View from the Rim
By phil lovesee
View from the RimOct 29, 2021
12. Darkest before the dawn
doubts, the hours before the glorious resurrection
11. From the Upper Room to the Garden and...
Can you imagine the wait after Christ was put in the tomb?
10. Does the light of Christ emanate from you?
The three degrees of glory, and I met an angel today.
9. They heard his voice...
Reflecting on a twentieth anniversary for me. Twenty years of singing, of becoming more than what I was. I owe what I am to God, and I owe my discovery of that person to two people. Long ways to go, but have come a long way.
8. Jan. 23, 2024 Salvation
Salvation or Exaltation? Some thoughts on the difference, and what is done to "earn" them.
7. Oh how lovely was the morning
A beautiful experience with a special song, and a look at how we should treat others, as well as ourselves.
Jeffrey R. Holland's talk.
6. December 24, 2023
Thoughts on Christ, and Luke 2 (of course). How can you light the world?
5. December 17, 2023
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain! One week until Christmas Eve.
Here is the Handel reference. Still trying to figure out how to share the other video.
4. November 29, 2023
Celebrating the date or the birth? How will you light the world?
3. November 13, 2023
An apostle dies, a fail on my part, and a truly great day!
Link to Sect. 110
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/110?lang=eng
2. Should I? Can I? and a testimony of Christ.
Can I go to the next level singing? A witness of Christ and looking forward to General Conference this weekend.
1. Oh What Songs of the Heart
a new season. a wonderful song
the text
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/oh-what-songs-of-the-heart?lang=eng
the Mack Wilberg version
27. No coincidences with God
How important was it that I hear a talk this past Sunday. Very, apparently.
26. Oh My Father
Happy Mother's Day
25. He is Risen!
Thoughts on Easter, reflecting on that first Easter, and a testimony of His love for us.
24. Good Friday
A reflection on the events leading up to the Savior's Death.
Link to Forgiving Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb6UGnSEDi4
23. On the eve of Passover, so many years ago...
Thoughts on Holy Week, and the Savior's preparation for the fulfillment of his eternal mission.
22. Easter Week is here.
Discussion of "His Only Son" https://hisonlysonmovie.com/
Also discussed an extremely important video. Forgiving Others by President Russell M. Nelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb6UGnSEDi4
Also some thoughts on Easter from Palm Sunday to the Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ.
21. Para siempre Dios este con Vos
My reflections on the Missionary Reunion of those that served under President Gordon Christiansen, and his wonderful wife Shirley.
20. Faith, not fear.
Weaving through the idea of fear looking backwards and faith always looking forwards.
19. A cry for help
18. Religious Freedom
17. The Light of the World. The Word made flesh.
Luke 2, and some closing commentary on Old Testament reflection
16. Consider your Ways
Finishing Come Follow Me for the Old Testament, and the counsel of Haggai. Also a guest appearance by the Lib in a discussion on the blessing of having not only a renowned doctor as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but having a renowned legal scholar sitting as his counselor and next in line for the prophetic mantle.
15.Opposition in all things
14. The virtue of selfishness?
You betcha. With the Lib hosting.
13. Called of God, by prophecy.
Meanderings on the ordination to the office of High Priest of my son. What a day!
12. #givethanks #lighttheWorld
Try to give thanks, no matter the circumstance, and a little discourse on Jonah, and how we should warn our neighbors.
#LightTheWorld, and seeking happiness.
To receive ideas and other opportunities to serve, text light to 71234
10. A funky beat and a new Stake President in the Center Stake of Zion.
Thoughts from the conference today. And a Tabernacle Choir rendition of one of the songs we sang today.
9. Three prophets. To their times, and ours.
Come Follow Me tracking Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
8. Love one another
Random thoughts before surgery, a minor merge of the Lib and the View.
7. Brother Jeremiah and Sister Jennings
Quoting Guns and Roses? A sneak peek at Jeremiah, and a personal encounter with the latest being sent from the Paola Ward.
6. A health update, and are we in the last days?
An update on what is going on with me, as well as first thoughts on the recently completed General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The messages are for all in the world. A link is below.
5. A trip to the temple
Visiting the temple with some dear friends, and an epilogue to "America Belongs to God" the concert.
4. America Belongs to God. Part II
An analysis of the song "America Belongs to God" with words by Barbara G. Dykstra and music by Larry Beebe.
3. Standing on the promises of God
More on "America Belongs to God" performance
Saturday September 10, 2022
7 PM
705 W Walnut
Independence, MO
2. America Belongs to God
More than a concert, but the details of the concert are as follows:
Sep 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
705 West Walnut Street, Independence MO
Also building on the theme of America being a promised land, conditioned on willing obedience to God's laws as found in the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ, 2nd Nephi 4:4 2 Nephi 4 (churchofjesuschrist.org)
1. Where do you stand?
A discussion of a talk given by Jorg Klebingat in the last General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Savior was hated. In these days where good is considered evil, and evil good, true disciples of Christ will stand out. Here is the link.
Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days (churchofjesuschrist.org)
32. Loving Families
A lengthy commentary on family, blood and otherwise, and the eternal building blocks that they are. A special thank you to Alice Beebe of Larice Music, for feeling the need to not wait until tomorrow to do a very simple favor. The chorale sang the song Loving Families, lyrics by Barbara G. Dykstra and arranged by Larry Beebe. This arrangement, and many others can be found on their website Hymns.com
The martyrdom of the prophet Joseph Smith, and a testimony of Jesus Christ
A brief summary of Joseph Smith, leading up to his murder in Carthage Jail on this date in 1844. Plus, a feeble attempt at singing
30. June 3, 2022 A brief view of the Book of Judges, and application in today's world.
An attitude of gratitude is necessary for us to truly become more like Christ. We should call on the Lord in good times, as well as bad times. He loves us, He is the only one that can judge us. We examine the difference between the commandments given by Moses, the added burden of the higher law of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the mercy of being judged, not by imperfect humans, but by God.
29. Where are my priorities?
The ten year anniversary of the dedication of the Kansas City Missouri Temple by President Thomas S. Monson. Missing singing with my favorite director, and priorities in our lives, or my life, anyway, and whether I need help with them.
28. Easter morning and now what?
The Savior lives! Because he lives, we will live again! An invitation to partake of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, by having faith, repenting of our sins, and strive towards perfection.
27 The glorious morn approaches.
Faith is the first principle of the gospel. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Discussing the faith of those before, and those today. Their wait was nearly over!
26. Good Friday... And they waited...
Could you imagine seeing everything you believed in crash down? To see the Messiah killed by the very ones you thought He would defeat? The question would be..."now what?". Well?
25. Good Thursday 2022
The Lord celebrated Passover with his disciples, went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray and to begin his Atoning Sacrifice for us. Happy Easter.
24. Conference Weekend
Listening to the prophet of God, and reflecting on Moses in our Come Follow Me lessons.
23 Conversion
Conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ is not a one time event, but a daily one. A couple of personal stories surrounding mine.
22 The Doctrine of Christ, and the loss of loved ones
Discussing the City of Enoch, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. The City of Enoch reached heaven, not by building their way there, but by building a people worthy of heaven. The Tower of Babel was built to physically reach heaven. Also, while Noah may have had three sons and a wife on the Ark, he left behind a whole posterity that he no doubt wept over.