https://youtu.be/mZZ3aNBgGR0 Conscience is not like one of the five senses it can be changed when argued with. Is arguing whether a person should answer to civil duty to serve in war. We must decide what is wrong and right and usually this is done by conscience or reason. On every fact we have to reasonRead more
REPUBLICANS COMPROMISE TO PASS GAY MARRIAGE BILL IN SENATE As usual, controversial bills are given euphemistic titles that hide their real agenda. This one was called the “Respect for Marriage Act” but it was really only the “respect for GAY marriage act.” In the Senate on Wednesday 12 Republicans joined all the DemocratsRead more
It seems that those who live by faith have, like Joseph Smith, learned how to walk out on a limb, and expect God to help them. I remember the stories of Joseph needing something, and being able to pull it off against all odds in the allotted time frame. There are many such stories. ARead more
Shared with permission. The Holy Order as defined by God is that Jesus Christ is under the head of The Father. He does the will of God and as he does God’s will he becomes equal to God in power and authority. Man is then subject to Jesus Christ and he falls under Christ’s head.Read more
Notes from a lecture found here: https://youtu.be/a9GZSTSxvvk 25 min Judah Joseph are supposed to work together in the last days. Could suggest temple institute Levites really will build the 3rd Jerusalem temple Goes through key dates to take note of, easy ways to remember when prophets were Goes over Anglo-Saxon history identifying them as theRead more
(The focus is to do as much as you can together as a family; to raise children in the adult world; to show them by example how you live well in the world, to make the kids part of the team.) Sections: Siblings Sleep Chores Discipline Education Clothing Electronics / Entertainment Dating Friends Finance ScriptureRead more
Some comments on the challenges of bedtime shared with me: Key ideas: -old times families went to bed at the same time regardless of age -old times they worked harder manual labor and were more tired at night -old times they went down and up based on the sun -limiting screens before bed helpsRead more
Kreeft is a Catholic professor of philosophy and does much work in Christian apologetics. Listening to him he seems to have a humble and instructive spirit about him which I quite enjoy. The follow texts he suggests are not all by Catholic authors, only a handful are. See the full lecture from which this listRead more
These images are not to be used for profit and are shared with permission of the author. Please visit www.beaconlightbooks.com for more information. These are a small sampling of the wonderful pictures charts and text you’ll find in his books, be sure to get copies of these landmark works! He identifies the Nephites as the HopewellRead more
Brigham Young taught that his sermons and those of his brethren were to be taken as scripture, just as much as those in the standard works. This of course is true when it holds true to the doctrines established in the standard works. Living oracles are indeed more important than written scripture, as relying onlyRead more
A key issue in modern mental health treatment is victim culture. Patients are told to emphasize their past as what determines their present and future. I’ve been asked by various patients when I don’t treat them with complete enabling as others do, “Do you believe in trauma?” I answer that yes, of course I do.Read more
It seems a popular sport these days for popular general authorities, scholars, or other ‘renown’ speakers to show up at a spiritual Saturday night stake conference session, and roast those present for Utah statistics on pornography use, anti-depressant use (actually they don’t roast us for that but it’s popular in Utah), and other lowly UtahRead more
Pros: -Great at debating non-latter-day saints about the validity of Joseph Smith, The Book of Mormon, etc. He was appalled when he met with other scholars who didn’t believe in the literal 1st Vision of Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon as history of real people, etc. -Brilliant analysis of scripture, antiquity, the Egyptian templeRead more
The following by Dennis Isaacson is shared with permission: “What is dividing the light and darkness about? We know that the creation of our sun and moon hadn’t been mentioned yet when this occurred, so what is this referring to? Let’s examine this: “And the earth was without form, and void; andRead more
Thesis: Adam was on Earth before animals. All were created spiritually, but Adam was the first with a body. The following is shared by Dennis Isaacson with permission: “The word, flesh, is used several times to describe the animals and Adam and Eve. Harold B. Lee specifically teaches that it means Adam wasRead more
This short essay was written by Ogden Kraut and makes great points defending the thesis that plural marriage was in fact practiced by the righteous of the Book of Mormon. If any man writes to you, or preaches to you, doctrines contrary to the Bible, the Book of Mormon, or the Book of DoctrineRead more
Reports of Deaths After COVID Vaccines Up by 259 in 1 Week, CDC Data Show April 15 2021 This week’s 31% increase in reports of Bell’s Palsy marks a break with past trends. Otherwise, today’s data reflect trends that have emerged since The Defender first began tracking VAERS reportsRead more
Satanists sue for religious right to ritual abortions – Washington Times https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/6/satanists-sue-for-religious-right-to-ritual-aborti/ Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Caused Man’s Skin to Peel Off: Doctors …“We ruled out all the viral infections, we ruled out COVID-19 itself, we made sure that his kidneys and liver was okay, and finally we came to the conclusion that it wasRead more
US ‘Mysteriously’ Sees Lowest Flu Season On Record During COVID Pandemic However, as we previously highlighted, other health experts have suggested that flu cases are so dramatically low because influenza cases are being falsely counted as COVID cases — ZeroHedge Amazon Under Fire For Blocking An Anti-Transgender Book Amazon appeared to deplatform Ryan Anderson and his best-sellingRead more
Orwell’s 1984 and Today January 22 2021 If it sounds far-fetched, look at China today: there are cameras everywhere watching the people, and everything they do on the Internet is monitored. Algorithms are run and experiments are underway to assign each individual a social score. If you don’t act or think in the politically correctRead more
There are other dual fulfillments of the antichrist, but this bands epic anti-Christ impact around the world as well as the Paul death coverup fulfill apocalyptic scripture. Sections: 1 OF 4 BEASTS DIES, IMAGE REVIVED: PAUL MCCARTNEY SUBLIMIMAL MESSAGES BACKWARD LYRICS, DEMON POSESSION CHRISTIANITY WENT DOWN CALLED THEMSELVES GOD ANTI-FAMILY ANTI-RELIGION JUST A POP BANDRead more
Sections: Scriptures Religious Doctrine Life of Joseph Smith Religion Manuals Religion & Temples in Antiquity End Times Prophecy Marriage & Parenting Education Government Conspiracy History Economics From the Reformation Classical Literature Poetry Science Nutrition Psychology Philosophy Scriptures: -The Holy Bible -The Book of Mormon -The Doctrine and Covenants -The Pearl of Great Price -Semi-Annual GeneralRead more
Seattle Bill Could ‘Legalize Crime’ For Those In Poverty or With Behavioral Issues This is yet another example of the city falling under pressure from radical left wing organizations. — Planet Free Will “I’m Choosing The Risk Of Getting COVID”: Over Half Of Health Care Workers At California Hospitals R California’s health workers are refusing toRead more
I dreamed a vivid dream of a revelation. My wife and I were basically hand carting further south into Utah. It was most hard we were unsure if we would live. We were then given a booklet where appeared full color and full detail images of the future. We saw that the area we wereRead more
Sections: A GREAT CHANGE HAS COME OVER US,WE HAVE FORGOTTEN GOD’S LAW IT’S NOT RIGIDITY, IT’S FAITHFULNESS WE ARE NOT RESPONCIBLE FOR THE CHOICES OF OTHERS, ONLY FOR OUR OWN DON’T ROB PETER TO PAY PAUL JUST BECAUSE IT’S LEGAL DOESN’T MAKE IT OK REVELATIONS FROM GOD NEVER CONTRADICT ETERNAL LAWS THERE IS ANOTHERRead more
Lecture notes based on this video: https://youtu.be/MFwwgYbdlRA As usual see the full lecture for much more detail than is presented here! The September 23 Virgo sign in the sky happened just after the Jewish New year around September 22 1827 is the only other year where the Revelation 12 sign in the skyRead more
Notes from https://youtu.be/mLkUwmPMv-Y. Much more was said than are here in the notes so be sure to review the entire presentation! Screenshot from the presentation: The 2017 solar eclipse was on a holy day which means it’s a sign from God The X can also significant signify a crossroads or a division Upon my houseRead more
Introductory Notes: *The following are traditionalist (not progressive) authors & teachers among the Latter-day Saints who have made significant contributions to the righteous education of the saints. *Some of these have written at length on the subjects they’re mentioned in, others are people in positions of authority who have made strong traditionalist statements in theRead more
Parler Becomes Most Downloaded App As Conservative-Driven Revolt From Twitter Intensifies Lately, Republican social media users, who have been censored or de-platformed, have embarked on a great migration to a new platform, that is, Parler, bills itself as a Twitter rival with “an unbiased social media focused on real user experiences and engagement.” — ZeroHedge NHSRead more
Leaving Babylon involves withdrawing from things we used to enjoy which we have found are not the Lord’s way. In this article I will briefly mention some of those things which we may want to leave behind. But after leaving them, then what? How do we find joy together as friends and family, without dabblingRead more
These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with occasional added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, itRead more
EXCLUSIVE SOURCE: Biden Daughter’s Diary Details ‘Not Appropriate’ Showers With Joe As Child National File has obtained what a whistleblower has identified as a copy of the complete diary of Ashley Blazer Biden, the 39-year-old daughter of Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden, dating from during the 2020 presidential campaign. National File also knows the reportedRead more
Disclaimer: These are my notes and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I have selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, it is bias towardRead more
December 2018 12-20-18: What’s Up With Detroit? – John Stossel Tech Revolution: YouTube – John Stossel America’s Entrepreneurial Spirit – John Stossel Tax Day in America – John Stossel Red Tape Stifles the Free Market (including people giving advice on blogs getting charged for unlicensed practice of psychology,etc.) – John Stossel Government Should Do LessRead more
Climate Prediction Swings and Misses: A Decade of Alarmist Strike Outs, 2010-2019 What follows are climate predictions forecast to come true during the 2010s – one for each year. A few timely missed predictions for 2020 are also added as a bonus feature. — Watts Up With That Sexual Exploitation ‘Epidemic’ inRead more
Fox won’t show abortion survivors’ Super Bowl ad but OKs drag queen commercial …The organization declared on social media this week that over the past six months, it has struggled in its quest to have Fox clear a half-minute commercial for the big game. According to the petition, Faces of Choice was told by FoxRead more
Socialism: A Brief Taxonomy …It should be noted that if a socialist current of any flavor is given sufficient run time, then, regardless of the chosen path, all causative factors will reach their maximum value. That is, in the limit, as mathematicians say, all means of production will inevitably be socialized, and the individualRead more
School In Brooklyn Hands Out “Drag Queen In Training” Stickers To 4-Year-Old You can’t stop progress! — Paul Joseph Watson via Summit News WARNING: This Video Shows How Far Those in Power Will Go to Maintain Control of a Quarantine .. Under severe circumstances, those in control will take extreme measures to keep it.Read more
YouTube Censors Viral Video of Doctors Criticizing ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order …”We’ve been to hundreds of autopsies. You don’t talk about one thing, you talk about comorbidities. ER doctors now [say] ‘It’s interesting when I’m writing about my death report, I’m being pressured to add COVID. Why is that?” — Summit News Pentagon Releases US Navy FootageRead more
Deep State Profiles Coronavirus Protesters as Domestic Terrorists The deep state is demonizing protesters who are taking to the streets because their livelihoods are being destroyed as a domestic terrorist threat — Big League Politics Harvard professor wants to ban homeschooling because it’s ‘authoritarian’ .. “She is concerned with families having this power, while IRead more
Seattle Police Chief Asks Why Black People Keep Dying in the ‘Black Lives Matter’ CHOP Zone Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best asked why two African-Americans were dead at a place that “clamed to be working for Black Lives Matter” after a 16-year-old teenager was killed inside the CHOP police-free zone. Despite organizers urging occupiers toRead more
Unsealed Court Docs Suggest Bill Clinton Was On Pedo Island With Epstein Documents also contain explosive claims against attorney Alan Dershowitz — Summit News “There Is No Proven Effectiveness” – Netherlands Refuses To Mandate Mask Wearing In Public American public health experts, led by Dr. Anthony Fauci, have struggled over the past couple of monthsRead more
10 Ways Big Tech Can Shift Millions of Votes in the November Elections—Without Anyone Knowing A noted researcher describes 10 ways Google, Facebook, other companies could shift millions of votes in the US midterms — The Epoch Times A critique of modern socialism Socialism has moved on from the Marxist version of the state owningRead more
Two Crucial Things Emerged From The First Presidential Debate The short version of the debate is that Biden did well if one ignored that almost every other statement he made was a lie or fantasy; Trump dominated him, almost too aggressively; and Chris Wallace may have been the worst and most obviously biased moderator sinceRead more
I compiled and sent the following to BYU President Worthen June 15, 2020: President Worthen, Please consider my story about evolution being taught at BYU, signatures of those who feel similarly, & stories of others as presented below. I am a 2019 BYU graduate. During my wonderful time at BYU, I took many science classesRead more
These are 50 last days events identified by Duane Crowther. He has done extensive research on this and other gospel subjects and is a renown Latter-day Saint author. In the book there are supporting references from scriptures ancient and modern, as well as supporting and clarifying statements from the prophets. Some of his other booksRead more
The scriptures speak of heathen nations. Elder Orson Pratt defined the Gentile nations as those who embrace Christendom, and heathen nations as those which have not accepted Christianity (see pg. 18-19 of Prophecy Key to The Future by Duane S Crowther). The D&C 90: 9-12 says that the gospel will go to the Gentiles thenRead more
Response to a friend: Eh… I don’t do much with legal stuff but I will say in the foster parent world no spanking is allowed. You could look into what constitutes a removal of custody to put a child into foster care. You could look at what a parent has to do to get theirRead more
The Effects of Family of Origin on an Individual’s Attachment Preferences Kourtney Hernandez, Katelyn Louder, Michael Kezele, Nate Richardson SFL 290 – Brigham Young University Professor Draper Abstract The family an individual is raised in can change their entire schema, perception, and trajectory of life. This study seeks to understand whether the sizeRead more
Surely one of the things most poignant on the mind of an ‘empty nester’ parent is simply, ‘when will I see my children’s faces again?’ If today is that day, then sweet is this day. Fear not to “lose” a child upon their aging and moving out. This fallen world has many difficulties which willRead more
The author is a long-time social scientist and church member who has worked teaching in the CES program. Home environment Quality time The crossroads Family traditions Children’s friends Peer pressure Television Music Movies Parental example Expressing love verbally Physical affection Support Marriage Family fun Discipline Worldy heroes Teaching correct principles Human intimacy Steady datingRead more
It’s amazing what people say when they hear of a stay at home mom (especially one with more than one of those little boppers waddling around)… ‘how does she do that by herself?!’ (well she’s not always by herself, and the community is there to support, and God helps, and even the kids themselvesRead more
To the couple who is sexually active yet forbids from marriage, and thus forbids procreation of children together, we also ask: If your sexual intimacy is always hindered by the placement of some unnatural item between you, such as a condom, or some unnatural act such as spilling the seed outside, or some unnatural medicationRead more
Video Link: Mormon Channel: Jessyca’s Story—Coming Out, the Most Healing Thing I Have Ever Done (The story of a gay woman who believes that obeying Gods laws makes her more happy than satisfying her biological desires, and therefore remains faithful to God in not dating or marrying another woman.)
