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But A Small Moment
Exploring the messiness of life
through a faith-based lens.
Chapter Four: “Help me, dear Father, to truly repent”
Help me, dear Father, to freely forgive All who may seem unkind to me. Help me each day, Father, I pray; Help me live nearer, nearer to thee. Help me, dear Father, to truly repent, Making things right, and changing my ways. Help me each day, Father, I pray; Help me live nearer, nearer to thee. "Help Me, Dear Father," Children’s Songbook, 99 I was seven years old when I first remember repenting. My friend who lived across the street had received money from her mom to buy somet
Eliza
1 day ago4 min read
Chapter Three: The Great Lie
"I believe in the sun even when it’s not shining. I believe in love even when I feel it not I believe in God even when he is silent." Scratched in the wall of a cellar in Cologne by Jewish Holocaust survivors TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses difficult experiences related to child sexual assault. Please be kind with yourself and feel free to skip if this is not in your best interest. NOTE: I've felt the nudge to share my story for over ten years. And I've been hesitant to
Eliza
Sep 2711 min read
Chapter Two: When I Pray in Faith
I kneel to pray ev’ry day. I speak to Heav’nly Father. He hears and answers me When I pray in faith. Children’s Songbook, 14, “I Pray in Faith” When I was five and six years old, my older brothers, Craig and Josh, were turning 12. And in preparation for them receiving the Aaronic priesthood, my parents spent many Family Home Evenings talking about gaining a testimony. They taught so clearly that I felt it was imperative to gain a testimony for myself. But I wasn’t quite sure
Eliza
Sep 203 min read
Chapter One: “I Have a Family Here on Earth”
I have a family here on earth. They are so good to me. I want to share my life with them through all eternity. Families can be together forever Through Heavenly Father’s plan. I always want to be with my own family, And the Lord has shown me how I can. The Lord has shown me how I can. Children’s Songbook, 188 I grew up in a family many would envy -- two parents, three brothers, two sisters, various family cats, and a swing set. My early years were spent playing with the neigh
Eliza
Apr 264 min read
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