Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
For a Wise Purpose In Him
American Scripture Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates for a wise purpose in him, which purpose I know not. But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his [...]
Remember, the Lord is Able to Do All Things
American Scripture Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten that the Lord is able to do all things according to his will, for the children of men, if it so be that they exercise faith in him? Wherefore, let us be faithful to him. Source: 1 Nephi 7:12; The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
Nil Desperandum
By Steve Farrell Liberty Letters, Samuel Adams, 1772 Human nature being what it is, patriotic fervor tends to come and go. In 1772, when it seemed to be more going than coming, James Warren reported to Samuel Adams from Plymouth about the towns he had been canvassing: "They are dead," he lamented, "and the dead can't be raised without a [...]
Nil Desperandum — Samuel Adams
Liberty Letters with Steve Farrell Human nature being what it is, patriotic fervor tends to come and go. In 1772, when it seemed to be more going than coming, James Warren reported to Samuel Adams from Plymouth about the towns he had been canvassing: "They are dead," he lamented, "and the dead can't be raised without a miracle." "Nil [...]
He Is Mightier Than All the Earth
American Scripture And it came to pass that I spake unto my brethren, saying: Let us go up again unto Jerusalem, and let us be faithful in keeping the commandments of the Lord; for behold he is mightier than all the earth, then why not mightier than Laban and his fifty, yea, or even than his tens of thousands? Source: 1 Nephi 4:1, The Book [...]
I Will Go and Do
American Scripture And now, behold thy brothers murmur, saying it is a hard thing which I have required of them; but behold I have not required it of them, but it is a commandment of the Lord. Therefore go, my son, and thou shalt be favored of the Lord, because thou hast not murmured. And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my [...]
Rally the Righteous, Provide the Balance of Strength — Ezra Taft Benson
Prophet Statesmen, Ezra Taft Benson In connection with the attack on the United States, the Lord told the Prophet Joseph Smith there would be an attempt to overthrow the country by destroying the Constitution. Joseph Smith predicted that the time would come when the Constitution would hang as it were by a thread, and at that time, ‘this [...]
Hold On Thy Way — Donald L. Hallstrom
A Way of Life, Donald L. Hallstrom If you feel you have been wronged—by anyone (a family member, a friend, another member of the Church, a Church leader, a business associate) or by anything (the death of a loved one, health problems, a financial reversal, abuse, addictions)—deal with the matter directly and with all the strength you have. [...]
The Tender Mercies of the Lord
American Scripture Therefore, I would that ye should know, that after the Lord had shown so many marvelous things unto my father, Lehi, yea, concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, behold he went forth among the people, and began to prophesy and to declare unto them concerning the things which he had both seen and heard. And it came to [...]
Healing the Sick … in the Lord’s Way — Dallin H. Oaks
A Way of Life, Dallin H. Oaks Latter-day Saints believe in applying the best available scientific knowledge and techniques. We use nutrition, exercise, and other practices to preserve health, and we enlist the help of healing practitioners, such as physicians and surgeons, to restore health. The use of medical science is not at odds [...]
Build Faith While They Are Young — Henry B. Eyring
A Way of Life, Henry B. Eyring I was a young bishop when I began to see clearly why the Lord wants us to strengthen children when they are young and rescue them quickly. I will tell you one story of a young person who represents many whom I have tried to help over the years. She sat across from me at my bishop’s desk. She spoke to me of [...]
Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the American Legion — American Minute
American Minute with Bill Federer World War II ended in Europe on MAY 7, 1945, when German emissaries met at General Dwight Eisenhower's Headquarters, a schoolhouse in Reims, France, and signed an unconditional surrender. The War in Europe lasted five and half years, costing millions of lives. After the war, Eisenhower was elected the 34th [...]
We Felt To Rejoice — Wilford W. Andersen
A Way of Life, Wilford W. Anderson Years ago I visited Nauvoo, Illinois, with my family. There the early Saints had come seeking refuge. Many had lost their homes and their farms, and some had lost their loved ones to the growing persecution. In Nauvoo they gathered and built a new and beautiful city. But the persecution was relentless, and by [...]
Definining Duty — Keith B. McMullin
A Way of Life, Keith B. McMullin What is this thing called duty? The duty of which I speak is what we are expected to do and to be. It is a moral imperative summoning forth from individuals and communities that which is right, true, and honorable. Duty does not require perfection, but it does require diligence. It is not simply what is legal; [...]
Reading Glasses — T.F. Stern
By T.F. Stern, A couple of weeks ago I went in for my annual eye exam, the one I do every six years or whenever my old prescription glasses are of little or no use which ever comes first. It had gotten to the point where reading was no longer fun and it had nothing to do with politics. Coupon in hand I took advantage of a two for one sale; [...]
Judge Condemns National Day of Prayer — T.F. Stern
By T.F. Stern, While on the Fox News site this afternoon I found an article by Mike Levine, Judge: Natl Day Of Prayer Unconstitutional . “In a 66-page opinion issued Thursday, U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb said the holiday violates the “establishment clause” of the First Amendment, which creates a separation of church and [...]
