There once was a Prophet Balaam. He was famous through the Middle East. When hordes of Israelites fled Egypt and invaded the Middle East like locusts , they destroyed everything in their path. When they pitched their tents in the plains of Moab, King Balak was terrified that he and his people might be next. … Continue reading Balaam’s Talking Ass: The Funniest Scripture Story
Our Mental Health Struggles As one who has struggled with severe anxiety and depression, I take solace from the life and struggles of Apostle and Prophet George Albert Smith. During a dark period of depression, he wrote: “I have suffered so much that I have wondered if I could stand it. There have been days … Continue reading Depression and Anxiety: President George Albert Smith’s Lifelong Struggle
"Sunday Sermon" One of the most sacred and rare spiritual experiences is a personal visitation of the Lord. This is not to be confused with a "mere" dream, dream-vision, or vision. (See: previous article on dreams and visions). This is an actual visitation where the Lord is personally present. At least two dozen prophets, and others, … Continue reading Jesus Appears to Lorenzo Snow
"Sunday Sermon" The scriptures foretold the return of Elijah the prophet before the Second Coming. Malachi 4:5-6 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord [Second Coming]: And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the … Continue reading Return of Elijah coincides with the Jewish Passover and Britain’s Vital Records Law (D&C 110)
"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
"Faith on Friday" “A prophet does not stand between you and the Savior. Rather, he stands beside you and points the way to the Savior.” - Neil L. Anderson (“Wounded,” Gen Conf Oct 2018) Life and Legacy Birth: Neil Linden Anderson was born August 9, 1951, in Logan, Utah. Childhood. In Pocatello, Idaho, on a dairy … Continue reading “A prophet does NOT stand between you and the Savior” – Neil L. Anderson (Great Quotes)
"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" The Book of Mormon prophet Lehi shared an important gospel gem when he announced, “Behold, I have dreamed a dream; or, in other words, I have seen a vision.” (1 Ne. 8:2) Lehi went on to describe his spectacular Vision of the Tree of Life. This verse explains that dreams can be visions … Continue reading Dreams and Visions (1 Ne. 8:2)
"Sunday Sermon" Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th President of the Church on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. In the past 5 years, President Nelson has given inspired and inspiring counsel to the saints and the world. As the living Prophet, we must hear him and follow him, as he hears and … Continue reading Words of the Prophet: Key Quotes from Russell M. Nelson
"Sunday Sermon" The miracles of divine protection occur frequently among the Latter-day Saints and other people of faith. Most believers have personally experienced or witnessed such miracles. In July 1959, thirty Tahitian saints had worked, saved, and sacrificed, to raise enough money to finance a trip to the Hawaii Temple. It had taken a lot … Continue reading Miracle of Protection: David O. McKay Saves Tahitian Saints
