Monthly Archives: January 2016

2015 Past Family Discovery Day Talks    https://www.lds.org/topics/family-history/familydiscoveryday/past-talks?lang=eng      2015 Video Archive https://www.rootstech.org/video/4050134760001      2015 Summit https://www.rootstech.org/video1/4054729367001              Never quite sure, what is on Wednesday and is Saturday doubled February 6, Saturday: 2016 … Continue reading →

http://www.mormonchannel.org/blog/post/self-reliance-lessons-on-being-kind-having-charity?cid=social_20160131_57768186&adbid=693675084536369153&adbpl=tw&adbpr=42071646 Commenting on the page required turning control over to DISQUS 1/, NOT an Official LDS tool, so here is my comment: Charity can also be to ourselves, self resilience. I suffer chronic pain which I call a rolling sea. … Continue reading →

http://ldsliving.com/12-Incredible-Truths-About-Heavenly-Mother-I-Learned-During-My-Research-Grant-at-BYU/s/81191

http://mybestlds.com/2016/01/30/the-best-quotes-from-the-marriage-and-family-relations-lesson-3-nurturing-love-and-friendship-in-marriage/ Other posts with quotes and memes for Marriage and Family Relations Lesson 1 The Family Is Central to the Creator’s Plan Lesson 2: Developing Unity in Marriage 

http://ldsliving.com/21-Beautiful-Celestial-Rooms-Around-the-World/s/81162

https://video.byui.edu/media/Stephanie+Nielson+%E2%80%9CHope%2C+Triumph%2C+and+Everyday+Joy%E2%80%9D/0_fjnzs1lt/11602882 Speeches the 2015 Search look for her talk to get text and recording-only — D&C 59:2 For those that live shall inherit the earth, and those that die shall rest from all their labors, and their works shall follow … Continue reading →

http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865646495/The-Clean-Cut-2-LDS-contestants-sing-One-Direction-song-together-on-6American-Idol7.html?pg=all

http://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/lds-apostle-delivers-warning-promise-at-byu-idaho-campus/article_2db6c1d8-6216-5718-b69e-7cc95491495b.html BYU-Idaho Devotional archive 2016 Video of Presentation BYU-Idaho Radio

http://www.ydtalk.com/idolchatteryd/hear-more-from-jenn-blosil-of-american-idol-season-15/ American Idol contestant, Utah native Jenn Blosil chats about favorite judges, competition | fox13now.com

https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/i-t-sonntag_worthy/     My experience shows why this online study diary is working this well, I thought I had lost this in the many, many many Speeches in the BYU Speeches archive. I looked several times and was praying before … Continue reading →

https://www.lds.org/youth/article/7-things-to-do-when-your-faith-is-challenged?lang=eng I am in Step 7. Be willing to wait. Some answers come with time and a lot of work. Be patient with yourself, and trust in God’s timing. “Your answer will come, and you will feel the love and … Continue reading →

One of lesson learned: why? because they can not heal themselves without Christ and they can not transform their Church experience into a haven of safety, a house of healing, without the Savior’s followers help. The power comes from the … Continue reading →

http://lds.net/blog/buzz/entertainment/arts-culture/10-ways-arts-will-make-divine/     Why I was in band and orchestra. And said so! Plus, I tried to perform to my Father in Heaven in the Name of His Son, My Savor; really changes the experience, even during practice. Even just … Continue reading →

The LDS Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The publication’s content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Elder David A. Bednar: ‘Repeat Over Again … the Same Things … Continue reading →

http://universe.byu.edu/2016/01/26/millennials-and-religion-part-1-the-rise-of-the-nones1/         Since a teen, my answer to the Nones has been these two scriptures.          Joseph Smith–History Extracts from the History of Joseph Smith, the Prophet Chapter 1 18 My object in going … Continue reading →

http://happiness-seekers.com/2016/01/19/5-reasons-anti-mormon-arguments-are-totally-unconvincing/

http://ldsliving.com/Famous-LDS-American-Idol-Stars-and-Where-They-Are-Now/s/81081?page=2#story-content

