The time has come to stop trying to homogenize The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with other religions. It doesn't help us or them.
Set the city on the hill. People don't convert because you're the same as the neighborhood church. The ELECT convert because you have…
Dear Christians who say Latter-day Saints are not Christians.
This is sincere. We have no envy or desire to be counted as acceptable to your mainstream Christianity, any more than Christ wanted to be mainstream.
The Pharisees and Sadducees were the prominent theologians of…
I've posted this before, but I see people talking about it.
Deeper Insights into Nephi Killing Laban
Nephi didn’t break any commandments.
After watching some people do spiritual gymnastics over this (like my younger self), here is a clarifying perspective.
Short and…
A trend has surfaced within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, X community. It feels like some corner has been turned. Perhaps you noticed it, too?
When I first got active here during the summer, I soon became acquainted with rather large accounts that were making…
Do you see this too? I just realized President Nelson was prophesying at General Conference. He is preparing us for what is coming down the pipeline. As bad as it is now. It's going to get a whole lot worse. See what you think:
"As you think celestial, you will view trials and…
Did you know how much wheat and tares look alike?
Neal A. Maxwell, one of my favorite wordsmiths, describes exmos on X.
“Church members will live in this wheat-and-tares situation until the Millennium. Some real tares even masquerade as wheat, including the few eager…
I was intrigued by this post so I researched Hugh B. Brown and found an excerpt of this experience. It's quite interesting.
"In October 1953, I was up in the Canadian Rockies, supervising the drilling of an oil well. Although my family were in good health and good spirits and I…
Two biographies of Hugh B. Brown, an apostle and former member of the First Presidency virtually unknown today.
The night before he was called as a General Authority, the devil paid him a visit. Riveting experience.
"Marin, I’m Elder Holland, and things are about to go downhill."
Patrick Kearon's General Conference Talk in April of 2022 was so good that I gave it 5 stars. Link posted in the comments. "He is Risen with Healing in His Wings"
He was the one who joked around with Elder Holland…
Check Out This Joseph Smith Quote
You know I'm a huge Joseph Smith fan! He is fascinating and so quotable.
I found this one today, and he is spot-on.
Joseph Smith often noted that he could not share every doctrine and teaching he wanted because the Saints would rebel against…
For part of the Christmas devotional, President Nelson talks directly to YOU with a message directly from JESUS CHRIST. I cried while transcribing it --- it's that good.
This is what a true prophet of God sounds like!
“...my prayer for you at this sacred Christmas time
“First,…
Since Latter-day Saints (Mormons) are trending, this is your reminder that both Joseph Smith and Russell M. Nelson are powerful prophets for our times. While it is true Latter-day Saints don’t adhere to the creeds from the fourth century, they do hold the Bible and firmly to…
Since Mormons are trending, this is your regular reminder that Joseph Smith is a false prophet, the LDS are not Christians, they do not adhere to the basic creeds of Christianity, and you will not find salvation in their cult.
What Church Teaches These Truths Today?
Or does your church teach you to mock these truths? It's funny what a few centuries does to a timeless truth. They lose touch with it, forget it, and then mock it because it becomes foreign to them.
The Early Christian Fathers taught…
Excellent Sunday Thought
President Spencer W. Kimball taught: “I have learned that where there is a prayerful heart, a hungering after righteousness, a forsaking of sins, and obedience to the commandments of God, the Lord pours out more and more light until there is finally…
Listening to the Prophet President Nelson at the Christmas devotional. He just does not lose his fire, does he? What a man, what a prophet. He's as inspirational now as he ever was and it's clear he has a monumental understanding of the Savior Jesus Christ.
Joseph Smith didn't get shot and then fall out of the Carthage Jail window - he threw himself out on purpose to save lives. If you've been to Carthage jail, that becomes obvious.
Figure 1 is a random, anonymous person by the window who helps with scale.
Figure 2 is standing at…
Embracing my Latter-day Saint religion (Mormonism) was the right choice for our family.
~Our happiness comes from within.
~We have the unconditional peace only the Savior can give.
~Marriages and family units are typically stronger than the average.
~Family togetherness and…
Why don't Latter-day Saints emphasize the cross?
It's intentional, and I deeply feel the reasons why we don't use it.
Jeffrey R. Holland nailed it (pun intended). His points about the cross are 🔥!
(This has been my number one reason for years.)
“One reason we do not…
Joseph Smith ✨ the only man I know who could make a run-on sentence work brilliantly! Love this gorgeous quote.