I share these notes with permission of the author, Dr. Warren Farrel. Some key players in the movement are Dr. Warren Farrell, Paul Elam, Suzanne Venker, Harry Crouch, & Cassie Jaye (“The Red Pill” movie on this). Try ncfm.org. I appreciate Dr. Farrell’s message, and agree with much (not all) of what he says. HeRead more
God has ordained that men are to marry women. Further, God has ordained that there will be great joy in the friendship between brethren. “No man can love another man as much as I love Joseph.” – Brigham Young Thus we see that the highest form of love is not erotic/sexual/romantic, but the love ofRead more
Table of Contents: Documents Communication Electronics Finance Food Medical Security & Armory Shelter & Clothing Transportation Documents -passwords -passports -bank account numbers -key phone number & email & address contacts (don’t depend on social media as your only way to contact someone; use social media to collect needed contact info in case ofRead more
DON’T: -don’t inflict physical harm -don’t yell -don’t instill fear -don’t expect immediate obedience -don’t withhold meals & snacks -don’t isolate -don’t humiliate/ridicule/belittle/mock -don’t selectively enforce rules -don’t make threats & rules you aren’t willing to follow through on DO: -out of control children should be kept near a parent until theyRead more
read academic articles, take notes on themes get reference stuff from abstracts of academic articles (~6 references /page); multiple authors in each section, mix them up. expound on it relate it to theories you’re operating on write an intro sentence before each reference paragraph, and an outro-sentence on the same.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman -Business isn’t necessarily evil. It’s a wild card, but most use if for evil in that they ignore knowledge in other critical fields,Read more
No amount of time is too small to study No task is so small that it justifies postponing; usually things take a long time, deal with it, start now do get those things done No caffeine or junk food, it makes one anxious and scatterbrained, particularly in the long run; the power of the bodyRead more
Here are ways to ensure that any training has joy at its center, so the learner remains motivated and rewarded for his efforts. We will look at just a few subjects: Language: Teach speaking skills so some even if small communication can take place, long before details of grammar, conjugations, declensions, etc. areRead more
Religion – to be faithful, and spread faith, to have peace History – to know things so as to not an idiot; this helps everything Family science – to heal families, successfully parent, build strong marriages Government – to be ready to help, to defend my morals and gather others to them, to know what’sRead more
-Large Family Homeschoolers (626 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/230225423659316/ -Large Family Homeschoolers (another group, 38 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627937923988768/?ref=br_rs -LDS Homeschooling & Unschooling of Northern Utah (201 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/LDSHSUSNUtah/ -Utah County Homeschoolers (712 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/548091715279811/ -Utah Homeschool Mentors (2,358 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/293628930774982/ -Utah Homeschoolers Network (1,140 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/UtahHomeschoolersNetwork/ -Large families of 4+kids – Homeschooling (280 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/137692863532395/?ref=br_rs -Utah LDS Homeschoolers (634Read more
Library Resources: -britannica.com -Online Liberty Library – free pdf etc. – oll.libertyfund.org -librivox.org – free public domain audiobooks -archive.org – free public domain texts, movies, audiobooks -survivorlibrary.com (public domain PDF book downloads on many topics) -openculture.com/freeonlinecourses – Free Online Courses from Top Universities (movies, eBooks, audiobooks, textbooks, language lessons, business courses, K-12 Ed, etc.) -DeseretRead more
-Promoting Modesty for Christians on Facebook! (2,718 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/117788312305/ -Promoting a culture of life through modesty in dress (507 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/804891312881104/ -Modern Modesty (WOMEN ONLY GROUP) (5,432 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/119982558198502/ -Modern Modesty Movement Community (WOMEN ONLY GROUP) (29 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1604163189862418/ -Marylike Modesty in the Modern World (WOMEN ONLY GROUP. PRIMARILY CATHOLIC.) (275 members) https://www.facebook.com/groups/333745833373471/ -Modesty forRead more
Mormon 8:15 defines the glory of God as his covenant people. God is full of glory, having a numerous people, and his glory grows forever, the more people come follow him. He continues to have children. He doesn’t rule over anyone save they are his child. That is how heaven works. It’s structured in families,Read more
The scriptures treating Eden say that Satan was the most subtle, above all the beasts of the field (Gen. 3:1). Subtle can be translated to naked in Hebrew. It also uses that word to describe Adam and Eve, stating that they were naked. Later we read of being clothed with coats of skins. One possibleRead more
Thesis: not only God, but humans also, have the power to vastly effect, or “CREATE” the eternal destiny of human beings. Your contributions are significant, for good or ill. God’s plan includes, and perhaps is even based on, humans impacting each other. Complacency with the idea that “God will take care of everyone” is notRead more
Overview: The Holy Ghost is a member of the Godhead. The Holy Ghost is a spirit, and shows us how to live in a premortal state. Those who prove worthy there eventually come to an earth to live. Jesus Christ is another member of the Godhead. Jesus Christ came to this earth 2000 years agoRead more
Ideas from BYU Family Life Professor Thomas Draper This suggests that the power to meet our goals lies in our ability to say no to distractions, etc. We have the power to choose what we do. We are not powerless. Perhaps we should make “No” our new favorite word we tell ourselves. Agency existsRead more
One friend mentioned that she might not be so interested in heaven if it’s just harps and clouds all the time, Sunday on repeat forever. This friend specifically asked about pets and eating in heaven among other things. Here is my response: Lol. All I can say is study the teachings of Joseph Smith allRead more
These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with occasional added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, itRead more
I share these notes with permission of the author. Surprising insights from a whole food, plant-based perspective Like usual, these my notes are much more simplified than the text, and I suggest a reading of the text for evidence & sources of statements written here. For more detailed analysis of WFPB, look at booksRead more
The person with honest intent doesn’t need lots of time giving introductions. – Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand This article was brought to my interest when a woman spoke to me of her confusion for why the latter-day Saints marry oftentimes quite young and quite early in a relationship. Though we as a peopleRead more
“I would not want you to neglect your body. It deserves daily care. Physical conditioning through regular exercise requires self-mastery too. I marvel at Elder Joseph Anderson, now in his ninety-sixth year. For decades, the strength of his spirit over his body has induced him to swim regularly. But his motivation has never been toRead more
Grow Where You Are Planted Elder Stanley G Ellis spoke of this in a conference report not long ago, suggesting that wherever we are, we should grow, rather than be always looking to leave and live somewhere else, living reserving ourselves to give more fully in some more comfortable location or something. IRead more
Sections: Parenting Labor Religion School “Reality is the only escape from reality” (You must work your way out of your problems rather than averting the responsibility for your success somewhere else) Parenting: Is it a reflection of the socialist trend to have children with no duties? To not require them to perform, to grow up,Read more
To heal. To help. To persuade. To reveal the future in such clarity in all it’s brightness so as to gain the confidence of your friends and lead them along to it in the bravery if sacrifice. To show them self-care in the midst of care of others. To initiate them in all things inRead more
There is a way of manhood, of the true man, even God our father, and we becoming like him, shed various things which are not compliant with the standard of his character (and there is a female counterpart hidden presently from view for sacred protection which pertains to our trial; we know she exists butRead more
to say only nature can reward us, i.e. not getting punishment for breaking laws of the land, is atheist. Obey God in, per se, writing in your journal, and God can bless you with finding a 5$ bill on the street. What does finding random currency have to do with writing about your day?Read more
Sections: Emulating God Through Health Time for Health Eliminating Health Excuses Developing a Taste for Zion Culture Things Healthy People Do Why They Do It Emulating God Through Health Brigham Young said of the kingdom of heaven, how each person there is as breathtakingly beautiful as the next. That one would gasp and per adventureRead more
See also the research essay some peers and I wrote at BYU earlier in this text, “Effects of Family of Origin on an Individual’s Attachment Preferences” which demonstrates that those from larger sibling groups are more prone to prefer family relationships to friend relationships. Note: These are generalizations. Follow the spirit regarding your familyRead more
One country singer speaks of how the he cannot think of how heaven could be better than being with his wife. He wonders why people look forward to heaven since he seems to have reached the sum felicity of existence when with his wife. The answer is this: What he experiences with his wife isRead more
List of questions: Why would you go to heaven and not me? I’m a good religious person. What about those who never got a passport but were good people? Can they enter God’s city? If I am a good person just not a member of the church, why would I have to live with murderersRead more
The following link is to a summary recent educational research supporting my claim of the minimally helpful or even hindering role graded homework can play is found here: click here Note though graded homework can be negative, feedback on assignments is still critical. Assignments aren’t tests, they are about learning, and thus ought not toRead more
First, I acknowledge that much good can come of mental health treatment, and mental issues are often real and needing serious attention like we would give to physical illness (as taught by Elder Holland in his address “Like a Broken Vessel” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2013/10/like-a-broken-vessel?lang=eng). Any opportunity to serve others in a genuine way is of the Lord. IRead more
I polled opinions from forums of homeschoolers and large families to see their feelings on video game usage, what follows is a synthesis of those opinions which highlighted the possible drawbacks of gaming. Then I show a synthesis of comments regarding possible benefits video games can cultivate. Disadvantages -Beware the virtual reality effect, whichRead more
How Beautiful are the Feet of them who publish good tidings. This refers to messengers of the gospel. Possible meanings for the use of this analogy are as follows: -When a messenger from afar comes running with good news, you’re happy to see him, even his dirty feet are beautiful to you. Their message isRead more
They Sold Their Soul for Rock & Roll & Hollywood’s War Against God: Documentaries by Good Fight Ministries (from GoodFight.org) Here we have a documentary on the evils of rock music historically and today. We also have short films about the same. Finally we have a documentary about Hollywood’s use of Gnostic undertones to teach rebellionRead more
Revoked Parenthood in the Hereafter If Abusive How we use procreative powers here determines what powers we will have in the hereafter: “Our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son are, by nature, creators. As the sons and daughters of God, we have the potential to become like Them. The Father and the Son have entrustedRead more
Selected Quotes from “what they’re not telling you about astronomy – vol 3 the universe” by Creation Astronomy Use this Link for the PDF: Selected Quotes from astronomy universe what theyre not telling you
Peterson isn’t right on everything but who is. There are interesting insights from his lectures on psychology, sociology, government, etc. Peterson is a Christian, but his lectures can be meaningful to a broad audience. Jordan Peterson: Why not just be childless and happy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z6k81PNySM ——————– Jordan Peterson – best comebacks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ0ln8gKvDI -the politically correctRead more
Ideas I’ve heard for “The ice shall flow down at their presence” from D&C 133 -Ice moving to make a path -Heat coming from beneath, melting the glaciers and skating them down the hill to the sea. -Fires of the second coming turn the land into a paradise, not a cold wasteland, similar toRead more
“My life like my shoes, worn out in the service of God.” -President Spencer W. Kimball -when much is at stake, you must lose the calendar, and just go full throttle. This means you sleep when you must, not when a clock says something. And when you must sleep, you do so incrementally, then getRead more
Questions for the 1 Verse per Day Scripture Enthusiasts: By Nate Richardson, editor@richardsonstudies.com ———————————————————————————————————————— Have you heard it said that we should “read at least a verse a day in the scriptures”? In this article, I will teach why such an idea is not consistent with the gospel plan by posing a series of questions,Read more
4 Excuses People Use To Claim The Second Coming of Christ Is Distant by Nate Richardson, editor@richardsonstudies.com “The World is Not Bad Enough Yet” “The Lord’s People aren’t ready yet” “Much Prophecy Needs to Be Fulfilled Before He Comes (“wars, gatherings, meetings and stuff”)” “Past Prophets Thought It Was Soon, but We’re Still Waiting” Note: ForRead more
The God of Individualized Contracts by Nate Richardson, editor@richardsonstudies.com -Read the prequel to this article titled Life is a Pickle Video presentation of this article -long have people made “deals” with God, promising actions for rewards -God has many generalized contracts with man, wherein we obey foreordained laws, and receive predetermined rewards based on lawsRead more
