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The Forgotten Carols: I Cannot Find My Way/Three Kings by Michael McLean

I think it's a tough call but "I Cannot Find My Way/Three Kings" from The Forgotten Carols may be my favorite... but oh, I love them all!

This song represents that most human of situations--feeling alone and seeking for something--someone--anything to fill the void.

Somewhere beneath the glitter
That comes this time of winter
In many souls there is a cry
They may not clearly say it
But in their hearts they pray it
And you can see it in their eyes

'I cannot find my way
I cannot find my way
I cannot find my way at all
There are so many voices
So many different choices,
I cannot find my way at all.'

We're not alone,
We have a star
And it shines today
The love that He gave
Teaches how
And shows the way
That light,
it's clear to see
If we have faith and believe
Three kings found the Lord
And so can we.

Perspective on the Purpose of Sin and the Joy of Repentance--2 Nephi 2:23

"23 And they would have had no children; wherefore they would have remained in a state of innocence, having no joy, for they knew no misery; doing no good, for they knew no sin." 2 Nephi 2:23

The above scripture is referencing the fall of Adam and Eve and the purpose for it. Might I offer an insight: without the experience and perspective that sin CAN afford us when we view it through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, coupled with the merits of the gift of repentance truly applied in an individuals life, we could not also experience the joys of doing good.

More plainly put, the highs and lows, the contrasts of life are intended to lend us experience and perspective. Like a small infant completely naive and innocent of it's surroundings, if we did not experience one, we would not understand the other. Food for thought.

Laie Hawaii Temple Cultural Celebration

Here With Us by Joy Williams

From the contemporary Christian artist, Joy Williams, the song Here With Us, shares the story of Christ's life from his nativity to his resurrection and beyond.

I Am A Child Of God

Crown Of Thorns, Crown Of Victory - Larry Hiller

For me the crown of thorns has become a symbol of the Savior’s awareness of all our hidden pains—and His ability to heal them.


An intriguing look in to the possibilities of Christ's crucifixion, please read Crown Of Thorns, Crown Of Victory.

Robert D. Hales - Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life

Whenever we choose to come unto Christ, take His name upon us, and follow His servants, we progress along the path to eternal life.

Elder Hales' October 2010 General Conference address can be viewed and read here.

Christ: The Real Gift of Christmas from Christmas.lds.org

By focusing on your loved ones, enjoying or building holiday traditions, and following the Savior's example of service, you can give yourself and your family true, lasting Christmas gifts.

Take a few minutes to visit Christmas.lds.org for Christmas videos, the Christmas story, links to music, and other resources to promote the true Christmas spirit.

2 Nephi 10:23-25 - Cheer Up, We Are Free To Choose

  

23Therefore, cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are free to act for yourselves—to choose the way of everlasting death or the way of eternal life.     UAdd a Note 

 24Wherefore, my beloved brethren, reconcile yourselves to the will of God, and not to the will of the devil and the flesh; and remember, after ye are reconciled unto God, that it is only in and through the grace of God that ye are saved.     UAdd a Note 

 25Wherefore, may God raise you from death by the power of the resurrection, and also from everlasting death by the power of the atonement, that ye may be received into the eternal kingdom of God, that ye may praise him through grace divine. Amen. (2 Nephi 10:23-25)

Continue In Patience

Patience requires that we obey God's commandments and faithfully wait for His will to be fulfilled.




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