"Sunday Sermon" Brigham Young’s philosophy: “Pray as if it all depends on God, and act as if it all depends on you.” "Brother Brigham" taught, there is a time for prayer and there is a time for action. (Cf. Eccl. 3:1-8) The story is told, that President Young learned of the desperate plight of the … Continue reading Prayers or Potatoes (Alma 34:28)
Women hate cockroaches! 10 interesting facts.
"Fun Facts Saturday" Women hate cockroaches. Men mostly find them annoying, and hard to rid of. (This is based on my limited, unscientific personal survey.) Ten interesting facts: The world’s largest cockroach is 6 inches long with a wingspan of 12 inches (South America) Cockroaches are super resilient and hard to eliminate They have been … Continue reading Women hate cockroaches! 10 interesting facts.
Justice (“His”) and Mercy (“Her”) – Alma 42:24
Erich Fromm (1900-1980), a psychoanalyst and philosopher, coined the phrase “unconditional love.” He concluded, “The deepest need of man, is the need to overcome his separateness, to leave the prison of his aloneness. (Art of Loving, p. 9) Fromm described the difference between a mother’s love and father’s love. A mother’s love is unconditional. “Mother’s … Continue reading Justice (“His”) and Mercy (“Her”) – Alma 42:24
Satan’s Strategies: Envy – Comparing Ourselves with Others
"Sunday Sermon" Envy is a powerful tool of the devil. In fact, it is one of the “Seven Deadly Sins.” Envy grows from pride (1 Tim. 6:4). Ezra Taft Benson observed that “Pride is essentially competitive in nature.” C.S. Lewis concluded: “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: Envy – Comparing Ourselves with Others
Before Color TV, People Dreamed in Black and White
"Fun Facts Saturday" Studies from 1915 to the 1950s established that most people dreamed in black and white. That changed in the 1960s. With the introduction of color TV, about 83% now dreamed in color. Plus, older people who had childhood exposure to black and white TV, like me, have more monochrome dreams than younger … Continue reading Before Color TV, People Dreamed in Black and White
Raised from the Dead: Lorenzo Snow and Ella Jensen
"Faith on Friday" The Miracle of Raising the Dead The miracle of raising the dead is one of the most exceptional and sacred miracles. During his mortal ministry Jesus raised several people from the dead, including, the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5: 22-42), the widow’s son in Nain (Luke 7: 11-17), and Lazarus (John 11: … Continue reading Raised from the Dead: Lorenzo Snow and Ella Jensen
Alma vs. Korihor and Modern Atheism (Alma 30)
"Sunday Sermon" The Rise of Modern Atheism and Latter-day Saints “Atheism has been on the rise in America in recent decades. Anti-religion books have become best sellers, the culture has become increasingly secular, and religious affiliation has declined among the population. Unfortunately, Latter-day Saints haven’t been immune to this trend. Many Mormons have concluded that … Continue reading Alma vs. Korihor and Modern Atheism (Alma 30)
The Place Where Lightning Strikes Over 1.5 MILLION Times a Year
"Fun Facts Saturday" “Catatumbo Lightning” is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs where the Catatumbo River empties into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. (“Catatumbo” is an indigenous word meaning “House of Thunder.”) The lightning is the result of the lake’s proximity to the warm moist air of the Caribbean Sea and the cold air of the … Continue reading The Place Where Lightning Strikes Over 1.5 MILLION Times a Year
Raised from the Dead: Ephraim Hanks and Nancy Johnson (My Most Popular Post)
"Faith on Friday" (This has been my most popular post - over 1,000 confirmed website views, plus Facebook "likes." I only know if my Facebook post is visited when the viewer hits "like.") The miracle of raising the dead is one of the rarest and most sacred of all miracles. Jesus raised Lazarus and the … Continue reading Raised from the Dead: Ephraim Hanks and Nancy Johnson (My Most Popular Post)
Sharing the Gospel “Ammon Style” – Winning Hearts Before Preaching (Alma 17-22)
"Sunday Sermon"* Mission of the Sons of Mosiah For 14 years, the sons of Mosiah preached among their enemy ”brethren,” the Lamanites. (Al 17:1-4) These missionaries were understandably anxious when they started their journey, and so they were visited by the Spirit. And it came to pass that the Lord did visit them with his … Continue reading Sharing the Gospel “Ammon Style” – Winning Hearts Before Preaching (Alma 17-22)
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