Pilgrim Faith and Determination, William Jackman
Americanist History, William Jackman When the Mayflower left for England, not one of these heroic men and women desired to leave the land of their adoption. They had now a government; they had a church covenant; they had a constitution under which their rights were secured, and each one according to his individual merit could be respected and [...]
American Pride, Gratitude, and Work — Steve Farrell
The Moral Liberal with Steve Farrell TheNewAmerican.com. I’ve always been proud to be an American, proud about her independent spirit, her inspired — even Providential — founding, her many heroes during those difficult early days and the difficult days and years that followed, proud of all those men and women of vision, virtue, and [...]
Attitude Adjustment Needed — T.F. Stern
By T.F. Stern, General Conference has come and gone, talks given by the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I recently learned I’ve been taking notes the wrong way all these years; carrying around a stack of index cards to jot down thoughts instead of writing those thoughts into my journal, a more permanent [...]
Bryan Fischer Joins The Moral Liberal
The Moral Liberal is pleased to announce that Bryan Fischer, director of Issue Analysis for Government and Public Policy at the American Family Association has agreed to join our staff as a contributing editor. A prolific writer, Bryan has an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Stanford University, and a graduate degree in theology from [...]
We Are Made In God’s Image — T.F. Stern
By T.F. Stern, Watching the shenanigans going on in Washington of late, I’m reminded of the Biblical story, Noah and the Ark; how God nearly eradicated mankind from off the earth save for a few obedient souls. What a disappointment it must be for our Creator to watch what is being done within a nation He’s invested so much in. Our [...]
Wow! I’m An American — Phyllis Schlafly
by Phyllis Schlafly At a time when American exceptionalism is under attack, psychiatrist Peter R. Breggin writes about his gratitude and enthusiasm for the blessings of American citizenship in his new book entitled Wow, I’m an American! The writing style is simple enough for middle school-age children to understand, and the content is [...]
A Question of Freedom or Slavery — Patrick Henry
American Minute with Bill Federer The Declaration of Independence accused the King of "giving his Assent to their acts of 'pretended Legislation.'" Britain imposed the 1764 Currency Act, 1764 Sugar Act, 1765 Stamp Act, 1765 Quartering Act, 1766 Declaratory Act, 1767 Townshend Act, 1773 Tea Act, 1774 Boston Port Act, 1774 Justice Act, 1774 [...]
Define Joy–T.F. Stern
By: T. F. Stern A few meandering thoughts as Spring transforms the world around me. I saw a couple of Robins this week, Dogwood bursting forth in wild bloom as are the Redbud trees; won’t be long before it will be safe to put our tomato plants outside. I found myself smiling for no apparent reason, an expression of joy. A scripture from [...]
Hoping Against Hope — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
A Way of Life, Dieter F. Uchtdorf Toward the end of World War II, my father was drafted into the German army and sent to the western front, leaving my mother alone to care for our family. Though I was only three years old, I can still remember this time of fear and hunger. We lived in Czechoslovakia, and with every passing day, the war came [...]
Why Many American Christians Really are Un-Christian — Selwyn Duke
By Selwyn Duke In this age of media insolvency and newsroom job cuts, I sometimes think that restaurant reviewers are doubling as religion writers. After all, both today seem to treat their subjects as matters of taste. In fact, I expect to soon open a modern newspaper’s religion page and read something akin to the following: The steeple [...]
The Best Is Yet To Be — L. Tom Perry
A Way of Life, L. Tom Perry Those of us who have been around a while—and Elder Wirthlin and I have been around for a long time—have recognized certain patterns in life’s test. There are cycles of good and bad times, ups and downs, periods of joy and sadness, and times of plenty as well as scarcity. When our lives turn in an unanticipated [...]
The Most Ominous Threat — David O. McKay
Prophet Statesmen, David O. McKay The most ominous threat to the peace and happiness of mankind in this the twentieth century is not the probable misuse of the atomic bomb, but the dwindling in men’s hearts of faith in God. “Epochs of faith are epochs of fruitfulness; but epochs of unbelief, however glittering, are barren of all permanent [...]
The Four Chaplains — Sacrifice At Sea
American Minute with Bill Federer On the frigid night of FEBRUARY 3, 1943, the Allied ship Dorchester plowed through the waters near Greenland. At 1:00am, a Nazi submarine fired a torpedo into its flank, killing many in the explosion and trapping others below deck. It the ensuing chaos, four chaplains: a priest, a rabbi and two protestant [...]
God Has Not Left Us Alone — Ann M. Dibb
A Way of Life, Ann M. Dibb In the scriptures there are very few stories of individuals who lived in blissful happiness and experienced no opposition. We learn and grow by overcoming challenges with faith, persistence, and personal righteousness. I’ve been strengthened by President Thomas S. Monson’s endless confidence in our Heavenly Father [...]