Starting an archive of Author Links That I would like Mormon authors to know          7 Top Ebook Price Promotion Stats You Need to Know http://insights.bookbub.com/top-ebook-price-promotion-stats-you-need-to-know/

100 Youth Play Stunning “God Beyond All Praising” on Mt. Timp http://ldsliving.com/100-Youth-Play-Stunning-God-Beyond-All-Praising-on-Mt-Timp/s/81142 Me as a Senior at Viewmint High in Bountuful, Urah be blessed with a page in the Yearbook: Also

Hopefully, also helpful for personal homestudy. The more I find, the more I have. New Teachers Training https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/new-teacher-training?lang=eng&start=1&end=12ℴ=default Auxiliary Training https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/auxiliary-training?lang=eng Teaching the Gospel https://www.lds.org/service/teaching-the-gospel?lang=engTeaching the Gospel Principles and Methods of Teaching https://www.lds.org/service/teaching-the-gospel/principles-and-methods-of-teaching?lang=eng Teaching the Gospel Video Gallery https://www.lds.org/service/teaching-the-gospel/video-gallery?lang=engTeaching the … Continue reading →

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neil-degrasse-tyson/what-science-is-and-how-and-why-it-works_b_8595642.html Objective Truth compared to Personal Truth    I have said since a teen that the Book of Mormon raises my testimony of Christ from personal truth to objective. Another testimony of Christ, yes, but also everyone I asked duplicated … Continue reading →

I found an Interest example of recognizable speech patterns: SARAH PALIN: The chicken crossed the road because, gosh-darn it, he’s a maverick! BARACK OBAMA: Let me be perfectly clear, if the chickens like their eggs they can keep their eggs. … Continue reading →

https://www.lds.org/topics/disability/scriptures?lang=eng Read More means a continued list of quotes

“Because there is an adversary who delights in destroying our faith! Be relentless in protecting your faith.” ~Elder Neil L. Andersen     16 Faith Strengthening Quotes From The Prophets & Apostles http://mylifebygogogoff.com/2016/01/16-faith-strengthening-quotes-from-the-prophets-apostles.html

http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865646028/Miss-Utah-Model-International-shares-story-of-conversion-to-LDS-faith.html?pg=all See photos

https://www.lds.org/church/news/focus-on-the-doctrine-of-christ-elder-andersen-tells-missionaries-worldwide?cid=HP_TU_1-12-2016_dCN_fCNWS_xLIDyC-3_〈=eng Excellent On my Mission I had a flip chart with the first page being a portrate of Christ. I liked to start by asking them for their testimonies, I was never disappointed.      ART TO MY SAVIOR 44 … Continue reading →

http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/religious-freedom-invaluable-contribution-america Added to RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Badcomma as 161 Update. Wow Refreshing perspectives, I appreciate the full presentation.     Sorry but occasionally I get a little political and I really like this talk. The video is worth your time; starts … Continue reading →

http://ldsliving.com/Incredible-Rendition-of-I-Am-a-Child-of-God-Will-Bring-Tears-to-Your-Eyes/s/81125 Yep, powerful

http://ldsliving.com/Lindsey-Stirling-Makes-New-York-Times-Best-Seller-List-with-New-Book/s/81132 Hurray

https://www.lds.org/church/news/church-prepares-for-easter-initiative-following-christmas-videos-success?lang=eng Like

https://www.lds.org/youth/article/god-wants-you-back?lang=eng This wording is excellent! Also today: 5 Edifying Discussions to Have When Someone Is Questioning Their Faith

