Stake Conference Twitter Notes
November 9, 2014 1 Comment
Here are my twitter notes from our Stake Conference held November 9, 2014. Sunday included a broadcast from SLC.
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My soul delighteth in chiasmi
February 9, 2014 1 Comment
One of the literary devices frequently used in ancient scriptures is what is known as “introverted parallelism” or, as its more commonly known, a chiamus. (kahy-az-muhs) Consider the following example:
“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” (Matt. 10:39) Read more of this post
Age adjustments, phone calls and answered prayers
October 13, 2012 3 Comments
Anyone who follows me on Twitter (@LDSTroy) or my blog knows that I love to tweet during General Conference (#LDSConf). I admit, with some nerdy embarrassment, that I have been a part of the #TwitterStake since its beginning. Not only is it a way for me to take notes but I get to see everyone else’s notes. There are more “notes” than anyone could ever read but at the very least, it keeps me awake and alert through all of conference.
So when Conference started and President Thomas S. Monson offered his opening remarks, I was listening and tweeting – for a few seconds. When his comments switched to missionary work and the age adjustment for both young men (18) and young women (19), I was stunned.
A Year Ago Today – Galilee
March 31, 2012 Leave a comment
March 30, 2011
Mt. of Beattitudes
Jill sitting on the traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount
Close to the height of His popularity, Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, which included the Beatitudes. It is perhaps the most read of Jesus’ teachings and introducing something more than what the Law of Moses had become. It moved the focus from things we do – our behavior, to the feelings and motives we have. If we have correct motives, if we develop the attributes of Christ, our Christian acts will follow – a by-product of who we have become. Read more of this post
The Miracle of the Shampoo
March 27, 2012 1 Comment
The Oregon City Stake just celebrated its 40th anniversary. One thing you need to know about the Oregon City Stake is that we don’t do things small. So as the 40th year of the Stake existence approached, a go-getter sister (aren’t they all) was called and a committee formed. The result was a wonderfully delightful evening of reminiscing and reacquainting. It reminded me of what I’m sure the Sons of Mosiah felt when they were reunited after years of being a part in the service of God. Read more of this post
Nephi’s Journey, Our Journey
November 24, 2011 4 Comments
In the second book of Nephi we get a wonderful glimpse into the humanity of Nephi. His father Lehi had just died and the murmurings of his older brothers had reached an all-time high. One can imagine Nephi heading to his favorite spot of refuge – a mountain top, a forest – a place where he could ponder and pray. There, “in the space of not so many verses”, we witness Nephi taking a profoundly common, mortal journey – a series of phases similar to the stages of grief. Read more of this post
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