UtahTexan Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Working with the Bishop now...I could do it tonight if I wanted....looking at Saturday
Tacenda Posted May 19, 2015 Posted May 19, 2015 Congratulations Country Boy! Recently I listened to 5 podcasts with Don Bradley on Fair Mormon Podcasts. http://blog.fairmormon.org/2012/11/28/keeping-the-faith-5a-don-bradley-seeing-with-an-eye-of-faith-pt-1/ You're probably aware of him. He came back after resigning, and had lost his testimony and become Atheist. His story was so close to mine minus the resigning and Atheist part. He stumbled because of JS's polyandry/polygamy. But in these podcasts he describes how he didn't really know what he didn't know, I guess. I related so much to what he went through. Anyway, while listening to his story it sure made it seem plausible for belief again, and you know what that is all about. 2
Kenngo1969 Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Congratulations, my Brother. I'm very happy for you. I don't know for certain, but I would be surprised if there weren't someone in the Dallas Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society with Utah ties who could help you in finding a job here. Best wishes. http://www.jrcls.org/chapters/chapter.php?id=50&link=56 2
Popular Post UtahTexan Posted May 23, 2015 Popular Post Posted May 23, 2015 so...... Posted 26 October 2011 - 08:57 PMI feel like the biggest fool. Here I am, 51 years old. I am a managing attorney. I was an officer in the Army. I am used to making decisions and sticking with them. I do not waffle. Yet, here I am. I am pulled so much to the LDS Church, but so many issues keep me away. I love the present LDS Church, but have many issues with the past. I love what appears to be current doctrines (or most of them), but have problems with older doctrines (or what they appear to be).All I want to do is be where God wants me. Some days it almost seems like it is tearing me apart. Now...May 23, 2015, I am a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 25 years after I left the LDS Church, I am re-Baptized. What a journey. Thank everyone here who has supported me and prayed for me. I am Home. 0QuoteMultiQuote 9
UtahTexan Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Took Sacrament for the first time in almost 26 years. In other news, my temp ban was lifted on the Catholic site. I responded to folks about my change. One person mentioned what some LDS members did to me in 1989. I responded that I do not hold against the LDS Church the actions of members any more than I held against the Catholic Church the actions of priests. Humans will make mistakes. I was banned for contempt against the Catholic Church. The fact they are so afraid of me strengthens my testimony. 3
Dgal Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Took Sacrament for the first time in almost 26 years. In other news, my temp ban was lifted on the Catholic site. I responded to folks about my change. One person mentioned what some LDS members did to me in 1989. I responded that I do not hold against the LDS Church the actions of members any more than I held against the Catholic Church the actions of priests. Humans will make mistakes. I was banned for contempt against the Catholic Church. The fact they are so afraid of me strengthens my testimony.Congratulations!! As far as the rest, don't worry about it. Every site has it's rules. If they felt your replies were in contempt, so be it. You aren't one of them anymore , anyway. You don't need them. Stay here with us. 1
UtahTexan Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I am very happy where I am. I am very happy they are afraid of me. I am LDS. Now..I suppose this thread should end. I am no longer torn. My journey is over (first leg anyway). I have come home 1
Jeanne Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Took Sacrament for the first time in almost 26 years. In other news, my temp ban was lifted on the Catholic site. I responded to folks about my change. One person mentioned what some LDS members did to me in 1989. I responded that I do not hold against the LDS Church the actions of members any more than I held against the Catholic Church the actions of priests. Humans will make mistakes. I was banned for contempt against the Catholic Church. The fact they are so afraid of me strengthens my testimony.Wishing you much happiness on your journey. Just don't forget those catholic friends who were there when you needed them. They may not have anything to do with the ban. You are now fortunate to have friends of different faiths..and that is never a bad thing.Best to you!! 1
Dgal Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Wishing you much happiness on your journey. Just don't forget those catholic friends who were there when you needed them. They may not have anything to do with the ban. You are now fortunate to have friends of different faiths..and that is never a bad thing.Best to you!!Great reminder, Jeanne. If we harbor anything other than a great and profound love for others, then we are not keeping Jesus' command to love one another as he has loved us. The spirit of contention is not of God, but is of Satan.
Avatar4321 Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 I am very happy where I am. I am very happy they are afraid of me. I am LDS. Now..I suppose this thread should end. I am no longer torn. My journey is over (first leg anyway). I have come homeFeel free to join us on the flood the Book of Mormon thread. Share an experience or passage. 1
Dgal Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 So, Countryboy, you are a week out from being baptized, how is it all going? Any callings coming your way that you know of?
UtahTexan Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Dgal.... it is all wonderful! As to callings.....I do not expect any. The Bishop knows I am moving just as soon as I can. 2
Popular Post UtahTexan Posted June 7, 2015 Popular Post Posted June 7, 2015 So....today I bore my testimony as a member for the first time since 1987 or 1988 5
Stargazer Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 So....today I bore my testimony as a member for the first time since 1987 or 1988 I wish I could have been there!
UtahTexan Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 And the miracles just keep coming. When I was trying to move to Utah to be with my wife, my plan was to find a job, pack and move, and leave my house for a realtor to sell. I was a little concerned that it would takes months to sell. My house is nice...in a historic district, has a porch and balcony.....but it is over 80 years old and constantly has issues. But...that was the plan. The realtor I spoke to told me what to expect as a sales price and I told her I would contact her when I was ready to place it on the market. Not only would I not make a lot, but I would have to fix several things before it would sell. I have looked very hard for a job. Nothing has happened. Then, I was baptized. Soon after that, a man come by my house, 10 days ago, and told me his company was buying four houses in my historic district to fix and flip. He liked my house due to the balcony. He came in, looked around, and offered me more than house is worth...more than the realtor said I would make and that he would buy it AS IS. So, I agreed to sell. Without a home here, I am packing up and moving to Utah in 2 weeks. I have no job yet, but the way God has orchestrated this, I feel confident something will happen. This is a much better plan than I had...sell first THEN look for a job in person. Wow 3
Recommended Posts