Picture from the gospelcoalition.org website In trying times such as these there are many voices clamoring for our attention. Crises present opportunities for self-interested people to sell their wares. Often it’s an ideology that’s for sale, fueled by a vain ambition to be popular or to feel important and validated. Read more…
We often forget that Hiram Page was one of the eight witnesses of the Golden Plates. Hiram is best remembered for his peep stone and the revelations he was receiving in 1830, a short time after becoming a witness. I had forgotten that Oliver Cowdery along with David Whitmer and Read more…
One of the definitions of the word idol is “an object of extreme devotion.” The term is most often used today when referencing movie stars and other famous people. In the scriptures, we’re taught to not have idols or graven images and are commanded to not even trust in the Read more…
While many view him as a modern-day Judas, Mitt Romney sees himself apparently as Peter, the perfect stone — “Pierre Delecto,” a secret pen name chosen by his truly. This is not the first time Mitt Romney has come off as self-righteous or strange. Remember when he was asked what Read more…
Yea, I would that ye would come forth and harden not your hearts any longer; for behold, now is the time and the day of your salvation; and therefore, if ye will repent and harden not your hearts, immediately shall the great plan of redemption be brought about unto you Read more…
A friend of mine gave an excellent talk last week in his ward about the Zoramites. His humble prayer was that his audience might see some of the parallels between them and us as Latter-day Saints. Sadly, the message fell upon deaf ears. I ask the same question my friend Read more…
I’ve mentioned before that I have two deal breaking issues with the Church. Do the Brethren see the Lord or not? And are they or are they not a part of the lay ministry we boast about? A recent comment on this blog sums up my concern better than I Read more…
I’ve always thought it interesting that in Mosiah he states that Jesus will come and “shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men.” This teaching seems to suggest that most of us have evil spirits which possess us. Notice it Read more…
I was able to watch or read most of Conference this past week. I listened carefully hoping to be inspired by messages delivered by those we call prophets, seers, and revelators. I thought some of the talks were okay. It seemed as though there was an added emphasis on the Read more…
Words matter. When today’s 15 Apostles of the Church use words to describe themselves such as “true messengers, special witnesses, sure witnesses, certain witnesses, prophets, seers, revelators, and apostles” it becomes our sacred duty to determine if they are being misleading or telling the truth. Especially given that we pay Read more…