http://mr.smith.smithfam.us (sometimes) Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:08:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/wp-content/themes/photo-frame/favicon.ico http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2011/07/11/rare-opportunity/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2011/07/11/rare-opportunity/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:15:40 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=216 Several weeks ago in my previous LDS Ward I was unexpectedly asked to participate in an ordinance of significance for an individual and his family.  Specifically, I was asked to ordain someone to the office of an Elder in the Melchizedek priesthood!  How grateful I was to be where I should have been that early [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2011/07/11/rare-opportunity/feed/ 0 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2011/04/11/neutered/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2011/04/11/neutered/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:12:48 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=212 Brethren, have we essentially been neutered and nullified in our Priesthood? As I re-read Elder Ezra Taft Benson’s 1965 April General Conference address, “Not Commanded in All Things” I must admit I see much nullification in our Priesthood power (sounds reminiscent of the last several, recent Conferences…).  Does the Lord not warn that Priesthood power [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2011/04/11/neutered/feed/ 1 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2010/05/03/outward-appearance/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2010/05/03/outward-appearance/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 16:05:55 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=202 This post originated as a comment to Mrs. Smith.  However, as I continued I realized I didn’t want to hijack her post or blog, so I posted my comment here and provided a link. 1) Hah!  I married up, not you. 2) I see a strong, positive correlation to your description above and comparison between [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2010/05/03/outward-appearance/feed/ 2 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2010/04/09/law-of-the-harvest/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2010/04/09/law-of-the-harvest/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:29:15 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=201 I’ve recently recognized that one of the adversary’s most frequently used tactics – quite successfully, too! – is perversion of the “Law of the Harvest.”  Said law essentially states that you reap that which you sow.  For instance, an apple will produce apples.  Makes sense, right?  Similarly, if you sow effective study habits, you’ll reap [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2010/04/09/law-of-the-harvest/feed/ 1 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/07/24/at-the-grandparents/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/07/24/at-the-grandparents/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:22:11 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=196 We’re at Mrs. Smith’s grandparents’ farm this week.  They live in a small town in Idaho (Payette) and have an orchard.  Usually there are lots of fruits to be picked but, unfortunately, there’s little fruit this year because of late frosts, excessive magpies, and such.  It’s kind of weird because we usually help pick cherries, [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/07/24/at-the-grandparents/feed/ 0 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/23/draper-temple-dedication/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/23/draper-temple-dedication/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:58:52 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=186 In my post immediately prior I touched on an aspect of the gospel, the edict to be fruitful.  The command applies to all irrespective of religion, ethnicity, nationality, socio-economic standing, et cetera.  All are commanded alike to be fruitful.  The percentage yield is directly proportional to one’s obedience to God’s commandments: the greater the obedience, [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/23/draper-temple-dedication/feed/ 1 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/14/power-of-personal-presence/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/14/power-of-personal-presence/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:29:42 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=173 Yesterday I blogged about some thoughts swirling around in my pea-brain.  One of those thoughts was about the power of example; specifically, how example can be so awesome that others are unable to disbelieve the truth.  I came across something today which provides direct evidence and illustration of the power of example and presence – [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/14/power-of-personal-presence/feed/ 1 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/13/recent-thoughts/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/13/recent-thoughts/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:51:25 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=168 Here’s some things that have been on my mind recently: How imperative is revelation? Parley P. Pratt, in his Key to the Science of Theology” states: The key to the science of theology is the key of divine revelation.  Without this key, no man, no assemblage of men, ever did or ever will know the [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/13/recent-thoughts/feed/ 0 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/07/slippery-riches/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/07/slippery-riches/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:42:10 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=160 Remember when the Lord warned folks throughout the scriptures that if they chose iniquity they would be cursed such that their riches would become slippery – that they would not longer be able to hold onto them? Are we there?  If we rephrased that from “slippery riches” to decimated savings accounts, wiped out pension plans, [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/07/slippery-riches/feed/ 0 http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/06/sweet-affirmation/ http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/06/sweet-affirmation/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:02:46 +0000 Mr. Smith http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/?p=150 In Helaman 10, Mormon records the Lord’s dealings with the Prophet Nephi and the people in general.  Mormon records Nephi’s righteousness and how he has sought the Lord’s will and to keep His commandments at all times, irrespective of what personal danger or discomfort it may impose.  And, because of this [Nephi's unwearyingness], the Lord [...]]]> http://mr.smith.smithfam.us/2009/03/06/sweet-affirmation/feed/ 0