Just an idea....

     So this is kind of a random post.... BUT I have been thinking about creating another blog to get into more detail about my life and who I am. As I'm sure you have noticed, my current blog "Finding your way through faith" is more factual based and I use a lot of church resources. I love my current blog, but I want some more freedom to expand my topic and really dig in, and I'm thinking a second blog is where I might go! Don't worry (if you were) I'm keeping this blog! Anyway, I will keep y'all updated on what I do! Thanks so much for all my viewers and followers! I love you all!

     Well, my idea has now become a reality! My second blog is up and running, but is currently in its infancy and I only have my intro posted. My new blog is specifically about same-sex attraction and the LDS church. Feel free to check it out! Visit it by clicking here

What does it mean to be kind to one another?

     One thing I have noticed that runs rampant in the world today is judgement of others and judgement of people's beliefs. Too often people gossip about, judge, make fun of, and/or discriminate against people or things they really know little about. I won't lie, I have trouble with judging people at times, it has been a bad habit of mine to gossip about others. No, I'm not perfect, but I'm continually working on being better everyday, and let me tell ya, the old me and the new me are two totally different people!
     How often do you find yourself judging others or holding feelings of anger, resentment, or hurt from people who may have not even done you wrong? I have been bullied most all of my life, and there have been times when I have bullied others. Neither being bullied or being the bully is any fun! Being nice doesn't mean you let people walk all over you, nor does it mean you must drop your standards, morals, or beliefs because someone else's are different than yours.

      Being kind simply means that you learn to love everyone, even your enemies (and trust me, it's not always easy to do!), you respect others and their opinions, even if you don't agree with them (and you don't have to), and you try to look at everyone as a son/daughter of God who has infinite potential.

     Say hi to someone who seems lonely, try to help others, spend time trying to build others' up. If nothing else, at least use kind words and actions and avoid judging, name-calling, or offending/hurtful words and phrases.

     Everyone, no matter how big or small, rich or poor, wise or foolish, etc. etc. deserves to be treated with kindness and love. I promise that if you seek to better others' lives by changing your attitude, actions, and words that you will be bettered and you will be blessed.

     Thank you to everyone who reads my blog. May we all find happiness and betterment in our lives, and give kindness and love to better others' lives. I love all of you, and even more so, I know that God loves all of you and everyone!

"I'm Saved"

      I really enjoy writing poetry, and I have found it to be a great way for me to express myself and my experiences. I've been considering making a page dedicated to uplifting poetry, and have decided to share this poem that I wrote which I've decided to call "I'm Saved".

 

"I'm Saved"

 

For so long I sat in darkness

Too long I only knew wrong

I Felt careless, hopeless, heartless

With no right or beautiful song

 

I was taken, shackled, broken

I was tossed, tortured, thrown

I felt need to be woken

But no one understood my groan

 

I saw the light, I tasted it

For a moment I was set free

But again I fell into the pit

Before the light returned to me

 

Forever I will owe you, the freedom you gave me

For through your grace and love, your light has set me free

-Mitchell L.C.

 

P.S. I have already made some pages which are located above the blog archive and under "pages". If you are on mobile, the pages can be accessed by selecting the downward arrow next to "Home". Please check them out!