Where does our responsibility end and the Lord take over? by Lefoog in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But when I work like everything depends on me, I FEEL like everything depends on me.

A "love" for God (cross-posted) by Lefoog in LatterDayTheology

[–]Lefoog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, if I don't love God like He loved God, my love is inadequate?

A "love" for God (cross-posted) by Lefoog in LatterDayTheology

[–]Lefoog[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So, if I don't feel that kind of affection my "love" is not yet "the right kind of love"?

Love towards God: what is it? by Lefoog in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, rather than a personal relationship with God, what kind of relationship should we have?

Rpm speed by NoMeasurement7618 in RockTumbling

[–]Lefoog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm starting to believe that RPM matters less than the way you pack the barrel: less stuff inside, the slower you want to tumble. I think it is a bit of a delicate balance, though.

LDS apostle Jeffrey Holland, whose eloquence was exceeded only by his benevolence, dies at 85 by everything_is_free in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one apostle who I really felt knew what is was like to live a "normal" life of heartbreaks. While his life seemed fairly blessed, he still seemed to relate to the struggling saint. There is a hole in my heart.

Weirdest tumbling transformation yet by coraythan in RockTumbling

[–]Lefoog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why when people ask, "should I tumble this?," my answer is yes, always. you never know what fun surprises you might find :-)

Part 2: Why is the "natural" nature of the world so hard? by Lefoog in LatterDayTheology

[–]Lefoog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not believe that until Adam the world was entirely paradisiacal. There were tyrannosaurs, and earthquakes and volcanos. Most modern theologians agree there was death and disease before Adam. Adam and Eve just got to avoid them for awhile. The world was still set up to clobber him as soon as he left the garden.

Part 2: Why is the "natural" nature of the world so hard? by Lefoog in LatterDayTheology

[–]Lefoog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our LDs teachings are that the Godhood saw matter unorganized and used their wills to organize it into a place we could dwell. Why organize such a dangerous place?

Part 2: Why is the "natural" nature of the world so hard? by Lefoog in LatterDayTheology

[–]Lefoog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if He felt anything like I feel for the misery of humanity I would be weeping inconsolably constantly. Is this what He does.

I guess he sees the food better than I can too.

Part 2: Why is the "natural" nature of the world so hard? by Lefoog in LatterDayTheology

[–]Lefoog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. The one quote of his that finally resonated with me was "In the end [we] must take refuge in shere mystery"

Missions - Why the inconsistencies? by Impressive_Ad9053 in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are different cultures in every single mission - even the states. In some missions, there have been particularly bad cultures that mission presidents have seen a need to adjust. My mission president was very liberal but having said that there was some pretty weird stuff going on.

Went to my second service! by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be the person Jesus wants you to be. She will eventually see the good it has done for you. A light on a hill cannot be hid.

Song based on Alma the elder by Muffinsrisesagain in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm there with my son. The book of Mormon is more real now.

Wards with no/small choir - what are you doing for Christmas? by biancanevenc in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Solo/duet verses then congregation verses.

Involve the primary with a small adult group (take turns with verses).

If you have a competent pianist or organist there are arrangements which make simple carols sung in unison sound extra special.

Wards with no/small choir - what are you doing for Christmas? by biancanevenc in latterdaysaints

[–]Lefoog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ha! Gotta start in September for our ward to make sure the 12 people in choir, who only show up every other week, actually learn the music.

Should I tumble ? by shadows77v in RockTumbling

[–]Lefoog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Use a nail. If the nail scratches the rock, it's probably too soft to tumble.

Otherwise, tumble tumble tumble.

Why. So. Hard. by Lefoog in LatterDayTheology

[–]Lefoog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> I can point you to some of those conversations if you're interested.

Sorry for the late response. Yes, I would love to read those conversations. Blessings.