“A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior”  – Neil L. Andersen (Quote for General Conference)

“A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior.  Rather, he stands beside you and points the way to the Savior.”  - Neil L. Anderson (“Wounded,” Gen Conf Oct 2018) Life and Legacy Birth. Neil Linden Andersen was born August 9, 1951, in Logan, Utah. Childhood. Raised in Pocatello, Idaho, on a dairy farm. … Continue reading “A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior”  – Neil L. Andersen (Quote for General Conference) →

What is “official doctrine” of the church? – Neil L. Andersen (Quote for General Conference)

“Official church doctrine” is proclaimed publicly and unitedly by the living apostles and prophets. This ensures clarity and unity, and eliminates confusion and contention.   “A few question their faith when they find a statement made by a Church leader decades ago that seems incongruent with our doctrine. “There is an important principle that governs … Continue reading What is “official doctrine” of the church? – Neil L. Andersen (Quote for General Conference) →

General Conference: A Time of Renewal

Marion G. Romney:  Spiritual Mountains and Visions of Great Glory “We have heard enough truth and direction in this conference to bring us into the presence of God if we would follow it.  We have been taken to the spiritual mountain and shown visions of great glory, but how many of us have heard that … Continue reading General Conference: A Time of Renewal →

Top 30 General Conference Talks

I gleaned the lists of the top “classic” and most "popular” general conference talks. How many do you recognize? What talks would you add? Which talks would you replace? The Purifying Power of Gethsemane – Bruce R. McConkie Beware of Pride – Ezra Taft Benson An High Priest of Good Things to Come – Jeffrey … Continue reading Top 30 General Conference Talks →

“Then I Consulted with Myself” – Nehemiah 5:7

"Sunday Sermon" Nehemiah was the cupbearer in the court of Persian Emperor Artaxerxes who reigned from 465-424 BC.  A cupbearer was an important and trusted person.  He was responsible for assuring that the king’s drinks were not poisoned.   Nehemiah “the Cupbearer” was greatly rewarded for his diligence when he, and Ezra “the Scribe,” received … Continue reading “Then I Consulted with Myself” – Nehemiah 5:7 →

Balaam’s Talking Ass: The Funniest Scripture Story

There once was a Prophet Balaam. He was famous through the Middle East. When hordes of Israelites fled Egypt and invaded the Middle East like locusts , they destroyed everything in their path. When they pitched their tents in the plains of Moab, King Balak was terrified that he and his people might be next. … Continue reading Balaam’s Talking Ass: The Funniest Scripture Story →

You Can’t Hide from the Lord: 4 Old Testament Stories

We all have a fight/flight response.  Whenever we are threatened, our adrenalin surges, and we either confront the threat or we run away.  This is human nature. The Old Testament contains three memorable stories of people who unsuccessfully tried to run away and hide from the Lord. Adam and Eve Adam and Eve were the … Continue reading You Can’t Hide from the Lord: 4 Old Testament Stories →

Is Hosea 6:6 the Most Important Old Testament?

Rabbi Jacob Milgrom, Dean of Near Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley, concluded that Hosea 6:6 was the most important verse in “the Prophets” in the Old Testament. (See: “Jacob Milgrom,” Wikipedia.)    I was surprised, because I had no clue about Hosea 6:6. But he may have been right. Hosea 6:6: “For I desired mercy, … Continue reading Is Hosea 6:6 the Most Important Old Testament? →

How Tall Was Goliath — Really? 10 Feet or 7 Feet?

I learned in church as a child that Goliath was about 10 feet tall. I was impressed! According to the King James Version (KJV), based on the Hebrew Masoretic Text, Goliath was “six cubits and a span” (1 Sam. 17:4). “Cubit” comes from Latin meaning “elbow.” A cubit is the length from the tip of … Continue reading How Tall Was Goliath — Really? 10 Feet or 7 Feet? →