"Sunday Sermon" The saints in Jackson County, Missouri, experienced severe persecution in 1833. They were driven from their homes and forced across the Missouri River into Clay County. Joseph Smith received assurances from the Governor that if the saints raised an army to help the Missouri militias, the saints would be restored to their land. … Continue reading Was Zion’s Camp a Failure?
"Great Quotes" “Therefore, what we insistently desire, over time, is what we will eventually become and what we will receive in eternity. “It is up to us. God will facilitate, but He will not force. “Righteous desires need to be relentless, therefore, because, said President Brigham Young, “the men and women, who desire to obtain … Continue reading “True Christian Soldiers” or “Weekend Warriors” – Neal A. Maxwell
"Great Quotes" “Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice. You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always.” “Anger never persuades. Hostility builds no one. Contention never leads to inspired solutions.” “Contention drives away the Spirit – every time.” “Those who foster … Continue reading Contention is a choice, an evil one – Russell M. Nelson
Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh, Scotland In the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, not far from the towering castle, is the small ancient Greyfriars Church. Outside the entrance to the walled courtyard of the church is a unique monument. The monument is a rock and black iron pedestal. Unlike the towering monuments so typical of Britain, this pedestal … Continue reading A Dog’s Supreme Act of Loyalty Inspired the Nation (Greyfriars Bobby)
"Great Quotes" “Our whole social order could self-destruct over the obsession with freedom disconnected from responsibility; where choice is imagined to be somehow independent of consequences.” (Boyd K. Packer, “The Word of Wisdom: The Principle and the Promises,” Gen. Conf. Apr 1996) Life and Legacy Birth. Boyd Kenneth Packer was born Sep. 10. 1924 in … Continue reading “Freedom and Choice Without Responsibility and Consequences”- Boyd K. Packer (Plus, his amazing art work)
"Fun Facts Saturday" Mosquito Head Magnified Summer is mosquito season! I hate mosquitoes! I’m allergic to them, and several bites make me physically ill. In giving “variety to the face of the earth,” God, in "His" wisdom, created mosquitoes. Obviously, "His thoughts are not my thoughts." (Is. 55:8-9) While on the outside, a mosquito seems … Continue reading Amazing Facts About the Dreaded Mosquito
"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" Be kind regarding human frailty—your own as well as that of those who serve with you … Imperfect people are all God has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to Him, but He deals with it. So should we. – Jeffrey R. Holland (“Lord, I Believe,” … Continue reading Be kind to imperfect people – Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)
"Sunday Sermon" “The more education people get, the less religious they become.” This is the consistent conclusion of multiple studies of diverse populations and countries. This decreasing faith is especially pronounced in secularized countries (Northwestern Europe) where religion is looked down upon as a crutch for the ignorant and weak-minded. “Religion is the opium of … Continue reading Educated People are Less Religious, Except Latter-day Saints
"World History" On the grassy plains outside Stirling, Scotland is the famous Bannockburn Memorial. It was here, on June 24, 1314, that Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, confronted the forces of King Edward II of England in the landmark battle for Scottish independence. The English had about 25,000 in their infantry. They also … Continue reading Robert the Bruce: Famous Bannockburn Speech
"Faith in Friday" “[T]he very preciousness of the restoration makes it unwise for us to tamper with its truths, to attempt to dilute its doctrines, or to misuse its authority… "I, for one, would not want to belong to a church which I could remake in my image. Rather it is the Lord’s image I … Continue reading Trying to Remake God’s Church in Our Image – Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)
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