Comments on: Examples of seeing the world through a poor mirror’s reflection

By: Ray

Ray — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:12:55 +0000

Thanks, Blue. I want to add my own Happy Birthday wishes to someone I admire tremendously.

You, too, Stephen. *grin*

By: Blue

Blue — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:17 +0000

oh, I just clicked your name on the sidebar and it said today is your birthday. Mine was this week too. Hope you’re enjoying the day with loved ones! Thanks again for the gift of your experiences recorded and shared.

By: Blue

Blue — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:32:46 +0000

Stephen,
Through the years I’ve read your thoughts in fits and spurts…and not once do I recall ever NOT being enriched or edified by your words. I’m on a little feast tonight…a much needed one. I’m glad for the variety and selection your various blogs offer to the interested reader. You have a wisdom and insight that is commonly wanting in the world.

Thank you for taking the time to share. It really lifts me up when I am down.
~Blue

By: Bible Commentary Guy

Bible Commentary Guy — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:04:09 +0000

Interesting read. Informative

By: Stephen M (Ethesis)

Stephen M (Ethesis) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:33:37 +0000

Howard, I had met a grand daughter of Ezra Taft Benson, and he was one of the apostles whose name I remembered, and I knew it would happen within his lifetime, though not when.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:41:38 +0000

I enjoyed this. It fits well with my own search for understanding.
Thank you

By: Howard

Howard — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:58:22 +0000

Stephen,
I love your posts but sometimes I am without words. Your life experiences exceed anything I have encountered. I can understand your patriarch crying and I am not at all surprised that blessings will follow.

We take different paths in our journey to become one with God. The Spirit speaks to people in different ways saying different things even when they are in the same room.

Much of the personal revelation I receive is open ended time wise. When it is time specific it is hazy on the details. Please elaborate; given to know the general time.

By: Gwennaëlle

Gwennaëlle — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:08:12 +0000

Same as Ray

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:57:48 +0000

Stephen, I would phrase it this way:

I LOVE your posts; I generally learn so much from them; I often feel like I have little to contribute.

This is a great example. That verse is one of my favorites, and I want to read the post a couple of times while everything you said sinks in more deeply – and I get more insights from doing so.

Please don’t stop posting due to low comment totals. You are helping me, at least.

By: Kent (MC)

Kent (MC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:32:26 +0000

The reason you get so few comments is because you make us feel ashamed at our lack of charity and gratitude. Few of us can add anything to what you give since it is sometimes more than we can receive. Post a poll and you will have dozens of comments, but little substance. I really enjoyed the comments by your wife, by the way. I will definitely remember that with loss I can definitely lose more if I focus on my loss rather than my other relationships which still need me.

By: Stephen M (Ethesis)

Stephen M (Ethesis) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:52:30 +0000

Kent, I’m glad you enjoy these posts. I worry about the low level of comments I get.

BTW, I have two posts by my wife at http://ethesis.blogspot.com/ with advice she has given people.

By: Kent (MC)

Kent (MC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:49:31 +0000

Stephen,

Your posts are the reasons why I love Mormon Matters. You give me courage to face my blessings!