mikbone

Just got mine. The digital code refreshes every 30 seconds or so to prevent misuse / copying of Temple recommend.

We are spiritual beings having a physical experience. In my opinion, the architect has a much greater effect than the carpenter.

You can trust this guy.

“Your species is evolving that rapidly. Remarkable, perhaps while we are sitting here you will grow additional limbs, or develop the ability to breathe under water?”

AI is just a tool. The real problem is dis-information and outright lies. It’s no wonder that lies are Lucifer’s tool of choice. When I read Lehi’s dream and Nephi’s interpretation, I had the impression that the river was filthy due to lies and dis-information. When water comes from a natural spring or fountain, it is pure and clear, like the truth. But the river becomes filthy due to the pollution. The tree of life is no doubt nurtured by the river and it’s roots are powerful enough to filter out the filth and be strong and whole. God is the source of all truth. We have the Light of Christ and the Gift of the Holy Ghost to assist us to filter out the filth. Everyone still has to drink. Just look at the recent unpleasantness of the last election when we were told repeatedly about the brilliance of the Democratic leadership. It wasn’t challenging to wittiness Joe Biden’s dementia and Kamala Harris’s word salad nonsense. It seemed obvious to many of us, yet a huge group of the population believed the lies and disinformation. (I don’t think that Trump is the source of all truth either…) We all have a portable water filter. We just have to use it. When people drink deeply from the river without using a filter they become poisoned. AI is just another source of water. You still have to use your filter. It would be a huge mistake to assume that AI is a safe filter.

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.

Then: And after a minute, if they keep talking, organ music starts playing. Finally, if you keep going, the microphone automatically shuts off. 😀

That was a great talk. Brother Shumway and I have lots in common. We both love ice cream. My favorite is Blue Bell Vanilla Bean. “I bless thee that in due time a young woman shall be brought up especially for thee. Thou shalt have the privilege of meeting her through thy activity in the restored church.” -excerpt from a patriarchal blessing of a guy I know.

If you look online for “same 10 people” & LDS you can go down a rabbit hole. But in my experience it references the idea that a limited (small percentage) of the ward members are willing to give sacrament talks, prayers, volunteer for service projects, temple attendance etc. If you want something done or done right, you asks these same 10 people. What has been your experience? Can we correlate this to the parable of the 10 virgins? See ChatGPT - “if you want something done, ask a busy person” origin and meaning of this quote?

I always speak with the wife. After we prepare our talks, I tell her how much time I need her to fill. Aren’t you in the High Council by now?