Video presentation of this article: click here For the part 2 of this article, read The God of Individualized Contracts: click here SECTION 1: Mortality is like a perpetual scenario of Adam and Eve: struggling to decide what to do to please God when it seems there is no easy way out. We must choose between hardRead more
A popular theme in pop entertainment & media is that “anything goes” when it comes to sexuality, health, and beauty. Well, anything doesn’t go. This essay takes apart the argument that all bodies are equally beautiful, that there is no standard of beauty, and that beauty is wholly subjective. With all due respect to those whoRead more
Universal Tolerance Debunked: Earning Respect & God’s Universal Standards -an excerpt from Joel Skousen’s World Affair Brief From the World Affairs Brief by Joel Skousen, November 9, 2018 (worldaffairsbrief.com) “Utah replaced compromising Republican Orrin Hatch with former presidential contender Mitt Romney, who is already showing signs of playing up to the establishment. In his postRead more
Part 1: PERPETUAL PARENTHOOD AS A PERPETUAL JOY Part 2: ADOPTION INTO THE FAMILY OF YOUR CHOOSING UNTO EXALTATION OR DAMNATION Part 3: HOW AN IMPERFECT MAN BECOMES A PERFECT GOD Part 1: PERPETUAL PARENTHOOD AS A PERPETUAL JOY: —-The parent who watches his children grow has joy and sorrow, joy at their progress,Read more
Christmas is a holy week like Hanukkah. No man can serve 2 masters: help the children understand it is Christ, not Santa, that is to be thanked for their gifts. “Jesus Christ is the source of every blessing we receive” said President Henry B. Eyring. Teach the children that gifts are from people whoRead more
To serve God valiantly is to do all that he commands, not just good hobbies, not just what I think is tolerable. its to do the boots on the ground hard work that needs to get done. Do you want to please God? Then ask: Am I out of debt? Am I spending time withRead more
Fight for Your Dreams, But Dream Righteously It’s been said that you can accomplish about anything you put your mind to. Oft is heard the rallying cry toward students, salesmen with lofty monetary goals, and others, that you can win if you really focus, if you’re willing to sacrifice, etc. Then you ask yourself, “so,Read more
(Man is become as God echoes Genesis 3:5, 22; Alma 42:3; Alma 12:34, 21 & other scriptures) I ask, “God why is life so hard?” I hear no answer. I think to myself: ‘I sort of make it hard on myself, but the difficulty brings such rewards, that I chose to go through it.’ ThenRead more
Elder McConkie taught that there are 3 pillars of eternity, as follows: 1. creation of the world, 2. the fall of Adam & Eve, and 3. the atonement of Jesus Christ. Here are various scenes where we find these 3 pillars to be of use. These are analogies which help us understand these pillars. IRead more
by Nate & Meg Richardson Introduction The way the Cherokee obtained and maintained their knowledge about health has become most fascinating to me. Our processes today are limited to empirical process, but the Cherokee remind us that there is more than one way to skin a cat. The People of the Cherokee ShareRead more
Forgiveness & Tolerance: Compiled by Nate Richardson, editor@richardsonstudies.com -“Bless our enemies. Help us to understand them, and them to understand us.” This was an oft repeated phrase in President Kimball’s prayers. (“Spencer W. Kimball: A True Disciple of Jesus Christ” by Elder Marvin J Ashton, Gen. Conf. April 1985) -Holding a grudge is rejecting Christ, and bringsRead more
-After President Kimball became President of the church he said, “I thought I knew how to pray before, but now I am really learning how to pray.” (“Spencer W. Kimball: A True Disciple of Jesus Christ” by Elder Marvin J Ashton, Gen. Conf. April 1985) -“Bless our enemies. Help us to understand them, andRead more
It seems to me that there are certain ideal or opportune moments wherein if we act, we will succeed. Consider the following evidences: (A somewhat related note: Truman G Madsen speaks of how apparently women have a particular sense of timing, they know things before men, they can discern things spiritually andRead more
If you don’t address hormone needs, diet and exercise won’t lose weight. Hashimotos disease may be part of your thyroid issue, it often is. If this is the case, you would need a different dietary regimen. Run a TPA test to rule out Hashimotos. TPA is thyroid producing antibodies, this test tells the level of antibodiesRead more
-Mega Weight Loss from Epic Running: I heard of a man who lost over 100 pounds, I think it was 150 pounds, in 3 months by running 5 miles a day and changing his eating. I threw this in here as a hopeful thing to remember when nothing else seems to work. And running 5Read more
On Godhead and Gender Fluidity: How Satan Desensitizes Us Against Truth by Nate Richardson, editor@richardsonstudies.com Here is an analogy to help you understand how the Godhead is 3 seperate people rather than the trinity idea of them all being the same person. Your mother is not your father is not your spouse. All of theseRead more
Making a website can be useful to share your views, market your products, journal your story, connect with others, make progress toward writing a book, and can be quite therapeutic. buy a domain name (we use namecheap.com, cheapest we’ve found) (costs like $10 the first year if you use namecheap, then $20/ year after that) nextRead more
Saving the Human Race by Family Centered Life Plans: A Guide for the Aspiring Charitable Heart by Nate Richardson, September 2018 editor@richardsonstudies.com Topics here include a look at social work and therapists as being secondary to fathers and mothers. We compare homes to treatment centers and rehabilitation facilities. We look at balancing our desires toRead more
Excerpts from my comments in a debate over laws espousing homosexuality and enforced accommodation of homosexual lifestyles in places of business. Treated are the notions that the homosexual rights movement is erasing gender from society, and that I, having a religious view of the importance of gender, should be allowed to practice my religion inRead more
I share these notes with permission of the author. Disclaimer: These are my notes and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion. Though this article introduces some main ideas fromRead more
Consider these evidences that the most important reason to learn to write is so that you can keep a journal (it’s also a good way to learn to write). -“Although I was tired, I took out some paper and began to write. And as I did, I understood the message I had heard inRead more
-“it has been frightening to me to see the churches closed, boarded up, with weeds growing in the yard, or open but empty. We face the frightening thought of a generation raised without any contact with scripture.” ((Elder Boyd K. Packer, ‘The Only True and Living Church’, Conference Report, Oct. 1971 https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1971/10/the-only-true-and-living-church?lang=eng&query=only+true+church#watch=video) -“When a communityRead more
The Devil is launching a powerful and relentless attack against us, more so than ever before. Though many physical dangers and hardships of life have subsided, the spiritual ones have increased 100-fold. I believe God’s counter attack in this war of words and opinions is in declaring truth more clearly and powerfully than ever before.Read more
-4 Nephi 1:10 One of the marks of a righteous civilization is that they “multiply exceedingly fast”. They love each other and know what they have should be promulgated throughout the earth every way possible. Have children, lots of them, and don’t wait around about it. This “multiplying exceedingly fast” is recorded just beforeRead more
This is my response to the author of “There Are Save Two Churches Only” Christian Markham, a latter-day saint author now parted from the church. I very much enjoyed vol. 1 which showed political conspiracy, I did not enjoy vol. 2 which suggested the church is a part of that conspiracy. In some correspondence withRead more
Introduction: Every family has a mission. Work together to discover this mission. Part of that mission will of course be spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Categories: Memorize Learn Be Friendly Pray Finance Memorize The 10 commandments The Beatitudes (9) The Articles of Faith (13) The “Doctrinal Mastery” Passages (100) Learn these inRead more
Themes herein are early autonomy via accountability, home education, empowerment with adult roles / responsibility, attention to family creation, vocation, independence, & respect. Use revelation from God to you to fine tune your personal developmental family outline. Introduction The children need to know what blessings and expectations we have in store for them. ThisRead more
Careers Benefits of RN/NP/DNP VS MD (nurse track vs med Dr track) by Nate Richardson, editor@richardsonstudies.com, 2018 Nurse can still become a Dr just small steps vs large step. Nurse gets AS for the job, and gets more pay as they get BS MS NP and Dr degrees in nursing (NP, DNP). Nurses get jobsRead more
Administering Justice as a Parent in Zion While Avoiding Abuse For my companion document showing another side about Parenting with Gentleness While Avoiding Overly Enabling: Parenting with Gentleness While Avoiding Overly Enabling (*Note, spanking or other physical harm is likely never ok, and prophets have taught it likely does more harm than good, and thatRead more
Administering mercy as a parent in Zion While Avoiding Overly Enabling (Evidences for Authoritative preferred to Authoritarian parenting) (For my companion document showing another side Parenting with Strictness While Avoiding Abuse http://richardsonstudies.com/2018/08/09/parenting-with-s…e-avoiding-abuse/ ) -““When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.”3 That concept isRead more
Here are notes on 2 lectures, one on learning faster, one on morning routines, both by Jim Kwik. Links to the full lectures will be presented. Learning Faster: (Full lecture click here) -attention is key to learning -be bewildered -play like a child -info + emotion = long term memory -we’re emotional not logical,Read more
The more I learn about nutrition the wiser choices I’m able to make since I go from believing to knowing that certain things are healthy, but I still know so little. For example if I think a T-Rex is about to come to my house, I’ll probably leave. But if I know he is coming,Read more
Joseph Smith taught (in “Lectures on Faith”) that a religion which doesn’t require someone to give their all doesn’t have sufficient power to save them. That’s a high bar! As a Mormon family follows the prophets and follows their conscience (within the parameters of the councils of the prophets), only God knows the astounding thingsRead more
The top 3 things to look for in a spouse while you date? Look for 3 types of craziness. Other than those, it really doesn’t matter who you choose – God’s children can be compatible with each other if these 3 things are present. Crazy for you 2. Crazy for Jesus 3. Crazy for Mormonism.Read more
I’ve heard women say they want to be listened to, not given advice. While this can be accommodated to an extent, it’s not fair to ask a man to just sit and listen to his wife’s complaints and ask him to be restrained. Men love their wives. Thus it is in their nature to tryRead more
I’ve often heard and given the council that families should hold regular (as in weekly) council meetings. I’ve never really seen an outline of how to do this. PMG planning meetings are the closest thing I’ve seen. Here is what we do, I would love to hear your ideas. Ours usually consist of: -starting andRead more
Excerpts from a conversation with a friend which have broad application. Topics: Disclaimer: Limitations of and Suggested Sources for 3rd Party Marriage Advice “My spouse wants to change me” “My partner says I’m not giving my best effort since we got married” “My partner complains that I’m a stay at home mom, saysRead more
How to Do What You Love: Philosophical Discussion on 3 Options For Vocation by Nate Richardson, RichardsonStudies.com, editor@richardsonstudies.com It seems there are a few ways to do what you love. 1. persuade people to pay you for it 2. focus on getting money so you can arrange to do it 3. fit it in onRead more
For a video presentation of this article click here Joseph Smith said in plain English that Heavenly Father has a Father. Here is the quote from “Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith” page 373 (meeting of June 16, 1844), “I learned a testimony concerning Abraham, and he reasoned concerning the God of heaven. “In orderRead more
-1 room schoolhouse: teach the same lesson to all ages, let them grow unto understanding as they are ready. -Teach adults not children: teach the same curriculum, don’t dumb it down for people with less understanding. Include symbolism to further this method. -Gender segregation: separate the males and females onto different sides of the roomRead more
Newt Gengrich, though he is not all good, has come out and said that we should not let the Muslims who believe in Sheria law into the USA. We must understand that Article 9 of the US Constitution says that the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land. Those who are for ShariaRead more
Debate with a Protestant Protestant: LDS take scriptures out of context for their doctrines. Nate (Latter-day Saint): “Ultimately it boils down to this. The LDS interpret the bible differently than other faiths. We will never agree on bible interpretation. Thank God for the Book of Mormon to clarity bible doctrine, and thank God forRead more
Multiculturalism and leaving Babylon culture for higher like fat man leaves and looses taste for junk food by Nate Richardson 2018 We can come away from Babylon culture and start to learn to love better culture. Like a fat person can learn to enjoy eating salad and other things which will bring savor and health,Read more
Based on American Heart Association Training 2018 100-120 compressions per minute. 2 inches deep compressions, not more than 2.4, most people don’t go deep enough. Stop compression for breaths for less than 10 seconds. Need bare chest. Carry pocket knife so can cut clothes. 30 compression then 2 breaths. For breaths watch chest rise HoldRead more
As a recent convert to the whole foods plant-based diet (WFPB) (no animal products, & stay away from processed foods), I understand that many, including myself, are hurt when animals are killed. I want to offer some explanations for why this took place in The Law of Moses. If you’re interested in more info onRead more
Q&A On Exalted Persons being served by their children, and The Eternal Ownership of a Parent to its Child By Nate Richardson 7-6-18 These are questions from various readers and brief responses with links to further reading. Question: Why do you say children will serve their parents in eternity? (Referring to document “Children an inheritanceRead more
