EllenMaksoud Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Right up front I have to say that the church is true, Joseph Smith is a prophet, and the book of Mormon is true. I had huge problems with men when I started with the LDS. For reasons I can not explain, I have seen enough to know that faithful men have something going on that is beyond my understanding, and if you believe such things, the Holy Spirit has made it clear to me that I need to be respectful to them.So, earlier my comment about men and the priesthood was not intended to be anything other than fun. Those who were offended, I am sorry.Ellen
Robert F. Smith Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Right up front I have to say that the church is true, Joseph Smith is a prophet, and the book of Mormon is true. I had huge problems with men when I started with the LDS. For reasons I can not explain, I have seen enough to know that faithful men have something going on that is beyond my understanding, and if you believe such things, the Holy Spirit has made it clear to me that I need to be respectful to them.So, earlier my comment about men and the priesthood was not intended to be anything other than fun. Those who were offended, I am sorry.EllenHey, Ellen,I'm a man and I have problems with men too. Sometimes they get arrogant and full of themselves, and "amen" to that priesthood, etc. But on the whole they are a bunch of caring guys who take their responsibilities seriously. Instead of quaffing something at the local bar, they might be doing their home teaching, a weekly shift at the temple, meeting with the bishop or someone in their quorum leadership, or moving someone on a saturday morning, and trying (possibly in vain) to keep a wife happy by doing chores around the house, taking care of kids or grandkids, etc. Without the womenfolk to keep them in line they'd be in big trouble!!Somehow, it helps to be able to laugh at ourselves rather than feeling guilty that we are not perfect (yet). So, by all means, hit us with a joke once in a while -- telegraph it if you have to.
Popular Post urroner Posted March 20, 2013 Popular Post Posted March 20, 2013 The local stake presidency was out hiking one day and came up to a raging river they had to cross, but they saw no way to do so. The 2nd counselor prayed "Lord give me the strength to cross this river." A huge bolt of lightning strikes him between the eyes and he grow into the Hulk, well, a mini-Hulk. He jumps into the river and swims across. He nearly drowns several times, but he survives.The 1st counselor, upon seeing this, decides he can do better. "Lord, give me the strength and the tools to cross this river safely." Another huge bolt of lightning whacks him between the ears and he is a lesser version of Bob Vila mixed with McGyver. He constructs a raft frow twigs and leaves and crosses the river safely. Of course, the raft almost sinks several times, but he survives.The Stake President, upon seeing this, decides he is better than either of his two counselors. He cries, "Lord, help me to cross this rives safely and with great intelligence." Several bolts of lightning strike him and turns him into a woman. She walks over fifty feet and crosses on the bridge. 5
Nathair/|\ Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Right up front I have to say that the church is true, Joseph Smith is a prophet, and the book of Mormon is true. I had huge problems with men when I started with the LDS. For reasons I can not explain, I have seen enough to know that faithful men have something going on that is beyond my understanding, and if you believe such things, the Holy Spirit has made it clear to me that I need to be respectful to them.So, earlier my comment about men and the priesthood was not intended to be anything other than fun. Those who were offended, I am sorry.Ellen
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