America’s Hanging By A Thread- Wendie Edwards

By Wendie Edwards, March 24th, 2010 “America is hanging by a thread” I’m hearing repeated over and over again on conservative talk radio. To us, that statement is prophetic of our time and isn’t surprising. What is surprising is how quickly it’s all coming about. I also hear “Remember your anger. Remember how it feels. Let it simmer down to your core and become who you are…” Hmmmm, not quite the way to peace, I think. Yes, we know America is hanging by a thread, but we also know... ...more

Moral Free Agency- Daniel H. Ludlow

LINK Daniel H. Ludlow, “Moral Free Agency”, New Era, Nov. 1976, 44 Adapted from Speeches of the Year, Brigham Young University Press, 1974, pp. 173–88. 03323_000_011There is a principle that is basic to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and yet it is not faith or repentance or the Atonement. But faith, repentance, the Atonement, and all the other principles, ordinances, and doctrines of the gospel are based on this principle—indeed they would be virtually inoperative and impossible... ...more

Becoming a Zion Society: Six Principles- R. Quinn Gardner

LINK R. Quinn Gardner, “Becoming a Zion Society: Six Principles”, Ensign, Feb. 1979, 31 Zion is the scriptural name given to the kingdom of Jesus Christ on earth. (D&C 105:32) It is composed of a society of Saints who have covenanted to live in righteousness, and who, through living fully the laws and ordinances of the gospel, are made “the pure in heart.” (D&C 76:54–70) All that is not of Zion is called Babylon, whose king is Lucifer. Babylon may be described... ...more

World Peace- Dallina H. Oaks

LINK World Peace 90905_000_031 Dallin H Oaks Of the Quorum of the Apostles April 1990 Conference Some years ago, an acquaintance of mine who was moving to Washington, D.C., went to the district offices to take the driver’s license examination. He had to fill out a form that asked for his business address and his occupation. He had just been appointed a justice of the United States Supreme Court, so he used that as his business address. In the blank marked “occupation” he wrote the... ...more

LDS Church’s Stand on New Age Beliefs

LINK Are the so-called New Age spiritual beliefs opposed to Christ? “I Have a Question”, Ensign, Mar. 1991, 61–63 As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we share an understanding of our Heavenly Father’s plan. This understanding includes knowing that we are children of our Father in Heaven with unique identities and that, through the atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we can one day return to live with our Father. We are fortunately not left to ourselves... ...more

The Temptations of Christ- Howard W. Hunter

LINK The Temptations of Christ Howard W. Hunter October 1976 General Conference, Friday Moring Session There are times in our struggle with the adversities of mortality when we become weary, weakened, and susceptible to the temptations that seem to be placed in our pathways. A lesson for us lies in the account of the life of the Savior. Soon after his baptism Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wild, uncultivated wilderness. There he remained for forty days and nights, preparing himself for the... ...more

Honoring the Priesthood

October 1993 Conference Honoring the Priesthood James E. Faust Second Counselor in the First Presidency Brethren, I have never come before this great body of the priesthood with greater humility than I do this evening. I fervently pray, not only for understanding, but also that I might not be misunderstood. I earnestly seek the support of the Holy Spirit and the understanding of my brethren. I affirm my love and profound respect for the brethren of the priesthood of this church. Soon you younger... ...more

Countering Korihor’s Philosophy By Gerald N. Lund

Countering Korihor’s Philosophy By Gerald N. Lund LINK Gerald N. Lund, “Countering Korihor’s Philosophy”, Ensign, July 1992, 16 What Korihor taught is as contemporary as today’s TV shows. Alma’s approach is still the right response. 92907_000_005 President Ezra Taft Benson has often reminded us that all of the major Book of Mormon writers said they were writing for our day. Consequently, “we should constantly ask ourselves, ‘Why did the Lord inspire Mormon (or Moroni... ...more

The Precarious Age of Aquarius by Bjarne Christensen

Bjarne Christensen, “The Precarious Age of Aquarius”, New Era, Nov. 1972, 31 There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors, and hail a materialist or magician with the same delight. C. S. Lewis 03271_000_011“What sign are you, Brother Christensen?” was a question... ...more

Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet- Ezra Taft Benson

Ezra Taft Benson, “Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet”, Liahona, June 1981, 1 (Address given Tuesday, February 26, 1980 at Brigham Young University) LINK 03780_000_002My beloved brothers and sisters. I am honored to be in your presence today. You students are a part of a choice young generation—a generation which might well witness the return of the Lord. Not only is the Church growing in number today, it is growing in faithfulness and, even more important, our young... ...more

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