“God has created man with a mind capable of instruction, and a faculty which may be enlarged in proportion to the heed and diligence given to the light communicated…
"Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found was blind but now I see.”
#GeneralConference
#HearHim
Dear Trinity adherents who are heretic hunters - I wouldn't bring any of this up - but since you did, this is my answer.
This is not meant to be disrespectful; it's meant as feedback on how you come across. Please consider what you sound like.
Latter-day Saints believe in God…
Is the prophet Russell M. Nelson intentionally mapping out the road to a 'calling and election made sure'? And then pleading with us to walk down that road? President Nelson's efforts remind me of Moses wanting the Israelites to see God.
✨“Nothing opens the heavens more.…
Bravo! One of the least understood concepts of our church culture. The Word of Wisdom was not based on health rules. We superimposed the health debate more than 100 years later and have been distracted by that ever since. And so we debate endlessly over manmade concepts.
The…
We don’t live the WOW for the health benefits.
“And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the destroying angel shall pass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them.”
As with ancient Israel, our dietary restrictions are a sign of our covenant.
A brother dropped this in my DM. He does not wish to be identified, but it was too good not to share (I have his permission).
“I was going to say something...about the "I'm a high priest" appeal to authority thing but I don't want to out myself publicly because I don't want it…
This is one of my favorite President Eyring stories. It's etched on my heart.
"Many years ago, I was first counselor to a district president in the eastern United States. More than once, as we were driving to our little branches, he said to me, “Hal, when you meet someone, treat…
I'm so grateful to be a member of my Church. Someone just described Latter-day Saints' faith as solid and muscular compared to others' style of faith. I have to agree with that. Our faith doesn't come from pseudo-religious academics and Latin terms. We don't care about all the…
Second Coming - they will say it's a comet.
Prophecy by Joseph Smith
"There will be wars and rumors of wars, signs in the heavens above and on the earth beneath, the sun turned into darkness and the moon to blood, earthquakes in divers places, the seas heaving beyond their…
Here's an interesting bit. President Nelson added some context in his footnotes attached to his last General Conference talk:
Quote from talk: “Then in the Kirtland Temple in 1836, the conferral of these 👉three additional priesthood keys—namely, ✨keys of the gathering of…
Answer
#4
- A Response to Ben |
@BenZeisloft
"Mormons Are Not Christians."
Infographic
#10
- The temple is a place of great curiosity for some who are not of our faith. And also a source for a lot of urban legends. People get quite creative with those stories - evidenced by the…
👉"Each time I cross the threshold of His house, I experience deeper covenant relationship with Him. I am sanctified with His Spirit, endowed with His power, and set apart to build His kingdom."👈
Going to the temple frequently sets you apart to build his kingdom. "Many are…
The Title Page of the Book of Mormon
I've been expressing some of the same thoughts more than once this week - but it's where the Spirit keeps pointing me. These concepts really need to be understood.
The title page of the Book of Mormon was written by Moroni in ancient times,…
Being on X with kindred Latter-day Saint spirits is a wonderful convention. I don't know how long it will last...but these are days to be remembered. 🔥
Polygamy is a tougher topic because we weren’t there 180 years ago and don’t know all the details. When they pull a graphic like this on you, it’s for shock value and can be misleading. Here are some facts:
Helen Mar Kimball. Indicated it was an “eternity only marriage.” Zero…
Here's a simple test. It's not by speaking in tongues. This is how to know a Christian
Ask the person to affirm the Nicene creed.
Just like Mormons and JWs, they will reveal their true colour.
This is why Nicea was insistent on the creed so that christians can know who is who.
Okay, I've had enough about the seer stone fracas. I'm going to call you on this one. Respectfully, because you are a decent person.
The only people I know who make an issue out of a seer stone, which is an ancient idea, are people looking for something wrong and to quibble…
Made me cry. Elder Ballard was the one who commissioned us all to get active online and on social media and act as spokespersons for the Church. To get involved in the conversation about our Church. Before that - we were advised to just let the Church PR handle it.
M. Russell…
"With great joy I humbly testify our Heavenly Father loves us, Jesus is the Christ, Joseph Smith restored the fulness of the everlasting gospel, and the Book of Mormon testifies of these truths. We are led by a living prophet today.” —M. Russell Ballard (1928-2023)
Check out this quote from Elder Patrick Kearon's last General Conference Talk (April 2022) and tell me if he is a keeper or not?
“If you have experienced any kind of abuse, violence, or oppression, you may be left with the idea that these events were somehow your fault and that…
I am so grateful for my faithful brothers and sisters in Christ! You do more good than you know.
