Summer 1838, Orson returned from serving as a missionary in England to Far West, Missouri just as trouble began. Orson was very ill and exhausted. Unable to get out, friends called on him and filled his ears with news of the escalating conflict between the Latter-day Saints and angry locals.Continue Reading
Some days ago I spent some time with a young man who was troubled. He did not like the way our Father in heaven was running the world. He said, “We need to know more.” Well, I agreed with him. We do need to know more. I should like toContinue Reading
The account of Samson in the book of Judges is an excellent example of how one story in a scriptural text can be a microcosm for the entire book. The story of Samson is also an illustration of how the Lord allows us to make decisions for ourselves – ourContinue Reading
Deuteronomy 7 discusses the importance of making the right decisions with respect to marriage. From the text we read: Neither shalt thou make amarriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son. For they will aturn away thyContinue Reading
A valuable lesson: The commandments inspire young Joseph Smith. When was the last time a youth said that the commandments were inspiring? Have you ever heard the youth say what a blessing the commandments were? 5 After it was truly manifested unto this first elder that he had received aContinue Reading
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