A Message of Most Importance!

Last night as I was on the treadmill, this conference video of President Nelson popped up and it really spoke to me as I had been reflecting on a new video I had just made about what happens after we die. These words particularly jumped out at me as I listened.

"The spirit in each of us naturally yearns for family love to last forever. Love songs perpetuate a false hope that love is all you need if you want to be together forever. And some erroneously believe that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ provides a promise that all people will be with their loved ones after death.

In truth, the Savior Himself has made it abundantly clear that while His Resurrection assures that every person who ever lived will indeed be resurrected and live forever, much more is required if we want to have the high privilege of exaltation. Salvation is an individual matter, but exaltation is a family matter.

Listen to these words spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ to His prophet: “All covenants, contracts, bonds, obligations, oaths, vows, performances, connections, associations, or expectations, that are not made and entered into and sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise … are of no efficacy, virtue, or force in and after the resurrection from the dead; for all contracts that are not made unto this end have an end when men are dead.”

So, what is required for a family to be exalted forever? We qualify for that privilege by making covenants with God, keeping those covenants, and receiving essential ordinances.

I feel to say to my reticent friends:

'In this life, you have never settled for second best in anything. Yet, as you resist fully embracing the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, you are choosing to settle for second best.

“The Savior said, ‘In my Father’s house are many mansions.’10 However, as you choose not to make covenants with God, you are settling for a most meager roof over your head throughout all eternity.'"

I absolutely love this talk and feel it is one of the most important messages we could be sharing right now with our friends, loved ones, and the world! 

Perfect Vision for 2020!

I address the elephant in the room and what lies ahead for 2020. Just what does it all mean?

Salvido Mundi & The Promised Land

A friend reached out to me and shared a chapter of a book she has been writing online called, 

COVENANT PATTERNS - RECOGNIZING GOD’S PATTERNS IN THE PAST & PRESENT FOR A GLORIOUS FUTURE 

This is the third chapter she has completed so far. I enjoyed it and wanted to share!

https://covenantpatterns.design.blog/salvido-mundi-the-promised-land/?fbclid=IwAR0PLK42-QOhb_ico2xibL8hWiS4S8vSfhbM2AgT7FUBjllpmBhWsIVUhqo

Because of Him!

I don’t know what it is about December and hospitals but for as long as I can remember they seem to go together. This week my grandma Wanda, mother-in-law, uncle, and cousin, have all been in the hospital. As I keep them in my thoughts and prayers, I feel such peace because of a baby that was born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. That baby became not only my personal Savior, but the Savior of every person who had been and ever would be born. Because of him, we can have eternal life! Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!! ❤️ ❤️❤️.

Everything You Need to Know About "Calling and Election"

A friend of mine sent this to me a week ago, and it's been so refreshing. This is a term that gets thrown around a lot in "Last Days" groups and became a trigger word for me as I heard it so often spoken of by apostate leaders and organizations.

I was so happy to hear this podcast from the Church about a topic that so many revere. Enjoy!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/the-mormon-channel-qa-audio/calling-and-election-part-1-episode-39?lang=eng


https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/listen/series/the-mormon-channel-qa-audio/calling-and-election-part-2-episode-40?lang=eng

Latest on the Shoud of Tourin!

I first referenced the Shroud of Tourin back in 2011 on this blogpost. A friend of mine wrote me yesterday and said, "I’ve always thought it’s interesting that there are no photos of either Christ nor Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith parallels Christ in so many ways to teach us of him. It’s an interesting detail they share. Looking at this article today though and the pictures, I realized the shroud is like a death mask - which is something we also have of Joseph Smith. Another neat little parallel."

Her thoughts reminded me of another post I wrote about Joseph Smith and his picture and death mask. Both of these posts I have written show historical imprints/photographs of Jesus and Joseph>

This recent news article that my friend shared about the shroud, reveals some interesting information I had not heard before. Just wanted to share!

https://allstandtall.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-real-face-of-joseph-smith-prophet.html

https://allstandtall.blogspot.com/2011/04/real-face-of-christ.html

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/shroud-of-turin-mystery-italy/index.html

How Deep is this Rabbit Hole?

Apostate groups are running rampant and taking so many off of the covenant path. Just how deep does this rabbit hole go? See what I uncovered.