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Things like this are quite troubling to me. Not a whole lot can be done about it, and in reality, we only have ourselves to blame. For what it's worth I've started going back to ebay more, as well as a few other independent retailers. This is even less than a BB gun, but I would rather my dollars go to an individual or small business owner than the amazon conglomerate.

https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2022/11/1/23424931/brother-ahmad-s-corbit-activism-discipleship This was a good read. There are many persons that I associate with in my ward and workplace that are struggling with this very thing, and their kids are suffering as a result. One brother has had all 3 of his children leave the church in the past 2-3 years, and he cannot understand how it happened. For decades this brother has been actively involved in parties or groups that oppose not just the church, but all moral issues including the family. What did he expect would happen to his kids...you cannot teach them principles that are in direct opposition to the Lord, and then be surprised when they decide to choose what you taught over Him. Do we trust in the political parties of the day more than the words of the Lord? Do we try to fit the gospel into our political narrative rather than accepting it as a whole? This brother is now distancing himself from the church, believing it not to be the only way to salvation. He is angry that "it has not brought him the promised blessings" - not being humble enough to see that he has been pushing them away himself. I fear that this upcoming election cycle will turn many in my ward away much more so than covid did. They are wedded to the ideals their preferred political party and/or other organizations, and will not accept the fact that the Lord would not be on their side of the argument. Some of them just want to win because they hate their opponent more than they love their side, and no matter how much destruction they will cause, they just want to be "right" and claim the moral highground...even though in reality they couldn't be lower than the gutter. No matter how much debauchery these groups promote, or how much filth they spew, these church members continue to vote for, and be associated with those that push such ideals. Be humble, and seek the Lord's opinion on who you should be. "Not my will but thine be done"

I wavered on posting this for a bit, but decided what the heck. You seem to be level-headed, but I still hope it doesn't offend. This is not meant to be an attack or accusation in any way, but if it is pushing the gay narrative (and we all know that disney does that that), then keeping it for your family doesn't seem like the proper or logical choice when viewed through a gospel lens. You made a post awhile back on a different thread talking about the waning faith of some of your grandchildren. Could it be that your soft stance on issues such as this throughout their lives, and your children's, have played a part in leading to this behavior? Your comments just make this all sound as if you have no control over the matter. Yes, they choose for themselves, but you have influence. And, when it comes to your own home you have all the power. Your family overrides your desires? I get that we often need to pick our battles, and this may be one you have chosen not to fight for whatever reason, but in my home, I do not allow filth to be around my children, at all. Nothing that normalizes the acceptance of gay behavior is here; nor is anything that promotes the other vulgar, gruesome, and disgusting practices normalized in our day, period. If I ever see or hear anything in the coming years as my children grow, it will be gone, period...and they know this. My stance will not change, so it will not be a surprise to them when they are older and have children of their own come over. I do not know you or your family, and how things have happened in your home over the years, so my remarks could very well be off base, or perhaps even preaching the choir. At the very least, you must make your stance on issues known to your family...and then back it up with actions that demonstrate your faith. Could that turn away some of your family...possibly, but they will remember you standing for what is right. You know them and what they are in need of better than me, but be the patriarch of your home, and truly set that example. Let it be a place that the spirit can dwell so that your grandchildren can feel it what they are there; they need it to be a refuge from the storm outside, not just another building full of holes that lets the storm blow right through as it pleases.

The youth (and adults) are more likely to believe and follow commandments / principles when they are revealed through the Holy Ghost rather than a booklet. Receiving personal revelation is the new normal our prophet is trying to establish. Your son is one smart cookie.

It sure is. You are called by a member of the temple presidency and set apart by them.

I have had 2 twice: EQ instructor and scout leader, and Gospel Doctrine instructor and Temple ordinance worker. If I truly felt that my family or employment responsibilities would suffer, then I would raise those concerns.

Yep, and that's one reason all of my money is in a local credit union. Not perfect, but better than a big bank for now. Someday many of the people in this church will need to find other ways to "pay" for things, like bartering items or providing direct services for direct goods with no "money" exchange. Food storage, trade skills, farming and gardening knowledge, and owning small animals like Chickens will all be very important. I am very worried over how much farmland bill gates is buying. Thankfully, the church outbid him on a large plot last year.

The ultimate mark, whatever it will be, will be clear to everyone at the time...Christians will not partake of it unknowingly. Evil designs that are currently taking place are not crying wolf per se, but are a pattern of how the path for such evil designs are being put into action - kind of like a test phase. The adversary has already laid his foundation, and is now building to fulfil it's ultimate purpose, to turn people away from Jesus Christ by any means necessary, and the mark will do that through temporal and monetary pressures.

Helping people learn how to live in a higher and holier way, which goes along with "hear Him". The church is doing away with checklists for adults and youth in many areas, and are instead asking members to pray and receive revelation for themselves. The Savior had no checklist...He simply did what was right, and learned to follow the spirit in His youth, which eventually led Him back to the high station where He was before He came to the earth. As we follow the Holy Ghost, we too will repent / return to the Father.