Just had to share. Just got a blessing by the laying on of hands from my husband, who used his Melchizedek priesthood and said things only I knew I needed answers to. A blessing of…
Happy 99th Birthday President Nelson!
Some Favorite Quotes - Please share yours.
"But, my dear brothers and sisters, so many wonderful things are ahead. In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior’s power that the world has ever seen. Between now and…
Some think the Nicene creed is some kind of billy club with teeth and have no idea where the Nicene creed comes from or how non-Biblical and manmade it is. The uni-blob trinity and three-in-one-person triune god does not come from any prophet, apostle or Bible teachings. God the…
The Real Bible Truth about "Grace Only"
The sole group of Christians who can buy into "grace only" are those who do not make a regular study of the bible from cover to cover. You can't read the Bible cover to cover and come up with that conclusion. You really can't.
8 For by…
Elder Rasband hit it out of the park. His message about 👉words👈 is very, very relevant to the LDX community and our posts...to each other and others.
#GeneralConference
Let see if
@PatrickKearon
gets more followers after this stellar talk. He's going to be a favorite speaker for a lot of us for years to come. The Spirit is strong with this one. 🔥
#GeneralConference
- Elder Kearon
What's your wager, how long will I last? 😊
It's a New Year, and time to switch things up!
We're immersed in negativity on X, and I find myself getting more and more jaded as I respond to animosity.
This morning I came across Elder Bednar's recent talk and it hits a homerun…
The Man Is Based
Just found this quote today. The eloquence and strength of character embedded in these words immediately moved me. Could this be Joseph Smith’s secret code to being a great leader in the eyes of Heaven?
"I am your servant & it is only through the Holy Ghost that…
Answer
#8
- A Response to Ben
Do we believe Jesus and Satan are brothers?
Adding context to "Mormons Are Not Christians"
Your Infographic - Heresy
#3
. That's a very misleading graphic designed to give a false impression. Jesus and Satan are shown as these two cutie brothers who…
If you deal with exmos, anti-mo, or progmo narratives, here are some applicable vocabulary words that frame your experience:
bikeshedding: "Bikeshedding describes our tendency to spend too much time discussing trivial matters, and too little time discussing important matters.…
Elder Oaks made an interesting statement last General Conference. "There is much we do not know about the three major periods in the plan of salvation and their relationship to one another: (1) the premortal spirit world, (2) mortality, and (3) the next life."
Why would Elder…
Answer
#7
- A Response to Ben |
@BenZeisloft
Adding context to "Mormons Are Not Christians"
Infographic "heresies"
#8
'We can all become gods' and
#1
'God used to be a man.'
If you read any of these responses, read this one. No Christian will ever be able to give you a hard…
Hold That Line - The Brethren Have Backed You Up, So Hold That Line
Yesterday, a group of friends came to my house to spend some time together and eat some amazing smoked baby back ribs. (No Super Bowl - no one cared.)
One couple just got called to teach the 14/15-year-olds in…
Book of Mormon Year is Coming
Nephi Killing Laban
Nephi didn't break any commandments.
After watching some people do spiritual gymnastics over this (like my younger self) here is a clarifying perspective.
Short lesson.
Laban robbed them and tried to kill Nephi and his…
They want so badly to shame and guilt us for pooling our resources and together making wonderful things happen. And make us hang our heads because we build these beautiful edifices that worship our God and Jesus Christ and focus on the spiritual and the soul—our primary…
@ghost_of_Nephi
@Echolalius1
The opulence symbolizes the spiritual wealth found with God. Once temples, etc., are built and bought, they last for centuries and cost pennies per use per person, but the benefit is gigantic. They stand as a thing of beauty for hundreds of years. Such buildings all around the…
Question: Last General Conference, Elder Oaks said the terrestrial kingdom is for those who “were “honorable men of the earth, who were blinded by the craftiness of men,” but “not valiant in the testimony of Jesus.” (see D&C 76:75,79)
It sounds like we're accountable for being…
Have you noticed it? It's becoming more frequent. They have to repaint confidence, passion, and conviction with derogatory language.
