Divine Protection: George Albert Smith and Joseph F. Smith

"Sunday Sermon"  Miracles of divine protection are very common among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have personally experienced and witnessed such miracles many times. George Albert Smith and the Night Storm Church President George Albert Smith was called on his first mission to the Southern States in 1892. He … Continue reading Divine Protection: George Albert Smith and Joseph F. Smith

Wilford Woodruff Saved by Dozens of Miracles of Divine Protection

"Fun Facts Saturday" Wilford Woodruff was a spiritual giant. He received more revelations, promptings, visions, and visitations that anyone in this dispensation with the exception of Joseph Smith. Once, he raised his wife from the dead. Wilford was also blessed with the miracle of divine protection dozens of times throughout his life. Alonzo L. Gaskill, … Continue reading Wilford Woodruff Saved by Dozens of Miracles of Divine Protection

Two Minor Miracles of Divine Providence

"Sunday Sermon" “The Lord Provides”  We have been blessed by the tender mercies of the Lord and His miracles of divine providence. Miracle #1: The Missing Tupperware Money Throughout law school, my wife and I were poor. For dates, we walked to BYU campus to watch their TV since we couldn't afford our own. Once … Continue reading Two Minor Miracles of Divine Providence

The Divine Birth of the American Nation – Happy July 4th!

In Honor of July 4th - Independence Day The founding of this great nation is miraculous and inspiring. The founding fathers and mothers were convinced that America gained its freedom and independence by “Divine Providence.” The British Empire: The Largest, Most Power Empire in History At the time of the Declaration of Independence, there was … Continue reading The Divine Birth of the American Nation – Happy July 4th!

Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #2: Divine Miracles and Heavenly Blessings

"Sunday Afternoon Sermon" God is a God of Miracles Believers live in a world teeming with wonderous miracles.  Because of their faith they witness the innumerable miracles of nature and creation that surround them.  Because of their faith they receive countless miracles of healing, protection, preservation, and providence.  After all, "God is a God of … Continue reading Existence of God and the Rise of Atheism #2: Divine Miracles and Heavenly Blessings

C.S. Lewis – Favorite Quotes and Concepts

            I have been a fan of C.S. Lewis since the early 1970’s when I set the goal of reading everything he had written.  The following quotes and concepts are the highlights of that project. Clive Sinclair Lewis (1898-1963) One of the greatest Christian apologists/defendersBorn in Ireland“Culture shocked” upon moving to the “hated” EnglandWounded in … Continue reading C.S. Lewis – Favorite Quotes and Concepts

Raised from the Dead: Matthew Cowley and the New Zealanders

The miracle of raising the dead is one of the most exceptional and sacred miracles.  During his mortal ministry Jesus raised several people from the dead, including, the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5: 22-42), the widow’s son in Nain (Luke 7: 11-17), and Lazarus (John 11: 1-46).  Of course, these miracles foreshadowed the greatest miracle … Continue reading Raised from the Dead: Matthew Cowley and the New Zealanders

The Wondrous Miracles of Nature

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

Heavenly Father and Jesus are Gods of Miracles

Albert Einstein observed: "There are only two ways to live your life. One is a though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." People of faith live in a world filled with wondrous miracles. Sadly, agnostics and atheists, live in a dreary world devoid of miracles. There are an infinite … Continue reading Heavenly Father and Jesus are Gods of Miracles