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Governmental corruption of Nephites compared to days of Isaiah -Hugh Nibley
"Naturally Isaiah takes us into the law courts: 'Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil' (Isaiah 5:20)-that being the rhetorical art, the art, as Plato tells us 'of making good seem bad and bad seem good by the use of words,' which in the ancient world came...
A Volcanic Highway for the Lost Tribes, John Pratt
Reading A Volcanic Highway for the Lost Tribes? in Voice Dream http://www.johnpratt.com/items/docs/lds/meridian/2005/highway.htmlThis is an interesting article.
Ye never knew me
Matthew 7:21-2321 ¶Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy...
Personal Revelation
Reading Personal_Revelation in Voice Dream http://emp.byui.edu/WightmanG/Bom_121/Class_Articles/Personal_Revelation.htmSome very powerful concepts of payer and how to have mighty, powerful payer.
Meaning of: Willingness to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ
Wow, this is an amazing article on the sacrament. The sacrament is so much more than we may realize. Dallin H. Oaks focuses this talk on, "the first of these solemn "witnesses" to God the Eternal Father: that we are willing to take upon us the name of his Son. What...
Teaching children the scriptures
Reading Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Howard W. Hunter Chapter 22: Teaching the Gospel in Voice Dream https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-of-presidents-of-the-church-howard-w-hunter/chapter-22-teaching-the-gospel?lang=engI strongly encourage you to use the...
We must pass through every ordeal appointed for intelligent beings
President Brigham Young,quoted by John A. WidtsoeAll intelligent beings who are crowned with crowns of glory, immortality, and eternal lives must pass through every ordeal appointed for intelligent beings to pass through, to gain their glory and exaltation. Every...
Converted unto the Lord – By Elder David A. Bednar
This is a really good reminder to focus continually on conversion versus just being content with our testimony.Reading Converted unto the Lord - By Elder David A. Bednar in Voice Dream http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/converted-unto-the-lord?lang=eng
Key to the Science of Theology by Parley P. Pratt
If you have not read Key to the Science of Theology by Parley P. Pratt, you are missing out. It is available for free here http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35470. It is such an exhilarating read. Here is just one favorite quote found in this book."The gift of the Holy...
Do you seek to know the true Christ?
Do you seek to know the true Christ?Reading Quit Acting Like Christ Was Accepting of Everyone and Everything in Voice Dream http://www.gregtrimble.com/quit-acting-like-christ-was-accepting-of-everyone-and-everything/This article hits on a concept that I have talked...
Overcome by Faith
In my studies, D&C 76 continues to be brought to my attention. First of all, what an amazing chapter, just jam packed with goodness. As I read about those privileged to come forth in the resurrection of the just (starting on vs 50) and become a member of the...
Talk on Gratitude: The Catalyst of Discipleship
Written by Craig Conover on 6/15/2015 Click here for a printable version Gratitude: The Catalyst of Discipleship When I extended the gratitude challenge, I had no idea what I was going to write about it. As a matter of fact, I was getting a little nervous because day...
The Law of Tithing
A devoted man in Hungary lived a life of poverty. The floors in their home were made of dirt. Having no money to replace them, he mended his garmants on a daily basis, so that he could continue to wear them. He had a crippled walk and only one good arm. He didn’t have...
Talk on Gratitude for Jesus Christ
Written by: Craig Conover Published on: November 14, 2010 I am truly honored to be able to speak to you today and on such a great topic. First of all, I would like to warn you that I use a lot of scriptures in my talks because of how valuable they are. If you recall...
O Ye My Fair Ones
Written and Published by: Craig Conover on April 7, 2009Click here for a printable version O Ye My Fair Ones How is it that ye could have fallen! The scriptures are full of analogies which at times can be hard to understand. The irony is that although...
The Civil War: Fulfillment of Joseph Smith’s Prophecy
Written and Published by: Craig Conover on April 7, 2009Click here for a printable version The Civil War: Fulfillment of Joseph Smith’s Prophecy On September 1823 Moroni, an ancient Book of Mormon prophet, appeared to young Joseph Smith and gave him many instructions...
Talk on Charity is the pure love of Christ
Charity is the pure love of ChristWritten by Craig Conover on 12/13/2008This last summer, my wife and I decided to start homeschooling our girls. It works out nicely because I do most of my work for the year during the summer which gives me freedom to focus on other...
Unity in Marriage
Lesson given by Craig & Kiera Conover on 8/31/08Click here for a printable version My wife, Kiera, and I were asked to teach a combined 5th Sunday lesson in our ward back in August. I kept meaning to compile this lesson into a talk and still will at some point,...
Stick of Joseph
Written by Craig Conover on 8/15/2008Click here for a printable version Stick of Joseph I have a non-member friend who came to church with me and really enjoyed himself. He wanted to study the book of Alma because he was intrigued by its teaching and so the...
What The Birth of the Savior Means to Me
Written by Craig Conover on 12/16/2007Click here for a printable version I thought that it was rather funny, because I was asked to speak on the Birth of the Savior the same day that I had updated my blog with a new Christmas header. When I was designing the header I...
