Some People Have to Die to Get Sober

Some People Have to Die to Get Sober

Recovery, Twelve Steps

Recently, I watched the movie, “17 Miracles” that depicted the Saints coming across the plains to Utah. I was deeply moved by the many sacrifices they made, even the loss of their own lives in some cases. We are quick to feel sorrow for those who died...
Some People Have to Die to Get Sober

The “Common Dilemma” of LDS People

Christ, Recovery

And moreover, I say unto you, that there shall be no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent. (Mosiah 3:17) As members of the LDS church we are all...
Some People Have to Die to Get Sober

The Good in All Things

Led by Spirit

This morning, I had been laying in bed awake since 2:10 a.m.  After about 30 minutes I decided to accept the reality of sleeplessness as a gift—a chance to experience some deep solitude. As I pondered on this, the voice of the Lord came into my mind and I perceived...
Some People Have to Die to Get Sober

Nothing Without God

Change of Heart

In 1 Nephi 20:1-8, Nephi quotes from Isaiah 48. This is a long one so I’m not going to repost it here. You’re going to have to look this one up in your own set of scriptures or click the link to read it online. Go ahead. I’ll wait… Done? Okay. The Lord tells...
Some People Have to Die to Get Sober

Behold, the Humility of God!

Change of Heart, Personal Revelation

This evening, as I went to bed, I felt reluctant to kneel, and I expressed that reluctance to the Lord, rather than hiding it (and myself) from Him. I immediately felt His reassurance that He still loves me and is willing to receive my prayers, no matter what posture...