The Old Testament has a plethora of wonderful one-liners. These are short, profound and memorable statements. Each of these one-liners could be a motto or slogan to guide our lives. Each of these one-liners could be a sermon. Who is on the Lord side? Seek the Lord while he may be found Would God that … Continue reading Old Testament “One-liners”
"Great Quotes) "Fortunately, the words spoken in a healing blessing are not essential to its healing effect. If faith is sufficient and if the Lord wills it, the afflicted person will be healed or blessed whether the officiator speaks those words or not. Conversely, if the officiator yields to personal desire or inexperience and gives … Continue reading Healing blessings depend on the person’s faith and the Lord’s will, not the words spoken – Dallin H. Oaks
"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" “I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are led by him. “I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self-security, trusting their eternal destiny in the hands of … Continue reading Against “Blind Obedience” – Brigham Young (Great Quote)
"Sunday Sermon" The Lord called Emma, "my daughter," and an "elect lady." (D&C 25:1-3)* According to tradition, just before Joseph Smith surrendered to Carthage, his wife Emma asked him for a blessing. The Prophet told her he didn’t have time just then to give her a blessing, but for her to write the best blessing … Continue reading Emma’s Last Blessing – “The Desires of my Heart”
"Great Quotes" & Faith on Friday" "We must learn to give heed to the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through his prophets "as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith." (D&C 21:4-5) "There will be some things that take patience and faith. You may not like what comes from … Continue reading “We Must Follow the Prophets in all Patience and Faith” – Harold B. Lee (Quote for General Conference)
"Sunday Sermon" My wife has always been a fan of Emma Smith. Me, not so much, since I am a big fan of her nemesis, Brigham Young. My wife was originally in a minority in the church, but now she is in the mainstream majority. Miraculously, I have also become a fan of Emma. What … Continue reading Emma’s Reputation: Hero or Villian? Sinner or Saint?
"Sunday Sermon" Justification and Sanctification Though Christ’s Grace Doctrine and Covenants 20:31-32 declares: “We know that justification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true. “And we know that sanctification through the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is just and true.” At the center of justification … Continue reading “Justification and Sanctification Through Grace”- Explained
"Sunday Sermon" I have never been a fan of hot drinks. I like my drinks cold - the colder the better. That is why I must have ice cubes in milk, soda, etc. Thus, for me, floating ice and ice cubes is one of my favorite miracles of nature. Basic physics establishes that physical … Continue reading My Favorite Miracle – Ice Cubes
"Sunday Sermon" Prophets and Seers We sustain the Prophet, the First Presidency, and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as “prophets, seers, and revelators.” A “seer” is one who “sees.” “Seeing” is their “superpower.” A seer: Is a watchman who sees “afar off” in distance and the future. Sees through the darkness (spiritual and societal). Sees … Continue reading The Prophet and the Pandemic
“Sunday Sermon” I gave my Sunday School and Seminary classes the assignment to identify the single most important verse in the Book of Mormon. This is the criterion: “If you had only one verse to inspire and guide you and your family, what verse would you choose?” The Most Important Verse Each class came to … Continue reading The Most Important Verse in the Book of Mormon
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