The Book of Mormon, Digging Deeper

For some reason, the Christian world believes that the heavens are sealed and that no more revelation is forthcoming from above. They refuse to consider that there could be prophets upon the earth at this time, although no reason is ever given to support that idea.  So, today, let's take a look at this issue and see whether or not there is cause to adopt such a lonely and excluded view of hea...

So much is made of the fact that we do not hold to traditional views of God and Jesus. The statement is often made that we worship a different Jesus...and more to the point...that we are NOT Christians! The statements are patently false and today you get to hear Elder Jeffery R. Holland explain why that is so. I hope you enjoy his thoughts.

There is a reason the Book of Mormon feels familiar to those who read it. Unlike other books of scripture, it is really a story about a family and all of us can relate to that. This saga covers all the drama that a real family can and may endure in hard times and there is so much of this story that we can connect to. Who hasn't seen brothers fight or families torn apart after the death of a p...

Keeping our faith in an ever-more secular world can be challenging. it seems that as science advances, the things of God fall by the wayside. but it need not be this way.  there is a real and true connection between good science and good theology. The challenge is just to find both and see the common ground. Today we are going to dive into the deeper aspects of Relativity and see just how nicely t...

Throughout all the ages of time, thinkers have argued and pondered the purpose of life and the three great questions : Where did I come from? Why am I here? and Where am I going? Today we are going to discuss the second question...Why are we here. 

You've often heard people say, "Don't sweat the little things" and that's often good advice; but not always. Sometimes it's the small things that make all the difference. This is especially true for the Book of Mormon and those who would find fault with it. So many evidences and testimonies of its authenticity are hidden in the details and easily overlooked 'Jots...

The story of the three witnesses, who they were, and how they got to be the chosen three is an inspirational and amazing account of very mortal men being asked to do something beyond their mortal reach. From the very moment they stood in the presence of Moroni, their lives were forever changed, and no matter what else they did for the rest of their lives, this testimony they left would define who...

It is often claimed by our detractors that we worship a different Jesus. As absurd as this claim is, I think it merits a closer look to understand how they feel they can say that. Don't worry, the closer we look the more ridiculous that assertion appears; in fact, it could be said that it is we who could say of them that they do not know who or what Jesus is! Of course, we would not do that,...

What makes man a little less than the angels? What is the difference between Man and the animals?  Why does the rest of the world consider it to be blasphemy at best, or a heresy at worst, that we believe we are children of Heavenly Father...as the Bible says? Let's look at that today!

Throughout the Old Testament every prophecy of the last days foretold of the eventual gathering of the scattered remnants of the house of Israel. This same expectation is echoed in the New Testament as well as in the Book of Mormon. So What's the big deal? Why is that gathering so important? And, perhaps more importantly, how is it going to be brought to pass... and by whom? What if I said th...

Heaven and Hell...the ultimate destinies of all humans...not really! How do the doctrines of heaven and hell fit with the revelations on the celestial, terrestrial, and telestial kingdoms? Turns out they fit very well; it's just a matter of timing and perspective. Join me as we discuss the future that all of us will one day face. And let us realize that a loving Heavenly Father truly does hav...

It is said that the only constant in life is change. Apparently, this holds true for our Church as well. Does this present a threat to our standing as the Lord's Church on earth? Hardly. Change has been going on since 1830 and it will continue until the Lord makes His glorious return. So fear not. We are OK

The Atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just an amazing event in human history but THE pivotal event for all of humankind.  Today we are going to talk about the Atonement; why it was required, and how it was accomplished; and how and why it unlocked the chains of death so that the Savior could take up his glorified and immortal body...and why that will allow us to do so also. I hope...

There seems to be a disconnect between accounts in the Bible and the corresponding secular histories of the times. For example, critics love to point out that there is no real evidence that Moses and the Israelites ever fled Egypt nor wandered in the desert for forty years. That is, no evidence other than the biblical account. The same with Abraham; The Pearl of Great Price says explicitly that Ab...

If you are weary of diving into Isaiah because you think his words are confusing, you are not alone. Isaiah is probably the most feared set of scriptures to tackle in the Bible...or in 2nd Nephi. and even Nephi was forced to comment on his people's lack of understanding of the words of this great prophet. and yet, the Savior commanded us all to search them and study them. So how do we do that...

Detractors of the Church often like to throw scripture bombs at us thinking that they can somehow prove to us that we are wrong and blow up our testimonies. this can sometimes work with members who do not have much depth to their beliefs but for any true Latter-Day Saint with a real testimony of the gospel, these efforts can prove futile at best, and often, actually help boost our faith in the res...

Temples are places of learning; but what may go unnoticed by many patrons is that every element of the temple is a lesson, not just the ceremony and instruction given there. The very structure of the temple itself, the lighting, the decorations, the landscaping, even the fence around it, all point to elements of Father's kingdom and all can teach us important truths about the universe and our...

For a body of faith that follows a Man/God who taught the nobility of humankind, and the virtues of Christian values such as  kindness, patience, temperance, forgiveness, charity, understanding and love, oh, and don't forget non-judgment, it seems paradoxical that so many wars and conflicts, and persecution and discrimination, have been put upon people in the name of Jesus Christ. Certainly,...

The list of Biblical and Book of Mormon prophets, includes a number of men who once displayed questionable character or judgement. Some might say that all men are flawed and so this is the only pool the Lord has to draw from, but I think it goes deeper than that. As Saul, the apostle Paul was a terrible man. So too, Alma the younger when the angel stopped him on the road.  It seems the Lord has ne...

This episode explores human potential and the worth of a soul. I believe that most people do not fully realize the wonderful destiny that awaits them when this life is through. Many philosophers, thinkers and holy men have commented on the soul and the greatness of it.  Among people who to have had encounters with UFOs and alien beings, they claim that the message they receive is that we have no i...

An honest effort to apply the proper elements of critical-thinking  to the content of the Book of Mormon - Something which the outside critics and scholars refuse to do.

Dispensations are an interesting element of the gospel. One would think that the word of the Lord would come to earth and stick around for all time, but that is not how it happens. every new dispensation follows the apostasy of the prior one. But it is not that clean. Seems the old dispensation likes to hang around and confuse those who have embraced it rather than accept the new one.  We will dis...

the enemies of the early church tried desperately to destroy the narrative and the impact of the Book of Mormon. to a degree they were successful by pointing out all the inconsistencies they felt they had discovered within its accounts.  But Anachronisms have a funny way of turning around with a little time and effort. Over the last almost two hundred years since its publication, many of those ana...

It seems life today is full of contention and disputations. We see it everywhere, most particularly on the T.V. News. But that may not be the best measure to use. The News needs contention and disputations in order to hold the public's interest. Hopefully your life is not as full of drama as the world seems to offer. In any event the question remains...is it possible to live in a world withou...