The following are my rough notes on a few key points and resources for further study on this presentation of Mesoamerica as the place of Book of Mormon events. I could write a much more detailed account from this presentation but only took a few small notes. I encourage the reader to refer to theRead more
-some think the signs of the times are dangerous and fanatical, but the Lord said in the D&C that the righteous will seek to know the signs. -Both America and Book of Mormon societies were founded on scripture. Pilgrims’ religion is what brought them to America, like Nephi’s religion is what him and his familyRead more
For video of this presentation, click here. Key Points: The root of Jesse is Joseph Smith, he is the servant of Christ, the David of the latter days who will yet have political and ecclesiastical authority over all the earth, who will return in the flesh to lay out inheritances in Missouri the New Jerusalem,Read more
For a video presentation of this document, click here. for more visit JosephSmithFoundation.org/2prophets Overview: Joseph and Hyrum Smith are the 2 prophets spoken of in the book of Revelation which would prophecy in the last days before the coming of the Lord. Joseph Smith is the latter-day king David spoken of in the scriptures whoRead more
Dear [Friend], This may or may not be a welcome note, but I saw your post the other day suggesting some sincere struggles and despair. I don’t have a fix all suggestion, but I would suggest the primary answers – pray, read your scriptures, and go to church. Obviously your trials are difficult and notRead more
The Gospel of Creation Theory By Nate Richardson RichardsonStuidies.com 6-22-18 Thesis: not only God, but humans also, have the power to vastly effect, or “CREATE” the eternal destiny of human beings. Your contributions are significant, for good or ill. God’s plan includes, and perhaps is even based on, humans impacting each other. Complacency with theRead more
Selling the Soul to College: An Inevitable Eventual Defeat by Nate Richardson 6-16-18 RichardsonStudies.com One goes to school and has a life, he studies things of interest which will be intellectually enlarging and helpful in a career to provide for his family, and a thing which could make society better. He finds the college requiresRead more
Concept from “Arguing with Idiots” by Glen Beck Psychologists are telling us that a nanny parent leads to an unhappy child and incapable adult. The reason God allows bad things to happen to good people like wars starvation etc. all the bad, is because he is not a nanny parent. He knows that the implicationsRead more
WHY SATAN DOES WHAT HE DOES BASED ON MATTER AND INTELLIGENCE AND PHYSICS: Excerpt from “Hiding in Plain Sight: Unmasking the Secret Combinations of the Latter-days” by Ken Bowers Compiled by Nate Richardson RichardsonStudies.com After the Amalekites and Amulonites rejected the true gospel they still built synagoges and attempted to worship God. So we seeRead more
In the For Our Day Series -there is a painting “the apotheosis of Washington” of him surrounded by 13 women representing the colonies. Washington was found praying often during the war; there is plenty of evidence of the US as a Christian nation. Some historians call Washington a deist, but this is absurd, he consistentlyRead more
Full text click here Calling The Youth Battalion of the Lord in The Very Latter Days by President and Sister Nelson Worldwide Devotional to the Youth, June 2018, “Hope of Israel” Topics: For the Strength of Youth standards, giving up idle time, gathering Israel as most important event of earth at this time, your lifeRead more
June 2018 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Revelation on the Priesthood Members of African Descent Receiving Temple and Priesthood Blessings The Lord’s plan is not equal outcomes for everyone, but equal opportunities for everyone. The Lord often does not reveal reasons for his commandments. When Elder Oaks prayed about the reasons beingRead more
It is the privilege and duty of every latter-day saint to spend an hour in the scriptures each day. This is my opinion. I have heard brethren declare that an hour in the scriptures is ideal. Let us reach for that ideal. Though circumstances could justify a different standard, let us take time to beRead more
God’s People are His Glory by Nate Richardson RichardsonStudies.com 5-13-17 Mormon 8:15 defines the glory of God as his covenant people. God is full of glory, having a numerous people, and his glory grows forever, the more people come follow him. He continues to have children. He doesn’t rule over anyone save they are hisRead more
Scripture References from “Preach My Gospel: A Guide To Missionary Service” These are the scripture references from PMG, no more, no less. Compiled by Nate Richardson PreachMyGospelScriptorian.com RichardsonStudies.com For PDF version with better formatting: PMG Refs, complete Introduction D&C 88:77 Ch 1 What Is My Purpose as a Missionary? Your Commission to Teach the RestoredRead more
List of LDS Freedom Discourses from LatterDayConservative.com Moral Agency – D. Todd Christofferson Stand Up For Freedom – Ezra Taft Benson Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints – ETB The Proper Role of Government – ETB Freedom and Free Enterprise – ETB The Law of the Harvest – Howard W. Hunter Is Socialism the UnitedRead more
It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I’m on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I’m thinking, ‘Can’t you see I’m on the phone?’ Obviously, not. No one can see if I’mRead more
How and Why to Sell your Message Tools discussed: fitness, video, brevity, & lists. -WHY BOTHER WITH PRESENTATION: Though I hate the idea ‘dressing for success’ and all the dogmas so closely following it, including the flowery bubbly presentation which delivers minimal information, presentation is nevertheless important. Why? Because our message is so important,Read more
“Fools have a habit of believing that everything written by a famous author is admirable. For my part I read only to please myself and like only what suits my taste.” ― Voltaire, Candide “You’re a bitter man,” said Candide. That’s because I’ve lived,” said Martin.” ― Voltaire, Candide “Let us cultivate our garden.” ―Read more
The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King The Hobbit “There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit “ItRead more
7 Ways Hollywood is Painfully out of Touch by Blimey Cow “Messy Mondays” (Jordan Taylor)
Dating: When & How video clips. A Mature and Christian Perspective by Blimey Cow “Messy Mondays” (Jordan Taylor) When to date: Christian Dating Secrets:
Homeschool video clip selections by Blimey Cow “Messy Mondays” (Jordan Taylor) Seven Lies about Homeschoolers: Seven Annoying Questions Homeschoolers Get Asked Seven more Annoying Questions Homeschoolers Get Asked: Seven Annoying Questions Homeschool Moms Get Asked: 10 Types of Homeschoolers: Homeschool or Regular School: The 12 Types of Homeschool Moms: ONLY Homeschoolers Will Understand These WordsRead more
Enders Game, Speaker for the Dead, Xenocide, Children of the Mind Enders Game A more through list could be made but here are some things to remember: Push your trainees, push yourself 2. Be smart 3. Why > what 4. THE PRESENT IS THE BATTLE, NOT THE FUTURE. Your life’s ‘ministry’ / ‘impact’ isn’t somethingRead more
Violence is on the television screen at the public places and the people cheer; this is the sign that the hearts have waxed cold. They do this for entertainment – they don’t care about reality. They will not lift a finger to protect their nation nor the morals of their nation. They have no moralsRead more
Creating and choosing love vs finding love: A Question of Agency Resolved -by Nate Richardson aprox. April 2017 Can a relationship be “meant to be”? Not in a sense of predestination, but yes in a sense of a thing becoming what you designed it to be. Yes we are to marry someone we love, butRead more
Children have what is called gender permanence. If their mother cuts the hair short etc., they still see her as a girl. Surely this is one is the things Jesus was referring to when he told us that we must become a children to enter the kingdom of God. This is an eternal trait. SomeRead more
We will here see how important the body is now and forever, and how the Devil warps this truth to deceive us. The Doctrinal background for and suggested application in living with virtue in daily life. Specifically, how to resist lust with doctrine and skill. I pondered over what it means to not lookRead more
Psychotropic Drugs create Violence & Suicide A public interest report published by Citizens Commission on Human Rights International A Mental Health Industry Watchdog March 2018 https://www.cchrint.org/pdfs/violence-report.pdf violence-report psychotropic drugs
It is known that homeschooled children perform 15-30% better on the ACT/SAT exams, and lack nothing, yea even excel in peer competence including leadership abilities and community service (see https://www.nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/). The following link shows the research to support these claims: NHERI research facts on homeschooling What a great joy for father and mother toRead more
Therapist VS Father as Saviors of Mankind A Peculiar Family Size Theory by Nate Richardson 5-4-18 RichardsonStudies.com Thesis: A father will save more souls by governing a large posterity than would a professional therapist in his line of work. “And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and theRead more
Full lecture, click here -the focus on curriculum waters us down; we need to focus on becoming like our Father in Heaven, and we do this via celestial education. -1860’s 1870’s in Utah, prior to this the Kirtland temple was used as a school, the parents would go there and learn academic subjects flavored withRead more
Full lecture click here. See also her book. -we don’t hate on public ed teachers, they are often very dedicated wonderful contributors -printing press, people got bible, main purpose of school was to study the bible. Libraries had sermons. -school was a very family centered thing -Joseph Smith was not as prone to perusalRead more
The following is an excerpt from the World Affairs Brief by Joel Skousen dated 4-27-18 The entire world of both military and educational standards are falling as both public institutions succumb to political correctness and fail to support good judgment and discipline that are the key to success in every aspect of real life.Read more
Thesis: Like a soldier acting in his assignment will lead to victory in the battlefield, so a humble family centered life is the key to fulfilling God’s plan, including the attainment of Godhood for all who qualify. Jesus Christ & Lucifer are prototypical examples of how any person can select either exaltation or damnation. TheRead more
Contents Introduction –p3 Ch. 1: I will, I won’t, I want: What willpower is and why it matters –p4 Ch. 2: The willpower instinct: Your body was born to resist cheesecake –p7 Ch. 3: Too tired to resist: Why self-control is like a muscle –p12 Ch. 4: License to sin: Why being good gives usRead more
-Mother is life, father witnesses and testifies that mothers’ message is life, she is the personification of life. -Dad points to mom and says, “see? Mom is the ideal. I’ll teach you how to go create more copies of this perfection.” Dad pushes the children beyond the bounds of home for the sole purpose ofRead more
-Here we define “Family Creation” as 1. marriage and 2. childbearing -We often speak of the Fall of Adam & Eve as a fall “forward”. It was a good thing. That is a core doctrine of the restored gospel. They were stuck and the only way to advance was to fall forward, and praise GodRead more
PDF Version: The Post-Romantic Evolution of Mating Introduction & Thesis Pre 1900 Marriage (1000-1900 a.d.) was marriage with community friendly values. Community friendly values are values which support a strong community. Post 1900 marriage was individualistic. Individualistic marriage is any mating arrangement which is calculated to bring immediate individual satisfaction at the expense of allRead more
Other similar reading at Richardson Studies: Family and Godhead in plan of salvation Exponential Exaltation Theory Great Expectations of Young People List of points: AGE OF MARY at her wedding and birth of Jesus “YOUNG” PEOPLE CAN DO GREAT, historic examples ARRANGED MARRIAGES have less divorces FORBIDDEN, THE YOUTH REBELS CAREER AT EARLIERRead more
Family and Godhead in the Plan of Salvation by Nate Richardson 12-14-17 PDF chart format Family and Godhead in the Plan of Salvation by Nate Richardson 12-14-17
Joel Skousen note to me on Parenting 3-14-18 “I’m a strict disciplinarian in order to get kids to develop self control, and then switch to disciplining according to their violation of the promptings conscience. That teaches them how to be self-governing. But you can’t expect kids to listen to the still small voice of conscienceRead more
-secular= lack of sacred -sacred= only for those worthy; not secret, but must be qualified for. -temple= beautiful and extreme ecstasy, but only allowed in with recommend -body= a temple -immodesty= no temple recommend access to see the sacred -sacrament to who is unworthy= damnation -seeking false gods= pleasure in ways other than appointed methodsRead more
Oct. 2017 General Conference https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2017/10/fear-not-to-do-good?lang=eng -D&C 6:33 “Fear not to do good” -The Lord told His leaders of the Restoration, and He tells us, that when we stand with faith upon His rock, doubt and fear are diminished; the desire to do good increases. As we accept President Monson’s invitation to plant in ourRead more
First a few thoughts from me then a myriad of quotes from the prophets on the subject. -the person who benefits from doing a church calling the most is the person doing the calling, not the people receiving his service. This is because we are agents to act not to be acted upon andRead more
Topics: modesty, feminism, cohabitation, rights, morality, premarital sex, the existence of right and wrong, rape, gun rights, out of marriage childbirth rates in 1950 vs now It seems strange to me that often women speaking for women’s rights are the ones who parade in the semi-nude in public, with extravagant amounts of cleavage, the mostRead more
Why our Society is going to Hell by Nate Richardson 2-27-18 RichardsonStudies.com I was thinking “There are so many reasons why our society is evil” and decided to pen a few of them to get my thoughts straight. I’m puzzled when I meet people who thinks that the status quo is peachy. They say “WhatsRead more
Full text at: https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-christofferson-addresses-growing-need-defend-truth?cid=HP_TH-1-2-2018_dPFD_fMNWS_xLIDyM_ – “It has always been important not only to teach but to defend truth, and in our time that need seems to be growing,” -truth is unaffected by our preference or opinions or lobbying, it is a fixed reality -moral relativism doesn’t work if we are to have a justRead more
