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Saturday, March 25, 2017

"The Leeward Side of the Boat"


"The Leeward Side of the Boat" cji  3/26/17

Once we left the garden - Satan's only plan was to destroy the family - for without the family there is no purpose in this life as the family is the only unit which will be intact on the other side of the veil!

Malachi 4:5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. 

While the whole purpose of this life is to return to Heavenly Father having been obedient to all of His Commandments - and one of the first actions taken within the Garden was the marriage of Adam and Eve - which was for time and all eternity (as yet there was no death). Death being described of that of the Spirit - which over the Scriptures this is carefully explained so anyone can understand it.

(Note: for those unable to understand or have been taught differently - Father's Son Jesus the Christ Restored His Church in these latter-days with Prophets and Apostles; the Priesthood of God; Temples; Elijah returning to restore the Keys of Sealing of Husbands and Wives and Families; and so much more ignored by almost all of this Earth's population. Most follow the teachings of men/women - properly trained in the schools of men/women much as were Augustine and Origen (founders of modern Christendom) after the Great Apostasy in the middle of the 2nd Century AD).

Satan rejoices in those who profess a belief but are not obedient to the Commandments - knowing that he's already won them over - knowing if they cannot understand such a simple statement, "If you love me - keep my Commandments" then they truly understand nothing else of importance in the Eternal Plan of Salvation! As for those with no profession of belief - they've already joined him and his minions with their belief in creatio-ex-niliho or nothing. Malachi addresses this in Chapter 3 as do most all of the Prophets found within the Scriptures. Only those worthy trying be found obedient in all things and keeping the covenants they've made with Father and the Son - are worthy to enter into the Sanctuary of the Lord (i.e. His Home on this Earth - the Temple).

Men and women can claim whatever they want - Augustine and Origen understood this and therefore allowed rhetoric to take over the Scriptures - and believe whatever they want - it is their choice - but it doesn’t make it of any value or true for their Eternal Salvation to return and live with Father once more. They teach that neither the Father nor the Son have physical bodies - yet all who've seen them know that they have - Moses, Stephen, Paul, and so many others - from the time of Adam and Eve until today! But men/women would rather believe the person they pay for their religion - or those self-appointed clerics/ministers/priests/rabbi's/lay persons/deacons/ and whatever other names they call themselves. Most are well paid, housed, clothed and can be fired or hired - told what is politically correct and give their preaching to the ears of the deaf - the blind who want not to see and numb without feelings - to satisfy peer pressure and appearances. Sadly many of the very elect - very good people - are led astray by the traditions of their fathers and beguiled into believing there is nothing more. Even the youth are given almost no chance with the chaotic messages of loudness surrounding them with all sorts of temptations - violence - and otherwise an undisciplined social atmosphere of today - while fifty years ago or 100 years ago or even a thousand years ago they said the same of their society. Disobedience - lewdness - lustfulness - has been with us since Cain - and all those who followed Satan from then onward.

We had a word to the wise when sailing if you're going to be sick make sure you're on the leeward side of the boat - the Savior told the Apostles when they met those who could not or would not be taught to shake the dust off of their shoes and go elsewhere to teach. Many times this is how it feels when writing/speaking/communicating with close and dear friends - unable to tell which the leeward side of the boat is. Recently in a discussion with a very devout person - he had been ordained a Catholic Priest - and had since converted to an Eastern Religion - when offered to read the thirteen Articles of Faith refused to do so - in that he had much more education than I did - and I was a fool to believe what I believed. We're still friends socially - however, his mind is closed to anything I've to offer - why - because it is foolishness? Or because if it is true then he'd have to admit he's been fooled by the teachings of men/women? All that I've written or said can be validated in the Scriptures - common sense - and or by the most important way - personal prayer (communications) between each with their Father in heaven with Jesus Christ as the conduit for them. This of course would require Faith - and being worthy to communicate with the Father and the Son prepared for whatever answers come forth (see James 1:4-10) with an open heart and contrite Spirit.

