The Goodness of Right

The Goodness of Right

Change of Heart, Recovery

There is something to doing a thing simply for the goodness of doing it. There is freedom in doing something because it’s the right thing—the good thing—to do, because it’s the healthy thing for here and now. There is a quote that I’ve seen attributed to St....
The Goodness of Right

Adequate Is Sufficient

Recovery

Now I, Chemish, write what few things I write…And I make an end (Omni 1:9). Wow! One verse! Chemish only wrote one verse. Why? Why would the Lord even want to include in Mormon’s abridgement efforts, in Joseph’s translation efforts, in our study efforts, the...
The Goodness of Right

Only One Resolution

Change of Heart, Led by Spirit, Recovery

Christmas is over. New Year’s is approaching. We can’t help but think about setting new goals and resolutions. What if our one goal for this coming year was to have a day filled with no other desire than to be in love with the Lord? Isn’t that the ultimate experience...
The Goodness of Right

The Quickest Way to Become Abstinent

abstinence, Recovery, Twelve Steps

And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. (Doctrine and Covenants 64:33) For most people, the one sure way to quickly become abstinent and then to consistently continue in abstinence is to start with a humble, simple abstinence. We must view our...