The Church, as Zion, is God’s appointed ‘Ark’ of the latter days: the only place where men’s hearts will not fail them and brothers and neighbours won’t be forced to fight one another. Only here can peace be found – together. Continue reading Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations
In Sections 45 & 46 of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord details events in the latter days: wars and rumours of wars being told, ‘the whole earth’ ‘in commotion’, men losing faith in Christ’s coming, the love of men growing cold, iniquity abounding, people turning their hearts from God because of the precepts of … Continue reading Men’s hearts will fail them, but the Lord sends truth, light, & spiritual gifts
The Saviour’s Yoke, Waiting & Promises, and How Zion is Built The Saviour’s yoke Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am gentle and humble in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. … Continue reading Gleanings, Summer-Autumn 2023
The scriptures that speak of the last days before the Lord’s coming describe physical conditions that sound like a worldwide environmental crisis – or rather, multiple environmental crises. So many that the earth cannot maintain its regular state; its systems overwhelmed and out of balance, with feedback multiplying the results and shocks, growing exponentially until … Continue reading The earth in commotion
Briefly Second Nephi, with Terryl Givens – Maxwell Institute podcast I’ve been listening to/reading this podcast tonight, because I really like Second Nephi (and am looking forward to the next episode, about Jacob, which I also really like). In this, Terryl Givens, from the Neal A. Maxwell Institute, gives a fascinating introduction to what he … Continue reading The everlasting covenant and promised lands that keep moving
Peaceable Treasures 