What is offered to all in the Scriptures (all of them) is for anyone who can learn and discern - but ignored for the benefit of peer pressure and to be accepted within the worldly today. The Scriptures teach of Jesus Christ - Eternal Life - Plan of Salvation - Celestial Kingdom and Families! Satan will continue to win and rule over the worldly as long as they choose not to learn of: why they're here; where they came from; and where they will be going after death! Thus, unknowing which is the Leeward Side of the Boat - people use either and despoil the good with the already bad.

As Joshua said, Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 

Make your choices wisely – for your Eternal Life will depend upon it – obedience in all things – or only some picking and choosing allowing Satan to have his victory – where full obedience is the only way to defeat him. Remember – if you do make the Celestial Kingdom with your family intact – the highest degree of Glory achievable by man/woman via the Atonement of the Savior – then what have you except what you learned to expect from the teachings of man/woman? Which for some is sufficient rather having what they have here than what they might have as communicated by the Savior and the Prophet’s and Apostles hereafter.

This I leave with you to decide in the name of our Lord and Master – even Jesus the Christ – amen – c/ork

“The Leeward Side of the Boat”

cji
3/26/17

Each Sabbath Day we consider
whence the wind is blowing
therefore to know windward
and to discern the leeward side
allowing for nature to be served
we either welcome what is taught
or we find we reject some or all
the boat is the Church as known
our voyage is booked sure
we come prepared for sailing
to leave the safe harbor to sea
understanding all taught is free
able to abide either railing
if all that’s taught is true
in the Gospel we have grown
hearing the clear clarion call
thus when sails wind is caught
bringing weather we deserved
knowing we’re on Father’s side
seeking a righteous reward
humble contrite knees bowing
Sabbath Day winds to stridor!

Copyright © 2017 – cji

Thursday, March 2, 2017

"Gaining Courage" (a short essay)

With all of the non-sense going on by the DNC and the radical Left including msm – one has to wonder which nation we are and why we even exist. Sadly most of America seems to have forgotten that this nation was prophesized to Joseph (of Egypt) – the ever-lasting hills – and was set apart and dedicated for the preservation of the Law of Liberty – which several of the Founding Father’s spoke about in their writings.  This nation is not here by chance but by design. The adversary knows this and knows if he can defeat the Law of Liberty (the Constitution) he will literally control this world – which he sought from the very beginning. It was also prophesized that the Constitution would hang by a single tread – but if there were righteous people found on the land keeping all of the Commandments of God (ALL) – then it would be preserved. Indeed there are very few who actually live in total willing obedience to the Commandments (all of them) – but there are some! Those who fail to live the Commandments or all of them should be extremely grateful to the very few who do – but this will not stop the wars/terrorism/violation of all human rights/earthquakes/hurricanes/tsunami’s/and any all other major disasters and violations of humans one against another.
To destroy the Presidency of the US – is to destroy the Constitution – the riots (paid for) and encouraged by the DNC/msm/Obama/Clintons and especially Soros – are meant to meet this end goal of the destruction of the US! Most of us are along for the ride – we have little influence on the behavior of others – their choices to be obedient or even hear the truth of why and how they can be found so. Marriage and family have strayed far from the sacredness that was found in the covenant of man/woman – which is supposed to be eternal (but almost all churches teach or practice creatio ex nihilo – and therefore a person doesn’t retain a physical body after death. Indeed what they teach about the Father/Son and Holy Ghost makes each of them meaningless today. When the decry continued revelations/Prophets/Apostles and other Scriptures they deny in fact the Holy Bible! Their only goal is to destroy – anything of worth/value/goodness/purity/honesty and all other values of righteousness – with nothing to replace it – much like many previous civilizations – which turned to hedonism-lewdness-and all manners of sinful worships.
Thus we’ve reached a point of either gaining courage – within each of us individually – then as a family – then a community – then to expand as a nation which we did in the past election – and now to remain strong in our new found courage – to withstand the assault upon our beliefs and knowledge of truthfulness. Remember we must that being in the right and on the Lord’s side does not mean we’ll not have trials and tribulations – even being murdered or having our lives violated. What it means we will have the Savior’s peace within us and understand that he has overcome the world – and we’re on his side if we willingly keep all of his Commandments (note: there are many more than just the ten most quote).
How strong can we be – can we endure to the end regardless of the adversary or what we come in contact with – can we be obedient to our covenants (especially those who’ve not made any – forgetting that the Savior’s Church has always been a covenant people – led by a Prophet and Apostles. Can we be like the Savior and his Father our Heavenly Father – which will it be – for it can only be one or the other – never both – and it will matter before the Bar of Justice/Mercy when our individual turn comes and we’re unable to blame anyone else for our exercise of agency!
How I pray for each of us – to be found on the Lord’s side – in the name of His Son – our Lord and Master – Jesus the Christ – amen – c/ork

(A while ago)
Received the following from a friend of mine – below the abridged article is my reply – c/ork
Hi Chuck: This article and the one I sent just before it scares me a lot.  What do you know about this information? –
Purging and Transforming Our Military
One can go and read the full context of the below – but I’ve edited it simply to give the gist of what is being stated. c/ork
Posted By Matthew Vadum On November 8, 2013 @ 12:56 am In Daily Mailer, FrontPage
President Obama hasn’t just been hollowing out the military since taking office, he’s been gutting it, purging it of ideologically hostile personnel, and fundamentally transforming it into something other than a war-fighting force, military experts say.
… This is, of course, the same through-the-looking-glass administration that goes out of its way not to label actual Islamic terrorists as terrorists, that calls terrorist attacks “man-caused disasters,” and refers to the Global War on Terror as the “Overseas Contingency Operation.”
… The former officer said that President Obama is getting rid of experienced war fighters for no apparent reason.
… The military is being turned into a laboratory for radical social engineering experiments. They’re wrecking the finest military force the world has ever known — brighter, better educated, trained, led, and now the most combat-experienced military force in the history of the world. And they’re not standing up and saying, “stop wrecking it.” This administration is intent on wrecking it.
… Americans ought to be alarmed that the administration is now using the same heavy-handed, un-American tactics to turn members of the nation’s armed forces against its domestic political adversaries. We know, for example, that a January 2013 Department of Defense (DoD) diversity training center “student guide” entitled “Extremism” instructs soldiers that conservative organizations are “hate groups” and Tea Party supporters are potentially dangerous extremists.
… This is what happens when you make a radical left-wing community organizer Commander-in-Chief of America’s armed forces.
                                                                                                                
My Reply:
One must understand now that he’s out of office he’s not going to let go. He’s a zealot with a mission – think of him as a sleeper agent of the Oligarchical Left. Between Carter, Clinton and he they’ve destroyed one of the best trained and equipped militaries in the world – till not it cannot even complete 1/3 of its overall mission to protect and defend the Constitution of the US. Remember also he’s had many inner-city youth in a ‘Brown Shirt’ program for several years now – and indeed the massive ammo purchases. In line with this is the UN goal (Ezra Taft Benson) to disarm the US – without worrying about China, Russia or any other nation adverse to the US. A couple years ago I wrote an essay referring to this and various detention centers already built around the US – think of the land grab of the EPA and others – making normally state or privately owned lands – federal. In the West you all see this much more than we do here on the East Coast.
Any within the military – who would not pledge their ‘souls’ to him and not to the people/Constitution are either forced to retire or kept from promotions. One forgets the overall mission of the FBI is not just spying on the American people but building a ‘black book’ to blackmail anyone who opposes POTUS – this is in keeping with Chicago Politics – one would guess this is why Congress (even in Athenian Democracy this was not allowed c. 5th Century BC) – Judges and others are afraid of him. He also retains a lawyer team (it used to be at $6 Million per year) to defend and advise on how far he can go – and this has been broadened continuously over the last eight years. That the MSM give him a free pass (most likely because they’ve been threatened with blackmail) and also that they’re part of the liberal education they’ve received on the evils of capitalism and the wonders of Socialism/Communism (of which their definition has nothing to do with what they really are) and thus the totalitarian dictatorship oligarchy is slowly coming into being. Currently he’s bypassed both Congress and the Courts with over 1000+ Executive Orders with no regard to the Constitution or the nation. (This is his legacy and he wants it to continue as do those others seeking to destroy the Construction of the US.)
The world game of King of the Mountain has been going on for ages (refer to many of the writings of Hugh Nibley) – and it still continues today. What most forget is that the needed allies to become king – become the next series of enemies for the current king. What they all forget who’ve lived and been raised up in a free society – is that China is playing the game of ‘Go’ – and there are no allies – or contenders for the thrown when the game is over. If anyone doubts this China has a puppet state called N. Korea – where they try everything out. i.e. anyone who appears to be a threat – is a threat – might grow up to be a threat is eliminated – and as in the old mafia – all of their family with them; which we’re witnessing at the current time. (Most recently another member of North Korea’s leader’s family was assonated.)
Most continue to ignore the book, “Unrestricted Warfare” written by two Chinese Colonels in 1998 and translated to English in 1999. Satan was most likely a third co-author as it is his plan as well. The overall premise is to fund, encourage and initiate division and conflict whenever and wherever possible – and to keep it going – such as a forest fire of destruction. Whatever can promote China to a higher rung one or many at a time is in China’s best interest and thus warfare or conflict further helps them in the game of ‘Go!’
The US and other nations who seek to disarm – dismantle freedom – stable governments – financially ruin ones economy – are playing not to win but for China to win. Treaties or agreements between nations are treated like the 19th Century treaties the US made with the Native Americans – not worth the paper they’re printed on then or now. Thus when the GOP breaks their contract with America – China laughs and turns over more pieces on the board. When the past administration pushed the US further into debt, China turns over more pieces. When Iran offers to make a deal – China turns over more pieces on the board when the US and others believed it’s an honest offer.
One must always remember – who has the most to gain and the least to lose. This is the premise behind all acts of disruption – warfare – and criminal activity. In the US at the current time – the American People have the most to lose – their freedoms and the Constitution – which is a reflection (or was) of Gods Law. Who has the most to gain – those who would destroy personal freedoms anyway that they can – thus they’ve also the least to lose because they too enjoy all of the freedoms provided under the Constitution. They also know with the media on their side most likely they’ll lose little because they had nothing to start with.
Think of it this way – when a hardened criminal goes to prison – what have they lost? Very little as they never consider freedom as something they’ve ever had or enjoyed. Someone who’s a hardened criminal has been hiding and thus does not have the freedom of open movement – while in the prison system they enjoy free meals, room and board, the company of those intimidated by their reputations – remembering there’s a class society within the prison itself and the more hardened the higher class to which they belong. Thus when they commit a crime (as long as it is not rape, child abuse or something which could bring the death sentence) they’ve much to gain if not caught – and little to lose if they are caught. With the current legal system they actually have a good chance of never going to prison or if they do for a limited time.
The politically correctness of our current society was a great incentive for the past administration to expand their powers and dominion – having the media given them positive press for the more politically correct they are found to be – i.e. kids in school being sent home for praying, pointing a finger, wearing a tee shirt deemed offensive, or otherwise thinking aloud; while those who use four letter foul language – threaten kids for their lunch money – dress with their pants around their thighs – are consider models of being politically correct. This is part and parcel of the intimidation used by those who seek to become a totalitarian dictatorship oligarchy (TDO) within the US – and thus they need only enough military to support their causes.
The past administration could care less about the military – and keep them in contact with the enemy outside the US to continue the destruction of those loyal to the Constitution. Where they are set up for ambushes by the administration and left to fend for themselves when all or most are killed. The media whose liberal agenda hate the military – hate conservatives – hate the Constitution – while not understanding the first to go in a TDO is the free press! Too late seduced many who’ve now sold their souls – find they’ve only marked themselves for death or worse.
Hopefully this addresses your concerns – we’ve to remember this has been the game since the murder of Able (within our human generation on this planet) – the actual warfare started in the Spirit World – and will continue until the Second Coming. And as in most warfare the further into the battle the worse things will become. What differences do we see between the last of those Ether wrote about and today? Almost none – little children – women and everyone in some nations of the world are involved in the combat – carrying weapons of all kinds – with no regard for human life. Within the home there is no longer a solid foundation as the purpose of marriage eternally is lost among all of the religions of the world except one. The eternal family is not taught as a reality except by one religion. The Bible and other Scriptures are not believed literally except by one religion.
Should it come to pass that those seeking a TDO become successful and destroy our current President and the US Constitution – they will then try to go worldwide and China will pounce – turning over the last token on the board. There’s no such thing as a defensive war which can be won. Thus while China and others claim their military buildups are needful to protect their homelands – in reality they are set up for offensive warfare to increase their power and dominion over others. We must never forget the military and finances are married one to the other – and the result of the marriage is power – and the goal is absolute power.
Finally – one must remember – those who’ve sold their vote to such as our past administration are also paying for their own subjection to not only TDO – but to the dole – which is worse than any addiction known in the history of mankind. 
c/ork
“Gaining Courage”

cji
3/3/17

Gaining courage to have faith
increasing our faith in knowledge
calling upon Father each day
every night on our knees humbly
requesting and gaining courage;

Gaining courage to have beliefs
based on truth and the Scriptures
reading daily all of the books
learning within prayer to discern
finding wisdom gaining courage;

Gaining courage to keep covenants
understanding the sacred relationship
between the Savior and each of us
thus with Heavenly Father eternal
enduring having gained courage!

Copyright © 2017 – cji

Saturday, February 4, 2017

"Starting Today or a Long Time Ago" (a singular long time goal)





(Many people have long and short term goals in their lives – some with written, specific, personal goals – however, this is very few – indeed less than 1% of the population. And of those with goals many never keep records of accomplishments or the journey taken. Lastly most do not have that one long term goal which all other goals are based upon – i.e. where will they be after leaving this mortal probation? Below is my eternal long range goal – and why, how and when it is to be accomplished. By having such a goal – are all of the other goals in all six areas of my life –which I’ve control over: 1) Personal; 2) Family; 3) Ethical/Spiritual; 4) Physical; 5) Financial and 6) Social; either tangible or intangible – long term or short term – going to bring me closer or further away from this singular long term goal? If the answer is yes – closer – then the goal will be worked out as the following long term goal – if the answer is no – further away – then it will be put aside until it will bring me closer – or discarded if it will never bring me closer! c/ork 2/4/17)

“Starting Today or Long Ago”

cji
2/5/17

Seemingly forever to be setting goals
was it the age of eight first learning
understanding their importance to me
others as well sometimes included
now some 65 years later still engaged
always with the most important goal
foremost in all my thinking and doing
for without this one singular goal
I’d be like a ship on the seas drifting
without compass or helm/rudder
sails shredded or engine broken
going nowhere and arriving always
starting today or long ago we’ve each
a time to trim our ships upon the seas
gathering strength from our Father
as on each Sabbath day we can
recharging our batteries fully
able to withstand the worldly winds
knowing where is the safe harbor
returning to our Heavenly Father
from where we left in mortal birth!

Copyright © 2017 – cji




1.       I will live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all aspects of my life moment to moment continuously in my; thoughts, actions and verbalizations.
a.       What I’ll do in my life:
                                                               i.      Daily and regular prayer – individually, spouse, family
                                                             ii.      Read the Scriptures daily – individually, spouse, family
                                                            iii.      Hold Family Home Evening weekly
                                                           iv.      Go to the House of the Lord (Temple) as often as possible – not less than every three months (4 days at a time)
b.      Share the Gospel whenever opportunities arise
                                                               i.      Mention Church by name in conversations
1.       to see if it ignites interest
2.       If not at least others know who I am and where I stand
                                                             ii.      Sharing my writings on-line and in blogs
                                                            iii.      Inviting others to pray when needful and appropriate
c.       Measuring
                                                               i.      Review in nightly prayer with Father
                                                             ii.      Being grateful in all things
                                                            iii.      In Journal
d.      Obstacles
                                                               i.      Distractions of the world – tv – movies – casual conversations – music
                                                             ii.      Setting up specific times for each task – make a schedule which can be routine and missed if not accomplished each day
                                                            iii.      Keeping track of contacts
e.      Visualizations
                                                               i.      Temple pictures in the home (or office)
                                                             ii.      Pass along cards
                                                            iii.      Book of remembrance
                                                           iv.      Family photos at the Temple
                                                             v.      Family photos
f.        Affirmations
                                                               i.      I am a literal child of Heavenly Father
                                                             ii.      I am a literal brother of the Savior
                                                            iii.      We can be an eternal family
g.       Solutions (to d. above)
                                                               i.      Careful planning – individually, with spouse and with family
                                                             ii.      Planning each day
1.       Identify six tasks for the following day (if done at night) or for today (if done in the morning)
2.       Prioritize the six things – two ways
a.       Order of importance
b.      Grouping of things which can done together
c.       Journal entries
h.      Destination
                                                               i.      There is only one real destination – To enter the Celestial Kingdom with my family – progenitors and descendants
                                                             ii.      Mid-way destinations – peace within – happiness and joy in knowing doing Heavenly Father’s will
                                                            iii.      Enduring to the end knowing what I know is both true and eternal
2.       Is the goal worthwhile and achievable and do I want to take the journey on the path to Zion?
a.     Yes !!!!
b.        No


Copyright © 2017 – cji

Thursday, December 29, 2016

"Worth Repeating" (One Goal - 12/30/13)





Every single person who sets goals should have just one goal! This goal is predicated upon all others goals one might set in their life. It would be my expectation that one might meaningfully have thousands of goals. These could be found as either tangible or intangible goals. They should be in the six main areas of their life; family, social, physical, mental, financial and moral/ethical. Thus with goals in each of the six areas however one were to define them would be a mixture of both tangible and intangible. Secondary to this these goals should have a blend of short term, medium term and long term durations. Short term could be as short as one or two hours to up to three to four weeks. While medium term goals are usually from one month to one year. Long term goals could be from one year to any number of years especially where intangible goals are concerned.

Seems like a long way from just one single goal but bear with me a bit longer. Goals to be efficient need to be written and specific (see Paul J. Meyers) and be broken down in generally the following way. The initial part of a goal is for it to be written clearly and understandably so that one can see exactly what it is that they want to achieve. Part of the written clarification is whether the goal is tangible or intangible. Next to place it in a specific area of your life. Some may overlap – i.e. family and social, moral/ethical and financial – but one should pick the area best identified with the goal. Then one sets a date for the achievement of this particular goal. This is the date when you want to achieve the goal – it could be as short as a couple of weeks or many months or even years. (Note: for very short term goals less than a couple days – simply identifying it and listed it is usually enough.)

For every goal one has they follow the above pattern – until in each area of one’s life they’ve as many as ten or more – with some being tangible and intangible. Next when this initial stage is done – one then has to prioritize the goals they taken the time to write up for themselves. (Note: remembering even the list we make for daily things we want/need to do – we should prioritize them – this is so we get the most important done first – the less important may either wait till tomorrow or even another week.)

Once we’ve prioritized our goals we go to the next step of the process and this is to list all of the obstacles which stand between us and the achievement of each individual goal. Sometimes some are stymied by what this obstacles might be – i.e. sailing around the world would be easy – while baking a twenty tier cake might be more difficult. This is where I invoke the Funny Girl song, “Don’t Rain on my Parade” and allow some others who are usually negative what it is I’m trying to accomplish and they’ll invariably rain on my parade by telling me all the reasons I cannot accomplish this goal. Then I write down what they’re saying and see what it is I’ve missed.

Now that the obstacles are written down – I need to find the solutions to each obstacle! Again the idea of eating the elephant one bite at a time works very well in effective goal setting. Once the solutions are written down – I ask whether this is still a worthwhile goal for me at this time – if the answer is yes – I validate the date of accomplishment and make any adjustments which might be needful. Then comes the fun part of writing out each goal and that is to get photos, make drawings, cut out pictures so that I can see myself accomplishing the goal(s). With this I then write affirmations to go along with the pictures and apply the act as if principle. 

This may seem like a lot of work for one or even a thousand goals – however, one will learn that some need all of these step while others do not – especially the shorter range goals after one gets used to setting more than just one or two goals in their lives. In addition having all of this written down allows you to keep track of where you are in your progress – let’s say an example might be to read 20 books – 15 non-fiction and 5 fiction over the next six months. This would mean reading just over three book a month – and you just check them off as you read them. Keeping score is very important for then you know where you are and not just where you think you are.

Okay back to the one goal which determines all other goals! Throughout the Scriptures Heavenly Father and the Son (our Lord and Savior) are constantly referring to each of us with our families coming back to live with them (if you take the Scriptures literally and haven’t been led astray that only 5% is really factual the rest can summarized in Greek Philosophy). If this is the case – which I not only believe but know to be true – then our only real goal in mortality is to return to our Heavenly Father and His Only Begotten Son with our family intact (both our progenitors and our posterity). I reference 1 Peter 3:7 where it says, Husbands and wives are heirs together forever! Or one can review the many Scriptures where the Son talks of many mansions – and there are many more – which point unerringly to our having the right if we’re worthy to become like the Father and the Son and inherit eternal life in the Celestial Kingdom with them. Paul talks of this often and well as many of the Prophets.

Thus we should each have ‘one goal’ i.e. “At the end of my mortal probation I will return to my Heavenly Father and His Only Begotten Son our Lord and Master Jesus Christ – with my extended family in the Celestial Kingdom to dwell with them for time and all eternity as an eternal family.” This is a tangible goal the Scripture tells us it is so – and we know when it will occur at the end of our mortal probation. We know the obstacles; i.e. to be found fully obedient to all of the Commandments, Statutes and Laws as set forth by the Father, the Son and their representatives here on this earth known as Prophets and Apostles (called by them only). We know the solutions to the obstacles begin and end with learning what all of the Commandments, Statutes and Laws are that were to be obedient in full with in our lives. Pictures, photos, drawings can all be made representing this return and the affirmation’s can easily be stated.

Why this one goal? This one goal is the key to the rest of our mortal lives – in that – every other goal we’ll set will either take us closer or further away from the accomplishment of this on single goal. Thus as we set the daily, monthly, yearly goals in our life the one paramount question will always be – will this bring me closer to the obedience needed or further away. We then have a simple decision tree whereby we can reject some goals out of hand – while pursuing those which bring us closer.

Dating, what to do or not do – all become quite clear – our mode of dress – what music we listen to – what movies we watch – how we obey in keeping the Sabbath Day holy – all these areas of our lives become much more simplified based on what importance we place on what the Father, the Son and the Prophets/Apostles have taught us throughout time and continue to do so today. 

Hopefully this helps one and all as we prepare for another very difficult year – and our planning and modifications we each need to make in our lives as we relate to the worldly around us.

In the name of Jesus Christ – amen  - c/ork

“One Goal”

cji
12/30/13

Perhaps just a myth
these lives just time
decaying upon death
without value or love
empty as some teach
without body or parts
without emotion to feel
in total rejections to be
or just perhaps this:
Meaning and loving
Our Father preparing
places for each of us
families to be eternal
as Prophets teach
worthiness/obedience
self-worth and value
moral and virtuous
eternal and forever
with accomplishing
just one goal only
to return to Father!

Copyright © 2013 – cji

Sunday, December 25, 2016

"Worldly or Father's Way" (short essay)



“Worldly or Father’s Way”
(Babylon or Zion)
cji
12/20/16

Over time and space one wonders of the eternities – pondering whether men/women are correct or Heavenly Father. Too many decide there has to be a mix of the two and therefore comes the confusion so desired by the adversary. We’ve to remember ‘man’s wisdom is as foolishness compared to Gods!’ However, even with the Scriptures many still choose to follow the teachings of men/women to those of the Father. Taking much out of context and ultimately believing that the Scriptures are not to be taken literally – but only as suggestions or a guide. There are many Commandments beyond the basic ten which most profess (but do not follow) and disobedience to any or all of them will preclude one who understands them from eternal life with their families in the Celestial Kingdom eternally with the Father and Son and their families.

Simple choices of obedience to the Sabbath Day – or even honoring one’s parents – coveting what a neighbor or friend might have – swearing taking the name of the Father or Son in vain in regular conversation. How much can be scripted by men/women to justify disobedience to any of the Commandments? Who knows – as new ways appear daily or even moment to moment. Yet it is even more easy than this to understand. How and where were you married? By man/woman or by one of Heavenly Father’s appointed servants – in a Chapel or Church – Synagogue – Mosque – on a beach – or in our Father’s House (The Temple)?

Why is it important to eternal salvation for the entire family to be married in the House of the Lord – by proper authority for time and all eternity. Remember the Sealing power given to John (and the other Apostles) to Seal on earth that which would be then Sealed in heaven? Why was the Temple so important to the Jews over the centuries before the birth of the Savior? Why in Jewish home do they leave one room uncompleted? Why do they break the toasting glass at the wedding ceremony? Can you answer these questions – if not why not? Treasure the answers to these questions – I could answer them for you – but better you should do your own research – not based on today but centuries ago are the answers to be found.

There are so many Scriptures in the Old and New Testament to testify of the Father and of the Son being two separate individuals with bodies of flesh and bone – please search them out – read carefully and understand this life is not just by chance – it is by divine design – and for the purpose of us to return to become as the Father and the Son (again see the Scriptures) – to return to them of our own moral agency. We’ve to make correct choices – not based on the religions or beliefs of men/women or the worldly – but of reading the literal Scriptures given to us of the Savior and his Prophets and Apostles (then and now). This isn’t random choice of who’ll be saved and who won’t – it is about repentance – and most of all about complete obedience to the Father and the Son and their Commandments, Laws and Statutes.

It is not easy to return to the Father and the Son – with our families – there are definite rules and only one path to Zion – to become pure in heart, mind, deed – indeed without sins of this world. Of course this is not easy – temptations are all around us – music, tv, videos, dress, language, confusions, hatreds, books, magazines, rewritten scriptures, poor translations, and so much more to lead each away from Zion’s singular road to our homes (mansions) in heaven prepared for us by the Savior. Any deviation from the path to Zion – is to be in and of the world – and therefore impure in the eyes of the Father and the Son. There are no excuses for not being found on Zion’s road for those who can read and write and thus comprehend all things if they so choose. However, the Father and the Son will never force one to be obedient – it will always be an individual choice – yet they will allow one to truly repent of all their sins with the exception of one – the denial of the Holy Ghost! (Note: Only those who’ve been baptized by both water and the fire of the Holy Ghost can ever deny the Holy Ghost. These are the apostates who once having received the gift of the Holy Ghost by one having authority (this comes from divine authority and not self-taken or bestowed by colleges, universities, divinity schools or other of the worldly representatives of religion) holding the higher Priesthood.) These then who deny are those who leave but seemingly cannot leave the Church alone having been beguiled by the adversary and the world.

Even those who are good people – honest – forthright – and profess a belief in the Father and the Son who do not take upon them all of the Gospel of Jesus Christ will find as they are taught only to be attending angels – and not Celestial beings to live eternally with their families forever and ever as to be Eternized. This is hard doctrine but it is true – again read your Scriptures – use your common sense and reasoning – feel the promptings of the spirit within you to know of the surety of this message for this is also true doctrine – though the world refute it they cannot change its truthfulness! 

Why do I go over and over the same theme – because those who’ll receive this are my friends and I’ve no bigger gift to share with each and all of you. You and your families can be eternal (it’s in the Scriptures) – however, there are ordinances and covenants which can only be made while in mortality. None can force or otherwise make anyone do anything – however if this doctrine and the Scriptures prove out what I’m trying to share – it should feel good – taste good – and validate your attention to eternal salvation.

Why do continue to share this – because this was the purpose and mission of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – to remove death (Spiritual Death) – and to share the only pathway to Zion – which is to return to the Father on high – with our loved ones – to share in the blessings of full obedience. If any profess a belief in Jesus Christ – then read literally what has been shared by him and the Prophets/Apostles – still the KJV is the best translation outside of the Holy Bible as translated by Joseph Smith Jr. who I testify was and is a Prophet of God.

Sometimes I weary – in the name of Jesus Christ – amen – c/ork

“Eternize”

cji
12/26/16

When falling in love eternal
quoting scriptures of long ago
of the eternalness of marriage
unable to accept the worldly
(of till death do us part)
expressing the importance
what’s forever and what’s not
seeking and looking-questioning
what to establish or eternize
here on earth to be in heaven
returning to Heavenly Father
as one-husband/wife/family
an eternity now passing
sealed time and all eternity
in the House of the Lord
by proper authority on high
as in the past it is today!


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