Posted on 31 July 2009 by Doug
“O God, Where Art Thou?”
One of the most plaintive passages in modern scripture is found in the opening words of what might be termed “the prison verses.” The prayer of Joseph Smith while a prisoner at Liberty, Mo., begins, “O God, where art thou? And where is the pavilion that covereth thy hiding place?” (D&C [...]
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Posted on 17 July 2009 by Doug
“Go Ye into All the World, and Preach My Gospel”
Elder Erastus Snow departed on a mission to Pennsylvania April 16, 1836 with nothing but the items above. He was absent over eight months, during which time he traveled 1,600 miles, preached 220 sermons, baptized 50 persons, and organized several branches of the Church in western [...]
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Posted on 10 July 2009 by Doug
Priesthood: “The Power of Godliness”
Joseph Smith stated that the priesthood is “the channel through which all knowledge, doctrine, the plan of salvation and every important matter is revealed from heaven.” Further, the priesthood “is the channel through which the Almighty commenced revealing his glory at the beginning of this earth, through which He has continued [...]
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Posted on 4 July 2009 by Doug
“Be Not Deceived, but Continue in Steadfastness”
Who has not heard and felt the enticing of the devil? His voice often sounds so reasonable and his message so easy to justify. It is an appealing, intriguing voice with dulcet tones. It is neither hard nor discordant. No one would listen to Satan’s voice if it sounded [...]
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