This is from the Independent Journal Review. A Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review. According to the news article, a Latter-day Saint Student at Florida Atlantic University declined to participate in an activity where a Professor of Communications asked his students to write the name “Jesus” … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Culture
Reports of the Death of the Church are Greatly Exaggerated | FAIR Blog
There has been a bit of buzz (mostly amongst ex- and anti-Mormons) recently over some remarks of Elder Marlin K. Jensen, an emeritus member of the 1st Quorum of the Seventy and former Church Historian and Recorder, who is alleged to have said that, thanks to Google, the omniscient fount of all knowledge, members of … Continue reading »
BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?
The eldest son of Billy Graham published a letter (dated December 27, 2012) via the Billy Graham Evangelical Association website. This letter calls an awareness and a warning to America regarding the spiritual and moral cliff that we are facing. Dear Friend, As we come into the new year, America is facing many challenges. For … Continue reading »
Day 1 | Let us therefore arise and build
Day 1 | Let us therefore arise and build …The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build…~ Nehemiah 2:20 Self-care is a vitally important aspect we all should concern ourselves with. Each one of us is prone to endure stressful situations. Taking time out from those activities … Continue reading »
Introduction | Let us therefore arise and build
Nehemiah 2 & 3– Let us therefore arise and build …The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build…~ Nehemiah 2:20 Last week, our study focused on key elements of a true and proper process of repentance. We understand that we must engage in a time of … Continue reading »
Worship | My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
He moved from there to the mountain east of Bethel, and he pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; there he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord —Genesis 12:8 Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be … Continue reading »
Evangelical Controversy: A Deeply Fragmented Movement | Interpreter
Louise C. Midgely provides a review of Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism via Evangelical Controversy: A Deeply Fragmented Movement | Interpreter. Review of Kevin T. Bauder, R. Albert Mohler Jr., John G. Stackhouse Jr., Roger E. Olson. Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism. Edited by Stanley N. Gundry, Andrew David Naselli, and Collin Hansen. Introduction … Continue reading »
Stand ye in holy places and not be moved
We are faced with great challenges today. Advancement of technology is the driving force. Instantly, we have access to news and the speed in which information is processed is phenomenal. Along with the rise of technological advancements, our society is becoming more and more callous toward any thought of religious belief, devotion and form of … Continue reading »
The Birth of the Savior: Two Possible Time Frames
The Birth of the Savior - Two Possible Dates The Christmas season is one of cheer, goodwill, and family. Radio stations are playing politically correct “holiday” tunes, people hang lights on their houses, bring trees indoors, and hang socks over their fireplaces. For the vast majority of Christians, this is the time of year for celebrating … Continue reading »
The Evolution of Thanksgiving
Far from being a crystalized set observance, Thanksgiving in America has been a holiday that has changed considerably from how it was initially celebrated. There have been obvious minor changes: sports events on TV rather than game hunting, turkey as the main course rather than venison, and the manifestation of the major parade sponsored by … Continue reading »
LDS welfare system is ‘a model that works’ | Deseret News
It comes as no surprise that the best program in Welfare and Social Human Services is found within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The welfare program was originally established as an official Church wide program by then President David O McKay: On its inaugural day in 1936, President David O. McKay (1873–1970), … Continue reading »