I am always grateful for Brother Goddard's inspiring comments, but was somewhat troubled by Madeline's comments. Many changes took place in Temple ordinances over the last few decades, but I found them enlightening and empowering at all times. It may just be, as for the Law of Moses, that what is right for one period of time may not be such for another one, and this is why we need constant revelation.
MadelineNovember 16, 2020
Since we have been asked to truthfully relate our life experiences, I add this. I had to give up attending the temple for most of my adult life because of the despair I felt after attending. The doctrine taught there until recently about the relationship between men and women just could not be reconciled with what I knew to be true. I am grateful for the changes and the correction, but extremely sorry so many decades of my life passed before the truth was fully taught there. Fortunately, God has richly blessed me with the ability to feel His spirit in many places and situations outside his temple. But how sorry I am that I was made to feel unwelcome in His house.
Maryann TaylorNovember 14, 2020
Attending the temple has been a key to an outpouring of the Spirit in my life. As we ponder and seek for further light, it is a sacred place to obtain it.
PaulNovember 11, 2020
When talking to someone about my favorite scriptures and describing why they are so important to me I often find myself choked-up with tears.
LARRY KENT ANDERSONNovember 11, 2020
Thank you for your post. Just before my mission call 53 years ago) I made good friends with the Holy Ghost. I had dozens of experiences there. I built some shelves in my crawl space a while ago. After getting started I was guided in how to do the complete project. Just like Nephi building the ship. I not only believe I know that he is real.
ShelleyNovember 11, 2020
Thank you for this great article. I, too, have wondered over the years about what it means to have the "constant" companionship of the Holy Ghost. This article helped clarify this for me!
ReidNovember 11, 2020
Excellent thoughts, simply expressed. Thank you.
Becca BirkinNovember 11, 2020
Thank you for your thoughts presented in such a beautiful way. So often the impressions I receive are small and come in a way that make it too easy to forget or question their power. Your words affirm my choice to believe that the Spirit is near us. Thank you for lifting my spirit today.
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CHARLES DEFRANCHIDecember 5, 2020
I am always grateful for Brother Goddard's inspiring comments, but was somewhat troubled by Madeline's comments. Many changes took place in Temple ordinances over the last few decades, but I found them enlightening and empowering at all times. It may just be, as for the Law of Moses, that what is right for one period of time may not be such for another one, and this is why we need constant revelation.
MadelineNovember 16, 2020
Since we have been asked to truthfully relate our life experiences, I add this. I had to give up attending the temple for most of my adult life because of the despair I felt after attending. The doctrine taught there until recently about the relationship between men and women just could not be reconciled with what I knew to be true. I am grateful for the changes and the correction, but extremely sorry so many decades of my life passed before the truth was fully taught there. Fortunately, God has richly blessed me with the ability to feel His spirit in many places and situations outside his temple. But how sorry I am that I was made to feel unwelcome in His house.
Maryann TaylorNovember 14, 2020
Attending the temple has been a key to an outpouring of the Spirit in my life. As we ponder and seek for further light, it is a sacred place to obtain it.
PaulNovember 11, 2020
When talking to someone about my favorite scriptures and describing why they are so important to me I often find myself choked-up with tears.
LARRY KENT ANDERSONNovember 11, 2020
Thank you for your post. Just before my mission call 53 years ago) I made good friends with the Holy Ghost. I had dozens of experiences there. I built some shelves in my crawl space a while ago. After getting started I was guided in how to do the complete project. Just like Nephi building the ship. I not only believe I know that he is real.
ShelleyNovember 11, 2020
Thank you for this great article. I, too, have wondered over the years about what it means to have the "constant" companionship of the Holy Ghost. This article helped clarify this for me!
ReidNovember 11, 2020
Excellent thoughts, simply expressed. Thank you.
Becca BirkinNovember 11, 2020
Thank you for your thoughts presented in such a beautiful way. So often the impressions I receive are small and come in a way that make it too easy to forget or question their power. Your words affirm my choice to believe that the Spirit is near us. Thank you for lifting my spirit today.
Lynn D JohnsonNovember 11, 2020
Always good to hear from Bro. Goddard
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