1) When we so fully love our religion online and gladly declare its truths and wonderful messages. 2) Rejoice in our collective church's…
@slomalockton41
Obviously, you're a repeater, not a researcher. Do you know why you ask that question despite there being no evidence of any such event? Despite the fact that no one involved ever described or confirmed such an event? Even decades after Joseph died and people not belonging to the…
If anyone hints that Joseph Smith had children by anyone but Emma - they cite old articles and footnotes to old articles. Typically from 2011 or earlier. Please be aware that Ugo Perego, a world-renowned DNA researcher from Italy, knocked out the last and strongest claim to…
Look what I just found in the Church handbook (38.1.1)
“Those who attend should avoid disruptions or distractions contrary to worship or other purposes of the meeting. All age and behavior requirements of different Church meetings and events should be respected. That requires…
“Clearly, Satan is attacking marriage—not just generally, but specifically. He desires to make every marriage miserable.”
(quote from my BYU-I textbook)
Bring Jesus more often into your marriage. That’s the only power that can overturn such a dedicated enemy.
What sets us apart from almost all other Christian faiths?
This little Book of Mormon verse right here:
And after Christ shall have risen from the dead he shall show himself unto you, my children, and my beloved brethren; and the words which he shall speak unto you SHALL BE THE…
Look at this photo. John blew up the photo that President Nelson published of himself sitting at his desk today. It was 2 Nephi 29:5 - how prophetic is this verse?
O ye Gentiles, have ye remembered the Jews, mine ancient covenant people? Nay; but ye have cursed them, and have…
Hello beautiful!
Need moral support tonight because we're assigned to clean the temple and I'll be pushing a vacuum! This is a crisis shelf breaker - please help me keep my testimony.
Motions of a Hidden Fire
Even the title of President Jeffrey R. Holland's talk has an air of mystery and makes you wonder. After rereading his talk, I've come to the conclusion that President Holland had an 'Enoch' type experience. He gives you just enough so we know something…
After enduring Satan and his minions on X/Twitter for a few days solid - it's time to shake off the dust and post something real.
JOSEPH SMITH IS A PROPHET OF THE MOST HIGH GOD
Joseph wrote 11,000 verses, saw at least 130 different heavenly visitors, and revealed more truths…
We interrupt this centuries-old hateful heretic hunting with a dose of reality. >>> You don't have a monopoly on the Lord Jesus Christ. He didn't commission you to be a gatekeeper for Him. He alone is mighty to save. Jesus Christ alone will decide whom are His and whom He will…
How odd that a Church would spend money to spread the Christmas Nativity message about Jesus Christ and then suggest the idea of giving at Christmas time in a secular world. What Church would do such a bold thing in our society?
Surely, they didn't recoup every penny spent in…
Bruce R. McConkie did many good things. I don't want to ignore that - but please know when you cite him as proof on a topic, it's not doctrinal or base-level authoritative proof.
The problem with BRM is he stated many things authoritatively that aren't aging well. Enjoy him, but…
One way to answer those cheap shots at Joseph Smith. My answer:
Obviously, you're a repeater, not a researcher. Do you know why you ask that question despite there being no evidence of any such event? Despite the fact that no one involved ever described or confirmed such an…
My response to someone’s claim that Utah’s 1800’s era polygamy was “degrading” to women. This is the ultimate example of presentism.
“So many good men wandering around to choose from in 2023. Certainly, women aren’t degraded at all today. And everyone has single sex partners.…
Wonderful news! Joseph Smith saw Two Exalted Personages. God the Father and Jesus Christ. Prophets and apostles have been restored to the earth.
I am a Latter-day Saint and Jesus Christ of Nazareth is my only Savior. If you would like to know more - ask a faithful Latter-day…
You know...Latter-day Saints are killing it on the excellent graphics and media. No other Christian religion comes close. Media draws notices and communicates 1000 words instantly.
(Who made this picture - can't remember.)
Here's one of Joseph Smith's teachings we seldom hear and is a treasure.
Did you know the rainbow is calling to you with a very specific message – and not about an ancient flood? It is set in the sky to empower you every time you see it.
Two Big Corrections
First, some…
During a recent Instagram Live, I was asked: “How can we develop a greater sense of belonging at church?” This is a great question. I hope you will find my thoughts helpful.
You may wonder why I would post about the Trinity, especially since it is a topic of controversy. Someone reminded me we should seek out what we have in common with others, rather than what is different. 'Be a peacemaker.' That is definitely true.
While bringing up the Trinity…
Thank you for your prayers for me during the last two months. My recovery from my fall in September when I injured the muscles in my back has been rigorous. I have needed your prayers.
The apostle James taught that the effectual fervent prayers of righteous men and women…
The Four Josephs
Only in the Book of Mormon do we find out that Joseph of Egypt prophesied of our time.
1 And now, I, Nephi, speak concerning the prophecies of which my father hath spoken, concerning Joseph, who was carried into Egypt.
