In the library (and on the internet) in Heaven, all questions of fact will be answered completely truthfully. Those who write the books and post the data will be Celestial beings who have passed this Earthly test of character and who will never lie or have cause to deceive. When it comes to matters of … Read more
In Matthew, chapter 10, Jesus gave his Twelve Apostles instructions before sending them out to preach the Gospel. He warned them that they would be made to suffer by other Jews (Matthew 10: 16-18), but that they should continue to speak out. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be … Read more
Hey! You people over there in the mist of darkness! Can you hear me? I can hear you. You keep bragging about how you are following the true leader to a glorious future after “the storm.” You seem to believe that you are holding on to some infallible guide. Watch out! Whatever you are clinging … Read more
It is clear that there is much evil in the world. The people of the world need to repent of many things. But before we point our finger at everyone else, the soul-searching , and the repentance, needs to start at home. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but … Read more
Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; Malachi 4:2 Healing is usually mentioned in connection with illness, but it can also refer to fixing or mending something that is broken or damaged. As I pointed out in my last post, “Fractured Reality,” the United States … Read more
A newborn baby is extremely selfish. We lovingly forgive them of this character flaw because they are completely vulnerable. We understand that their demands are simply an attempt to bring their world back into balance. They are trying to survive the only way they know how. No one is born with good character; It’s not … Read more
But it is not given that one man should possess that which is above another, wherefore the world lieth in sin. Doctrine and Covenants 49:20 This scripture is very specific about the current imbalance of wealth in America and the world. First it says “it is not given.” This means that God did not set … Read more
Last week I encouraged all Mormon Democrats and other left-leaning members of the Church of Jesus Christ to stand as witnesses against the lies, inhumane policies, and corruption of the Republican Party and the right-wing media. (See “Mormon Democrats need to stand as witnesses“). To “stand” in this context does not mean rising to one’s … Read more