Sep 26 2011 by Jeff
“It should have great meaning that of all the titles of respect and honor and admiration that could be given him, that God himself, he who is the highest of all, chose to be addressed simply as “Father.”” –A. Theodore Tuttle, “The Role of Fathers”, Ensign, Jan. 1974, 66 Scriptures: The Father of the spirits [...]
Tags: God the Father, parenthood
Jun 29 2011 by Jeff
“Because we are being constantly exposed to the world’s definition of greatness, it is understandable that we might make comparisons between what we are and what others are-or seem to be-and also between what we have and what others have. Although it is true that making comparisons can be beneficial and may motivate us to [...]
Tags: family, good works, parenthood, potential
Mar 23 2009 by Jeff
Taken from the album “Mark Shultz” (Amazon MP3 Download, Website) I’m down on my knees again tonight I’m hoping this prayer will turn out right You see there is a boy that needs your help His mother is tired I’m sure you can understand I’ve done all that I can do myself Each night as [...]
Tags: charity, God the Father, parenthood, prayer
Mar 20 2009 by Jeff
When we first got married we talked about having kids and decided it would be best to wait until the Husband and the Wife were out of school. We moved off to college and began our new lives together. It wasn’t but a couple of months when we found ourselves in a joint priesthood/RS lesson [...]
Tags: faith, parenthood, prayer