There is a phrase that appears several times in the scriptures, a few times in the Doctrine and Covenants and a few times in the Book of Mormon, that I have always found extremely interesting. “Say nothing but repentance unto this generation” or in the Book of Mosiah, 18:20, “Yea, even he commanded them that … Continue reading Mormon Monday: Nothing but Repentance
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Mormon Monday: Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
I was asked to speak in Church yesterday on the subject "Come Listen to a Prophet's Voice" and I though that others might be interested in my remarks so I am posting them here in preparation for General Conference in two weeks. “Come listen to a prophet’s voice, And hear the word of God. “ … Continue reading Mormon Monday: Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
Mormon Monday: On Christmas Music – Why I love German hymns
I am often criticized by my friends and family (in a loving way, though) for being a bit of a Scrooge at Christmastime. Mostly because I do not seem to enjoy Christmas music as well as others. I have written before about my thoughts on Christmas music, and I am of the same opinion still … Continue reading Mormon Monday: On Christmas Music – Why I love German hymns
Mormon Monday: On Mormonism and Homosexuality
Last Sunday, on assignment from the Stake Presidency, our Bishop held a special meeting with all of the adults in the ward during the third-hour of church services. He had been asked to give a presentation on the doctrines behind the Church’s position on same-sex attraction. It was great lesson, a good discussion where he … Continue reading Mormon Monday: On Mormonism and Homosexuality
On General Conference
About a week and a half ago I stumbled upon a link to a General Conference address during my scripture study, and noticed again something I had long known about, that the Church has made General Conference address available online going back as far as 1971. The thought struck me that it would be possible … Continue reading On General Conference
Mormon Monday: On Missionary “Work”
I do not like to do missionary work. There. I’ve said it. I know you were all thinking it. Or, most of you, anyway. I do not like to do missionary work. No matter how many times I hear a General Conference talk or Elder’s Quorum lesson, I find myself coming back to the conclusion … Continue reading Mormon Monday: On Missionary “Work”
Mormon Monday: On Mormon Literature
A few weeks ago I read about a Mormon Literature story contest, here. The premise is 400 years of Mormon Stories, inviting writers to write Mormon stories set in the 19th, 20th, 21st, or 22nd century. I also read an interview with LDS author Eric Stone on mentioning Mormons in science fiction. That was a … Continue reading Mormon Monday: On Mormon Literature
Mormon Hipsters: How to be Mormon and Not Mormon at the same time
There was a very interesting article in the New York Times yesterday. It was titled To be Young, Hip, and Mormon. To be honest, I was a little upset as I read the article, the very premise seemed to be "How to be Mormon and not Mormon at the same time." Okay, it wasn't … Continue reading Mormon Hipsters: How to be Mormon and Not Mormon at the same time
