident and sent to his senator”. Whether it is or not, I find myself agreeing with the gist of the sarcasm.
My friend Brian just release this sweet iPhone App that puts my LDS Ward Directory on my iPhone. If you are an LDS member and want quick and easy access to your Ward Directory, you need to check out iWard by Avikey.
This is the best explanation I have heard in a while of what the American form of government should be. Excellent video. I encourage you to watch the whole thing. Then tell me what you think of it.
I have heard many people opine that playing World of Warcraft (WoW) is evil and a waste of money and time. Having played World of Warcraft myself, I feel I must defend it slightly. To do so I will employ a comparison to Premium Television. (Premium Television = Cable, Satellite, etc.)
I posted a link to this poll, “Should the motto “In God We Trust” be removed from U.S. currency?” and got a lot of good feedback on Facebook. As often happens, it lit a fire under me which cause many words to swell up inside me and thus the need for me to regurgitate them here.
Those boys and girls in Washington keep trying to mess around with the economy, thinking they know how to “force” the economy into doing their bidding. I am tired of hearing of bailouts and stimulus packages.
A friend of mine had an idea and acted on it, to start a grassroots campaign to show Washington how the economy is supposed to work and give it a boost from the people who ARE the economy. WE are the economy.
Tired of waiting for Washington to patch up the economic mess we’re in? I am too. Everywhere I turn, I see or hear about Washington’s plans to ’save’ businesses, industries, communities, and the economy in general.
The only real economic stimulus is that which the citizens of this nation provide when they let go of fear and live abundantly.
I encourage everyone to “join the Green 317 movement” and together we can send a message to Washington and show them what a real economic stimulus is.
Here are some more helpful links. Podcast episodes that will help you change the way you think about money in a more positive and productive way:
