Self-Reliance: We are responsible for our own well-being– Spencer W. Kimball (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Great Quotes" “The responsibility for each person’s social, emotional, spiritual, physical, or economic well-being rests first upon himself, second upon his family, and third upon the Church if he is a faithful member thereof. No true Latter-day Saint, while physically or emotionally able, will voluntarily shift the burden of his own or … Continue reading Self-Reliance: We are responsible for our own well-being– Spencer W. Kimball (Great Quotes) →

George F. Richards, Vision of the Savior

"Sunday Sermon" Visions and Visitations of the Savior Countless Latter-day Saints have received visions of the Lord Jesus Christ. I personally know church members who have had night dream-visions of the Savior, and the rarer day visions. Generally, these experiences are too sacred and too personal to share publicly. (See: Alma 12:9; Matt. 7:6) A handful of church members, primarily … Continue reading George F. Richards, Vision of the Savior →

Blacks & the Priesthood – A Personal Perspective

In Honor of "Official Declaration-2" and "Juneteenth" My Personal Struggle Joseph "Billy" Johnson of Ghana, "Greatest LDS Missionary" I have always struggled with the LDS Church policy denying the priesthood to men of black African heritage. We are all God’s children. After all, the Book of Mormon proclaims that “all are alike unto God,” including … Continue reading Blacks & the Priesthood – A Personal Perspective →