Veterans Day has its roots in World War I. On November 11, 1918, an armistice (a ceasefire agreement) was signed between the Allied nations and Germany. This effectively ended “the war to end all wars.” The agreement went into effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, November 11, 1918. … Continue reading Veterans Day – A Brief History
"Sunday Sermon" Most members of the Church cannot answer the question: “Who was the first person in this dispensation called as a missionary.” Or in other words, “Who was the first official LDS missionary?” The answer: Samuel Smith. Samuel Harrison Smith, a younger brother of Joseph Smith, was the first official missionary of the Church … Continue reading First LDS Missionary and the Converting Power of the Book of Mormon
"Faith on Friday" Jesus taught, seek and ye shall find. I believe this simple phrase is not only a spiritual promise. I believe it is a statement of fact. If we seek reasons to be angry, doubt, to be bitter, or alone, we will find them. However, if we seek joy, if we look for … Continue reading “Seek Joy and You Shall Find It” – Dieter Uchtdorf (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “As with our Redeemer, we signed on for the whole term … not ending with the first short introductory quiz, but through to the final exam. The joy in this is that the headmaster gave us all open-book answers before the course began. Furthermore, we have a host of tutors who remind … Continue reading Sign on with God for the “Whole Term” – Jeffrey Holland (Great Quote)
"Sunday Sermon" 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 … Continue reading Top 30 General Conference Talks
(Since this document starting to circulate again on social media, I decided to re-post this article from 2021. We disrespect the Founders when we exaggerate or falsify their inspired and brave acts.) The lives of the Founding Fathers and Mothers are inspiring. They were true heroes. We don't need to fabricate their stories to bolster … Continue reading “Fate of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence”–Fake History (Re-post)
"Court Case Friday" In the early “dinosaur days” at BYU Law School, we had a visiting professor who was a leading expert in “Weather Modification Law.” I had no clue what that was. Now, I know. Suppose the coastal plains need water. So, a private company or the government “seeds” the clouds over the west … Continue reading What is: “Weather Modification Law?”
"Fun Facts Saturday" The 1950s was a great time to grow up in America. Life was simpler, safer, and saner. We were the World War II bumper crop of kids – the “Baby Boomers.” We were the “Luckiest Generation.” These were the “Wonder Years.” Jobs and Homes There was full employment and a housing boom. … Continue reading Growing Up in the 1950s – “The Wonder Years”
"Court Case Friday" A Target store, in Augusta, Georgia, agreed to take back a printer from a dissatisfied customer. The quality of the copies was not good enough. Then the clerk noticed that the customer forgot to remove copies from the machine - counterfeit bills. “We don’t catch the smart ones.” (“Meet the 38 Dumbest … Continue reading Another Dumb Criminal: Dissatisfied Customer Returned Printer with Counterfeit Bills Inside
"Court Case Friday" A Texan lost his first-place medal, and was charged with felony fraud, after it was discovered that he cheated in a fishing tournament. He stuffed a one-pound lead weight down the throat of the bass he caught. Officials became suspicious when they placed the winning live bass in a fish tank, and … Continue reading Another Dumb Criminal: he stuffed a lead weight in a bass during a fishing tournament
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