Tag: prophets
How to Talk to Concerned Church Members Who Are “COVID Policy Doubters” (CPDs)
Some Latter-day Saints, probably only a minority, were frustrated with a recent request from Church leaders. Some of the frustration might be lessened after carefully considering the wording of the…
A Most Appropriate Thanksgiving Message for This Day: President Nelson on the Power of Gratitude
I just listened to President Nelson’s short message delivered at noon (Central Time) via Youtube. I always enjoy listening to this kind, wise man, but he greatly exceeded my expectations….
God Bless China and the New Shanghai Temple
Update, April 29, 2020: Plans for a temple in Shanghai have hit an unfortunate snag, as was just reported today. See my post, “A Bump in the Road for the…
It Depends on What the Meaning of “It” Is: Reconsidering the “Burning in the Bosom” and “Studying It Out” in Doctrine & Covenants 9
For years many of us have read about the “burning in the bosom” in Doctrine and Covenants 9:7-9 and interpreted it to mean that Oliver Cowdery, in a failed attempt…
Touched by the Worldwide Youth Devotional with President Nelson and His Wife
Although it’s been several years since I qualified as a youth in the Church, I was still delighted to listen to and read the recent Worldwide Youth Devotional featuring President…
Henry Eyring’s Eye-Opening Experience with Councils
Yesterday in Hong Kong I was fortunate to be part of a meeting where Elder Randy D. Funk of the Seventy and Benjamin Tai, an Area Seventy from Hong Kong,…
An Unnecessary Attack on Faithful LDS Scholars: Does Prophetic Fallibility Matter?
A faithful call to respect the prophets and take them more seriously is the intent of Duane Boyce’s article just published at the Interpreter. See Duane Boyce, “A Lengthening Shadow:…
General Conference: A Great Way to Experience the Real Teachings and Spirit of the Church
The April 2011 LDS General Conference was an inspiring and uplifting time for those who participated. The recorded and written talks are being made available online (Saturday’s sessions are already…
Rejecting Living Apostles and Prophets: A Deceptively Easy Path to Righteousness
One commenter here at Mormanity explained how Mormons are in an untenable position due to our belief in modern prophets and divine authority, for we have to defend EVERY prophet…
