“…lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn it not…”
Posted in Family, LDS Theology, Thoughts on Feb 10th, 2010
An old friend in Australia asked me recently about my children’s experiences with bullying in school, and whether it happens in LDS denominational schools.
Our discussion started because of this tragic article (caution: some PG-13 content). Some people commented that not only was the bullying a problem, but Brodie’s handling of the bullying was a big [...]
Posted in LDS Theology, Thoughts on Jan 18th, 2009
During that time and beyond, I began to feel the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. It was truly as Nephi said, “If ye will enter in by the way and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show you all things what ye should do.” (2 Ne 32:5.) I literally had it given to me, at the very moment, what should be said in difficult interpersonal relationships, or when approaching someone about the gospel. A power far, far beyond my own flowed into my life.
The flip side of that was that when I began to veer off the path, even slightly, I could immediately feel it. If my humility wasn’t quite right before the Lord, I would feel uncomfortable inside. If I persisted I could feel the Spirit begin to grieve and want to leave, taking the tremendous peace with him that he had brought to my life….
Posted in LDS Theology on May 29th, 2008
In studying the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I encourage everyone I know to ask detailed questions and learn all they can. This, of course, in addition to the supernally-important process of praying and asking God for heavenly guidance.
Asking questions is the best way to get good answers, and there are many excellent [...]
Posted in LDS Theology, Science and Religion on May 12th, 2008
Years ago, while strolling across the BYU campus with a non-religious co-worker, I mentioned that I had majored in physics there and loved the sciences. Her reply betrayed a prejudice that I think is widespread today.
“I imagine it must have been hard for you to be religious and study science at the same time.”
My reply [...]
Posted in Family, LDS Theology on Apr 29th, 2008
Wherefore, the fruit of thy loins shall write; and the fruit of the loins of Judah shall write; and that which shall be written by the fruit of thy loins, and also that which shall be written by the fruit of the loins of Judah, shall grow together, unto the confounding of false doctrines and [...]
Posted in LDS Theology on Apr 21st, 2008
“Declare in my name, in solemnity of heart, in the spirit of meekness, in all things. And I give unto you this promise, that inasmuch as ye do this the Holy Ghost shall be shed forth in bearing record unto all things whatsoever ye shall say.” (DC 100:7-8.)
(Powhatan Ward LDS Church, Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake, 20 Apr 2008.)
In 1999, I heard Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak at a regional leadership training meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. It wasn’t his speaking ability that impressed me, but a flood of inspiration and great desire to change my life that came as he spoke and taught by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Posted in Family, Genealogy, LDS Theology, Science and Religion, Technology on Apr 14th, 2008
Though I rode the train many times on my mission to Brisbane, Australia, I could never shake my fear of stepping into the wrong car and going the wrong direction.
Feel the same way? Let me explain where I think this blog is headed in the months just ahead:
Dating vs. Courting. We struggled with dating questions [...]
Posted in LDS Theology on Apr 1st, 2008
Welcome to the new blog of Kevin Crenshaw. You can learn a little about my professional background at my personal web site (www.kevincrenshaw.com). However, that is only a small part of my life. The most important things aren’t appropriate in a resume.
Hence this blog.
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day [...]