It's coming. Slowly but surely it's coming. https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/chase-bank-allegedly-shutters-bank-account-religious-freedom-nonprofit-demands-donor-list

I love how they say it was in error...as if anyone actually believes that. They just mistakenly went to the effort of writing all of that out, and it just mistakenly got added to the terms, and someone just mistakenly sent out the message to users worldwide. Yeah...no mistake there. Consumers must push back and not allow their freedoms, voices, and liberties to be squandered by companies that hold more power than they deserve. Sadly though, this type of thing will one day be accepted, and the saints will need to show what it really means to put your trust in the Lord.

Now is the time to get out of debt.

The way I read that was his way of telling those people "duh". Literal water means real water, and literal fire means real fire. He was assuming that everyone viewed the flood as a literal thing. It is also my understanding that this caused a stir among people regarding this same question, and in future editions he actually put in a footnote explaining himself.

Oh no, I don't believe we/the church would ever do that. I doubt we will be involved at all in the actual building process. Scripture and prophecy are clear in that it will be rebuilt by the Jews. Will it be dedicated properly one day by a prophet...most likely. But Ephraim's main attention will be the temple in New Jerusalem, while Judah handles "old" Jerusalem.

Perhaps, but I have a hard time believing that the Lord will move His most important temple around a bit so that the Muslims can retain their structure. Eventually every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Christ. I cannot see at that point any structure that denotes another religion still standing. Eventually, by some means, it will be removed. Another possibility I thought of is that it could be unintentionally destroyed as part of a conflict or natural disaster, and at that point the Jews decide to rebuild their temple in its place. This would cause outrage, and possibly be another motive for the world to attack Jerusalem. Perhaps the Lord's 2 Prophets defend the city during the temple's 3 1/2 year construction. At it's completion, and with their work done, they perish. The Lord would then return a few days later. I have no firm opinion on the matter, but the miracles are coming regardless.

I have also been thinking about how many of the latter-day prophecies hang on temples. Two in particular are the temples that must be built in Independence and Jerusalem. First, it would be a grand miracle for the church to acquire the temple block in Independence. You can bet there would be threats and lawsuits aplenty to prevent that acquisition from occurring. However, having the Jews begin the reconstruction of the Lord's temple on the mount in Jerusalem would be even more miraculous, as that will cause worldwide upheaval amongst multiple religions. Demolishing the Dome of the Rock could be the final straw that causes the world to besiege Jerusalem requiring 2 apostles/prophets to defend the city and temple. And, imagine those 2 men defending the city for 3.5 years. In order to stop bullets, missiles, and the escalating force that would be used there they would be using the priesthood in ways like a Jedi uses the force. God's power will eventually be open and manifest for all to see. Many also forget that Pres. Nelson announced a temple in mainland China a few years ago. Having a temple with the open practice of Christianity in that nation would be great indeed. The Lord won't return until the gospel is taken to the whole world, and I don't see the gospel as being taken to the four corners of the earth when approximately 18% of the world's population don't have access to it...and that's just China. Great things are coming for those who have eyes to see them.

That's the only thing I won't sustain him on...I only eat them when they are very green. (I will eat ripe ones made into banana bread though)

I think of the miracles that we have read about in the Old Testament this year, and it gets me excited to study the New Testament again next year so that everyone can remember the various miracles the Savior performed in the flesh. How many saints will have instant miracles of healing take place, have their food storage not run out, and be able to cast out devils? Will some hear reports of the weather being changed, or of persons being raised from the dead? Christ has done some amazing things, and if we are to see even greater manifestations, I can only assume that some of the other things He did in the past will also follow the faithful. I believe this to be because their faith will be so great, and that will also enlarge the power of the priesthood. Their faith will have to be that strong to oppose the coming opposition and wickedness of the world.

He either knows his mission is coming to a close, or, he knows of some kind of great trial / difficult event that will occur and affect many saints within the next 6 months. Methinks it is the latter as so many talks focused on strengthening one's testimony.

I would have loved to go had our stake received tickets. Many folks were also confused about the last session being open to everyone.

It works for me. I just had to update my app in the app store.

I view the wheat and tares parable as referring to the entire world, whereas the parable of the olive trees as just the church.

I ditched Satellite back in 2018 and will never go back. No point in paying for 180+ channels when you only watch 10 or so of them...and you can only watch one at a time anyways. I picked up a digital antenna for 20 bucks online and currently have 87 channels, including all network TV and their subsidiaries, as well as PBS kids. (approx. 25 of those channels are a mix of Spanish and shopping channels) It's nice having an extra $75-80 each month.

It is best practice to have font built below ground due to the symbolism that can be taught to the individual. However, it is absolutely not necessary. There are people still baptized in above ground swimming pools; either due to building regulations, or, because membership in some countries is growing faster than the church can build the chapels.

I enjoy SPAM Lamb myself