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Section 25 of the Doctrine and Covenants is one of the most significant chapters in our scriptural cannon because of its treatment of women. Section 25 is the first revelation in the modern dispensation that is addressed specifically to a woman. It is a quasi-patriarchal blessing to Emma Smith, the wife of the prophet Joseph Smith, in that it alludes somewhat to her calling in life, offers specific council, and pronounces blessings based on her fai... Read More
Prompt: In 500 words or less, describe what you think Martin Diamond meant by his title, 'Revolution of Sober Expectations?' Response: To be quite honest before our lecture on this I was totally lost as to the meaning of the title, but I now have a better understand of his speech. I think Diamond means that the Founding Fathers understood what it would take to create a new nation. It was not going to be all smooth sailing throughout the lon... Read More
I used to have my "Favorites" when I was in the church before but not genuine. (another blog for another time), However, recently I have come back to church, and working toward full fellowship. For the first time yesterday, I was able to go to Priesthood Session with my 14 year old son. What a joy! What a blessing! There is no where I would have rather been. As mentioned, I used to have my favorites, now I am so moved by any talk touched by the Lord. I foun... Read More
''THE WONDERFUL THING THAT IS YOU AND the WONDERFUL GOOD YOU CAN DO''
Many years ago, Bishop Marvin O. Ashton (1883–1946), who served as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, gave an illustration I’d like to share with you. Picture with me, if you will, a farmer driving a large open-bed truck filled with sugar beets en route to the sugar refinery. As the farmer drives along a bumpy dirt road, some of the sugar beets bounce from the truck and are strewn along the roadside. When he realizes he has lost some of the... Read More
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