Columbus did not prove the earth was round. “Everybody” already believed that. (Another “Brain Barnacle”)

"Fun Facts Saturday" Myth of the Medieval Flat World Belief We learned in school that, during Medieval times, everybody believed the world was flat. That’s why Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) struggled to get investors and sponsorships for his 1492 adventure crossing the Atlantic. After all, why risk a fortune on a “fool’s errand.” That’s why Columbus had … Continue reading Columbus did not prove the earth was round. “Everybody” already believed that. (Another “Brain Barnacle”) →

Landmark Case Every American Should Know – Marbury v. Madison

"Court Case Friday" There are a dozen landmark decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court that every American should know.  These cases changed America forever. The first is Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803).  This is regarded as the single most important legal decision in American history. It stands for the proposition: the Supreme Court … Continue reading Landmark Case Every American Should Know – Marbury v. Madison →

Playing “Hot Potato” with the Small Plates (Jarom, Omni, Chemish, and Abinadom)

Many readers skip over the Books of Jarom and Omni, especially the skimpy writings of Omni, Chemish, and Abinadom. There are no scripture mastery verses in their accounts.  However, I find their brief comments are amusing and realistic. In essence, they were playing "hot potato" with the plates. Jarom After the profound and inspiring writings … Continue reading Playing “Hot Potato” with the Small Plates (Jarom, Omni, Chemish, and Abinadom) →

“Iron Maidens” were NOT used as Medieval torture devices (Another “Brain Barnacle”)

"Fun Facts Saturday"  We all know about the “Iron Maiden,” the most notorious Medieval torture device. It was a man-sized upright cabinet.  It had a hinged front and a spike-covered interior. A person was placed upright in the interior. When the door was closed, the spikes punctured his body, and the person bled to death. … Continue reading “Iron Maidens” were NOT used as Medieval torture devices (Another “Brain Barnacle”) →

More Dumb Criminals: Snorting Cremation Ashes

'Court Case Friday" Several drug addicts broke into a home in Silver Springs, Florida.  They were thrilled to find three ceramic jars on the mantle filled with powdered cocaine. They rushed home, anxious to get high.   After snorting the “product” for a while, they realized they weren’t getting high after all. That’s when they … Continue reading More Dumb Criminals: Snorting Cremation Ashes →

Is Jesus God, or Just a “Good Moral Teacher?” C.S. Lewis vs Thomas Jefferson

"Sunday Sermon" Those who don’t believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ often refer to Him as just a “good moral teacher.”  That is not tenable.   Jesus was either God, as he repeatedly proclaimed, or else he was fraudulent or delusional. Because of Christ's claims, there is no middle ground. He was either God, … Continue reading Is Jesus God, or Just a “Good Moral Teacher?” C.S. Lewis vs Thomas Jefferson →

Blood Vessels: 60,000 miles long – some the size of a garden hose – some 1/10th the width of a hair

"Fun Facts Saturday" The most remarkable, miraculous, and complex creation of nature is the human body, including its circulatory system. 1. If an adult’s blood vessels were laid out end-to-end, they would reach  60,000 miles. They could circle the earth 2 1/2 times. 2. Every day, your heart pumps 1,800 gallons of blood through your … Continue reading Blood Vessels: 60,000 miles long – some the size of a garden hose – some 1/10th the width of a hair →

General Conference — a time of spiritual renewal

General Conference is a time of spiritual renewal. We are enlightened and inspired. We are encouraged to “Hear Him” and “Let God prevail.”  We are encouraged to strive to do better and be better. We are “taken to the spiritual mountain and shown visions of great glory.” Marion G. Romney:  Spiritual Mountains and Visions of … Continue reading General Conference — a time of spiritual renewal →

Witnesses of Christ’s Resurrection

"Easter Sunday Sermon" “The most significant event in all human history was the discovery of the empty tomb.” Through his resurrection Jesus slew that "awful monster" death. (2 Nephi 9:10,26) New Testament Witnesses The New Testament contains a partial account of Jesus 40-day ministry after his death.  During that time, “Jesus showed himself alive by … Continue reading Witnesses of Christ’s Resurrection →