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Nelson Writes Song for LDS Hymnal

Posted in LDS Hymns, tagged , , on 09/24/2025| 1 Comment »

 September 24 — The Mormons have added a new song to their hymnal by President Russel M. Nelson. In his song, he praises their god, using KJV English repeatedly. I may never understand why Mormons choose to speak like this in their prayers or songs. I guess they believe it makes them sound holy and reverent.

In his song, he refers to Jesus as an “Exemplar”, then goes on to call him the “atoning son”, “who gave Himself as sacred ransom”. I wrote something not long ago when Elder Quentin L. Cook referred to him as our exemplar.

During my research for this article, I discovered a Relief Society Visiting Teaching Message titled “The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Exemplar.” If they mean to say Jesus is their example, why don’t they just say that? (more…)

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Celebrating President Nelson’s 101st Birthday

Posted in false prophets, tagged , , on 09/03/2025| 9 Comments »

 On September 9th, President Nelson turns 101. The Church has invited everyone to join in the celebration by sharing their favorite quotes, teachings, and talks from him on social media from September 1-9.

I thought we’d share a few of his quotes as well. (more…)

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Celestial Marriage

Posted in General Conference October 2008, Temple Ordinances, tagged , , on 05/14/2025| 5 Comments »

 May 14 — Celestial Marriage.

When I decided to join the Mormon Church, I began having missionary discussions in my home. In the discussions, they taught me that married couples and families can be together forever if they are faithful to the “laws and ordinances” of the gospel.

What are these laws and ordinances? Well, there are quite a few that I’d like to address in a future article but mainly they come down to being a temple-worthy member of the church. (more…)

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Jesus Became Perfect When Resurrected

Posted in General Conference, tagged , , , , on 02/14/2025| 2 Comments »

 February 14 — Jesus Became Perfect When Resurrected. General Conference, ‘Perfection Pending’, October 1985 “That Jesus attained eternal perfection following his resurrection is confirmed in the Book of Mormon. It records the visit of the resurrected Lord to the people of ancient America. There he repeated the important injunction previously cited [to be perfect even as your Father in Heaven is perfect], but with one very significant addition. He said, “I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.” This time he listed himself along with his Father as a perfected personage. Previously, he had not. Resurrection is requisite for eternal perfection. . . . Eternal perfection is reserved for those who overcome all things and inherit the fulness of the Father in his heavenly mansions. Perfection consists in gaining eternal life – the kind of life that God lives.” — Russell Nelson (more…)

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Why Does the Church Need 17 More Temples?

Posted in General Conference October 2024, October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged , , , on 11/02/2024| 6 Comments »

 November 2 — Why Does the Church Need 17 More Temples? The Prophet Announces 17 New Temples at the October 2024 General Conference “The Church of Jesus Christ now has 367 houses of the Lord operating, announced or under construction.”

“Why are we building temples at such an unprecedented pace?” asked the prophet, who has announced 185 temples — more than half of all temples in the Church — since 2018.

“Why? Because the Lord has instructed us to do so. The blessings of the temple help to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. These blessings also help to prepare a people who will help prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord!” (more…)

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Temple Worthy LDS Learn How to Part the Veil

Posted in General Conference October 2021, October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged , , , , on 10/30/2024| 1 Comment »

 October 30 — Temple Worthy LDS Learn How to Part the Veil. General Conference, ‘The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation’, October 2021 “And to each of you who has made temple covenants, I plead with you to seek—prayerfully and consistently—to understand temple covenants and ordinances.

Spiritual doors will open. (more…)

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Conference Quote: Sincere Seekers Find Jesus in Temples

Posted in General Conference October 2024, tagged , , , on 10/15/2024| 5 Comments »

 General Conference, ‘The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again’, October 2024 “Here is my promise to you: Every sincere seeker of Jesus Christ will find Him in the temple. You will feel His mercy. You will find answers to your most vexing questions. You will better comprehend the joy of His gospel.” — Russell Nelson (more…)

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Choosing a Role Model

Posted in October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged , , , on 10/10/2024| 1 Comment »

  October 10 –– Choosing a Role Model. John 13:15 “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” (more…)

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Mormon Sacrament Contradictions

Posted in contradictions in Mormonism, September, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged , , , on 09/12/2024| 1 Comment »

The Articles of Faith, p. 178 “There is an entire absence of scriptural sanction for giving the sacrament to any who are not members in full fellowship in the Church of Christ. Christ administered the ordinance on the eastern continent to His apostles only; and we have record of their giving it to those only who had assumed the name of Christ. Amongst His western fold, Christ established the law that only the actual members of His Church should partake.

In promising to ordain one among them with power to officiate in the sacrament, the Savior specified that the one so chosen should give it unto the people of His Church, unto all those who believed and were baptized in His name.” Only those indeed who had been so baptized were called the Church of Christ. Continuing His instructions to the disciples concerning the sacrament, the Savior said: “This shall ye always do to those who repent and are baptized in my name.” — James Talmage (more…)

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LDS Garments: Outward Expression of Inward Commitment

Posted in General Conference April 2024, tagged , , , , , on 05/11/2024| 1 Comment »

 Church News, ‘First Presidency Letter’,  April 14, 2024 “The garment of the holy priesthood reminds us of the veil in the temple, and the veil is symbolic of Jesus Christ. … Wearing it is an outward expression of your inward commitment to follow Him. … You should wear the garment day and night throughout your life… you will have greater access to the Savior’s mercy, protection, strength, and power.” — Russell Nelson, Dallin Oaks, Henry Eyring (more…)

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God’s Holy Spirit Doesn’t Need Priesthood Keys

Posted in General Conference April 2024, tagged , , , on 04/11/2024| 1 Comment »

 Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys “Priesthood keys govern how the priesthood of God may be used to bring about the Lord’s purposes and bless all who accept the restored gospel…

Time in the temple will help you to think celestial and to catch a vision of who you really are, who you can become, and the kind of life you can have forever. Regular temple worship will enhance the way you see yourself and how you fit into God’s magnificent plan. I promise you that.

