Mama Berry Blog

I was at work. It was silent aside from the buzz of my ultrasonic and the radio in the background. Warm tears fell behind my mask; tears I wanted to avoid explaining to my patient, or to anyone. They were tears I had done pretty well at hiding all day. And the day before. Though the tears were the only thing I hid well. Then my delicate balance was interrupted by the speaker on the radio. Testifying of God, like they often do on K-LOVE, she said something that's only comforting to those no longer grieving. (And I am certainly grieving.) "No matter what happens in our lives, we can be comforted that God is in control." Instantly, a little stab of anger pierced my heart. Because life is sometimes crushing. You know what would be comforting? Not being crushed. 'God is in control.' Don't they know I know that!? Because I do, I know that. I trust Him. I always have. I always will. But. But a piece of my life just fell apart. I wish it hadn't. I want...

                           Last week I finished reading the Book of Mormon again. I love this book of scripture. The Book of Mormon, like the Bible, testifies of the Divinity of  Jesus Christ and declares Him Savior of mankind. It teaches the things of God, and rejects the wickedness of the world. It was written by prophets called of God for that purpose. It has strengthened my knowledge of and relationship with Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon, like the truths testified of in the Bible, has changed my life for the better. That which turns us to God,  is  of God. And this book points all of mankind to God and His son Jesus Christ.  I have studied this book multiple times and have prayed to know of its truthfulness, as I have also done with the Bible. The Bible is the word of God. What a blessing it is to have so many accounts of the Savior's mortal ministry and the teachings of so many pro...