Having apparently taken the appropriate steps to avoid being judged as "unworthy" to be married in the temple, I figured that the potential for criticism by our fellow Mormons was pretty much over. Little did I know that in choosing to remain childless for over nine years was going to be as big an issue for us as not having a temple wedding would have been. We lived at University Village for the first four years of our marriage, during which time I saw dozens of my peers have one baby...

Psalm 78: 9-11 - "The sons of Ephraim were archers equipped with bows, yet they turned back in the day of battle. They did not keep the covenant of God and refused to walk in His law; they forgot His deeds and His miracles that He had shown them."

The apostle John wrote, "They overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death" (Rev. 12:11).
The elements...

[quote=SkyNSea55;53121635]Tellico Plains is about a 45 minute easy ride from Tellico Village. A very nice drive, especially in the Fall to see the changing colors but really enjoyable any time of year.

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Hebrews 12:2 - "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

Notice Jesus is the "Author." What does that mean?
It means your faith originated with Him. And not only is He the Author, He is the Finisher too.
"From faith to faith" in Romans 1:17 means we are to begin...