“Sunday Sermon” The "Temptations of Jesus" give great insights on confronting Satan and resisting sin. (Matthew 4: 1-11) Center your life in Christ and Follow the Savior’s Example Christ Resists Temptations The Savior “suffered temptations but gave no heed unto them” (Doctrine and Covenants 20:22). When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, the Lord … Continue reading Resisting Temptation and Overcoming Sin – Scriptures and Quotes
"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" “God created man in his own image.” (Gen. 1:27) The Psalmist pondered: “What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” ”For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.” “Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #6: Complex and Amazing Human Body
"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" Another layer of “proof” of the existence of God, is personal revelation from God. Personal revelation from God comes in many forms: inspiration, sudden flow of ideas or intelligence, promptings, premonitions, prophesies, heavenly voices, dream visions, visitations by heavenly messengers, and theophany, a personal visit by God. Although I have not experienced … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #4: Personal Revelation
Joseph Smith: No one can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelation No man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelation. The Holy Ghost is a revelator. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith p 328) Joseph Smith: Receiving revelation is a privilege of the priesthood One great privilege of the priesthood is to obtain … Continue reading Personal Revelation (Pt 5/5) – Prophetic Insights
After my first year of law school, I returned to Orange County for the summer to earn money for the next school year. I got a job driving taxis for Yellow Cab of Anaheim. I drove a yellow checker cab 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. My shift started at 4:00 pm and … Continue reading My Summer Driving Taxi: Emergency Medical Transport
With the Persian Jews facing extermination, Queen Esther's uncle turned to her for help. He explained: "Who knoweth whether thou art come to the [Persian] kingdom for such a time as this." (Esther 4:14) Example: Prophetic Preparation of Brigham Young One prime example of prophetic preparation is Brigham Young. He was co-leaderof the 200 men … Continue reading The Lord Prepares His Prophets – Russell M. Nelson
The Case of the Bruised Hand I conducted a mandatory settlement conference in a civil case where a woman sued a restaurant chain for $25,000. She couldn’t find a lawyer to take her case, and so she represented herself. That is always a tip-off as to the frivolous nature a case. She felt she was entitled … Continue reading Amusing Frivolous Lawsuits
Albert Einstein summarized: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Miracles follow faith. Those who have faith see the miracles all around us. We are surrounded by the wonderous miracles of nature. The miracles of … Continue reading The Wondrous Miracles of Nature
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