“Examine Yourself” & “Consider Your Ways”– 4 Soul-Searching Questions from the Bible

"Sunday Sermon" "Know Thyself" The Bible counsels and commands: “examine yourselves” and “consider your ways.” Likewise, Socrates proclaimed: “Know Thyself!” He added, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Lao Tzu also declared: “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” “Examine Yourself” (1 Corinthians 11:28) “Let a man examine himself.” … Continue reading “Examine Yourself” & “Consider Your Ways”– 4 Soul-Searching Questions from the Bible →

Brigham Young’s Brutal Wild West Humor

"Hero Birthday Series" In Honor of His Birthday - June 1, 1801 Brigham Young became the second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a mob murdered the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. "Brother Brigham" led the migration of tens of thousands of saints from Britain, Scandinavia and the … Continue reading Brigham Young’s Brutal Wild West Humor →

Missionary Struggles Pt. 2 – David O. McKay

"Sunday Sermon" David O. McKay was called to serve a mission in Scotland in 1897. He became very discouraged with his lack of convert baptisms. Combined with the brutal weather, he got very homesick. Discouraged, Elder McKay and his companion decided to go sightseeing. One day they spent several hours browsing around Stirling Castle. As … Continue reading Missionary Struggles Pt. 2 – David O. McKay →

Missionary Struggles Pt. 1 – Gordon B. Hinckley

"Sunday Sermon" Part 1 Several of the modern prophets and apostles struggled, and became discouraged, while serving missions in Britain. President David O. McKay became so discouraged and homesick in Scotland, that he and his companion spent much of their time sightseeing instead of proselyting. President Joseph Fielding Smith got so frustrated, he exclaimed, “Anyone … Continue reading Missionary Struggles Pt. 1 – Gordon B. Hinckley →

5 things we can learn from our Christian cousins

Sunday Sermon Learning from each other We Latter-day Saints never claimed to have a monopoly on truth. There is much we can learn from our Christian cousins, and there is much they can learn from us. (See: "20 Distinctive Beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," londonedition.net, Oct 3, 2021) We also … Continue reading 5 things we can learn from our Christian cousins →

Materialism and the Myth of the “Eye of the Needle” Gate

"Sunday Sermon" The Root Sin of Materialism Henry David Thoreau (1817-1861), American philosopher, and author of Walden Pond and Civil Disobedience, proclaimed: “For every thousand hacking at the branches of evil, there is one striking at the root.” One of the major “root sins” is materialism - “building treasures on earth,” “having our hearts set … Continue reading Materialism and the Myth of the “Eye of the Needle” Gate →

Jesus’ Apocryphal Childhood: From a Five-Year-Old “Holy Terror” to a Six-Year Old Healer

"Sunday Sermon" We are all curious about Jesus’ childhood. “The Infancy Gospel of Thomas” fills in the gaps. It was written by the late second century by "Thomas the Israelite," whoever that is. This gospel describes Jesus as a "petulant child prodigy." The text was considered "apocryphal" and "heretical" by early church leaders and theologians. … Continue reading Jesus’ Apocryphal Childhood: From a Five-Year-Old “Holy Terror” to a Six-Year Old Healer →

Jesus’ Disbelieving Family: “Even his own brothers didn’t believe him.” (John 7:5)

"Sunday Sermon" “Who is Jesus?” When Jesus preached and performed mighty miracles, public arguments erupted. “Who is this guy?” People were divided into 5 camps. Jesus is: A Devil/Possessed Insane/Megalomaniac A Good Moral Teacher A Prophet The Christ/Son of God Jesus’ brothers and sisters Mary, the mother of Jesus, had at least eight children. Jesus’ … Continue reading Jesus’ Disbelieving Family: “Even his own brothers didn’t believe him.” (John 7:5) →

The Key “Trinity” Scripture (Father, Son, Holy Ghost = One) is Fake

"Sunday Sermon" “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” (KJV 1 John 5: 7) The Doctrine of the Trinity is not Biblical The Doctrine of the Trinity, that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one person, does not come … Continue reading The Key “Trinity” Scripture (Father, Son, Holy Ghost = One) is Fake →

There is no such thing as a “Balanced Life”

"Sunday Sermon" Internet Advice The internet has a plethora of advice columns on, “How to Live a Balanced Life.” “The 8 Elements of a Balanced Life.” “The 13 Steps to a Balanced Life.” “9 Tips to a Balanced Life.” Lessons from Street Jugglers I remember watching street performers at the Venice Beach boardwalk. I was … Continue reading There is no such thing as a “Balanced Life” →