Sections: Befriending Others Time Travel: The Privilege and Cross of the Saviors To Minister: Not Just a Servant, But a Friend Befriending Others -befriend those different than you. Travel from your planet to another’ to investigate the alien species, to learn to love it and help it rise with you. Each personRead more
-This book doesn’t have all its facts and stories right, but here are some interesting things from it. These notes are not a through summary of all topics treated in the text. -The current church policy is that anyone practicing polygamy is excommunicated. I do not advocate for the practice of polygamy, but rather forRead more
Here we argue that our character is our fault, regardless of external forces and situations we’re placed into in life, leaving us before God in a state of point-blank accountability. We will also consider how Christ is merciful and takes into account our circumstances, though we do not excuse ourselves. -2 Ne. 28:23 this verseRead more
Evidence of the Superior Individual Global Impact of bearing a Large Posterity -for exclusive arithmetical evidence (the core of this theory) not featured on this page, see attached Excel Document here: Exponential Exaltation Theory by Nate Richardson, Updated 2-17-18, RichardsonStudies.com I’ve calculated 6 generations (240 years) into the future to show the amountRead more
For video of this presentation, click here. Are our children ours or do we return them to God later? Well, a bit of both. Join me for this thrilling exploration of eternal promises related to parents and their children, including the doctrine of adoption, which sheds more light on the eternal mysteries of who GodRead more
Mormon 2:13 shows that people have some amount of happiness in sin, but that God doesn’t allow that to continue. God doesn’t “suffer” them to do that always. Indeed, when people sin, it makes God suffer! The word used in the text is suffer. We reconcile this passage with the passage of Alma 41:10 thatRead more
A rebuttal: This is a response to a letter from a friend. I had sent him several of my compositions on gospel and social issues and theories (including information on the dangers of the CSE (Comprehensive Sex Ed program), and some resources on how to combat it with a better/appropriate method.). The friend seemed concernedRead more
One reason General conference is different now than it was 20 years ago is because times change, and new needs arise. This is obvious. This is why we even have a church today and not rely on the bible for all our guidance. This is what sets us apart in our faith. But this doctrineRead more
Why am I LDS? A Very Brief Response by Nate Richardson May 2017 Why am I LDS? – personal revelation told me that it’s true. A person can’t argue with personal revelation. There is no debating it- when someone says “I know by the power of the Holy Ghost that Jesus Christ is the Savior,Read more
“But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap” (Malachi 3:2) -non-tithe payers have no guarantee to not be burned at His coming (D&C 64:23) -LDS who don’t do their family history work will be consumed atRead more
-“It makes no difference what is written or what anyone has said, if what has been said is in conflict with what the Lord has revealed, we can set it aside. My words, and the teaching of any other member of the Church, high or low, if they do not square with the revelations, weRead more
This is a list of things which God has asked us to do via his prophets in the Latter-days. If you doubt any of these, notify me and I’ll help get you the reference for them showing prophets who have asked these things of us. Though some of these may be considered mere ‘councils’ ratherRead more
Cautionary note: If you vote x to keep out y, I don’t judge you for that even though it’s not usually my philosophy. There is something to be said about compromise, as we see from the Founding Fathers, but where a person draws that line is between him and God. I’m sure you’re all doingRead more
This essay is divided into 2 sections: The Pococurante Episode and Cultivating Our Gardens. Candide is a social critique satirical book. Pococurante Episode: The Pococurante episode draws much from its name- Pococurante in French means someone who attains or possesses. The character Pococurante had it all. The episode illustrates how that’s notRead more
Visions of the Latter Days by Kevin Kraut (A compilation of futuristic visions of LDS prophets) http://ogdenkraut.com/Visions%20of%20the%20Latter%20Days.htm This is copyrighted material. It may be duplicated for educational purposes only. And, only in it’s entirety. Kevin Kraut Visions of the Latter Days Pioneer Press P.O. Box 201 Santaquin, UT 84655 September 1983 Behold, I sent youRead more
Valleys Exalted by Nate Richardson RichardsonStudies.com Updated 2-5-18 A vivid dream I had Nov. 30 2014 taken from my personal journal; this woke me in the middle of the night and sleep fled from before me. I urgently wrote every detail I could recall over the next hour or so. I remind the readers thatRead more
From a lecture at latterdayconservative.com in the downloads section -we need calcium in its raw form not in milk, but in plants or from something that ate a plant. -health food stores have nothing to offer, they make you be vitamin deficient -we need vitamin f -he never gave his sons a vaccine, never aRead more
– “Obedience to God’s commandments is the foundation for a happy life. Surely, we will be blessed with the gifts of heaven for our obedience. Failure to pay tithing by those who know the principle can lead to heartache in this life and perhaps sorrow in the next.” (Joseph B. Worthlin; Conf. Report 2004 “EarthlyRead more
Thesis: Based on the Book of Enoch, the Doctrine and Covenants, and other latter-day revelation, we identify Joseph Smith as the 7th Archangel Remiel. For more studies on the magnificence of Joseph Smith and the great roles he plays in the salvation of man which we may be less familiar with, see my notes onRead more
-small pox, polio, diphtheria, etc. are gone from vaccines -many parents don’t want autism risks from vaccines, they would rather have measles. -within 6 years a child gets 36 inoculations -they prevent 16 diseases by vaccines -Heb B vaccine is an STD, and some say they don’t want such in a baby -babies today getRead more
We are living in a day foretold by prophets of old, and can expect more direction than cliché church answers to life’s questions from the Catholic and Protestant churches. The restored Church of Jesus Christ is vastly different than any other church, so to you dissatisfied with religion in general, so are we, give thisRead more
The authoritative solution to death is found from the prophets and temples… Ideas based on a lecture by Hugh Nibley Pharaoh was worried very much. He was not focused on death but on resurrection, on eternal life, not an eternal tomb. He was preoccupied about overcoming death he spent his days in the genealogical archivesRead more
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1981/10/the-perfect-law-of-liberty?lang=eng -Joseph Smith though captive in almost every other way, enjoyed the liberty of the soul. He was persecuted like Paul. -Don’t rely on the government to take care of you. Use your own skill and industry to become independent. -Ancient Israel in the Book of Genesis failed to use their own thrift andRead more
Here I demonstrate that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only true church. -“To possess a testimony of Jesus is to know that the Church, which He established in the meridian of time and restored in modern times is, as the Lord has declared, “the only true and living churchRead more
(Some of these things are from Robert Millet’s book/lectures Doctrines of the Book of Mormon, they are all based on scripture and modern prophets. More about Millet: he is professor of ancient scripture and emeritus Dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah. Millet is a Latter-day Saint author and speakerRead more
For a video presentation of this document, click here. McConkie served in the Quorum of the 12 Apostles The Mortal Messiah by Bruce R McConkie Volume 1 -when we have faith like the brother of Jared we will be able to understand the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon. -keeping the SabbathRead more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, it isRead more
–“The gift of the Holy Ghost … quickens all the intellectual faculties, increases, enlarges, expands and purifies all the natural passions and affections; and adapts them, by the gift of wisdom, to their lawful use. It inspires, develops, cultivates and matures all the fine-toned sympathies, joys, tastes, kindred feelings, and affections of our nature.Read more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, itRead more
Doctrine & Covenants Commentary by Nate Richardson Updated 1-31-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com – *We hear the voice of Jesus Christ in our day. -This must be read from time to time so insight may be gained pertaining to the current needs. Section 6: -7wisdom is riches -13: salvation is greatest gift -22-3 further insight, recall peaceRead more
For a video presentation of this article, click here In a study of The Church of the Firstborn, one may also look for phrases with a similar meaning such as the following: the Second Comforter calling and election made sure the more sure word of prophecy sealed up unto eternal life exaltation joint heirs withRead more
Based on a simple reading of the text in the order it’s presented. -Christian martyrs (Rev. 6:11) -6th seal opens (Rev. 6:12) -great earthquake (Rev. 6:12) -stars (appear to) fall like fruits from a tree in great wind (Rev. 6:12) -moon appears as blood (Rev. 6:12) -sun blackened (Rev. 6:12) -islands and mountains flee (Rev.Read more
-“I am going on in my progress for eternal life. It is not only necessary that you should be baptized for your dead, but you will have to go through all the ordinances for them, the same as you have gone through to save yourselves. There will be 144,000 saviors on Mount Zion, and withRead more
Do’s and Don’t of Pre-Marital Dating Touch The (behavioral) chastity line: affection before passion: by Nate Richardson April 2017 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com trailing thoughts from Dr. Jason Carroll, BYU In dating we wonder, “what is the chastity line? The line when we are in trouble? The line where I must go talk to my bishop ifRead more
For video of this document: youtube.com/watch?v=w4TYdbHHgr4 Introductory Note: The core of this document is the words of the prophets on temple marriage, but allow me a short narrative of my own thought as well: Alma 39:11 A fornicator risky woman saying she will be your friend or lover is sent from the devil.Read more
-President Packer said he has heard LDS prophets testify that they not only know Jesus Christ lives, but they know Jesus Christ. -there will be literal cloud over Israel like in old days ref. given -McConkie : atomic holocaust sure to come -LDS are calm since know the signs of the times; know what’s comingRead more
Women’s Conference Address May 5 2017 Images here were used in the original presentation: -President David O. McKay began speaking of things to come, things which would spread the knowledge of a Savior throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. Listen to these prophetic words about scientific discoveries that “stagger the imagination” and further: “DiscoveriesRead more
Swear Not At All: Considering Home and Vocational Duties by Nate Richardson 5-13-17 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com On 5-5-17, I considered the scripture that says to swear not at all, but let your communication be yea, etc.: when we swear to do something, our name is damaged if we don’t comply. Things get in the way thatRead more
I don’t suggest all of their stuff as some of it gets rude but I quite enjoy these: Manly – effeminate Provo boys Wedding Roar Ditching Darby Fail – testing center Provo, UT Girls Cougars Mormon Misunderstanding – not strange yet strange I’m Batman – failing sidekick disguises The Revenant: Back from the dead –Read more
A (privately owned) drive-in theater operated by a Christian refused to show the new Beauty and the Beast movie due to it normalizing homosexuality. One inactive latter-day saint was saying that it’s silly that some people don’t want to show a film with a homosexual partnership in it, a child’s movie with such… She hasRead more
Spirituality and Sorcery (full text) March, 2008 by Ann Tracy Executive Director, International Coalition for Drug Awareness As John received revelation upon revelation sitting exiled upon the Isle of Patmos he issued a very strong warning to us in our day. He told us that our entire world would be deceived (lied to) through theRead more
Disarming The Devil’s Lies about Sex (The Why and How to not lust, and create meaningful relationships) by Nate Richardson 4-15-17 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com We will here see how important the body is now and forever, and how the Devil warps this truth to deceive us. The Doctrinal background for and suggested application in living withRead more
Latter-day prophets witnessing firsthand knowledge of God -in a book by sister Nelson “The Heavens are Open”, she speaks of her husband (President Russel M Nelson) signaling to her to exit the room, and the Lord appearing to him. -“Visions do happen. Voices are heard from beyond the veil. I know this. ButRead more
Soulmate fiction -by Spencer W Kimball “Soulmates are fiction and illusion; and while every young man and young woman will seek with all diligence and playfulness to find a mate with whom life can be most compatible and beautiful, yet it is certain that almost any good man and any good woman can have happinessRead more
Snoop Dogg: Targeting Kids for Delinquency, Mock Shooting The President another recent episode by Nate Richardson May 5 2017 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com Snoop Dogg put out a video of him holding a gun to someone who looks like Trump. Snoop targets young boys who never had a dad, and men who live in their parents’ basement,Read more
Sex-Ed “Bean Up The Nose” Reaction From Slight Hope to Despair: How Public Schools Supplant Parents and Wire kids for Fornication by Nate Richardson 2-1-17 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com Some schools are pushing detailed surveys on regular and irregular sex practices in middle schools; there is much equalization going on among their peers, forcing all students withoutRead more
The Imploring God of the New Testament Works are the other aspect of grace. If grace is what God does for us, works are what God asks us to do for him. This document is to refute the idea that the Old Testament God is the strict / imploring God, then changesRead more
Grace is the work God does for us. “Works” are the things we do for God. Old Testament scriptures on grace show that God is unchanging, not just nice in New Testament, not just mean in the Old, but the same yesterday today and forever. This is to show how grace of God has alwaysRead more
