Why Judge Prophets by the Spirit of Prophecy: Jonah Part 1 [pdf copy] I John4:1-3 – Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God; Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is[…]
Category: Forgiveness
Why Adultery is of a Far Greater Concern than Polygamy
[pdf copy] D&C 111 4a All legal contracts of marriage made before a person is baptized into this church, should be held sacred and fulfilled. 4b Inasmuch as this Church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication, and polygamy: we declare that we believe that one man should have one wife; and[…]
Why ordinances and sacraments
When speaking to the members of His church in these latter days about ordinances and sacraments, the Lord has referred to ordinances as “mine” ordinances and sacraments as “thy” sacraments. …and the day cometh that they who will not hear the voice of the Lord, neither the voice of his servants, neither give heed to[…]
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 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[…]
Passover 2016, the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings, and the joy of the Lord
This post is meant to contrast the anguish of Christ’s love with the love of men’s hearts waxing cold in these last times (Matthew 23:36-38 vs. Matthew 24:10,31). According to God’s calendar, the Passover obervance this year begins this evening, Friday April 22 (Easter was last month). Here are a few thoughts I would like to[…]
“Why hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 2
[printable version] Stephen’s dying requests provide us with valuable insight into Jesus’ concluding question on the cross, “Why hast thou forsaken me?” And they stoned Stephen; and he, calling upon God, said, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.[…]
Why divisions – Part 3
Why divisions – Part 3: “To do thy will…” (Updated February 14, 2016) In Review In Why Divisions – Part 1, the cause of divisions in the church is introduced, which is our carnal or old nature – that which is born of the flesh. Recall, for example, how it is written, the carnal mind[…]
Why divisions – Part 1
Why divisions – Part 1: “Are Ye Not Carnal?” (Updated February 14, 2016) Why are there so many divisions in the church? Is it not because we are yet carnal? This was the reason Paul, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, identified for the divisions in the church at Corinth (cf. I Corinthians 1:10). For ye are[…]
Why ticks
The following excerpt is from an e-mail I wrote the night of September 11-12, 2014 to one of my nieces about spiritual ticks and what God’s creation can teach us about spiritual hygiene. Earlier that week I learned that Faren Charles Persall, a good friend of mine from our high school days, had passed away[…]
