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Posted in Covenants, Elias, Elijah, Gospel Definitions, Moses, Priesthood, Restoration, Zion on May 27th, 2009
When we think about the restoration of the priesthood, we often stop at John the Baptist and Peter, James and John. But, in fact, they were only the beginning. The priesthood is a much larger principle with powers that challenge the boundaries of our appreciation. Once we begin to comprehend the full extent of [...]
Posted in Consecration, Covenants, Melchizedek, Priesthood, Zion, Zion--Characteristics on May 13th, 2009
(Note: This article has been adapted from a soon-to-be-released, 5-book doctrinal series, called, The Three Pillars of Zion.) Why was the man, Melchizedek, chosen to be a model of a Zionlike priesthood holder? A brief review of his life and example provide answers. Because we assume the name Melchizedek when we are ordained [...]
Posted in Babylon, Covenants, Mammon, Satan, Uncategorized, Zion on Apr 23rd, 2009
(Note: This article is adapted from The Three Pillars of Zion, a series of books on becoming a Zion person. This series of books will be released in August.) Jesus said we cannot serve God and mammon. Mammon is “the standard Hebrew word for any kind of financial dealing.” Serving both God and [...]
Posted in Covenants, Marriage, Rescuing Wayward Children, Sealing on Apr 8th, 2009
Love-perfect love-is the greatest power in the universe. Love motivates God to do all that He does. The greatest expression of His love is to give and redeem life. He invites His children to experience His type of life, for therein is His joy made full. By following His example-giving life and redeeming life-our joy [...]
Posted in Babylon, Covenants, Mammon, Zion on Mar 31st, 2009
Mormon had the ability to foresee our day and marry latter-day troubles with Nephite events. One intriguing entry is Samuel the Lamanite’s prophecy of “slippery treasures.” That Mormon would record Samuel’s words in such detail should signal to us their latter-day import. That Samuel delivered his message only years before the advent of the [...]
Posted in Covenants, Gospel Definitions, Holy Ghost, Justification, Purification, Sanctification, Zion on Mar 24th, 2009
When we read the scriptures and encounter terms like Justification, Purification, Sanctification, and Baptism of Fire, we often stumble as we try to define these terms and understand how they work together. Here is a quick overview to help us understand the process that we agree to at baptism, when we enter into the New [...]
Posted in Covenants, Obedience, Rescuing Wayward Children on Mar 17th, 2009
It is easy for parents to look beyond the mark when children go wayward. Often parents panic and try everything from screaming to grounding to taking away the car keys. Then, too often in resignation, they turn to God. What he might tell them would seem to some people as “too Sunday School,” a pat [...]
Posted in Covenants, Endure to the End, Faith, Miracles, Misc Articles, Safety, Sickness, Testimony on Mar 7th, 2009
Today, I witnessed possibly the greatest act of faith I have ever seen. After dodging HIV, kidney failure, hepatitis C, cancer, seizures, West Nile Virus, seven failed attempts to receive a donated kidney, my son, Matt, was finally scheduled for a kidney transplant tomorrow. Then disappointment, our old friend, struck again. Only hours before the [...]
The New and Everlasting Covenant is the first pillar upon which Zion is built. The Covenant is the most glorious ever revealed. It contains the greatest hope and the most impressive promises of anything found on earth or in heaven. By abiding its terms we can escape Babylon, flee to Zion, and forever abide safely [...]
Posted in Contention, Covenants, Purification, Sanctification, Zion on Feb 19th, 2009
In the beginning of the 34th year of the Nephite calendar, a remarkable event occurred, one that is of critical importance to us today. According to Mormon, on the fourth day of the first month of the year, the Nephite nation collapsed under the weight of its own depravity. The fall was on the scale [...]