-Studying one verse of scripture for 45 minutes is often the most enriching form of scripture study. (Elder Neil A. Maxwell of the 12 Aposltes; ask Stake President Chad R. Wilkenson of Saratoga Springs for the reference) -“Perhaps you may ask me why I dwell on this . . . subject. In answer, why didRead more
-Moses lifted up such as a type of Christ in the wilderness for people to look to it and live -used to have legs for it was given him a curse to go on his belly. He would not be on his belly already if that was not the case. Although, this may allRead more
Scriptural List of the Abominations of Babylon I don’t recall where I got this list but it’s brilliant. Brought to you By Nate Richardson Updated 1-27-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com –incest (Lev. 18:6-16, 26-27); -homosexuality (Lev. 18:22); -idolatry (Deut. 7:25; 12:29-31; Mal. 2:11); -impure sacrifices to God (Deut. 17:1); -human sacrifice (Deut. 18:10, 12); -using practitioners ofRead more
Emphasize service, brotherhood, & grass-roots-education; de-emphasize careerism, status seeking, & hoop-jumping Balance of Vocational and Religious Duty Another Episode in the School of the Prophets by Nate Richardson 4-17-17 Topics: service, vocation, education It occurred to me today or yesterday one of the two, that it doesn’t matter so much that I use all myRead more
Righteous people will be spared: -Mormon 6:22 shows people who didn’t repent before the day of their destruction. -The Lord will bless the righteous: Ps. 5:12 -The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous: Ps. 34:15, 17; ( 1 Pet. 3:12; ) Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: Matt. 5:6; (Read more
The new rich and how they affect the world. Published about 2008. Note: This is but one point of view to be considered. Here are some main points: – “Richistanian” is the name he uses to refer to this new type of people -Has a good deal to say about how some treatRead more
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Religious Freedom and homosexuality: Battles Won & Lost The SB-100 Bill By Nate Richardson Updated 1-27-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com The SB-100 Bill I spoke of earlier asking people to help that bill not get passed because it adds gender identity to the list of protected rights; scientists classify every other creature as either male or femaleRead more
Sabbath is Not for Commerce or Sport: PMG Standard -“When a community or nation grows careless in its Sabbath activities, its religious life decays and all aspects of life are negatively affected. The blessings associated with keeping the Sabbath day holy are lost. We should refrain from shopping on the Sabbath and participating in otherRead more
We face the frightening thought of a generation raised without any contact with scripture -Boyd Packer Brought to you By Nate Richardson Updated 1-27-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com -“it has been frightening to me to see the churches closed, boarded up, with weeds growing in the yard, or open but empty. We face the frightening thought ofRead more
Relationship accountants forgetting how to fall in love by Dr. Jason Carroll, BYU brought to you by Nate Richardson Updated 1-27-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com We have a generation now which is forgetting how to fall in love! We become relationship accountants, weighing everything exactly! Yes there is danger in marrying too soon, you want to doRead more
I am not against the author, I’m with him in his overall thesis of the book which is that we should seek and embrace true science. I merely question whether much of our current science is true science. -To begin, I loved this book and hope everyone will read it. You might not think thatRead more
Reasons why we doscripture study IN THE MORNING Compiled By Nate Richardson Updated 1-27-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com -“As a new General Authority, Elder Marion G. Romney (1897–1988) felt inadequate in fulfilling his important calling, so he sought advice from his friend Elder Harold B. Lee (1899–1973) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The counsel offeredRead more
Examples of it in the texts: Joshua bringing Israel into Canaan. There are really no other examples than this of God’s people being asked to kill whole societies including their younglings and women. In the old testament, there are symbols. Everything is a symbol. In fact the Book of Mormon in Alma 34 says thatRead more
Some aspects of pride: -I want to do it my way. -I want to get to heaven in the end (happiness), and I’ll get there in my time, and in my way. -Jehovah has given councils, but those are not suited to me personally, I have tried those and failed, I shall set those asideRead more
Young Adult World Wide Devotional 2016 Full discourse video & transcript: click here In this talk he says that we are living in “the latter part of the latter-days” and that alludes that we will see the Millennium begin: he says this generation is Millennials but in a more bigger sense that the statisticians know,Read more
Soprano Jane Zhang sings “Diva Dance” from “5th Element” video
Benson is a former President of the Church of Jesus Christ and worked for US Dept. of Agriculture under US President Eisenhower. These are some notes I jotted while listening to some of his lectures on government. -socialism and communism are worst evil of our time and conspiring to get us they are super sneaky.Read more
-“God has important work for each of us. Speaking to sisters but teaching truths that apply to all, President Spencer W. Kimball taught: “Before we came [to earth, we] were given certain assignments. … While we do not now remember the particulars, this does not alter the glorious reality of what we once agreed to.”(SpencerRead more
Preach My Gospel Ch. 3 What to Study and Teach Scripture References compiled by Nate Richardson updated 1-26-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com (this goes through each of the 5 lessons in Preach My Gospel Ch. 3 on what to study and teach. It is a list of the scriptures as suggested reading in those chapters by topicRead more
Creationism Vs Evolution Debate Ken Ham And Bill Nye 2014[Full] (Ham is associated with AnswersInGenesis.org) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekse95-owyo I think the truth is probably somewhere in between what both of these guys say. On the one hand, the bible can have some of it symbolic, etc, and one of the key problems is that modern Christians rejectRead more
From documentary series “The Power of Myth” with Bill Moyers – a Winstar Fire Video The Message of Myth -Campbell says don’t be interested in things merely because they are said to be important but get a proper introduction to them and you may find indeed that they are very important.Read more
My notes on an address by Elder Richard J. Maynes, April 2017 at a Stake Conference in Utah 1/100 people in the world have a college education; 12/100 people have more than 1 pair of shoes; ½ people have clean drinking water; These numbers are even smaller when you look back further inRead more
From latterdayconservative.com Moral Agency – D. Todd Christofferson Stand Up For Freedom – Ezra Taft Benson Civic Standards for the Faithful Saints – ETB The Proper Role of Government – ETB Freedom and Free Enterprise – ETB The Law of the Harvest – Howard W. Hunter Is Socialism the United Order? – Marion G. RomneyRead more
Political View Brief by Nate Richardson Updated 1-24-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com -“The solution of the great world problems is here in the Church of Jesus Christ. Ample provision is made not only for the needs of individuals, but also for the nation and groups of nations” (Elder Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, InRead more
This book adds to quotes from the book “they knew the prophet”, another brilliant text. -One family was promised by Joseph Smith that the mob wouldn’t hurt them, 3 torches were put to their home, but none would light the home on fire. -One boy was clubbed all the way home because he believedRead more
Parent by Nate Richardson Updated 1-24-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com -“There is not a young man in our community who would not be willing to travel from here to England to be married right, if he understood things as they are; there is not a young woman in our community, who loves the gospel and wishes itsRead more
Paired dating stage by Nate Richardson trialing thoughts from Jason Carroll Dr. at BYU Updated 1-24-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com In our culture, we explore relationships 1 at a time, skipping the paired dating stage of going on dates with lots of people, and jumping to the exclusive dating stage. It’s not developmentally the ideal because youRead more
Space size scales BioChem How deep the ocean is How Deep Humans have dug Inside a black hole Einstein made an unbelievable prediction 100 years ago Einstein’s unique way of thinking contributed to his genius – imagination more important than knowledge Creationism Vs Evolution Debate Ken Ham And Bill Nye 2014[Full] (Ham is associated withRead more
Topics: homemaking, gender roles, joy, feast, meat, parenting, marriage Housekeeping should be lively, energetic, clean and with food prepared when father comes home, all within the ability of mother. The food need not be extravagant, like the women in old Israel, let them simply make some bread every day, perhaps with a little jam; meatRead more
Topics: Sandra Scar, Bill Clinton, effect of mothers working outside the home, etc. Dr. of Marriage and Family Studies Jason Carroll told me about something called “heterodox academy” http://heterodoxacademy.org which shows that the social sciences are increasingly bias toward liberal views… not publishing conservative stuff, etc. It was 1/3 in the field were conservative, nowRead more
-“The question is frequently asked, “Can we not be saved without going through with all those ordinances? I would answer, No, not the fullness of salvation. Jesus said, There are many mansions in my Father’s house, and I will go and prepare a place for you. House here named should have been translated kingdom; andRead more
Acerca de mí Soy de Utah, mis pasatiempos son futbol, subir montanas, identificar aves, construir casas, trabajar en el jardin, leer acerca del evangelio e la historia. Soy el joven de 8 hermanos. Mi abuelo es converso a la iglesia, y por causa de el, yo tengo el evangelio en mi vida. Tengo una legadoRead more
Contents: Why I am a Latter-day Saint How has the Holy Ghost helped you? What are you doing to help strengthen your family and make it successful? How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to God? Could you talk about your baptism? Please explain the part prayer plays in your life? Please explainRead more
Bill Nye the Science Guy a proclaimed atheist argues that morality is based on feelings that there is a majority consensus can is what is required to make a law ( no respect for God’s laws like not commit adultery) and that are rules are that way and that we cannot tell someone else thatRead more
-“Do not underestimate the important symbolic and actual effect of appearance. Persons who are well groomed and modestly dressed invite the companionship of the Spirit of our Father in Heaven and are able to exercise a wholesome influence upon those around them. Persons who are unkempt and careless about their appearance, or adopt the visualRead more
For a video presentation of this article, click here. Naturally young women aren’t commanded to serve missions as they often have the higher work of family creation to participate in. However, for young men, it is a clear duty, just as binding as the law of the sabbath, or the law of tithing, on theirRead more
Millennium Study Resources by Nate Richardson Updated 1-24-18 RichardsonStudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com List and Links to Books and articles the Millennium and other future events -Free book compiling what the prophets have said about the events of the last days called “LDS Last Days”: at RichardsonStudies.com -Visions of the Latter Days by Kevin Kraut; this is aRead more
My ideas about changes from the status quo that will take place in that day: -Homeschool is the standard for all children under the age of 12. At the age of 12, the person becomes an adult (as the Jews have long done: The Bar Mitzvah at age 12 indicated the full adult statusRead more
Topics: marriage, dating, timing, polygamy, church policy, missionary force -“If I were a lady I should be careful whom I married: I should want to be pretty sure that the man tried to live his religion as revealed to us. Young folks generally marry because they love, sometimes because they are pretty. It isRead more
My response on a relationship science class debate at BYU: Can man and woman be “mere” friends? Another male response: Yes! If they refrain from becoming too well acquainted. Today in class it was said that men and women can’t be friends, and are always romantically inclined to each other. One student even publicly shamedRead more
Lord, is it I? The Crucible of Fatherhood, the Beauty of Zion over Animal-ism, and the Survival of the Poet in an Economically based society Here indulge with me in expression, or quickly look the other way oh friend! Perhaps this tale is too scary after all… too foreign to attempt an interpretation. Or betterRead more
-Brigham Young says how he could weep like a whipped child when he thinks of how far the saints fell short of their possibilities and opportunities. (see Hugh Nibley BofM/PoGP lectures for source) -“If we are to build that Zion of which the prophets have spoken and of which the Lord has given mighty promise,Read more
For another critical aspect of understanding this topic, study the doctrine of premortality as taught by the prophets, which can be found elsewhere in this book. You must understand that we lived before earth, and a key purpose in coming to earth was to get a body, one like our Father in Heaven’s body. EvenRead more
This lecture was a preview to the book. -Joseph Smith was not only prophet for LDS but for the whole earth. He foresaw where the first shot would be fired for the Civil War. -Promised lands are given to people by God so the people can build a temple as we see in history. -USARead more
Some things should be illegal even if they are otherwise taxable, or even if they might go underground. We should not act in fear of things going underground. We should stand for good principles and let the cards lie where they call and use police to stop crime. If we don’t like things going underground,Read more
Here we will consider quotes of the prophets regarding the role of women and priesthood. First a thought: The men lay on hands to give priesthood blessings, so do the woman lay on hands to give blessings, as they hold children, husbands, and friends, their gentleness and affection cannot be called anything but a blessing.Read more