We are also promised that in the temple we may “receive a fulness of the Holy Ghost.” Imagine what that promise means in terms of having the heavens open for each earnest seeker of eternal truth.” — Russell Nelson (more…)

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Is Worthiness Required for Holy Ghost?

Posted in 1000+ Reasons to Leave Mormonism, Holy Spirit, Liahona, tagged , , , on 01/14/2024| 1 Comment »

Liahona, ‘Grow into the Principle of Revelation’, January 2021 “Worthy to Receive Revelation …   Refining our ability to recognize the whisperings of the Holy Ghost and increasing our capacity to receive revelation requires worthiness. Worthiness does not require perfection, but it requires that we strive for increased purity.

The Lord expects daily effort, daily improvement, daily repentance. Worthiness brings purity, and purity qualifies us for the Holy Ghost. As we take “the Holy Spirit for [our] guide” (Doctrine and Covenants 45:57), we qualify for personal revelation.” — Russell Nelson1 

John 1:12 “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name”.

Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 10:13, Revelation 22:17, and Romans 5:8 are just a few of the verses stating we can come to Him for salvation without a price. Confession is all that’s needed. It’s not worthiness – our works are as filthy rags as it says in Isaiah 64:6. Nothing we could ever do will measure up.

If we had to be worthy enough, what does His spilt blood do?

Mr. Nelson’s remarks can be found in the latest Liahona magazine – the link is provided above. Nothing he said in his article contains truth, and regrettably, people like my mother believes what this man says.

Don’t miss the opportunity to share this great news of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for us with the Mormon you know!

1.Doctrine and Covenants 45:57 “For they that are wise and have received the truth, and have taken the Holy Spirit for their guide, and have not been deceived—verily I say unto you, they shall not be hewn down and cast into the fire, but shall abide the day.”

With Love in Christ –

Michelle

1 Cor. 1:18

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Conference Quote: Pay Tithe to be Worthy and Happy

Posted in General Conference October 2023, tagged , , , , , , , on 11/03/2023| 4 Comments »

“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

 A cursory glance at the topics of the October 2023 General Conference seemed rather mundane at first glance. They kept saying their main theme was on the Holy Ghost, however, this was only partly true.

Their main agenda seemed to zero in on being temple worthy and to be worthy enough you have to pay 10% of your income. They used the word tithe and its derivatives 61 times. Any hint at what God’s Holy Spirit might be able to do for you was overshadowed by the panhandling ways of the Church. (more…)

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Their Misplaced Priorities

Posted in October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged , , , , on 10/13/2023| 1 Comment »

October 13 ––Their Misplaced Priorities 2 Timothy 3:13-14 “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them”. (more…)

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Conference: 1st Palm Sunday, Temples Built Because of Easter

Posted in General Conference April 2023, tagged , , , , on 06/30/2023| 1 Comment »

‘Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.’ Jude 24-25

 Today we’re taking a look at four talks given at the April 2023 Conference. Please, pray for ways to lovingly share the truth with a Mormon!

Easter Is Why Mormons Build Temples  

The Answer is Always Jesus Christ “Easter Sunday is the most important religious observance for followers of Jesus Christ. … Jesus Christ is the reason we build temples.” — Russell Nelson (more…)

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5 Lies Russell Nelson Told at Conference

Posted in General Conference October 2022, tagged , , , on 11/20/2022| 5 Comments »

“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?” 1 Kings 8:27

 ChurchNews.com “…President Nelson’s conference talk summary…  It is significant that when Jesus Christ appeared to the inhabitants of the American continent,1 He chose to appear to the people at the temple. The temple is His house. It is filled with His power.2

Let us never lose sight of what the Lord is doing for us. He is making His temples more accessible. He is accelerating the pace at which we are building temples.3 He is increasing our ability to help gather Israel. He is also making it easier for each of us to become spiritually refined.4 (more…)

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Russell Nelson’s Broken Promises are Lies

Posted in October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged , , , , on 10/13/2022| 4 Comments »

October 13 –– Russell Nelson’s Broken Promises are Lies.  2 Timothy 3:13-14 “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them”. (more…)

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100 Temples v. 100 Miles in 3 Years

Posted in General Conference April 2022, tagged , , , , on 04/23/2022| 4 Comments »

 Newsroom “The prophet has announced 100 new temples since 2018 — In his concluding remarks at the April 2022 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson…announced plans to build 17 new temples throughout the world.” (more…)

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LDS Church Needs A Changing God

Posted in General Conference October 2021, tagged , , , , on 01/19/2022| 3 Comments »

 General Conference, ‘The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation’, October 2021 “The temple lies at the center of strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude because everything taught in the temple increases understanding of Jesus Christ. …

Ponder these three truths: 1. The Restoration is a process, not an event, and will continue until the Lord comes again. 2. The ultimate objective of the gathering of Israel is to bring the blessings of the temple to God’s faithful children. 3. As we seek how to accomplish that objective more effectively, the Lord reveals more insights. The ongoing Restoration needs ongoing revelation.” — Russell Nelson [emp. added] (more…)

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Choosing the Right Role Model

Posted in October, Witnessing Tip of the Day, tagged , , on 10/10/2021| Leave a Comment »

  October 10 –– Choosing the Right Role Model. John 13:15 “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”  (more…)

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