April 14 — After the death of Russell M. Nelson, it was announced in October 2025 that Dallin H. Oaks would be the new prophet of the Mormon Church. When I was a Mormon, this was a very exciting time for us, as we tried to guess who the next prophet would be. I was only a member of the church for a year when Howard W. Hunter passed away in March 1995.
I remember how thrilled all the long-time members of the Church were at the thought of what revelations God would give this new prophet, and if there would be any doctrinal changes. (more…)
