"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)
"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)
"Fun Facts Saturday" I hate scorpions! They are poisonous, creepy-ugly, and impossible to eliminate. Here are 10 interesting facts: Scorpions: can hold their breath up to 6 days can survive a whole year without food can climb almost any surface glow under ultraviolet light* can kill a human (25 species) are found on every landmass … Continue reading I hate scorpions! 10 fun facts.
"Faith on Friday" "Proof Texting" “Proof-texting” is the fallacy of citing one or more verses of scripture, to prove a point, while ignoring the context of those passages, and contrary verses. “Smash Your Babies Against the Rocks” Psalm 137:9 proclaims: “Happy is the one who takes your babies and smashes them against the rocks?” (NLT) … Continue reading Fallacy of “Proof-Texting” Scriptures — “Take your babies and smash them against the rocks” (Psalm 137:9)
(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)
"Fun Facts Saturday" Sunday morning, November 8, 1981, I was awakened at 3:30 am by noises in the bathroom. Donna was putting on her makeup, preparing to go to the hospital. She was having contractions, which were about 12 minutes apart. The contractions quickened to six minutes apart. It was now about 4:30 am. I … Continue reading Paramedics Delivered our Daughter on a Neighbor’s Floor
"Sunday Sermon" Paul Harvey (1918-2009) was a famous radio newscaster and storyteller with 24 million listeners. Before he shared the “punch line,” he would say, “and now, for the rest of the story.” Nehor taught that priests and teachers should become popular, preaching that everyone would be redeemed and inherit eternal life. Moreover, they should … Continue reading Zeezrom 2.0 – “The Rest of the Story”
"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?”
Sometimes the Spirit shares special insights and “mysteries” with us. Generally, these are private and personal. They are sacred. They are gifts for us, and us alone. Personal Revelation and Individual Mysteries are Sacred and Private Alma 12:9: “… it is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless, they are laid under … Continue reading Handling Sacred “Mysteries” – Alma 12:9
"Sunday Sermon" The Universal Cycle of Pride The Book of Mormon repeatedly highlights the universal and destructive Cycle of Pride. The Nephites regularly rose and fell because of this pattern of righteousness, prosperity, pride, and destruction. 1. When the Nephites were righteous, the Lord blessed them with peace and prosperity. 2. When they became rich, … Continue reading Keys to Avoiding the Universal “Cycle of Pride”
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