Monthly Archives: May 2012
Gratitude365- Kind Friends (KNM#110)
Tonight I give thanks for kind friends, many kind friends. I have been blessed in countless ways by them. They are kind to me and my family. They are kind to their other friends. They are kind to people they don’t know. They are kind when they don’t have to be. Oh that we could all be surrounded by good, generous and kind friends like those that are part of my life.
Gratitude365- Evidence of God Everywhere (KNM#109)
I am intrigued by the teaching from the Book of Mormon, “all things denote there is a God”. At times I get glimpses of this truth in my daily journey. It occurs when common things in life take on a greater symbolism, teaching us of the reality and goodness of God. Elder Marlin K. Jensen recently gave a devotional in which he teaches about trees and helps us understand how trees can help inspire us to be better people, more God-like. In brief he taught the following:
Lesson No.1: Trees always grow toward the light.
Lesson No. 2: Trees require opposition to fulfill the measure of their creation.
Lesson No. 3: Trees are best grown in forests, not in isolation.
Lesson No. 4: Trees draw strength from the nutrients created by previous generations of trees.
The full text of the devotional can be seen at: http://tinyurl.com/6pmn5ne
I am grateful for these important symbols that surround us.
Gratitude356- Michael (KNM#108)
Tonight I give thanks for my son Michael. He had a milestone in his life this past week. For a decade he has wanted, studied, and prepared to become a firefighter. He recently, successfully passed a firefighting academy near San Diego. He then earned a volunteer position at the fire station in Shelter Valley, California. A few days ago he had his first experience in helping extinguish a wildland fire. I am proud of Micheal for his persistence with this important goal.
Gratitude365- Innocence (KNM#107)
I am grateful for the innocence that infants bring into the world. They are fresh from Heavenly Father’s presence. They are untainted by the world. No wonder we are taught to become as little children if we are to return to live with God.
Gratitude365- Only in Vegas (KNM#106)
Sometimes you just have to chuckle about the themes that are developed by some of the hotels here in town. I was at the Silverton Hotel today, a hotel situated next door to the Bass Pro Shop on I-15. The hunter’s theme would be an obvious winner at the Silverton. True to form, you can find white antler chandeliers hanging over your well-planned event. Only in Vegas, baby.
