In Mormonism, the four word phrase ‘dust of the earth’ is loaded with various meanings. For brevity ‘s sake we’re taking a quick look at just two of them. One can see in this first definition that it’s somewhat similar to what our Lord tells us in the Bible. Adam was...
Today’s post has nothing to do with Mormonism. Rather, today’s post is a plea for Christians to pray for elected officials who govern our communities. Yesterday, the Governor of Washington signed a new bill into law. The bill had several agendas as they usually do,...
The message for this month’s Visiting Teaching Lesson was called, ‘Pray for Each Sister by Name’. Click on link to read it in full. The object of this lesson is for members to know the person they’re assigned to on a deeper level, rather than a surface knowledge of...
Gospel Doctrine, pp. 435-436; “When messengers are sent to minister to the inhabitants of this earth, they are not strangers, but from the ranks of our kindred, friends, and fellow beings. Our fathers and mothers, brothers, sisters and friends who have passed away...
Doctrines of Salvation 1:16; “WHEN TO USE TITLE: “THE CHRIST.” The name Christ is a title comparable to the title Messiah and meaning The Anointed One, and has reference to the office of our Savior. If the remarks of a speaker have reference to the nature and calling...
Today’s topic comes courtesy of Lee Baker – yay! Thanks Lee! Yesterday I received an e-mail from Lee and Kathy stating they were meeting with a college student who was on the 2nd week of the Missionary Lesson Plan. They sent the note asking if I’d look over the list...
Journal of Discourses 3:48; “If I am not to have the privilege of speaking of Saint and sinner when I please, tie up my mouth and let me go to the grave, for my work would be done. It was for this that they killed Joseph and Hyrum, it is for this that they wish to...
“We can also intentionally deceive others by a gesture or a look, by silence, or by telling only part of the truth.” – Gospel Principles, p 181. The quote above comes from an LDS teaching manual. Ironically, holding back the truth is one of the trademarks in...
In our look at the not-so-unique names in the Book of Mormon this week, we’re highlighting some of what we’ve found over the years in this series. Today we’re looking at parts 2 and 3. Our objective in listing these today is to give a quick overview, and have you ask...
Demonic Names in the Book of Mormon Part 1 Over the past month I’ve received numerous requests asking when, or if, we’d ever talk about our series, Demonic Names in the Book of Mormon – so here it is! Look for the new updates on the day of posting and be sure to share...