"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
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!
"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
"Sunday Sermon" God is a God of miracles. Hence, God’s church is a church of miracles. There are countless miracles surrounding the restoration and operation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Here are a few: The miracle of the church being founded in undeveloped America It doesn’t make much sense that the Lord … Continue reading God’s Church is a Church of Miracles
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
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
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
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
The founding fathers and mothers were convinced that victory over the invincible British Empire was the result of Divine Providence. (See Blog Post: “The Divine Birth of the American Nation.) One of the miracles they cite is the successful retreat from the famous Battle of Cowpens. On January 17, 1781, General Daniel Morgan and the Americans … Continue reading Miraculous Retreat from the Battle of Cowpens
I believe in “heavenly treats.” We give our children treats as rewards, encouragement, and tokens of our love. We even give our pet dogs and cats treats for the same reasons. Similarly, Heavenly Father also gives us treats. Sometimes heavenly treats are called “tender mercies.” Sometimes they are called “miracles.” Whatever they are called, … Continue reading World-Famous Alex Boye Visits My Little Sunday School Class
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