The recent Boy Scouts of America resolution – which has yet to pass but will be voted on this week, Thursday May 23rd – regarding the acceptance of gay individuals within the ranks of scouting stopped short of including adults. This is unfortunate. The resolution is progress in the right direction however. The Church...
Read more →The apostle Paul tells us of all the spiritual gifts there is one which is preeminent. One which is to be desired above all others. One which will never fail. Charity, the pure love of Christ (1 Cor 13:8, 13, Moro 7:46-48). Why is charity, this pure love of Christ, head and shoulders above...
Read more →Some of the most intense spiritual experiences I have felt, the joy of the spirit, have come while listening to, or singing, the songs of the restoration and other songs of Christ. Recently for example, Ye Elders of Israel filled my heart with such longing for Zion. “O Babylon, O Babylon we bid you...
Read more →First a few thoughts from a few of the great scriptorians of our age: “Search the revelations of God; study the prophecies, and rejoice that God grants unto the world Seers and Prophets. They are they who saw the mysteries of godliness… Fellow sojourners upon earth, it is your privilege to purify yourselves, and...
Read more →God loves all His children. “All” is an inclusive word, including homosexual and heterosexual individuals, including you and me. I have been told by some the Scout oath will need to be changed should the BSA in fact decide to openly welcome gay individuals within their ranks, particularly the wording “morally straight.” I have...
Read more →Understanding the temple is key to understanding one of the most pervasive themes of the Old and New Testaments. Temple references are everywhere. Consider our previous discussion of the Hebrew word בֵּית (bêth) meaning home or temple. Further examples are as follows: Bethel בֵּית־אֵל (bêth-’el) meaning house or temple of God Bethel was the...
Read more →The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has thus far declined to comment on the BSA’s deliberations on potential policy changes regarding gay members and leaders and has said they are monitoring the situation. This website is not in any way affiliated with the church, and the views expressed are my own, however...
Read more →“Home can literally become a house of glory. Memories of early childhood can become significant in our daily lives…. My brothers and sisters, if you will make your home a house of prayer and fasting, faith, learning and glory, and order, it can become a house of God. If you build your homes on...
Read more →I personally believe the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to revisit the idea of homosexuals being welcomed within the ranks of scouting is overdue. I received my eagle scout as a young man in the scouting program, and currently am an eleven year old scout leader in a LDS troop. My thoughts are not...
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