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” (Nelson Mandela) –D&C 90:15: We are to be familiar with good books, languages, and cultures. –President Ezra Taft Benson alluded to its (the Adamic language) possibleRead more
See also essay “Man is Become as God: Spiritual Capitalism & Why Life is Hard” Topics: salvation, suffering, joy, fear, Joseph Smith, Celestial Kingdom, lament, Jesus Christ, merit, grace, works The thing that we fear most is joy. That is what we avoid. When we use drugs and alcohol it’s an obvious giveaway that weRead more
Joseph Smith brief note compiled by Nate Richardson richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com Topics: charity, service, martyr, recreation, flattery, Satan, obedience, countenance, -storekeeper, general, mayer of Navoo, general in Navoo, Chief Judge in Navoo, store builder, service project leader, prophet, farmer, city founder, pioneer, employer, temple builder, translator, student of languages, interpreter, reader of ancient texts, editor ofRead more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, it isRead more
D&C 8:6-9 “Now this is not all thy gift” to Oliver Cowdry, referring to the rod he used to get revelation. Joseph Smith Papers: original D&C 8 (then known as the Book of Commandments, 1833 edition): speaks of the “gift of Aaron” which Oliver Cowdry has as being a “rod of nature” and “sprout”. SeeRead more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, itRead more
-“First Presidency that explained the principles upon which the Church’s welfare efforts were based. Included were these familiar words: “Our primary purpose was to set up, insofar as it might be possible, a system under which the curse of idleness would be done away with, the evils of a dole abolished, and independence, industry, thriftRead more
Talking Point ‘from the desk or the couch’ video brought to you by Nate Richardson richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com CounterSpin on youtube made this video:
Response to a Friend Firstly, we the Latter-day Saints believe we have more truth. Since truth is power, the old adage applies “with great power comes great responsibility” For instance, you are a Christian. Since you know about the motivating love of God, and the need to avoid hell, and the need to followRead more
-“..the Elders of Israel begin to understand that they have something to do with the world politically as well as religiously, that it is as much their duty to study correct political principles as well as religious, and to seek to know and comprehend the social and political interests of man…” [President John Taylor,Read more
Sacred vs Profane: Bodies as Temples: A strange episode of current events of a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show This is why this country is going to fall; in an immoral immodest pornographic fashion show by the company Victoria’s Secret, the only thing people are saying is that it is racist. Though racism is bad, theyRead more
Creating and choosing love vs finding love: A Question of Agency Resolved Lets start with an idea from Dr. Jason Carroll, a BYU Family Life professor: We don’t need to think about marriage as “a needle in a hay stack.” You may ask, “But doesn’t God know the end from the beginning, that he knowsRead more
A letter to a friend (non-LDS Christians think that we did not live before this earth, and that the resurrection isn’t literal, and that the family is not eternal. They think there can’t be any truth except what is written in the bible, not allowing more modern universal modern written word from God. This letterRead more
Directing Youths about Vocation in non-harmful ways & the non-pop version of the idea that there is more to life than career by Nate Richardson richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com -When people say “yes I know its not all about career but the mighty career is so you can retire then enjoy your kids and then vacate andRead more
Vocation analysis by Hugh Nibley from BofM/PoGP Lectures compiled by Nate Richardson richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com These are some of my notes from Nibley’s Book of Mormon and Pearl of Great Price classes taught at BYU. Not all of these ideas are specifically about vocation, but allude to such. For my document with more notes on thoseRead more
-Mosiah 4:11-12 is the key, always remember your own nothingness and the goodness, of God, and you’ll always rejoice! (Me Nothing + Good God = Rejoice!) -Nephi said he lived after the manner of happiness, which means they were happy all the time and so should we be. -There is no end toRead more
Let us remember that not only scientific laboratories but wisdom from the ancients and insight from inspired individuals can give us information on matters of importance. To ignore historical and prophetic wisdom at the expense of focusing on the laboratory, or the opposite, to leave the laboratory to just listen to leaders and wise men,Read more
(these notes are on a lecture, not the full book bearing this title) Topics: economics, environment, Satan, Babylon, Zion, paradise, academics, money, career, beauty, Eden, guide -Jewish legend that Adam was only allowed to the parts of the earth that he worked in. That he tilled and cared for. -There is a difference betweenRead more
I will show how the Odyssey was positive and encouraging for people like the Aeneid also, and importance of God’s and man’s wills. Homer shows men act and Gods help, Virgil shows Gods act and men are pawns, but in a good way. Both are Hero’s to look up to- Aeneas commanded ship men toRead more
-Lehi had a dream (1 Nephi 8) representing the love of Christ vs the evil of Satan. There was a great and spacious building floating in the air where people made fun of Christ. -“Largely because of television, instead of looking over into that spacious building, we are, in effect, living inside of it. ThatRead more
I share these notes with permission of the author. Video presentation of these notes, click here. *Throughout the book, there are citations and quotes from renown and original sources, this document however is a summary of the message of the text. My hope is that you’ll get a taste here and then go readRead more
Jewish scholar at BYU as guest lecture -can’t understand Christianity outside of its Jewish background -the genre of parables is to indict people whereas the sermon on the mount was to comfort people. -parables deal with things we already know about but don’t want to deal with. -lost coin elite person on knees lookingRead more
The world likes to show how their ancestors were wrong; but the Lord says we should “turn our hearts to the fathers”. The world is interested in reinventing a new wheel, the Lord says repent. I’m not saying we should copy some of the bad of our ancestors or prejudice. I am saying we shouldRead more
(THIS SHOWS THE HISTORICALLY PROVEN IMPORTANCE OF HAVING GUNS TO AVOID TYRANNICAL DICTATORSHIPS) In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defendRead more
-there is an exit as well as an entrance to hell and once the people have learned what they need there they will leave and there will be rejoicing welcoming him into a better state. –James E. Talmage, CR, April 1930, 97 (granted serious consequences exist for ignoring God in this life, like dropping downRead more
For a similar article titled “Exaltation Theory”, click here These are my opinions and an attempt to explain things. Much of it is doctrine of the Church, I will work on referencing this in the near future. Jesus makes us one with him? Yes but only because he is one with the father. He hasRead more
Concerning Trump’s 2018 Tax Cut Debate: Joel Skousen, several attorneys & I defend lowering taxes. Getting away from non-constitutional federal government welfare (forced redistribution of wealth) Topics: tax, constitution, SSI, states’ rights, federal system, 10th amendment, deficit, government welfare as forced redistribution of wealth, inflation as government thief I commented on tax cuts forRead more
God’s servants are not pawns, they are free independent agents, without predestined future We think about spirituality as “God gives a person agency, and the righteous person gives their agency back to God.” No, it goes like this: God gives a person agency, and the righteous person makes choices, and those choices become theRead more
Parenthood: The Eternal Fountain of Glory by Nate Richardson 5-13-17 richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com Topics: Exaltation, Parenthood, Plan of Salvation Mormon 8:15 defines the glory of God as his covenant people. God is full of glory, having a numerous people, and his glory grows forever, the more people come follow him. He continues to have children. ProphetsRead more
Conf. Report 2014 Oct. For video and full text click here …”It is His plan and His will that we have the principal decision-making role in our own life’s drama. God will not live our lives for us nor control us as if we were His puppets, as Lucifer once proposed to do. Nor willRead more
-“The first season that we came here I recollect that Brother Brigham proclaimed the policy of our laying up grain, and told us to lay up a seven years supply, and prepare for a famine.” (Heber C. Kimball, The Deseret News 6:38; June 10, 1855) -“The Lord, through his prophet, has called the mothers ofRead more
– “If we are to build that Zion of which the prophets have spoken and of which the Lord has given mighty promise, we must set aside our consuming selfishness. We must rise above our love for comfort and ease, and in the very process of effort and struggle, even in our extremity, we shallRead more
For a set of quotes and arguments showing we place too much emphasis on finance, see my document “Finance: It’s not the focus” click here. For an article exclusively on tithing as taught by the prophets, click here. -“…a religion which has not the power to save people temporally and make themRead more
Topics: Gender roles, modesty, accountability, pornography, addiction, sexuality, secret combinations/conspiracy, I argued with a professor that there is such a thing as female privilege (she about flew to pieces when I suggested this!), the idea that women show their bodies however they want without respect for the modest feelings of others in society, and aRead more
For a video presentation similar to this essay, click here. The biggest problem with me and anyone else who has a problem is the lack of faith – the lack of concrete trust in God – the lack of confidence in God – the lack of a surety that the end of days, yes, thatRead more
General Conference Oct 1985 Topics include health, exercise, word of wisdom, addiction, chastity For audio and video of this message, click here or use this URL: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1985/10/self-mastery?lang=eng -FASTING & CRAVINGS: “Fasting gives you confidence to know that your spirit can master appetite… Fasting fortifies discipline over appetite and helps to protect against later uncontrolled cravings andRead more
Excerpt from a letter to a friend Frankly [my wife] and I are quite excited about the future, we believe that either in this life (when Jesus comes in person and heals her and everyone), or after death (when our bodies get pulled out of the grave and become perfect), then [my wife’s] body willRead more
It’s hard to work for God and man at the same time; they both expect you to give so much, but you have to do it. no matter who you are you must become a good philosopher that’s in part what the Apostles are; they explain things with much wisdom (though they do so withRead more
1. What knowledge rises with you in the resurrection, and those who have gained more knowledge in this life will be so far the advantage in the next life (D&C) 2. Jesus learned obedience by the things he suffered (NT) 3. If we are to gain salvation, it is by the very same way thatRead more
-“the great universe of stars has multiplied beyond the comprehension of men. Evidently each of these great systems is governed by divine law; with divine presiding Gods, for it would be unreasonable to assume that each was not so governed.” (Joseph Fielding Smith, Answers to Gospel Questions 2:144, 1980, ISBN 978-0-87747-004-5) -“The life that GodRead more
For video of this presentation: click here -For other critical quotes on the subject, see also document “Second Coming Timing, LDS Quotes” (click here) -key books for more research on the subject: “Prophecy: Key to the Future” by Dwayne S. Crowther (click here); “Understanding the Signs of the Times” by Donald Parry (click here).Read more
Many selections here found from a larger text: http://ogdenkraut.com/?page_id=112 has a larger article addressing 4 crafts (doctorcraft, lawyercraft, priestcraft, kingcraft), though here I’ve selected some favorite quotes on doctorcraft. We use doctors in the Church, and believe in using faith and medicine as Elder Nelson and Elder Oaks and Elder Holland haveRead more
Different Religions Have their own Camps in Heaven? Different Religions Have their own Camps in Heaven / All Roads Lead to Rome Theory Debunked True vs False Religions Prophets VS Mystics Why Your Choice Matters by Nate Richardson editor@richardsonstudies.com On my mission I heard lots of people say that they didn’t need to join theRead more
One is not the Same Differences allowed in Togetherness and Marriage by Nate Richardson April 2017 richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com It’s couples who deal with differences well that succeed (not couples that have a small amount of differences) (the scientists are showing us this left and right). Some differences stay around the entire life span, but theyRead more
Here is a journal account from myself, I will not discuss which topic this prayer was about, but with boldness I describe the feelings I recorded about the prayer. Suffice the description of the substance of the prayer being something pertaining to how to help raise children. I use boldness because you need real examplesRead more
Sections: 2 Fun Videos on when and how to date Definition of a Date The old-fashioned date vs hanging out A Date Doesn’t Imply Continuing Commitment, Make Early Dates Simple and Not Serious Post mission dating is serious Paired Before Exclusive Dating Inappropriately early pairing in dating in the name of hanging out Emotional BeforeRead more
A Response to a Friend. Here is treated a few items of disputation among Christians, and the resolution thereto as authoritatively and decisively declared by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the only true and living church on the face of the earth: On account of deleting the word ofRead more
View full text of this book, click here. https://www.lds.org/relief-society/daughters-in-my-kingdom?lang=eng -Jesus Christ is the greatest champion of womanhood -Elder Talmage -Don’t let children in your home play with toy firearms or act out dying and to have pleasure in such acting. -Don’t worry if you are only a humble leader (humble here meaning poor, etc.). 85%Read more
