Conference Report, Afternoon Meeting, April, 1961, p. 119; “This Church is the standard which Isaiah said the Lord would set up for the people in the latter days. This Church was given to be a light to the world and to be a standard for God’s people and for the Gentiles to seek to. This […]
For Satan so Tricked their Minds… Ensign, November 2008, pg 28; “‘God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.’ The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper, and advocate. He wants us to be happy. He wants us to be successful. If we do our part, He will step in.” – […]
Whom Did the Lord Choose? Ensign, Jan. 2006, 34-35; “In a surprisingly short time, the [ancient] Church disassembled. Without Apostles, the Church lost its anchor and began to drift on every wind of doctrine. Spiritual gifts disappeared, revelations ceased, the keys to the priesthood were lost, ordinances changed. Ultimately, the purity of our Lord’s gospel […]
Follow the Spirit Ensign, May 2010, pg 12; “We know we are successful if we live so that we qualify for, receive, and know how to follow the Spirit.” – Julie B. Beck, “And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit”
The Mormon Jesus Ensign Article November 2011, “The Teachings of Jesus” We could sit at our computers all day, every day of the year to write and publish articles and that’d be okay. However, none of those articles mean anything or can do anything if we don’t have the right understanding of Jesus. It causes […]
Book of Mormon Timeline Today’s dilemma is filled with many subject matters for the Mormon and non-Mormon alike to explore in the Book of Mormon. While perusing the latest edition of the monthly LDS magazine, Ensign, I came upon a section called “Book of Mormon Timeline”. Since this kind of fits in with the false […]
Doctrines of Mormonism: Solid Rock or Sinking Sand? Not long ago I heard an old hymn for the first time that many of you are probably familiar with; it’s called “The Solid Rock”. As I read over the words to this wonderful song I thought of the LDS Church, and how their doctrines are […]
ARE FAMILIES REALLY FOREVER? I was reminded of a familiar phrase well known by church members this past week when I received my LDS-Gems e-mail of the day. The topic was about the Families are Forever plan the LDS Church promotes to its members. While I have entertained many questions about this doctrine throughout […]
The Ensign and Journal of Discourses The LDS Church’s claim to fame is that they are “the only true church” of Jesus Christ on the earth. Members learn their church leaders are “called” by God and upon receiving a calling to serve in the Church you are told that it’s God who is calling […]
I recently come across a pro-LDS website that had a list of things one LDS thinks the Mormons should do for 2008. After I read over this list it struck me that there is no mention of Jesus. The number one top thing on this list is what really caught my attention. It said; […]
