“When politics undermines our theology, we must examine that politics. The church’s role is to change the world through the life and love of Jesus Christ. The government’s role is to serve the common good by protecting justice and peace, rewarding good behavior while restraining bad behavior (Romans 13). When that role is undermined by … Read more
And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith. Doctrine and Covenants 88:118 Too many people in the Church refuse to listen to new ideas, consider other points … Read more
The internet has changed the nature of reading, and the amount of readily available information has exploded. In this information saturated world it is important to understand several things: First, not all information is accurate or true. This seems obvious, but actually very few of us take the time to critically evaluate incoming information. Information … Read more
4 And he became Satan, yea, even the devil, the father of all lies, to deceive and to blind men, and to lead them captive at his will, even as many as would not hearken unto my voice. Moses 4:4 In these latter days, it is increasingly important for the Saints to learn to recognize … Read more
I am pleased to announce that this is my 100th post here on the Insight blog. I want to thank my readers, and especially those who have joined my email list, for your support, your comments, and your friendship. It is not always easy to find the balance between what many view as a conservative … Read more
On a recent Sunday I attended Sacrament meeting in a nearby ward. The printed program showed the Sacrament Hymn to be Hymn #142, “I Stand All Amazed.” The problem was that hymn #142 is really “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” When the ward business had ended, the chorister stood up and the organist immediately played an … Read more
9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and … Read more
I noticed something peculiar while visiting another ward recently. As the young men who had passed the sacramental bread were lining up, they kept trading places. Eventually, as they walked back to the front of the chapel, I realized what they had been doing. They were lining up in order of their height. 42 But … Read more