The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. (Revelation 8:7) The summer of 2018 brought an unprecedented number of wildfires, of unprecedented ferocity, across the entire planet. … Read more
Angels do not come on trivial errands, to deliver books for occasional light reading to people whom they do not really concern. The matter in the Book of Mormon was selected, as we are often reminded, with scrupulous care and with particular readers in mind. For some reason there has been chosen for our attention … Read more
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States need to wake up from their political naivety and recognize that our country is in serious danger. At one time it may have been true that both the Republican and Democratic parties consisted of well-meaning, loyal citizens who loved their country, … Read more
“And now it came to pass that when Nephi had said these words, behold, there were men who were judges, who also belonged to the secret band of Gadianton, and they were angry, and they cried out against him. And those judges were angry with him because he spake plainly unto them concerning their secret … Read more
“When you look at the arc of American history, there’s always been a push and pull between those who want to go forward and those who want to look back, between those who want to divide and those who are seeking to bring people together — between those who promote a politics of hope and … Read more
“He’s an idiot. It’s pointless to try to convince him of anything. He’s gone off the rails. We’re in Crazytown. I don’t even know why any of us are here. This is the worst job I’ve ever had.” — John F. Kelly, White House Chief of Staff. Bob Woodward’s new book, Fear: Trump in the … Read more
“We weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal rivalries that have sown resentment and hatred and violence in all the corners of the globe.” — Senator John McCain In the United States, we like to believe that we make important decisions logically and rationally. When asked how they decide who to vote … Read more
“There is nothing which is secret save it shall be revealed; there is no work of darkness save it shall be made manifest in the light; and there is nothing which is sealed upon the earth save it shall be loosed.” (2 Nephi 30:17) Donald J. Trump likes to swear his employees to secrecy before they … Read more