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[…]
Why strong delusions – Part 1
[Printable Version] In judgment, God will send strong delusions unto those who do not answer when He calls or hear Him when He speaks. Because they choose to go on in their own ways and thus do evil in His sight, God will choose their delusions. …Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their[…]
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 hast thou forsaken me?” – Part 1
And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mark 15) [printable version] Why did Jesus cry out on the cross “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” That is when Jesus experienced[…]
What Is the Origin of Faith?
Everything which is good, holy and pleasing to God is of God. Faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). Faith or faithfulness is an attribute of God. The children of Adam are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27-29). In one sense, therefore, faith, or the capacity for faith, is a part of the spiritual DNA[…]
The Object of Faith
Why is it reasonable to have faith in the word of God? It is reasonable because of God, the origin of the word of God. His word is an extension of who he is. It describes, affirms the character, attributes and perfections of God. It performs the work of God and the word was made[…]
