Posts By Kevin Miller
Gratitude- The Saints of the Redrock Stake
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is geographically organized by stakes. We lived in the Redrock Stake for 22 years until today when our ward was transferred to the Meadows Stake. We look forward to new friendships and service opportunities with the wonderful members of the Meadows Stake.
But as we make this change, I must take a moment and express my deepest gratitude to God for many dear and close relationships in the Redrock Stake that have deeply blessed my life and the lives of my wife and sons. These special relationships have been forged through many years of meaningful and spiritual experiences together, through good times and through hard times. God bless the Saints of the Redrock Stake for all of your goodness and kindness. You have my deepest love and respect.
Las Vegas Nevada Redrock Stake Center
All Things Denote There is a God- Bright Days Will Come
The late Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin used the symbolism of Christ’s last few days to teach us that even our very darkest moments will give way to God’s bright light. He said:
“Each of us will have our own Fridays—those days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. We will all have our Fridays.
But I testify to you in the name of the One who conquered death—Sunday will come. In the darkness of our sorrow, Sunday will come.”
We can trust God in all things and hold out hope for His light and love to bless us as we pass through dark and troubled days.
Sunset Over the Las Vegas Temple
Gratitude- Unappreciated Blessings
Yesterday was peaceful and lovely, including the beautiful sunset over the Las Vegas valley. I hope to always have a grateful heart for days like that. It is true that we often don’t appreciate things until they are gone or are slipping away from us. It isn’t until we lose our health, or lose a loved one, or lose our financial stability, or lose something else of value that our eyes of gratitude are able to really see the blessings that we commonly take for granted. Maintaining a grateful heart is a commandment from God. Why? Because it is one of the most important things we can do to be happy in this mortal life. And God wants us to be happy.
Las Vegas Sunset July 3, 2015
Joy in the Journey- Chocolate & Love
Nothing says “I Love You” better than chocolate. These are Michelle’s favorite- Belgium milk chocolate bars from Trader Joe’s. I had initially planned to get just three packs (3 per pack). But now I am glad I purchased all four packs so I would have enough letters for my love note.
Joy in the Journey- The Next Step
Where will God take your life in the coming months and years? Indeed we must plan ahead but since we are to live by faith, we are not given a detailed view of our future path. As one of our favorite hymns expresses, “I do not ask to see the distant scene- one step enough for me.” When driving a car in the dark of night, we can see as far as our headlights shine- but no further. But this is enough to get us to the next part of our journey where we will again be given illumination for the next step. Such are the Lord’s ways as we try to live by faith, trusting Him that our view to the next step is enough and that He will do His part to help us reach the destination we truly seek, to arrive back in His presence.
July 25, 2012