Meme borrowed from Bare Record There’s been a lot of Bloggernacle discussion of late about the Church’s “accidental” news re-release, that touts itself as “the gold standard” when it comes to how the Church handles sexual and child abuse cases. Apparently the Church had already published this article in 2010 and then republished Read more…
This last year has been a very difficult and yet enlightening one for me personally. Most of you don’t know me and so I will spare you from much of the personal information. But suffice it to say, this has been a year where I have learned much. Like many Read more…
The scriptures warn us that in the last days there will be prophets who do not prophesy and seers who do not see (Isaiah 30:10). Jesus also warned that there would be false prophets and an abundance of men teaching their own precepts to get gain, so that even the very elect will be Read more…
Jesus taught “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). After His resurrection He added, “even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect” (3 Nephi 12:48). I find it interesting that while mortal – even as “Jesus, Read more…
This is exactly what the Church and Boy Scouts of America were hoping to avoid by allowing gay scouts and gay leaders to participate in Scouting. Hopefully this will serve as a reminder that when we compromise our beliefs to come halfway with those who oppose us, we often lose Read more…
I received this paper today from a friend who wishes to remain anonymous for the time being. I’ve looked at it and believe it to be one of the best accounts to date on the subject. Denver Snuffer also has written a paper of similar length on the same topic that I strongly Read more…
LDS Living reported a rumor last week that Mitt Romney is getting ready to jump into the 2016 presidential race. This would obviously be big news, but interestingly LDS Living seems to be the only “news outlet” covering the story. I guess I’m somewhat surprised that LDS Living is apparently Read more…
I like the message of this Church-produced vignette called “Reflections.” It reminds me of the importance of loving our children, no matter where they are. I especially appreciate hearing the father’s voice — always optimistic, although eventually weary; ever present, in fact always there and never aloof — always “still Read more…
Did anyone else struggle with the general mood permeating this weekend’s Conference? Did it feel like an Award Ceremony for you? There seemed to be a lot of extra back slapping and testimony bearing of one another. Fun press conferences and lots of thank yous and I couldn’t have done Read more…
Elder Ballard spoke last week to a very large crowd in the Marriott Center. You can read his entire talk here. In his remarks, Elder Ballard spends a significant portion of his time “praising the Saints” he says “as Paul did” in Biblical times. Elder Ballard suggests that the Utah Read more…