Continuing to Find My Own Value Statements

 I feel like the next articles of faith have much to do with the organization and structural beliefs of the church. Here they are: 

5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

6 We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

7 We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.

8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

9 We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

I trust that God has trusted Elena, Allie, and Tae to my care because He knows my potential for goodness as a mother. I believe that there are many upon the earth who He trusts me to serve and that He has angels around me (seen and unseen) to buoy me up when things are hard.

I hold firm to my temple covenants and to the temple marriage I am building with Kelley John Ballard. I choose to love him each day, to encourage and uphold Him as the priesthood leader of  our home and as my best friend and true love! (Doc & Cov 131:1-4)  

I believe that God loves all His children regardless of their background, race, religion, politics, gender-identity, sexuality, or any other earthly factor. I believe that His plan of happiness allows the chance for every child of God to return to Him if they are willing to humbly accept Him as their God. I don't know the meaning of all things, but I know that God loves His children. (1 Nephi 11:17, 2 Nephi 26:33)