The Bitter Cup and the Bloody Baptism

So, my Mom had thyroid surgery today. They found cancer. We are fortunate to have had early detection and so everything should go well for her.

Bad things often happen to good people. It is part of our growth process. Part of becoming better disciples of Christ. Part of becoming more Christlike.

Here is one of my favorite talks on discipleship, by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. It is called "The Bitter Cup and the Bloody Baptism." This one won't make you laugh, but it will probably make you cry. The audio file also contains a beautiful talk by Sister Patricia Holland entitled "The Soul's Center."

Click HERE to listen (right-click to save) (this talk is not in MP3 format, but in real audio format)

Click HERE to read Elder Holland's talk.

Click HERE to read Sister Holland's talk.

"You and I won't ever find ourselves on that cross, but we repeatedly find ourselves at the foot of it. And how we act there will speak volumes about what we think of Christ's character and his call for us to be his disciples." - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

-Whit