Calm Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) I generally don't like videos, think they are often too staged or too emotional. This hit a practically perfect balance for me, very authentic, vulnerable, and thoughtful and no cuteness or warm fuzzies, imo....but actual deep warmth. I wish there was a text, but in this case I do believe hearing it helps the communication greatly. https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=737375270022843&_rdr Around 4 minutes iirc Edited November 2, 2019 by Calm 4
InCognitus Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 Thank you for sharing that. I like the steps that he took and the things he remembered that helped him get the answers he needed. 3
Calm Posted November 2, 2019 Author Posted November 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, InCognitus said: Thank you for sharing that. I like the steps that he took and the things he remembered that helped him get the answers he needed. The recognition it didn't just fall in his lap...lots of good points. 1
Tacenda Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Changed mind. Edited November 2, 2019 by Tacenda
Calm Posted November 2, 2019 Author Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Off topic Edited November 2, 2019 by Calm
Tacenda Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Calm said: I don’t recommend that site myself, Tac. They are setting people up for more crisis with some of their answers, imo. It supports creationism among other things. Sorry, I can delete it. I do like this video you shared. He is very genuine.
Calm Posted November 2, 2019 Author Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Tacenda said: Sorry, I can delete it. I do like this video you shared. He is very genuine. I would appreciate it, feels like it detracts from the video. Edited November 2, 2019 by Calm
Meadowchik Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 A very dear friend sent this to me last night. We've never had a conversation about my changed beliefs and so it was "out if the blue" the way she just messaged the link, albeit with with an "I love you." I asked her if she wanted to discuss the video, she said she didn't and changed the subject. At least we were both able to reiterate our affection for each other. That is what's important to me. 2
blueglass Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) dealing with ontology and epistemology, exodus stories "a slow sunrise over months of making choices to believe that light came back". "that fact that it has helped me think of other people." "times when I was growing up and the book of mormon brought peace" "I thought I was intellecutally honest - I wasn't honest about "all these other things" - maybe there is a god. and god is loving?" "remember that experience you had on your mission - when you were baptized." I can say more than "i choose to believe" "I have so many questions" AofF #9 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media-library/images/meme-articles-faith-ninth-1567825?lang=eng "God can take the biggest train wrecks in our lives and he can make something beautiful out of them." Edited November 3, 2019 by blueglass 1
Popular Post pogi Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Posted November 3, 2019 I think a more appropriate title for the video would be, Choosing to Remember God During a Trial of Faith. “O remember, remember...”. That is one of the central concepts of the scriptures and a covenant we renew every week. That is why I keep a prayer journal. My journals anchor me in faith as I read and remember the tender mercies and experiences with the Lord in my life. It is astonishing to me just how fleeting and delicate our memories are, and how easy it is to be distracted and forget the light we experienced in the past. I think a prayer/faith journal is one of the greatest tools of retention there is. 5
Popular Post Metis_LDS Posted November 3, 2019 Popular Post Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Having been a Church member for 46 years and not going to Church for 15 years (only returned this past FEB/2019) I have somewhat to say on the subject. There is much of logic at Church so those that stop going mostly feel they need a reason to do so. I found the process somewhat illogical in that first you are unhappy at Church and hate going so then you find a reason (that at the time seems good) but that may not be the real reason. This explains why when someone tells you why they no longer attend and you then focus on that issue it has no effect. I only found out why I stopped going to Church because after going back and being faithful the Lord gave me a personal revelation on why I really stopped going and it was most correct. I was humbled that the Lord knows me better than I know myself. Edited November 3, 2019 by Metis_LDS grammar 10
Bernard Gui Posted November 3, 2019 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) On 11/1/2019 at 9:21 PM, Calm said: I generally don't like videos, think they are often too staged or too emotional. This hit a practically perfect balance for me, very authentic, vulnerable, and thoughtful and no cuteness or warm fuzzies, imo....but actual deep warmth. I wish there was a text, but in this case I do believe hearing it helps the communication greatly. https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=737375270022843&_rdr Around 4 minutes iirc After 50 years of inactivity, my niece is coming back. It involves the recent death of her husband for whom she cared at home for six years after a debilitating stroke. She wants to be with him forever and recalling her sealing to her parents when she was a child sparked a flame. What a great blessing for her and our family. I wish she could tell her story, but it has not been a pleasant journey and she is a very private person. Edited November 3, 2019 by Bernard Gui 4
Anonymous Mormon Posted November 4, 2019 Posted November 4, 2019 21 hours ago, Metis_LDS said: I only found out why I stopped going to Church because after going back and being faithful the Lord gave me a personal revelation on why I really stopped going and it was most correct. I was humbled that the Lord knows me better than I know myself. Would you be open to sharing more of your story? Obviously, we don't need to know why you really stopped going, but I am very interested in the process you went through both to get this answer, accept the answer, and even before that to be in a position where you would be willing to go back to church and even try to get / accept an answer. If you don't feel comfortable sharing, that's fine as well. And either way, thanks! 2
Popular Post Metis_LDS Posted November 4, 2019 Popular Post Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Anonymous Mormon said: Would you be open to sharing more of your story? Obviously, we don't need to know why you really stopped going, but I am very interested in the process you went through both to get this answer, accept the answer, and even before that to be in a position where you would be willing to go back to church and even try to get / accept an answer. If you don't feel comfortable sharing, that's fine as well. And either way, thanks! Well the reason I thought that I stopped attending was that I did not get along with people. My work life was mostly solitary, I had few friends etc... In the 15 years I was not active I suffered with chronic health problems. 10 years of health problems leading to severe financial problems. Suffering changes you. When the changes came to the meeting times and all the Priesthood meeting together it seem to be the right time to go back. Since returning I got some personal revelation. So the Lord told me what really happened it was that I wore out. I did not take care of myself spiritually, a lack of living water so to speak. So yes that was really the cause. I am glad I am back but must be careful not to stop taking taking care of myself. Edited November 4, 2019 by Metis_LDS grammar 6
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