On Sunday November 12, 2023, LDS Apostle M. Russell Ballard passed away – he was 95 years old.
He was the great-great grandson of Hyrum Smith (Joseph Smith’s older brother).
I found a good explanation of how the Church picks the next apostle in the Salt Lake Trib. Be sure to check it out!
The Church’s system of how it works reminded me of what the disciples said to the Lord when they asked Him who is the greatest amongst themselves. See Luke 9:46-47, Luke 22:24-27, Matthew 18:1-4, and Mark 9:33-36. (more…)