mikbone

Yup, I kinda use this forum as my personal journal of doctrine musings. I just go to google, enter mikbone and the topic and get a results (after I tell google every single time that, yes I meant mikbone not milkbone…) Anyway for about the last year the results have been less than satisfactory.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/47eyring?lang=eng The important / eternal / core Doctrine of Jesus Christ is simple. Core doctrine is what our testimonies should be built upon. Core doctrine is unmistakable. It is reinforced repeatedly in scripture, modern revelation, and personal revelation. Esoteric ‘doctrine’ is not important, rarely alluded to, confusing, and should never be one’s foundation of testimony.

The temple endowment in my opinion has been ‘dumbed down’ multiple times during my lifetime. Likely for many reasons: time efficiency, accommodation for the handicapped, lawsuits / complaints of patrons being inappropriately touched. Mis-understanding of the dialogue. Women’s veils perceived as a symbol of oppression and patriarchal control…

There have been many changes to the temple endowment ceremony. Back in the day we used to take off our shoes…

Travis Hunter earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado in May 2025. His cumulative GPA was 3.798, with a perfect 4.0 in the fall 2023 semester and 3.908 in spring 2024. He was a two-time first-team Academic All-American. Very impressive young man.

Didn't even make it in my Vegas odds above.

Concatenation of my last name and profession. A nickname that stuck during my first year of residency internship. The image of Lurch is a nod to my personality.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/tools/help/mobile-temple-recommends?lang=eng

Cuz Fast and Furious 7 made 1.5B But it wasn’t Vin Diesel that made the movie successful. It was the story, the music, and the fact that it was Paul Walker’s last movie…

This! Im not looking for advice for the Bishopric. I’m a lowly EQ councilor. The topic also reminds me of Elder Bednar’s talk: Which was seeded by Elder Maxwell ‘s talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/04/plow-in-hope?lang=eng I find it interesting that everyone seems to love the 10 virgins parable and the new 5 wise virgins sculpture on Temple Square. I just perceive 80% of the LDS members shrinking, practicing their excuses, yet thinking that they are maintaining their lamps full of oil… @zil2 I keep a running list of potential Sacrament talk topics. Your interpretation of Alma 7:23 just made the list.

It would be lovely if every time you offered a calling or opportunity to give a Sacrament talk to a member, they would accept said opportunity. Unfortunately, it don't work that way. Sometimes people refuse to take responsibility or the opportunity for growth. In my ward, I see the same small group of members volunteer for callings & service projects.