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TFP, any chance you looked up blade_hats on Instagram as I linked earlier? While his videos aren’t tutorials, I definitely have seen some “hints” from the many ones he’s posted during the making process. Maybe no help at all for you, but definitely has a lot of ideas.

TFP, just wanted to pop in here and commend you on your hats! Well done. For some strange reason, I started following blade_hats on Instagram about a year ago because his videos are fascinating to me. I think I have learned more about hat making from watching his videos than anywhere else. Which is odd, because I don’t believe it’s ever been an interest of mine, nor do I even wear hats. But still fascinating. Anyhow, well done on your efforts. And let me know what you think of some of blade_hats processes. (Even if his style is not what you are going for.) https://www.instagram.com/blade_hats/?hl=en

How many of these vacationers are paying regular tithes to the local congregations in order to support larger buildings during those busy times of the year? What is the financial status of the members who live in this location year round? Attendance numbers are only a part of the equation when determining chapel sizes/locations.

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I’m agreeing with you when posting the following statement: President Ezra Taft Benson - “The most important prophet, so far as we are concerned, is the one who is living in our day and age. This is the prophet who has today’s instructions from God to us. God’s revelation to Adam did not instruct Noah how to build the ark. Every generation has need of the ancient scripture, plus the current scripture from the living prophet. Therefore, the most crucial reading and pondering that you should do is of the latest inspired words from the Lord’s mouthpiece. That is why it is essential that you have access to and carefully read his words. … Yes, we thank thee, O God, for a prophet to guide us in these latter days [see Hymns, no. 19] Beware of those who would set up the dead prophets against the living prophets, for the living prophets always take precedence.“ It seems clear that both are needed, both are relevant, and scripture is ongoing. I believe what @askandanswer was trying to say is what President Benson stated about the living prophet taking precedence. If I misunderstand, though, feel free to correct me.

They are modern Shakespeare plays. Now, before you dismiss what I’m saying, think about it. They are often humorous. They offer commentary into the modern state of our society and its woes. They present dilemmas in which friendly allegiances are tested, fortified, and often betrayed. You generally see the bad guys cheat to win and then brag about their victory. The good guys, on the other hand, will get beaten down again and again, only to try and rise above the impossible odds in which they’ve been placed. There are often situations which ask questions concerning what the right thing to do would be in the given circumstances. While it certainly wouldn’t be considered the highest form of art, there is an immense amount of talent and training that goes into being able to adjust the prewritten storylines on the fly in front of live audiences, often due to trying to work safely and avoid injuries, all while staying ‘in character.’

3 Nephi 11:8 “… for they thought it was an angel that had appeared unto them.“ To be fair, even the Nephites didn’t find the real life Jesus to be an accurate portrayal. 😜

With the new changes to the boards, I don’t have an option to log out that I can find.

Figured I would link directly to the court opinion so everyone could read for themselves: US Supreme Court Case NYSRPA vs Bruen

Clearly my attempt at humor was too subtle….? My grandparents have been voting Democrat for 30 years. They passed away 30 years ago… rigged elections and… nevermind. <sigh>

To be fair, my grandparents have voted strictly Democrat for 30 years. Very devout Christians, they wanted what was best people. Just two, warm and friendly people who passed away in the early 1990’s.

The word “authority” doesn’t appear in this verse. This verse seems to reference the king’s governance over the people, the permission (license) given to Alma to establish a church of God and permission (license) to ordain people to ecclesiastical positions. The word “power” would be a synonym for “permission” as used in this context.*** In a monarchy, the king has supreme governing power over all such things that happen among the people. You can’t start a church unless the king approves it. We can also look to the Lamanite missions served by the sons of Mosiah and how only after the kings’ conversions was the spread of the gospel really allowed. In our modern usage, Alma obtained a license from the government to start a church. He then ordained licensed ministers. *** Even if someone were inclined to believe the word “power” to reference priesthood, the word authority does not appear here. Clearly, Alma already had priesthood authority before they ever joined the Nephites under Mosiah: Mosiah 23:16 And now, Alma was their high priest, he being the founder of their church. 17 And it came to pass that none received authority to preach or to teach except it were by him from God. Therefore he consecrated all their priests and all their teachers; and none were consecrated except they were just men. This along with the baptisms he performed shows Alma already had priesthood authority. This leads to the conclusion that the “power” given to Alma by Mosiah was not referencing a transferral of priesthood authority, but rather a governing licensure (permission). Christ was the head of the church. Alma established the church as evidenced by the next chapter. Mosiah 26:17 And blessed art thou because thou hast established a church among this people; and they shall be established, and they shall be my people. Mosiah was the king. He granted power (permission, license) to Alma to establish a church. He wasn’t. There doesn’t seem to be an established church at that time before Alma founded one. The Nephites followed Christ and lived according to the law of Moses, but having religious people does not necessarily organize them into a church. In our latter-day church, we are used to things being organized a particular way. It hasn’t always been that way throughout the history of the world.

As a teenager, we did this quite a bit. We would even let the kids hold on and then let go so that they could slingshot to the top and climb back down the tree. (I didn’t say that we were intelligent teenagers…) I will warn you that they do snap, crack, and uproot at times depending on the health of the tree and condition of the soil. I would say that if you are in a physically fit state to be able to climb and then drop the distance to land on the ground unharmed, then you might have a lot of fun and build some healthy hand callouses at the same time. But you need to be wise, sufficiently fit, and cautiously observant.

Spiritually speaking, I would say so. Sounds to me like there is a future sacrament meeting parable you are being blessed with here… Temporally speaking, @Grunt summed up the solutions to the issues, at least for a time and less frequently. But spiritually speaking, are there daily, weekly, monthly, and annual “screws” that a father should retighten for/with his children? Do those become burdensome or flat out annoying at times? Is there spiritual locktite that can be applied? (Just spitballing here!)

D&C 42:13 And they shall observe the covenants and church articles to do them, and these shall be their teachings, as they shall be directed by the Spirit. 14 And the Spirit shall be given unto you by the prayer of faith; and if ye receive not the Spirit ye shall not teach. D&C 52:17 Verily I say unto you, he that is ordained of me and sent forth to preach the word of truth by the Comforter, in the Spirit of truth, doth he preach it by the Spirit of truth or some other way? 18 And if it be by some other way it is not of God. 19 And again, he that receiveth the word of truth, doth he receive it by the Spirit of truth or some other way? 20 If it be some other way it is not of God. 21 Therefore, why is it that ye cannot understand and know, that he that receiveth the word by the Spirit of truth receiveth it as it is preached by the Spirit of truth? 22 Wherefore, he that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together. 23 And that which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness.