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Tag Archives: Suffering
The principle of compensation
I have come to appreciate these words by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin regarding the principle of compensation, and have seen this evident in my life: The third thing we can do is understand the principle of compensation. The Lord compensates … Continue reading
Posted in doubt, Empathy, Endurance, Happiness, Healing, patience, Prophets, Suffering, Theodicy
Tagged compensation, Joseph B. Wirthlin, Suffering, The Problem of Evil, Theodicy, trial
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Jesus was astonished at the degree of suffering
Imagine, Jehovah, the Creator of this and other worlds, “astonished”! Jesus knew cognitively what He must do, but not experientially. He had never personally known the exquisite and exacting process of an atonement before. Thus, when the agony came in … Continue reading
Posted in Atonement, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Suffering
Tagged astonished, Atonement, Jesus Christ, Suffering
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More equality in this testing
We may foolishly bring unhappiness and trouble, even suffering upon ourselves. These are not always to be regarded as penalties imposed by a displeased Creator. They are part of the lessons of life, part of the test. Some are tested … Continue reading
Another Zion’s Camp?
First Lieutenant David DeMille U.S. Army Afghanistan, March 2006–March 2007 One time our convoy was out on night patrol. We stopped by what was known as a “district center.” The district center compound was the location of the area’s main … Continue reading
Posted in blessings, Endurance, Faith, Suffering
Tagged blessings, Divine protection, Suffering, trials
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Salt Lake City in the winter of 1848-49
“Some of the inhabitants were living in log cabins, others in dugouts, and still others in wagons, while some who did not have the latter, had built brush sheds; almost everybody was living on short rations, crickets and grasshoppers having … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, Faith, Miracles, Priesthood, Prophets, Purpose of Life, Suffering, Visions
Tagged Brigham Young, Faith, James Brown, Suffering, Utah history, vision
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Willard Richards’ firsthand account of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum
Willard Richards gives his firsthand account of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Gives an account of martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith: Mob approached jail room door; Hyrum struck by musket ball, falls to floor exclaiming “I am a … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, Prophets, Suffering
Tagged Carthage, Church History, Joseph Smith, prophets, Suffering, Women in Church History
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John 13:34 – Love and suffering
Christ’s love is so deep that He took upon Himself the sins and afflictions of all mankind. Only in that way could He both pay for our sins and empathize with us enough to truly succor us—that is, run to … Continue reading
Posted in Agency, Jesus Christ, Love, Suffering
Tagged Bruce C. Hafen, Growth, Jesus Christ, Love, Pain, Suffering, trials
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