Écrits et réflexions

Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer is a very real part of life for some people, and even if we are not personally accepting of their lifestyles, we should still do whatever we can to love and respect them for who they are.

Just as the cover of a book does not tell us everything we need to know about the book, neither can the outward appearance of a person tell us everything we need to know about that person. Just as we must open the cover of a book and read its contents to learn more of what the book is about, we must take the time to get to know a person to learn more about him or her.

At times we all can plead guilty to setting our priorities of life in an order that proves ineffective. Sometimes we become so entangled in the web of the mundane things of the world that we find ourselves hopelessly trapped in an abyss, always groping for the proverbial rope to pull us out, but never seeming able to find it or gain a hold on it.

Never be quick to criticize another person, or quick to point out their shortcomings and faults, unless you have seriously taken the time to look carefully at the individual who looks back at you in your mirror and can honestly declare that person whom you see as being “perfect.”

What a wonderful, beautiful world this would be if we could learn to set aside, or at least, put less focus on the differences that seem to divide us, and put more focus and emphasis on the commonalities that could and should unite us.

Each of us become angry at times for one reason or another. It is a part of human nature. I make no claims to know what causes anger inside of a person as I am by no means a therapist. There are different triggers for different people depending on circumstances and situations. To a degree, however, I believe that anger is a choice.

With all of the hatred, tumult, and confusion that exists in our nation, nay our world, at this daunting hour, there remains one important fact that so many people seem to have forgotten or overlooked. That is that God Almighty is still on the throne and in total control.

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The Savior holds no concern about the "race" of an individual, but rather He is concerned for the salvation of the souls of all humanity regardless of their "race."

No one has ever promised us that we would be able to journey through this life on a bed of roses. Although there will be times when the roses in the garden of our life are in full bloom, there will be other times when it may seem that our roses have all but withered and died.

For those who may have “concerns” about the idea of a person of one race marrying a person of a different race, may I emphatically state that it is not the color of the skin that will hold the marital union together.

Dare to dream, study your alternatives and never give up and never lose hope. Although there may be times when you feel that you are wasting your time by being in school and want to quit, don’t give in and never give up. Stay the course.