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mADM3RYKl5Y&sns=em Published on Jan 13, 2016: DNA vs Book of Mormon (INCREDIBLE New Evidence that proves The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, is true, not false). DNA evidence of The Book of Mormon in North America, linking … Continue reading →

http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865645824/Recent-scholarship-and-the-search-for-the-historical-Jesus.html Daniel C Peterson http://publications.mi.byu.edu/people/daniel-c-peterson/ (lots of links) Arabic studies, founded BYU’s Middle Eastern Texts Initiative, directs MormonScholarsTestify.org, chairs mormoninterpreter.com, Petersonblogs daily atpatheos.com/blogs/danpeterson, and speaks only for himself.

https://m.youtube.com/#/channel/UCdNjexbIS_NKJC4ZRwKf9ag

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8bPHrZwILFk YouTube HQ Face to Face with Elder Rasband, Sister Oscarson, and Brother Owen Mormon Channel Streamed live 13 hours agoParticipate in a live, worldwide activity on January 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm, MST, featuring a discussion with Elder Ronald … Continue reading →

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=hb3YHxZxgV4 This is getting closer to understanding “fear”. I testify that what he preached is true. D & C 9:8-9 (starting my study through/with the Gift of the Holy Ghost) : in the Fifth Grade, I learned this scripture and … Continue reading →

http://www.ilovethebookofmormon.org/2016/01/18/baptist-minister-embraces-shares-book-mormon/ The Baptist Version of the Book of Mormon – by Lynn ridenhour http://www.centerplace.org/library/bofm/baptistversionofbofm.htm

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http://archive.org/stream/MediationAndAtonementOfOurLordAndSaviorJesusChrist/mediation_and_atonement_djvu.txt There is also a PDF version, which on the Amazon Fire’s Silk browser downloaded, the Adobe Reader App looks promising as it appears to keep track of the last page, where the Kindle App does not for PDFs downloaded … Continue reading →

http://www.ldssmile.com/2016/01/18/dna-evidence-of-the-book-of-mormon/ LDSLiving – Video: Recent DNA Research Provides Evidence for the Book of Mormon I like the Book of Mormon because of the feelings I have when I read it; as well, even as think about it. I found Moroni … Continue reading →

Each President’s perspective is unique, each contributes inspiration that is refining my understanding (often repeated listening and then going word-by-word destructing sentences is an absolute requirement!),   understanding their historical context as each was called for their time (how correlated is … Continue reading →

http://lds.net/blog/faith/experiencing-a-mighty-change/

http://www.ldsdaily.com/world/lds-church-honors-national-religious-freedom-day/ Facebook page by LDS Presidential Proclamation: Religious Freedom Day, 2016 | whitehouse.gov Iowa Governor Declares 16 January Religious Freedom Day in His State Hannah C. Smith: My view: Congress established Jan. 16 for honoring America’s first freedom | Deseret … Continue reading →

http://mybestlds.com/2016/01/15/my-most-popular-meme-in-english-francais-portugues-and-espanol/     Missionaries from our Ward are there: LDS Africa: Some Great Quotes from Church Leaders | My Best LDS

I added this to RELIGIOUS FREEDOM as I saw a rock hole in a Church’s stained glass window near my home. http://ldsliving.com/10-Stained-Glass-Windows-in-LDS-Meeting-Houses/s/81007

http://ldsliving.com/The-Unexpected-Blessings-of-Rejection/s/81024 Here is why I like this article: From my experience, a significant tool in Satan’s legends’ techniques of coordinated attacks. Once they can create a distance (social Fracture), no matter how unintended, no matter how small the discomfort; they … Continue reading →

Topic: The Clean Cut | Deseret News Example: The Clean Cut: Returned LDS missionary auditions for ‘American Idol’ to honor his mother’s memory

https://www.lds.org/church/news/archive/inspirational?lang=eng Easy to miss one, this Church News, Topic (upper right-hand corner) makes them easy to find later. Found at the bottom of: Steadfast Faith in Christ – Church News and Events https://www.lds.org/church/news/steadfast-faith-in-christ?lang=eng Was not on Archive – yet – … Continue reading →

Religious Freedom Expert: “American families need family home evening” | LDS Daily http://www.ldsdaily.com/home-and-family/religious-freedom-expert-american-families-need-family-home-evening/ Added to my RELIGIOUS FREEDOM BadComma Blog page.

