In watching the short movie “The Road to Emmaus” recently, I was reminded of the wonder of Jesus spending considerable time with two of His disciples on the day He rose from the dead (Luke 24). It was on this most unique of days that Jesus had gained victory over death and the grave. It[…]
Author: Dwight Burford
Why Strong Delusions: Part 2 – Cut Off and Taken Away
Printable Version The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. (Psalm 34:15,16) I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch[…]
Why Three Glories: Part 4 – The Four Stations around the Cross
Printable Version Introduction John 15:4-6 IV (KJV) – Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him,[…]
Why Not Live For What Gets Heaven Excited?
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise and coming, as some men count slackness; but long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (II Peter 3:9) I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and[…]
Testimony: All Nations North America (ANNA) & All Tribes DC
Upon waking on August 31, I received a gracious invitation to fast. It was a quiet word of faith accompanied with a peaceable assurance. Because I had so much work to accomplish that day for my business, I soon found myself focusing on how best to go about getting everything done that I felt pressing[…]
Why the Book of Mormon is the New Covenant – Part 2
In the previous post under this title I related how I had received a convincing witness that the Book of Mormon is indeed the new covenant spoken of in Hebrews 8:8 (a related post is linked here). Hebrews 8:8 8) For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when[…]
Bruce’s Hope
Bruce Stayton, a dear friend and family member, recently passed away. For his memorial service held on July 16, 2016, I felt led to share the following about his hope to come forth in celestial glory in the resurrection of the just (cf. I Corinthians 15:39-42 and II Corinthians 12:1,2 with D&C 76:5). As his health slipped away[…]
Why the three disciples tarry
Below is the text of an email I sent to my older children April 26, 2015. It is on how I learned the names of the three disciples who tarry and how and for what purpose they are currently laboring among us. This initial email is then followed by a question I received from my[…]
Why Three Glories: Part 3 – Called To Glory
By creating us in His image God created us for glory, His glory. And, as Peter has testified, in these last days God has renewed this call to glory through the intercession and advocacy of Jesus Christ. I Peter 5:8-11 IV (KJV) – Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring[…]
“Why hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 3
[Printable Version] This third part (Part 3) in the series on Jesus’ question “…why hast thou forsaken me?” includes replies to questions and comments that I received regarding the initial post in the series (Part 1). It also includes additional discussion on related topics which are meant to further explore the depth and significance of Jesus’ questioning[…]
