How does the idea of small and simple things relate to our spiritual growth? Angie leads a discussion on how focused and frequent nourishment to our spirits will help us sink deep testimony roots. We explore the nobility of ordinary, small and simple tasks, and reveal the power that little course corrections inspired by the Holy Spirit have to not only keep us on the safe road back to our Heavenly Father, but to also improve our relationships here on earth.
RESOURCES AND REFERENCES:
1. Small and Simple Things by Dallin H. Oaks
2. Small and Simple Things by M. Russell Ballard
3. D&C 64:33- "Wherefore be not weary in well doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things, proceedeth that which is great."
4. Power to Ovecome the Adversary by Peter M. Johnson
CHAPTER MARKERS:
1:06- IDEA #1 Small and Simple Grows Deep Roots
1:15- Steven Wheelwright- Through the small and simple God blesses us with small daily miracles and over time with marvelous works.
1:40- David A. Bednar- Steady drip of water likened unto our spiritual life; focused and frequent in receiving consistent drops of spiritual nourishment.
3:12- Kristy's story about hiking- Look up focused and frequent!
4:49- Story about Janice Kapp Perry
6:30- Boyd K. Packer quote: Don't miss small opportunities because we are wanting to do something monumental.
7:16- D&C 64: 33
8:30- Kristy's story- the small drip of parenthood. Listening to her daughter talk with a neighbor.
12:02- IDEA #2 There is nobility is the simple acts of kindness and goodness.
12:30- Howard W. Hunter quote- Commonplace tasks have great impact on others.
12:45- Angie's examples of quiet service and the powerful results in her life.
15:18- Angie's story of her mother helping her look up scriptures
17:03- Friends inviting her in college.
19:12- Kristy's story of her mother helping her memorize The Articles of Faith from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
21:40- Angie's story of a miracle- a friend thanking her for her example and kindness
20 years later.
25:35- Christ's first miracle was quiet and simple.
26:23- IDEA #3- Keep hold of your spiritual steering wheel and adjust when necessary.
26:35- Angie's story of first learning how to drive.
27:44- M. Russell Ballard quote- Purposes of the Lord generally are fulfilled through small and simple things.
28:20- Examples of small nudges that we may feel or hear.
32:28- Kristy references Power to Overcome the Adversary.