Posts Tagged ‘Faith’
Miracle of the Toothpaste Tube — T.F. Stern
By T.F. Stern, Most of us are familiar with the miracle of the loaves and fishes recorded in the New Testament according to Mark . Skeptics point out the improbability of such a feat and chalk it off as one more reason to discount the scriptures; however, faith separates believer from skeptic. “And when he had taken the five loaves and the two [...]
American Minute; The Government is Bound to Religion — Lewis Cass
American Minute with Bill Federer Lewis Cass was born OCTOBER 9, 1782. A Brigadier-General in the War of 1812, Lewis Cass was Governor of the Michigan Territory where he made Indian treaties, organized townships and built roads. Appointed Secretary of War by President Andrew Jackson, Lewis Cass was a Senator, Secretary of State for President [...]
Pilgrim Spirit
By Chuck Baldwin Ever since God called Abram out of Ur, God’s people have always possessed a “Pilgrim Spirit.” Think of it: Abram was called by God to leave the only country and home he had ever known, his family and friends, and his culture and way of life. To make matters worse, he did not even know where he was going. And, of course, [...]
The Shield of Faith
A Way of Life, James E. Faust I believe the future will be great and marvelous in many respects. Opportunities for education and learning have increased and will continue to increase dramatically. One person defined it this way: "Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't."1 Now and in the future, vast [...]
You Know Enough
A Way of Life, Neil L. Andersen I once visited a mission in southern Europe. I arrived on the day a new missionary was preparing to return home at his own insistence. He had his ticket to leave the next day. We sat together in the mission president’s home. The missionary told me about his challenging childhood, of learning disorders, of [...]
God Rejoices Over and Rewards Our Faith
American Scripture For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceedingly high mountain, which I never had before seen, and upon which I never had [...]
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 words. Source: 1 [...]
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 of [...]
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 father: I [...]
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 pass [...]
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 with [...]
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 her [...]
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; it [...]
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; the [...]
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 state.” Of [...]
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 the [...]
