Mormons, just the word often evokes strong emotions. But often, it also carries a lot of misconceptions. As a Latter-day Saint who lived in the “Buckle” of the Bible Belt, I always had people asking what religion I was, I would always tell them “I am a Latter-day Saint” very quickly as I would talk the …
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As my mission drew to a close my Mission President held a Zone Conference. He was going home that transfer and opened it up to a Q&A at the end. I vividly remember one question, Elder Hansen from Idaho stood up and in a very thick Idaho farmer accent asked: “President Wilkey, how do I …
My family has been heavily involved in scouting for decades. My older brother worked at scout camp for years and my younger brother met his fiancee while they were both working on the staff at a BSA summer camp this past year. We love the BSA. And I, along with all my brothers, am an …
All of the Restoration is built upon our claim of Priesthood Authority. Yet far too many members get the Priesthood completely wrong. Here are 4 examples of how we are missing the boat with the Priesthood.
One of the most shocking things I have learned from my interactions with other Christians is how many of them believe doctrines only The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches. Often they believe their church teaches and believes them also, but they don’t. These doctrines just make sense to our souls and people naturally …
Historically speaking, Palm Sunday was the day when Jesus Christ had His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It marked the beginning of Holy Week or the final week of Christ’s mortal ministry that culminated with Easter Sunday. That Easter Sunday is arguably the most important day in the history of the world.
We’ve all had it happen. The phone rings and it is the secretary of either the Bishop or the Stake President is asking if they can meet with you. You know a calling is going to to be extended to serve in the church. We may hope for either a lowly station (my dream calling …
4 Things Every Member Can Do To Reverse The Record Low Baptism Rates. The growth of the church is stalling. The number of convert baptisms is at a 30 year low. Missionary effectiveness as measured in Missionary to Convert ratio has plummeted through the floor to a 40 year low. And the growth percentage …
Why I Signed The Petition Against The New York Times Obituary For President Monson. On January 2, the President Thomas S. Monson of the LDS (Mormon) church passed away. Obituaries and tributes poured in from around the world. Everyone from Senators to the President of the United States paid tribute to President Monson, with …
Last year when I heard about #LIGHTtheWORLD I was so excited to serve others, but then I then rolled my ankle really bad the Monday before Thanksgiving. It almost broke! I was unable to do anything, I felt completely useless as I laid on the sofa I was frustrated, I wanted to serve others, I wanted …