http://universe.byu.edu/2016/01/14/nyu-journalism-professor-addresses-byu-students/ I think the LDS Church has made this shift excellently, my Blog shows how closely I have been tracking this more than two years. My testimony of Mormonism as administered by the senior LDS Leadership under the direction of … Continue reading →

http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865645509/The-Clean-Cut-Keith-Urban-calls-Utah-natives-American-Idol-audition-unforgettable.html?pg=all       Jennifer Blosil EFY 2011 Take it Home      – Take It Home I listen to her song over and over a couple years ago (2011) while I was laying in bed sick trying to get over … Continue reading →

2015 was ‘worst year’ for Christian persecution, says Open Doors | Deseret News Pray with me http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865645398/2015-was-6worst-year7-for-Christian-persecution-says-Open-Doors.html?pg=all

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/feature-films?lang=eng Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story John Tanner freely gave all he had, giving us an example of generosity and consecration in serving the Lord. (20:31) TRANSCRIPT DOWNLOAD

http://mormontabernaclechoir.org/videos/2015-pioneer-day-concert-laura-osnes-music-for-a-summer-evening.html Never have the words “and should I die before my journeys through” means so much to me or is my journey through. 

https://history.lds.org/exhibit/provo-city-center-temple?lang=eng Exhibit News https://www.lds.org/church/news/from-tabernacle-to-temple-online-exhibit-documents-temple-site-as-a-center-of-worship?lang=eng Pioneer Legacy https://www.lds.org/church/news/new-temple-honors-pioneer-legacy-of-provo-tabernacle?lang=eng Gallery https://www.lds.org/church/news/new-temple-honors-pioneer-legacy-of-provo-tabernacle/gallery?lang=eng    

https://www.lds.org/media-library/accessing-media-facebook?lang=eng Still trying to find an answer to what was posted by latest, back.

http://theweek.com/articles/594909/english-weird By High School graduation, I had been in Wyoming, Utah, Nebraska, back to Utah, learning English; plus LDS word overloading. No wonder computer languages were easy. I still say I waRsh my cloths but my wife did teach me … Continue reading →

http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865645375/Happiness-in-Family-Life-President-Sister-Gilbert-discuss-marriage-parenting-in-BYU-Idaho.html?pg=all complementarities complementarity (lds.org search) n, pl -ties 1. a state or system that involves complementary components

http://ldsliving.com/2-Exquisite-New-Videos-of-the-Provo-City-Center-Temple/s/81023 See links and photos (especially, “The main entrance to the Provo City Center Temple includes a reclaimed stained glass image of Jesus Christ that dates back to the early 1900s that came from a Presbyterian church in New York … Continue reading →

http://news.byu.edu/archive16-jan-elder%20packer%20devo%20recap.aspx    I Google search with “LDS.org” in the search term followed by a space and my questions or topic I am searching.

http://universe.byu.edu/2016/01/12/elder-allan-f-packer-speaks-on-lifes-divine-quest/

http://www.byutv.org/watch/938c3c0c-cc2f-477d-b1c2-fab29e8112ef/byu-devotional-address-elder-allan-f-packer-11216

http://m.deseretnews.com/article/865645338/Saying-grace-This-baby-knows-what-to-do-video.html?pg=all Adorable

https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-brigham-young?lang=eng Currently listening through this again and pondering each chapter during evening prayer, finding each relevant to today.

http://www.byutv.org/Watch/98102eb7-69d9-45e5-9322-2e9d7284c3a6 Watching this changed me. Brought me to tears. Satan is the god of this earth. I understand my life and its ending, Joseph Smith’s. I trust in God my Father and Jesus my Christ. Struggling to, also, keep my … Continue reading →

https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng LDS.ORG is my definitive source. Due to the continued improvements of LDS sites, I am switching back to Posts and sharing my feelings.

Video: Good Things to Share | LDS Media Talk