Love is Created, Not Found A Question of Agency Resolved by Nate Richardson April 2017 richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com Can a relationship be “meant to be”? Not in a sense of predestination, but yes in a sense of a thing becoming what you designed it to be. Yes we are to marry someone we love, but thereRead more
-See also article Great Expectations of Young People in the parenting section of my family book. -See also the “Torch Lighter” series, an animated video series of courageous Christians throughout the world and persecutions they’ve been through. -See also the group “Voice of the Martyrs”. They have a FREE magazine and charts showing where ChristiansRead more
Emotional before Passionate Intimacy by Nate Richardson April 2017 richardsonstudies.com rrnmailbox@gmail.com trialing thoughts from Dr. Jason Carroll, BYU Family Studies Counterfeit intimacy: putting the cart before the horse: Passionate vs Affectionate Intimacy Counterfeit intimacy is sexual/passionate intimacy before emotional and affectionate intimacy. Emotional intimacy means security, trust, safety, being open with each other, understanding eachRead more
-The records of scripture got corrupted (God lets bad things happen, like child abuse etc.; he respects the agency of people, there must be opposition in this life if we are to grow) and He used Joseph Smith to get the records back into shape. -Saying that God is the person who has caused theRead more
Communist Leader VS LDS Missionary Marion Law’s Confrontation with the “Melbourne Man” (This is from the book “Two Churches Only” by Christian Markham. I advise his first book ONLY.) Marion Albert Law worked in the LDS Church Educational system for many years. He worked with BYU President Wilkerson in the 1960’s and 70’s, and oftenRead more
Response to Article about closed cannon of scripture “The Canon of Scripture (Wayne Grudem)” from https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/canon-scripture-wayne-grudem as well as a few other questions about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their doctrine. See also other compilations of mine on the subject: Continuing Revelation from God at https://richardsonstudies.wordpress.com/category/continuing-revelation-from-god/ ; and see The OnlyRead more
Media Standards by Nate Richardson editor@richardsonstudies.com -One of the reasons the Church is commanded to obey a strict health law “The Word of Wisdom” is to enable their spirits to be at peak of intellect, so they can discern better between good and evil. -You can set a good example by not some of theRead more
https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2013-11-1030-preserving-religious-freedom?lang=eng These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, itRead more
#ChristmasDevo See https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/christmas-devotional/2014/12?lang=eng&vid=3929047363001 These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from theRead more
Excerpts from a letter to a friend. Topics herein treated include role of sex on earth and in heaven, the importance of marriage and reproduction on earth and in heaven, role of drugs, feminism, LDS leaders, homosexuality, Millennium, and some essential differences between the restored church of Jesus Christ and contemporary Christian churches (ProtestantsRead more
Warning: use official church manuals to find official church doctrine on this topic. These statements represent council but not necessarily doctrines of the church. For example, the Bishop handbook says not to council couples on when to have children or how many to have and that sex is for not only reproduction but also functionsRead more
Quijote’s inner self he sees himself as something very different than an old commoner who, yet intellectual and likes to read, is just a man like the rest of us. The encouragement from seeing his beloved yet enchanted Dulcenia del Toboso there helps him to renew his journey, so he can go on and continueRead more
Career Choice LDS Quotes compiled by Nate Richardson updated 1-16-18 rrnmailbox@gmail.com richardsonstudies.com -As is the case for many subjects, the old teachings of the church have been tailored to the days of old, and the current to the present, so give preference to the present, though a study of the old does help one understandRead more
Low Budget Library by Nate Richardson updated 1-16-18 rrnmailbox@gmail.com richardsonstudies.com -for more specific sources see also Book Library, Movie Library, and Music Library for links etc. -“Books and Things” outlet of Cedar Fort Publishing; see scratch and dent section for books around 3-25$, 60% usual price; at 2373 W. 700 S. Springville -Deseret Industries booksRead more
A Nova Program These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from theRead more
Build a highway for the people of God to return. This in part means do the work of God however difficult and back-breakingly heavy, and your life will pass by as a dream, and you will die exhausted and look back and say, “what happened?” And you will see that you have carved through theRead more
-To see the full text of this discourse click here. -God knows all things, he is not continuing to learn. If he did not know all things, he could not save any of his creations. This is a quotation from Joseph Smith. -Evolution in the way many see it (Darwinism) is entirely false. There wasRead more
Brent L. Top on Family sampler Top is a Professor of Church History and Doctrine and is currently serving as the Dean of Religious Education; well loved LDS author and scholar in marriage and family life as well. iTunes podcast talk on family research and the gospel: -Pres. James E Faust says one of theRead more
(from an assortment of lectures) Wilcox is well known BYU Devotional “His Grace is Sufficient”. My notes of that speech can be found by clicking here. See elsewhere on this website for a summary of his book “The 7 Day Christian” -Jesus Christ was most unpopular man in all Judah, leaders hated him. see talkRead more
For video of this presentation, click here. Author of several books on the Book of Revelation etc. good Greek insight and Hebrew etc. published a handful of books very good -the crown Jesus wears is stephanos, meaning wreath, that which symbolizes victory more so than political power (not to undermine the political power he willRead more
Book List and Price Excerpt by Nate Richardson rrnmailbox@gmail.com richardsonstudies.com –God’s law of finances by Stephen Palmer; a free book on what LDS leaders have said about finances. See at http://stephendpalmer.com/gods-laws-finance/ -“Eve Out of the Garden” blog at http://www.deilataylor.com/free-hugh-nibley-sources/hugh-nibley-mp3-audio/ has free audio of Hugh Nibley’s Book of Mormon class, Pearl of Great Price class, andRead more
-“I think it has been taught by some that as we lay our bodies down, they will so rise again in the resurrection with all the impediments and imperfections that they had here; and that if a wife does not love her husband in this stand she cannot love him in the next. This isRead more
-The D&C says you may as well baptize a bag of sand if the baptism isn’t done by proper authority, it is worthless, and you remain in an unbaptized state. – Based on requirements for baptism from D&C 20:37, broken heart means will listen to God, contrite spirit means will obey God. Taking upon you the nameRead more
(these notes cover Ch’s 1&2 of the text) –carry the tools to study better *i.e. notecards notepad always a book etc. -all may be genius, it’s a matter of investment -watching TV decreases intelligence, and hence we can do things to increase our intelligence. -3 foundations for super learning: preparation, memory, concentration; pg. 8 -trainRead more
-Jesus the Christ by Talmage says Christ on cross at 9am, then at noon the clouds darken, from 12-3 he is suffering all that happened in Gethsemane but “intensified”. Fetal position is the way we are in our most pain; the cross pain was intensified more than Gethsemane perhaps because he could not be inRead more
principally excerpts/highlights from http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/respect-for-diversity-of-faiths -for official church doctrine see lds.org or ldsnewsroom.org or mormon.org –Current church leaders words trump former church leaders’ words -When we come across something potentially offensive from what an LDS church leader has said, it’s helpful to get a background knowledge about why they are saying what they are, andRead more
Tracy is the International Drug Awareness President Tracy raises awareness about potentially harmful effects of SSRI anti-depression medications. Tracy has documented over 5,000 cases of violent crimes related to SSRI drug usage. She has training on how to come off of SSRI’s, but admonishes this to be done very very slowly! She wrote “Prozac: PanaceaRead more
Marvel at what God is doing, and how he uses weak things like me to help in his work In Holy Faith we do things which would be an impossible to accomplish alone; We do things knowing that if left to ourselves, we will fail, yet we do the things not thinking that we wasteRead more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, it isRead more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, itRead more
The Gospel of Consumerism: Babylon’s Replacement for Christ (including beauty products & fashion as an alternative redemption) by Nate Richardson Updated 1-15-18 editor@richardsonstudies.com -For more critical info about this, see the film “The True Cost: Who Pays the Price for Our Clothes?” about the sweat shops which suffer for us to have cheep nice clothes.Read more
-“As a servant of the Lord, I dutifully warn those who advocate and practice abortion that they incur the wrath of Almighty God” Russell M. Nelson (“Reverence for life”, April 1985). -The time to choose whether or not you are going to have a child is before sexual intercourse, not when a human isRead more
-Jesus Christ was “a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief.” (Isaiah 53:3) -Joseph Smith had his head downcast on a certain occasion, and someone said to him that he ought to look up and keep his head up. Joseph responded by saying that a stalk of wheat which has much wheat inside will droop fromRead more
For official text and audio of this article at the church website, see by clicking here or by using this URL: https://www.lds.org/ensign/2017/10/young-adults/a-love-greater-than-terminal-illness?lang=eng A Love Greater Than Terminal Illness by Laura Welkes, Ensign Magazine 10-2017 Megan and Nate Richardson will tell you that happiness doesn’t come from your circumstances—it comes from your faith. A fewRead more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, it isRead more
LDS Prophets on Preparedness, video by latterdayconservative.com ldsconservative.com To watch the video use this URL:
2008 BYU Education Week Watch the full lecture: click here Here are some key points of this excellent lecture: -lost in that they don’t know about the covenant of Abraham, not geographically -gathering occurs first in belief in truth second in baptism third to promised lands -temples are for people to covenant to be God’s people. -we gatherRead more
The Atonement of Jesus Christ: Can We Really Understand? video by Donald W Parry 2009 BYU Education Week This is one of the best descriptions of the Atonement of Jesus Christ I’ve ever heard. If any Christian is not in love with the old testament, they will be by the time they finish watching thisRead more
Excerpts from BYU Devotional on Dec. 12, 2017 titled “A Message at Christmas” –For the official summary of the lecture by BYU (supposedly going to be updated in the near future to the full text of the speech), and the full audio and video recordings, use this URL: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/d-todd-christofferson_a-message-at-christmas/ This is a brilliant lecture includingRead more
We live in a Post-Christian Society by Elder Quinton L Cook summary by Nate Richardson rrnmailbox@gmail.com richardsonstudies.com WE’RE LIVING IN A POST-CHRISTIAN SOCIETY says Elder Cook as evidenced by lack of humility and modesty Key points from “The Eternal Everyday” by Elder Quintin L Cook of the Quorum of the 12 Apostes, Oct. 2017 ConferenceRead more
Medical Marijuana recipients required to turn over firearms They class you as mentally unstable and use it to take your firearms when you receive medical marijuana. No wonder the left is pushing legal pot. In 3rd world countries they’ve used food shortage as leverage, saying trade in your firearms for food. This is similar. PotRead more
We All Bleed The Same: Healing America Version by Alex Boye, Music Video brought to you by Nate Richardson rrnmailbox@gmail.com richardsonstudies.com updated 1-1-18 This video is a fun way to express that we should practice acceptance of people who look believe and act differently than we do. Alex Boye is a member of the MormonRead more
These are my ideas I take full responsibility for them, they apply to most situations I say. -Two great sins of omission are 1. not having children (such was the first commandment to Adam and Eve) and 2. not taking care of the children you have born. -A single parent should have their top priority,Read more
Free Range Kids video clips & Lenore Skenazi Free range kids refers to children whose parents don’t insist on always watching their children in the yard, the playground, or on a walk home from school. Parenting which allows children to use knives, cook things, ride the subway, or other things once they’ve been properly trained.Read more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, it isRead more
See also my document “In Favor of Science” quotes compiled which potentially support some of the ideas of organic evolution, or other contemporary science, if such is backed by evidence (the theories are often not). Beware this topic is controversial, some views of past church leaders may not represent official church views, and official LDSRead more
-(this is not intended to be a comprehensive study of all that has been revealed about the stages of existence called “The Plan of Salvation”. For that, see official resources of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For example, this link is to an LDS manual on the several kingdoms of heaven: https://www.lds.org/manual/doctrines-of-the-gospel-student-manual/chapter-33-kingdoms-of-glory-and-perdition?lang=eng. This document proposesRead more
Foster children are CRAZY / DANGEROUS. 2. Foster children can’t CHANGE. 3. Foster kids will never feel a real part of MY family, even if we adopt them. 4. The LOSS of caring for a child and returning them to their parents is too much for me. 5. I know a foster parent, and they’reRead more
DISCLAIMER: These are my notes & commentary and do not represent a balanced summary of the author’s work. I’ve selected portions of the text which were relevant to me and placed them here in my own words, in an abbreviated fashion, with added commentary. Though this article introduces some main ideas from the text, itRead more