tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post4264812977645899069..comments2024-01-01T03:38:13.643-05:00Comments on We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ: The Mormon MomentJocelyn Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-56878381734541724682012-01-11T17:00:10.426-05:002012-01-11T17:00:10.426-05:00@Kris Merriman
Thanks so much,Kris...and Carrie, ...@<a href="#c5595278746139238983" rel="nofollow">Kris Merriman</a><br /><br />Thanks so much,Kris...and Carrie, I gave up on Disqus for the time being...it stalled out and I don't want to lose all of your wonderful comments! Thanks all!Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-55952787461392389832012-01-11T16:45:06.431-05:002012-01-11T16:45:06.431-05:00I have to admit, I haven't really enjoyed the ...I have to admit, I haven't really enjoyed the "limelight" of the media scrutiny. They so often get it so wrong, and it's painful to see something I love so much portrayed so inaccurately.<br /><br />So I for one really appreciate your re-definition of the Mormon Moment. I think I'll go have a Mormon Moment with my kiddos right now!<br /><br />Thanks.Kris Merrimannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-34068995031113194152012-01-11T15:47:46.547-05:002012-01-11T15:47:46.547-05:00Hey-- what happened to all the comments?Hey-- what happened to all the comments?Carriestroudnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-40520423340011966942012-01-10T17:13:41.490-05:002012-01-10T17:13:41.490-05:00Like some others, I hadn't heard of the "...Like some others, I hadn't heard of the "Mormon Moment" but I love your thoughts and ALL of the comments as well. I agree that each day is filled with Mormon Moments as we work toward strengthening our own testimonies, and sharing them with others, of THE Mormon Moment.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09624351403333754381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-36945138771762407832012-01-10T15:03:11.282-05:002012-01-10T15:03:11.282-05:00Beautifully said! I don't think I could even ...Beautifully said! I don't think I could even add to that testimony. With the holiday's still fresh in my mind, I am daily reminded of a scripture I read in Luke 2 (v.11)...For unto YOU, is born this day...a Savior which is Christ the Lord. Never before has the word YOU stood out to me as it has this year. I think we can take the "Mormon Moment" all the way back to that most sacred day in Bethlehem, when the Savior was born, in the most humble of circumstances, for me, and for you, to redeem us from sin and give us eternal life. Since his birth, the "Mormon Moments", the truth of his gospel, continues to be brought forth...beginning with a young boy, and continuing through each of us. We are so blessed!Johns Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07720468908357897273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-52713662510779222332012-01-10T14:53:41.743-05:002012-01-10T14:53:41.743-05:00As I read this, I thought, What do I want the worl...As I read this, I thought, What do I want the world to know about my faith? Honestly, I want the world to know that the stereotypical image of a Mormon is far from what the gospel of Jesus Christ teaches. That we are largely misrepresented. However, I feel that it doesn't matter what the world thinks if we are giving our 100% to the Lord. We need to focus on what is REALLY important, and then act on the promptings that come from our father in heaven. THAT is true missionary work.Thickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334063583998514724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-2254706841067346282012-01-10T03:20:48.302-05:002012-01-10T03:20:48.302-05:00After reading this yesterday, I thought during the...After reading this yesterday, I thought during the day about the several Mormon moments that left me feeling grateful -- listening to the ward choir sing, listening to a group of children sing, attending a meeting with all the youth of the ten congregations in our area (planned and conducted by the youth), visiting a friend who is in town for her daughter's wedding before heading back to Africa where she and her husband will be for the next 2 1/2 years, praying with our children....<br /><br />I love the Mormon moments of each day. I hope through all of the media attention, people will be willing to just get to know the moments that influence who we are and why we choose to be Mormon.Mormon Women: Who We Arehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479667028999828222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-21340096112351917122012-01-09T20:31:48.291-05:002012-01-09T20:31:48.291-05:00I agree that attention to Mormons if a current fad...I agree that attention to Mormons if a current fad. I keep thinking of the prophesy in Daniel about the stone cut out of the mountain. The work of the Lord has been rolling steadily along and will continue to do so when this "moment" is over.Ro Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987957661555552852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-36861655506529751222012-01-09T19:49:01.569-05:002012-01-09T19:49:01.569-05:00It makes me sad to think that some people might th...It makes me sad to think that some people might think that after our "Mormon Moment" is over, we'll all change our minds or something. Not so! I liked your post about being Mormon when it wasn't cool, and I like to think we will all still be Mormon after the moment is long gone! Throughout eternity ; )Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677860974221886264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-674361285667441032012-01-09T18:43:52.556-05:002012-01-09T18:43:52.556-05:00You're exactly right with the "Mormon Mom...You're exactly right with the "Mormon Moment". Everyone should know when the Mormon moment happened, with Joseph Smith, and then how it progressed into what it is now as well with everyone else having their own Mormon moment. If anything, knowing that a President with a strong faith in God will not guide our nation away from the foundation in which it was built on.Nickell Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932083248779520442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-73914595515924606842012-01-09T17:14:55.184-05:002012-01-09T17:14:55.184-05:00What a wonderful and true post! Thank you ! :) Bea...What a wonderful and true post! Thank you ! :) Beautifully written.Lasgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225888619302657162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-82409258162918565352012-01-09T17:05:19.918-05:002012-01-09T17:05:19.918-05:00What a great post! Love your perspective!What a great post! Love your perspective!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885458128342257523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-81184023644240555632012-01-09T17:04:14.702-05:002012-01-09T17:04:14.702-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885458128342257523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-27887078697365119812012-01-09T16:20:02.587-05:002012-01-09T16:20:02.587-05:00I believe that many people of many faiths have the...I believe that many people of many faiths have their moments in quiet prayer that God will answer in His own time.<br /><br />The current day experience started with Joseph Smith seeking out his own answers. And he was answered in a marvelous first hand experience with the Father and the Son. <br /><br />I know that each can have their own answers to prayers. Maybe not in the visit of angels or God the Father but in quiet contemplative moments.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10190522981503224243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-62248245426801982552012-01-09T16:13:02.272-05:002012-01-09T16:13:02.272-05:00Well said Jocelyn and all your commenters. My Morm...Well said Jocelyn and all your commenters. My Mormon Moment, or one of them, came when I received my answer when I prayed about Joseph Smith and his vision of The Father and The Son. I hope the attention directed toward The Church will bring that moment to many.John Barneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101721065366783799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-74797543428909771442012-01-09T15:24:44.984-05:002012-01-09T15:24:44.984-05:00Boy, did you ever get this right!
Well done, Joce...Boy, did you ever get this right!<br /><br />Well done, Jocelyn. And hear, hear, too.<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-45640125293386225422012-01-09T14:26:26.910-05:002012-01-09T14:26:26.910-05:00I confess, this is the first time I've heard o...I confess, this is the first time I've heard of "The Mormon Moment" but I find it to be rather fascinating! <br /><br />I'm not sure what I can add that hasen't already been stated in the comments, but I agree with many of them. I would just want what is said to be the truth. And like you said Jocelyn, I think the defining "mormon moment" would be the first vision.<br /><br />Both of my parents are converts and they have the most astounding and poignant testimonies I've ever heard. I suppose most of us have our own personal and defining "moment" and it will be interesting to see where this goes, espcially in light of all the political limelight surrounding it.<br /><br />Great post!Serene is my name, not my life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02181359150279923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-33923410924345393482012-01-09T13:51:45.946-05:002012-01-09T13:51:45.946-05:00Mormon Moments that happen in my home are by far t...Mormon Moments that happen in my home are by far the sweetest.<br /><br />Last night my son Dylan (seven years old) asked me if we could talk about some sacred things.<br /><br />"Sure buddy, what do you want to talk about?"<br /><br />He replied, "I want to know how to feel the Holy Ghost. I'm not sure what I should be feeling?"<br /><br />We laid down on his bed together, looking up at the ceiling and talked about one of God's greatest gifts to his children, the sweet Holy Ghost.<br /><br />I couldn't give him the answer to his question. This is one he will have to learn on his own. But I could tell him how to learn on his own. He needs to ask God.<br /><br />And I think that is the most important Mormon Moment you can witness. A sincere soul, searching for truth, wanting answers, and going to the SINGLE SOURCE of all TRUTH. A loving Heavenly Father.<br /><br />Erin<br />http://www.someoneinmind.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035895995774569560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-1283487496366809172012-01-09T13:14:02.897-05:002012-01-09T13:14:02.897-05:00My life will not change because of 2 politicians i...My life will not change because of 2 politicians in the US I will continue to have mormon moments each and every day as I always have. Like many mormons, my religion is not taking over my life.. it is my life.John Tealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873356271475934162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-75297933173554938132012-01-09T13:10:38.700-05:002012-01-09T13:10:38.700-05:00This is an excellent post. I couldn't agree m...This is an excellent post. I couldn't agree more. Thank you for writing in such simple and eloquent terms. You truly have a spiritual gift when it comes to writing. :)Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343850343665764276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-75387503980358393152012-01-09T12:25:25.927-05:002012-01-09T12:25:25.927-05:00I could not agree more. The true nature of the go...I could not agree more. The true nature of the gospel is such that God's plan is constant, with or without media attention. As nice as it is to have so many reporters out there now trying to get the "real scoop" on Mormonism, it is more wonderful still to know that the church would be true, even if no one was looking. Those private, sacred "Mormon Moments" that happen to each of us on a personal level is what the gospel is all about. Unfortunately, that's not something that can be summarized in an article or captured with a camera. Those moments are too personal. I have sincere hope that all this media attention is inspiring at least a few souls to really discover the gospel and to ask God for themselves if it is true. I have faith that those moments will continue to happen all over the world, long after the news stations have moved on to interviewing the next candidate. :)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your inspiring thoughts, Jocelyn!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17089820242701950669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-50738312814489996182012-01-09T12:21:59.719-05:002012-01-09T12:21:59.719-05:00@gremhog susan.hatch@gmail.com
Dog gone it! Som...@<a href="#c4954053978154617752" rel="nofollow">gremhog susan.hatch@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Dog gone it! Someone beat ya! Oh well, at least you got to quote MMM... :)Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-49540539781546177522012-01-09T12:10:47.699-05:002012-01-09T12:10:47.699-05:00not that you won't get to 50 but I wanted to b...not that you won't get to 50 but I wanted to be #50. Here's my other and I promise, last thought.<br /><br />I thought a lot about how we are supposed to act, how we are supposed to come across to the world. And I thought of the MM is light of the politics today. I know I am supposed to think that an LDS president would be great for the country ( I don't, not yet at least). So I have seen enough presidents in my life to have separated how they govern with how they've acted. YES I KNOW IT SHOULD BE THE SAME but it often is not. Do I want that scrutiny for an LDS president with feet of clay any more than I want it for my fellow ward members. Is this MM a call to arms, a call to act, a call to (thanx MMM) mind The Gap?<br /><br />I just think this whole MM things is puff of air...hot and waiting to be nasty. That's what I am gearing up for. I know people....I know how things like this bend and flex...and then just as easily head off into another puff of smoke.<br /><br />So that's that...that's my final wondering.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300961190388848899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-66373271164848110232012-01-09T12:06:15.487-05:002012-01-09T12:06:15.487-05:00Yes! Very beautifully said~Yes! Very beautifully said~Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509943360694488817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-7322124327458200122012-01-09T11:39:41.009-05:002012-01-09T11:39:41.009-05:00Just read your blog for the first time and I'm...Just read your blog for the first time and I'm so impressed! I love blogs that are uplifting. You are so right about the Mormon Moment.Kayli Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933930470736848421noreply@blogger.com