I was 14 when I first encountered the Book of Mormon.
I had ordered it from a TV commercial because it was free. I was living in Texas at the time. Several months later one of my sisters met with the missionaries in New York and join the church.
She called me now and then and
A few weeks ago, my youngest son told me his favorite color was pink. This was a sudden and unexpected change since he has always loved blue and green.
I told him that pink was a fine favorite color. After, I started to wonder what caused the sudden change.
His younger sister
I'm thankful for the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
We were at our church fireworks block party (which was on par with the BYU Stadium of Fire - so awesome) and I was sitting with my wife and kids near where the cars were parked.
She and I both got the feeling that we should move to
On one side, people say they left the Church because they 'learned things' - and now they don't believe.
On the other side there're people like me, who've learned things and now cannot leave the Church - because it's no longer possible for us to disbelieve.
I cannot express enough gratitude for the two missionaries who were willing to serve and teach me the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am no longer trapped in poverty, I am no longer trapped by addiction, I was a homeless high school dropout and now I have multiple degrees and live a
The YSA wards need to go back the 3 hours.
The third hour will be dedicated to learning to introduce themselves to members of the opposite sex, good conversation skills, how to get a number/date, and how to respectfully decline a date.
This is a neeeeed!
I'm amazed by the amount of energy people will commit to being wrong about the Book of Mormon.
Meanwhile, church leadership in Africa who actually know what the book teaches ....
Lol this book says that black people are going to hell simply because they’re black do you know how deranged you have to be to believe in this “religion”
I was taught the gospel by Elder Boswell and Elder Salisbury in Syracuse NY in 1994.
If you don't mind sharing this, maybe we could track them down and let them know I served a mission, got married in the temple, and I'm an active member.
@Ch_JesusChrist
If women can wear whatever they want
because men should control their thoughts
then men can say whatever they want
because women should control their emotions.
When my son was 15 he had a dream. In the dream he was in a large field playing games with his friends from school. Part of the field was lush and grassy and the other part, where he was with his friends, was covered in dead grass. In the dead grass were many snakes. He didn't
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not for those simply looking for a religion,
It's for those looking for a relationship with Christ.
🙏🩷💪
@Ch_JesusChrist
Joseph Smith could have used a KitchenAid mixer shoved in a cow's butt to translate.
I don't care.
The Book of Mormon has changed my life in every way for the better, because it has connected me to Christ.
I never thought that my post saying "what's the problem with using a seer stone & hat? Didn't everyone know this?" would be the post that got so much traction.
I apologize to all, that my parents sucked at brainwashing their kids properly.
Bad parents. Bad, bad. 🙄
Do you all remember the anti-Book of Mormon argument that stood for a long time about records never being kept in books made of golden pages? Here's some more recent evidence about a book created at least 2000 years ago and written in ancient Hebrew.
Discussion link in the
It's ok for hate speech to be directed at members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Because they don't have a history of being hated, given slang names, harassed, killed, and driven from their own lands like the Jews ...
... wait ....
It's wonderful for you to clean the toilets at church for free
Especially if you have a 6 or 7 figure salary.
You should never feel 'too good' to serve the Lord and His people.
I was homeless for a while as a teenager. I can't recall everything from that time but have a clear memory of trying to sleep on the cold ground without pillow or blanket - just had the clothes I wore.
Most every night now (25 years later) when I lay down to sleep, feeling the
BYU is ... Broken.
Can we get a class on Nelson Mandela instead, or some other great thought leaders? Jordan Peterson maybe?
Let's do a careful study of her song lyrics and see what great paradigms she's introduced to better our society.
All you Utah haters are just jealous obviously.
Here are the 10 Best States, according to U.S. News & World Report:
1. Utah
2. New Hampshire
3. Nebraska
4. Minnesota
5. Idaho
6. Iowa
7. Vermont
8. Washington
9. Florida
10. Massachusetts
Satan would have you adopt any identity other than being a Son or Daughter of God.
Smart, fat, republican, trans, CEO, black, rich, Asian, college grad, model, white trash, etc, etc. - Satan does not care
as long as your primary identity is not being a Child of God.
My sister and her husband visited my dad today and found him unresponsive. He's in the ICU right now, still unresponsive.
My other sister is calling the shots - she has power of attorney. Unfortunately she's a highly irrational and overly emotional person. I'm worried she's
There's a very dark feeling here in Alamogordo, NM.
Both my wife and I felt it as soon as we drove into the town; it seems to be everywhere.
Currently playing music from the scripture app to try and offset it a bit.
@Foxceles
I'm not taking a crack at the kids - I think the kids are so often victims of parents and leaders rushing to slap a new identity on a child when there would barely be any evidence to support their assumptions. The kids, not knowing, and suddenly feeling special, are eager to go
“Your religion is not just about showing up for church on Sunday,
it is about showing up as a true disciple from Sunday morning through Saturday night—24/7.
There is no such thing as a part-time disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
- Russell M. Nelson
The Lord has impressed on my mind that I need to know the scriptures with greater fluency and I have about two years to be ready (for what, I don't know).
What are some of the most effective ways you've found to study/know the scriptures? 🙏
Students at Payson High School, where "Footloose" was filmed, are on an all-out mission to have star Kevin Bacon attend their prom.
In a TODAY exclusive,
@KayleeHartung
reports on their viral campaign — and
@kevinbacon
's responds live!
@cctvidiots
I am not for violence. That being said, she had that coming and I would have done the same thing in that situation.
He tried to walk away, he warned her - she kept assaulting him - wham.
I'm guessing many people will say she was an innocent victim.
My wife studied this as part of her degree. If couples wanted a divorce but didn't get one, the majority reported being very happy in their marriage 5 years later. Those who got divorced, the majority reported being still unhappy five years later.
There are many things that
50 of unhappy marriages improve to happy (50% of that improve to very happy) when the couple decides to stick it out.
Have faith in your spouse and WORK together. Please.
My 16 year old and one of his friends have started doing things without my knowledge.
Apparently they think it's Fine to sneak off to the temple before school starts.
What's this world coming to?
Dang righteous youth.
My 16 y.o. and I were walking through the valentines isle at Smith's.
He looked around and said, "I don't think all this candy is here for the people in love. I think it's here for the single people so they can comfort eat and forget about the holiday."
Too insightful. 🫣
It's great if you want to send me a direct message.
But please know:
--- I will not be sending you money, no matter how sad your story is.
--- I will not be visiting your sleazy web link, no matter how pretty you are.
Wombats are difficult to trick or trap. Have a great day.
The living Prophet, President Nelson has directed us to do the following:
"Keep on the covenant path"
"Gather Israel"
"Let God prevail"
"Build bridges of understanding"
"Give thanks"
"Increase your faith in Jesus Christ"
"Take charge of your testimony"
"Become a peacemaker"
and
I have not been blocking the Latter-day Saint haters.
Where'd they all go?
I can't practice loving my enemies if I don't have any around to love.
What the heck.
I've been feeling a sense of deep sadness and loss for a couple weeks now.
I can't identify a cause. Everything in my life is basically going great. My family is doing great too.
I've doubled down on prayer, scripture study, and loving and serving people around me.
Yet the
I've noticed when I feel very close to the Lord I become more extroverted and excited to meet new people.
This is in stark contrast to my historical 'people avoidance' state of being.
Is people avoidance a sign of being distanced from the Lord?
It seems to be in my case.