by Tom Hampton (Used by permission) In my life, there are times of sadness and times of joy. In my life, there are friends abound and loneliness. In my life, there is great light and darkness. In my life, there are two people and then they are one. My soul reaches for home in the […]

By Tyler Swenson I am trying to find lasting recovery from addiction (what type of addiction is unimportant- pick your poison, as they say), yet my wife seems to continue to hold onto her anger and hurt and will not “let it go” and forgive. This has, until recently, been a great stumbling block for […]

A poem by Josesph R. Henderson Why did we believe that wicked man When he told us there was no other way? His way was alluring, appealing, subversive. We chewed our lower lip and said, “o.k., if you insist.” Yet even in our innocence we knew That he and truth had long since parted company. […]

When we speak of confession, we tend to think of it in its narrowest sense, which is that of laying out our sins before church authorities or before God. I believe that the principle of confession speaks of a way of life rather than scattered acts of submission to ecclesiastical and divine authority. Be the […]

Ever since Adam and Eve “heard the voice of Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden,”(Genesis 3:8) humans have shown a natural propensity to vainly hide from God. Despite its […]

Same-sex attraction was hell when all the feelings and emotions I experienced were wrapped up in a desire for intimacy with men and when every word that proceeds from God’s chosen servants told me I must not indulge those feelings. Be the first to like. Like Unlike

A friend of mine wrote: That was quite literally a revelation. I had no idea, and the thought blew me away. I realized that I had not even taken sufficient ownership and responsibility for my life. In fact, I hated my life, didn’t want it, especially the part about same-sex attraction. It was disappointing, but […]

Being at peace while working at life. When Jesus came in the meridian of time, a priveleged few were permitted to see his miraculous arrival. How I have envied those special witnesses who saw that sweet little face and gazed at him. Those wise men came to worship the Son of the Highest in lowly […]

Seeking the presence of Christ through charity. It has long been a desire of my heart to see the face of the Savior and know beyond the already firm knowledge of testimony that he lives. I desire with all my heart to be held by those strong arms, see that most beautiful of faces, and […]

Recognizing good and evil This life is the time to prepare to meet God. As Amulek taught: For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors. (Alma 34:32) When I am keeping God’s commandments, […]

Enduring to the end I have often characterized my struggles with homosexuality as “difficult”. Particularly, I mention the powerful temptations that I face daily. I perhaps have not done the topic its due, because the battle is only difficult when viewed on its own. Be the first to like. Like Unlike

I had been struggling with addiction to pornography and masturbation for several years. These addictions had come throughout the years to affect my life in nearly all facets. Although I was able to live free of them during the time I was a missionary, I turned back to them upon returning home. Being an addict affected my self-esteem, relationships with others, decision making abilities, and outlook on life. Ultimately I had separated from my wife and abandoned all I knew to be true. The adversary caused me to become separated from all who cared for me and to feel alone.

This essay is derived from the experience and understanding of the author. It is only the author’s opinion of which counsel received from priesthood leaders has been the least and most helpful. Although the messages taken from the counsel given are probably very different than the intended message, these are the messages that addicts tend to take from such counsel.

Learning to be obedient despite temptations When it comes to same-sex attraction, it has long been my belief that obedience is a higher priority than repair or healing. I also believe that the key to being obedient is in learning to accept temptation as part of the plan we were sent here to live. I […]

The following was written in 1995. I have been pondering the wonderful concept that Jesus knows what it is like to be tempted, so that he can succor us in our temptations. This concept is epitomized in the following passage from Hebrews: 1 person likes this post. Like Unlike