Redemption and Forgiveness

My father has long told me that I have no authority to call anyone to repentance. He says that only the Brethren can do that. I disagree and have always disagreed with him. It has never set well with me every time he has tried to get me to agree with him. Now I have to backing to why I always felt that way. I wish I could convince him.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson says in this latest General Conference:

Repentance is an expansive subject, but today I would like to mention just five aspects of this fundamental gospel principle that I hope will be helpful.

First, the invitation to repent is an expression of love. When the Savior “began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17)it was a message of love, inviting all who would to qualify to join Him “and enjoy the words of eternal life in this world, and eternal life [itself] in the world to come” (Moses 6:59). If we do not invite others to change or if we do not demand repentance of ourselves, we fail in a fundamental duty we owe to one another and to ourselves. A permissive parent, an indulgent friend, a fearful Church leader are in reality more concerned about themselves than the welfare and happiness of those they could help. Yes, the call to repentance is at times regarded as intolerant or offensive and may even be resented, but guided by the Spirit, it is in reality an act of genuine caring (see D&C 121:43–44).



Friendship has eluded me with many of my extended family members for a season. It has been a source of great sorrow to me. Nevertheless, I rejoice in my own repentance and in the forgiveness I have received. I tell everyone who will listen to me of the redemption Christ has given me.

Who is ruining our country?

President of the United States Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act in 1913. The signing of this Act gave a private institution the power to print our money. A private institution, my friends. No longer is it the job of the United States Treasury. Here is what President Woodrow Wilson said years later:


28th President Woodrow Wilson, 1919
“I am a most unhappy man. I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is now controlled by its system of credit… We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated Governments in the world - no longer a Government of free opinion, no longer a Government by conviction and vote of the majority, but a Government by the opinion and duress of small groups of dominant men.”

Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr (father of famous aviator), Congressman - 1913
"This [Federal Reserve Act] establishes the most gigantic trust on earth. When the President Wilson signs this bill, the invisible government of the monetary power will be legalized....the worst legislative crime of the ages is perpetrated by this banking and currency bill. From now on, depressions will be scientifically be created."

Please, please read None Dare Call It Conspiracy. It exposes who this group of small dominant men are and how they are ruining our country. Go to youtube and find out everything you can about the Federal Reserve. Then tell all your friends and family members.

Training

Life is busy, but not too busy. The kids are doing well. Jared is busy with his work. I am busy with keeping up with the house and all that comes with rearing 5 energetic children. I think often of a woman who had a dream that she was feeding the missionaries dinner at her home (which she was famous for doing in real life because she rolled out the red carpet for them.) In her dream, there were missionaries at her table for dinner, her family, and a man who she didn't look closely at because she was busy with getting the meal on the table. After awhile, her husband began speaking with the man. And as she made her way over to the man, she recognized him as Jesus. He told her that she had well-trained children, among other things. But, that is the thing that has been going through my mind over and over again. Well-trained children. Training. I want well-trained children. Children with manners, respect, love, giving, full of truth and faith.

I worry about my children. Not the kind of worry that comes because you don't have confidence in your children, just the kind of worry that comes as a result of my own imperfections. It is my greatest wish that my children be ready to go out into the world and be that force for good that would make our Father in Heaven proud. I have full faith and confidence that my children are being taught from the perfect source. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ!