Wisdom of the Ancients

Benjamin Franklin:

“Since the foundation of all happiness is thinking rightly, and since correct action is dependent on correct opinion, we cannot be too careful in choosing the value system we allow to govern our thoughts and actions.

“And to know that God governs in the affairs of men, that he hears and answers prayers, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him, is indeed, a powerful regulator of human conduct.”

Word of Wisdom proved true (again)

Study Finds Eating Red Meat Contributes to Risk of Early Death
By Rob Stein
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, March 23, 2009; 4:06 PM

Eating red meat increases the chances of dying prematurely, according to a large federal study that offers powerful new evidence that a diet that regularly includes steaks, burgers and pork chops is hazardous to your health.

The study of more than 500,000 middle-age and elderly Americans found that those who consumed the equivalent of about a small hamburger every day were more than 30 percent more likely to die during the 10 years they were followed, mostly from heart disease and cancer. Sausage, cold cuts and other processed meats also increased the risk.

-------REVELATION TO JOSEPH SMITH - TRUE PROPHET OF GOD-------
D&C 89:12-13 Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly; And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.

Ye Elders of Israel

As High Councilor, I attended a singles ward conference yesterday with other stake people. In EQ we sang "Ye Elders of Israel" in very full harmony. The Spirit was all over the place. It sounded so good. I felt like I was in the middle of MOTAB on caffeine. If you were one of the guys in there, leave a comment on it as well.

Hope vs. Despair

At this time in our world's history, the latter-day saints are...

2 Cor 4:8-9 ...troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.


D&C 27:15 Wherefore, lift up your hearts and rejoice, and gird up your loins, and take upon you my whole armor, that ye may be able to withstand the evil day, having done all, that ye may be able to stand.