2 For behold, he truly prophesied…
Story from 2023: My husband's best friend was just released as a Stake Presidency counselor. In his stake, they have an annual youth temple day where they have fun all day and then end up at the temple to do baptisms for the dead.
One ward YW president decided it would be better…
To echo
@Manhattva
- members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who would like a more progressive church, Community of Christ (RLDS) just called a woman prophet, and they have everything you have been wanting. Super current with the times! Check it out.
The…
Do you think the Savior foresaw our time on X and knew all the opposition we would face?
Is it any accident that "Joseph Smith," "mormons," "mormonism," and "Latter-day Saints" are now allowed to trend on a regular basis?
These verses feel like the Lord is talking to us right…
Maybe a lot of us (including me) have missed the biggest point about the Israel-Hamas war.
The Church has to frame its public statements to fit 180 countries and think of the repercussions to its members in wholly different circumstances and political climates than ours. They…
A message from the First Presidency:
We are devastated by the recent eruption of violence and loss of life in the Middle East. Violence of this nature is abhorrent to us and is not in harmony with the gospel of Jesus Christ, which is a gospel of peace. At such times, our hearts…
The rituals, covenants & symbols of the temple teach a depth of knowledge & ancient wisdom in ways beyond mere mortal comprehension
Learning by the Spirit is superior to any secular institution & the ultimate source of knowledge is implanted directly from God within the Temple
What is your opinion? Are we in the down cycle that's not coming back up until the Savior gets here?
Personally, I think the 2nd Coming will be inside of 10 years.
A President Nelson gem from Think Celestial:
"Choosing to live a virtuous life in a sexualized, politicized world builds faith."
Is this why our Latter-day Saint faith and camaraderie grows stronger and brighter on X/Twitter - with so many detractors and haters? I think it…
YOU'RE INVITED! (Livestream)
Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct 1st.
> Feel the empowering witnesses of Jesus Christ and His gospel.
> Discover what a prophet and apostles sound like today in 2023.
> Hear eloquent, passionate messages that elevate the heart and soul.
> Find…
@MusicSolitaire
So funny…your paint job. Major spokesperson chosen to represent the event on stage with a microphone incites violence to a cheering response from the crowd. Those “thousands” didn’t counteract it, boo it or reverse it. They echoed it by cheering. It isn’t 1 out of a thousand…
If President Nelson's recent prophecy about "A House Divided" caused your heart to feel heavy because of straying loved ones - our dear Joseph Smith offers a lot of hope!
Greater truth and reason would point us to Heavenly Father - the Man of Holiness who has a few wayward…
Defense of the Book of Abraham - It's Not Funerary Text
Some Simple Apologetics
The Book of Abraham is powerful and inspiring. It's some of my favorite scriptures. There's no denying the Truth and Light that leaps from its pages.
Perhaps you've heard the criticism that the…
First, it's cowardly to project inflammatory statements and not allow responses. Second, unless you have a direct line to Jesus Christ - that is just a manmade opinion. You don't own Jesus Christ, and you don't have a monopoly on Him. He didn't commission you to decide whom He is…
Mormons and JWs insist they're christians.
These people think they're christians.
But they're not.
Those who reject what the Apostles taught as they were taught by Jesus aren't Christian.
This is why all these groups have one thing in common. They don't like church history.
You HAVE TO watch this 4-minute movie clip made by our very own Latter-day Saint Seminary teacher
@TylerDLloyd
for his students. 👉Give him a follow!👈Please repost it. Spread it everywhere.
PS - I nominate him for the position of X-Ward Seminary teacher! I want to go to his…
Am I reading things right?
Lehi spoke Egyptian as his primary language. He wasn't just schooled in it as a secondary language...that was his primary language.
Nephi was schooled in Egyptian, the language of his father, and also knew the Jewish law and traditions. He was…
The Nicene Creed is a manmade god, VOTED on by a group of men summoned together by an emperor who was motivated by political benefit in the 4th century. It significantly varied from the Roman creed circa 100 A.D., and the Apostolic creed circa 200 A.D. It was then weaponized to…
The Great Apostasy
Some important notes:
The Trinity didn't come about until the end of the 3rd century and took all of the 4th century to become what Christians today claim is the pivotal point of Christianity.
This alone is evidence of a lack of understanding of great truths…
What is the big deal with Joseph Smith and freemasons? 14 Presidents of the United States were freemasons. A lot of good and honorable men were freemasons.
@prageru
Russell M. Nelson is considered a prophet by millions and I know he is one. Extraordinary man and a true gospel. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.