December 12 — New Era, Dec. 2009, 2 “What does it mean to be a Saint? In the Lord’s Church, the members are Latter-day Saints, and they attempt to emulate the Savior, follow His teachings, and receive saving ordinances in order to live in the celestial kingdom with God the Father and our Savior Jesus Christ (see 2 Nephi 9:18).” – Quentin L. Cook, “Are You a Latter-day Saint?” (more…)
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Are Mormons Really Saints?
Posted in December, Mormon Dilemmas, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged belief in Jesus as Lord, mormonism, New Era De 2009, Quentin L. Cook on 12/12/2025| 3 Comments »
What is a Saint?
Posted in Mormon Dilemmas, September, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged belief in Jesus as Lord, New Era December 1999, Quentin L. Cook on 09/16/2025| 3 Comments »
September 16 — New Era, Dec. 2009, 2 “What does it mean to be a Saint? In the Lord’s Church, the members are Latter-day Saints, and they attempt to emulate the Savior, follow His teachings, and receive saving ordinances in order to live in the celestial kingdom with God the Father and our Savior Jesus Christ (see 2 Nephi 9:18).” – Quentin L. Cook, “Are You a Latter-day Saint?” (more…)
Receiving Guidance from Ancestors
Posted in Temple Ceremonies, tagged Benjamín De Hoyos, John H. Groberg, LDS Daily, Quentin L. Cook, Turning Hearts: 10 Shareable Quotes about Temple and Family History Work on 09/12/2025| 1 Comment »
September 12 — As I was flipping through my bible today, I landed on First Peter. In chapter one, I noted and highlighted verses 22-23.
“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”
I noted beside these verses that we are saved through Jesus, not by family (seed). (more…)
Conference Quotes: Follow the Prophet, pt.2
Posted in General Conference October 2024, General; Conference October 2017, October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged false apostles, General Conference October 2024, Neil L Andersen, Quentin L. Cook, Ronald A. Rasband on 10/25/2024| 1 Comment »
‘Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts’. 2 Peter 3:3
October 25 — Conference Quotes: Follow the Prophet, pt.2. Yesterday we posted that we were going to look at two other talks from this last GC but after looking at the lineup we’re adding to our list.
The last talk listed by Mr. Rasband is one for the ages. The blasphemous things he said made it worthy of several articles all on its own. I can’t help but think of the warning Jesus gave to believers — (more…)
Salvation is for Today!
Posted in April, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged false apostle, families, Gospel Topics, Quentin L. Cook on 04/02/2024| 1 Comment »
April 2 — Salvation is for Today! 2 Corinthians 6:2; “(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (more…)
Mormon Contradictions on Slavery
Posted in November, Racist Remarks by Leaders in the Church, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged 1852, ‘Personal Peace in Challenging Times, Brigham Young, General Conference, Joint Session of the Legislature:, October 2021, Quentin L. Cook on 11/05/2023| 1 Comment »
“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.” Proverbs 19:9
General Conference, ‘Personal Peace in Challenging Times,’ October 2021 “One of the reasons for the violent opposition to our members was most of them were opposed to slavery.” — Quentin L. Cook
But… (more…)
Joseph Smith: America Redeemed by Shedding of Blood
Posted in General Conference October 2020, October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged ‘Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity’, Doctrine and Covenants 101:79–80, General Conference, Quentin L. Cook on 10/12/2023| 1 Comment »
October 12 — Joseph Smith: America Redeemed by Shedding of Blood. Galatians 3:13 “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.” (more…)
Is Being Temple-Worthy All That Matters?
Posted in March, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Be Temple Worthy, Galatians 2:16, grace vs. works, Quentin L. Cook on 03/02/2023| 3 Comments »
March 2 – Is Being Temple-Worthy All That Matters? Galatians 2:16; “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”
Mormon Pre-existence is a Lie
Posted in January, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Ensign, February 2012, Quentin L. Cook, The Doctrine of the Father on 01/13/2023| 1 Comment »
Conference Quote Reveals More Racist Lies and Contradictions
Posted in General Conference October 2021, tagged ‘Personal Peace in Challenging Times, General Conference, October 2021, Quentin L. Cook, racist Mormon teachings on 11/05/2022| 5 Comments »
As an FYI, the GC talk we’re looking at today was delivered in October 2021 by Quentin Cook.
General Conference, ‘Personal Peace in Challenging Times,’ October 2021 “I was recently assigned to dedicate a portion of historic Nauvoo. As part of the assignment, I was able to visit Liberty Jail in Missouri. As I viewed the jail, I contemplated the events that make it such a significant part of Church history. The lives of the Saints were threatened as the result of an extermination order issued by the governor of Missouri. In addition, the Prophet Joseph and a few choice associates had been unjustly imprisoned in Liberty Jail. One of the reasons for the violent opposition to our members was most of them were opposed to slavery.” — Quentin L. Cook
But Brigham Declared… (more…)
Conference Quote: God’s Will is Acknowledging Joseph Smith
Posted in Conference Quotes, General Conference April 2022, tagged April 2022, ‘Conversion to the Will of God’, false apostle, General Conference, Quentin L. Cook on 06/02/2022| 1 Comment »
‘For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.’ 1 Peter 3:17
General Conference, ‘Conversion to the Will of God’, April 2022 “A personal conversion includes the responsibility to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. Conversion comes by understanding and accepting the will of God.
A testimony will be strengthened with the knowledge that Joseph Smith was an instrument in the Lord’s hands. The Doctrine and Covenants provides the keys, ordinances and covenants necessary for salvation. But many are kept from the truth because they know not where to find it.” — Quentin L. Cook (more…)
Significance of Palm Sunday
Posted in March, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged God's plan for families, LDS topics, Quentin L. Cook on 03/20/2022| 1 Comment »
March 20 – Hosanna – Oh Save Us! John 11:55-57, 12:1, 12-15 “And the Jews’ Passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.”
12:1 “Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. 14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.”
Dead Works
Posted in April, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged baptisms for the dead, General Conference April 2014, Quentin L. Cook, Roots and Branches on 04/29/2021| 4 Comments »
April 29 – Dead Works. Matthew 5:16; “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Jesus Alone Came from Heaven
Posted in January, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Ensign, February 2012, Quentin L. Cook, The Doctrine of the Father on 01/13/2021| Leave a Comment »
Following and Knowing His Voice
Posted in January, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged Church News June 2012, false apostles, follow the prophets, Quentin L. Cook on 01/04/2021| 1 Comment »
January 4 — Following and Knowing His Voice. Matthew 4:19 “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (more…)
LDS Leaders Admit Past Behavior Wasn’t Christlike
Posted in General Conference October 2020, tagged ‘Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity’, ’ October 2020, General Conference, Heber C. Kimball, Quentin L. Cook, racism on 11/07/2020| 2 Comments »
‘But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.’ Acts 10:35
General Conference, ‘Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity’, October 2020 “Unity is enhanced when people are treated with dignity and 
respect, even though they are different in outward characteristics.
As leaders, we are not under the illusion that in the past all relationships were perfect, all conduct was Christlike, or all decisions were just. …
Our desire is that our hearts and minds will be knit in righteousness and unity and that we will be one with Them. …
We are all aware that we can do better, and that is our challenge in this day. … At this 200-year hinge point in our Church history, let us commit ourselves as members of the Lord’s Church to live righteously and be united as never before. …” — Quentin L. Cook (more…)
America Redeemed by Shedding of Blood
Posted in General Conference October 2020, tagged ‘Hearts Knit in Righteousness and Unity’, Doctrine and Covenants 101:79–80, General Conference, Quentin L. Cook on 10/11/2020| 1 Comment »
October 11 — America Redeemed by Shedding of Blood. Galatians 3:13 “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.” (more…)
LDS: We Owe Origin and Future to Revelation
Posted in General Conference April 2020, tagged April 2010, General Conference, Quentin L. Cook, The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to the Prophet and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives on 04/21/2020| 6 Comments »
General Conference, ‘The Blessing of Continuing Revelation to Prophets and Personal Revelation to Guide Our Lives’, April 2020 “…the Church of Jesus Christ owes its origin, existence, and direction for the future to the principle of continuous revelation. The new proclamation represents a loving Father’s communication to His children.” — Quentin L. Cook (more…)
Meaning of Palm Sunday
Posted in March, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged God's plan for families, LDS topics, Quentin L. Cook on 03/20/2020| 1 Comment »
March 20 – Hosanna – Oh Save Us! John 11:55-57, 12:1, 12-15 “And the Jews’ Passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves. 56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? 57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.”
12:1 “Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. 14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.”
The Eyeore Complex
Posted in March, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged false teachers of Mormonism, justification through Christ's death, LDS Daily Messages, Quentin L. Cook, temple worthy on 03/02/2020| 1 Comment »
March 2 – The Eyeore Complex. Galatians 2:16 “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”
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