"Great Quotes" “Contention is a choice. Peacemaking is a choice. You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always.” “Anger never persuades. Hostility builds no one. Contention never leads to inspired solutions.” “Contention drives away the Spirit – every time.” “Those who foster … Continue reading Contention is a choice, an evil one – Russell M. Nelson
"Sunday Sermon" One of the greatest tragedies of my 45 years in the criminal justice system was watching crime victims turn their hurt into hate. We also see hurt become hate among civil litigants, and especially in divorce proceedings and child custody fights. By embracing hate, they committed spiritual, emotional, and social suicide. Their toxic … Continue reading Never Let Your HURT turn into HATE
"Sunday Sermon" “Everybody lies.” "Everybody cheats on their taxes." “Everybody drinks and drives." "Everybody tries drugs." "Everybody shops and watches sports on the Sabbath." "Everybody cheats on their spouse." Peer Pressure and the Herd Mentality “Everybody does it,” is one of Satan’s most effective strategies. This "herd mentality" results in untold sin and sorrow. Peter … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies – “Everybody Does It”
"Sunday Sermon" Christ’s “motto” was manifest in the premortal Council in Heaven, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Garden of Gethsemane. “Thy will, not mine, be done.” “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.” (John 6:38) Instead, Satan wants us to “do our … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: “Do your own thing.”
"Sunday Sermon" "If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy,” Satan will prevent it or pervert it. (Art. of Faith 1:13) There is/are a plethora of examples of Satan's mutations. Here are a few: Rampant Pornography Addiction The devil perverts music, art, and literature. Satan promotes decadent entertainment and distracting sports addiction. … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies: “What he cannot prevent, he will pervert.”
"Sunday Sermon" Sun Tzu (371-256), the great military strategist, recognized that the key to victory is: “Know thy enemy.” (The Art of War) Satan is our eternal enemy. To avoid being outsmarted and outmaneuvered, we must know his strategies. Ignorance leaves us vulnerable. “Knowledge is power.” That is why Brigham Young taught, “We should not … Continue reading Satan’s Strategies. “Know Your Enemy.” (Introduction)
“Sunday Sermon" “What Satan Can’t Prevent, He Will Pervert” My Criminal Case of a Drug Induced "Spiritual Experience" I had a case in my court where a career military officer took LSD to induce a "spiritual experience." Instead of having a vision, he got "possessed." He “freaked out,” trashed his apartment, destroyed his property, … Continue reading Drug-induced “Spiritual” Experiences – “Psychedelic Spirituality”
"Easter Sunday Sermon" I believe in mottos. Mottos guide us and inspire us. Military organizations have mottos For example, the U.S. Coast Guard’s motto is: “Semper Peratus,” “Always Prepared.” The motto of the U.S. Marine Corps is: “Semper Fidelas,” “Always Faithful.” The story is told of a young couple attending a wedding at a … Continue reading The Savior’s Motto: “Thy Will Be Done”
"Saturday Sermon" Social media and cyber tech provide countless benefits and blessings. Taylor & Tyler Podcast Benefits and Blessings Tool for sharing the gospelLink to virtual church meetingsAccess to family history research and temple workConnection to general conferenceLink to church websitesGateway to gospel research,Link to “Come Follow Me” podcastsMeans of “staying connected,” facetime with family … Continue reading Beware Social Media -Warnings from a Prophet
"What Satan cannot prevent, he will pervert." (Examples: Internet (Genealogy/Pornography); Music (Tab. Choir/Heavy Metal); Medicines (Antibiotics/Heroin)) (Other "sermons" at http://www.londonedition.net)
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