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  1. To fulfill God's plan, "Men are that they might have joy" and then "...gain intelligence that it will rise with us". Not to mention to gain the ultimate desire God wants for us "salvation", that is his hope for us all, Salvation to be in his presence...with our families with us all. Also, the same spirit that rises with us, one that wants it the easy way. When it comes to Celestial Kingdom, you have to want it bad...not easy.
  2. Very observant...there are things in the Bible if repeated might get one banned. But what makes most Prophets so assume is they reveal their weaknesses In even every book, in all humanly. And Christ is indeed Superman...good post. Just as with us, like all men are flawed as all Prophets. God calls the flawed, as it is all he has to called. What makes them great is all they accomplish despite their weaknesses. God bless them! :)
  3. I don't own anything orange...bad look for a man, and you are right. No one would know...my upbringing is NEVER use Church for political statements. I will wear a flag lapel pin, these days learning more toward American / Israel pins. I live in a Ward that has 6 Jews (by linage) in my Ward. Each of them are uneasy about the way Israel is being thrown under the bus and the reemergence of anti-Semitic attitudes rising again in Europe.
  4. Have you never visited the Celestial Kingdom (Georgia) warmer that all of the colder States you mentioned...and more diverse.
  5. I lack the wisdom to answer that question and the calling. :)
  6. They are more organized than many think and one day they will hit one or more of our schools, malls and Gov't buildings...this will put and puts them in all our bubbles.
  7. ISIS and other terror attacks have been hitting soft targets such as Malls and Schools in other countries. Also with Fort Hood same type of attacks. When it comes to U.S. In a big way...will our Gov 't or us the citizens be ready. Not just ex-cops and their sons...but everyone, everywhere?
  8. In one of my professions, I was an Electrical Inspection and taught at a local college for 25 years at night. Had many engineers attend and was asked to teach at engineer dinners and meetings. Also I lecture every year at Georgia Tech University....I have a similar on Many 6th, I always love to lecture there, great questions and 4 hour class at $300.00 an hour. I had a similar recently for a group of builders and engineers, there I taught for 4 hours at $1,600.00. So, all about hugging...they pay well. Even as a police officer...could not be armed at Georgia Tech...even retired, I can elsewhere. This way with cash they do not have to pay a cop. :)
  9. One day we will all receive "seer stones" with our "new names", and the earth will become a seer stone where we will learn all things. (Revelation 2: 17) at least those who are worthy...many have already received their "new name". That was but one method, as early on Emma, Oliver and others helped scribe from the plates. There is nothing improper or deceitful.
  10. Come on in the water is warm...and out of wisdom, let Christ's teaching become your own. Come as you are stripped of pride, and find what it truly means to rejoice and the joy of waking each day to something new and true..
  11. A bookstore has overhead....but if they are buying a $5.00' then that will be donation....if hey sell it for more then not profit. The church cannot stop that, but the five dollar will be all donation.
  12. What would teaching of marriage of "one man, one woman" be an issue 125 years after polygamy ended, unless you wanted to get that "tidbit" in.
  13. I would suggest most know all truths concerning translation. Emma spoke often of the translation process, where Joseph and Oliver made no attempt to hide the plates other than just covering them. Also in the beginning she helped with the translation and handled the plates herself. Many saw the plates during the translation. Yes later on he used a white Seer stone as he got better at translation. Those who are faithful in this life relieve a new name, and will one day receive our own white "Seer Stone" as told in the Bible (Revelation 2: 17) when I speak of this to those who believe only the Bible ("A Bible, A Bible, there can be no other Bible") 99.9 % to 100 % have never heard of this. We are also thought that the earth will also told that the earth will become an entire Urim & Thummim, where we can see all things, "past, present and future".So when mature enough...teach them boldly and proudly. Do so because it is the truth...for it is a marvel. Even Joseph's sister handled the plates the night he brought them home, placing them in the box that would hold them. Sadly she did not join as wives had to obey their husbands. Sadly not only Emma lost her husband the day he was murdered by a Christian mob, Lucy Mack Smith lost 3 sons...Joseph, Hyrum and (I think William) who running for his life got pneumonia about three weeks later. I guess they thought will killing he sons that was what they all deserved. Apparently they deserved nothing for their murders as all were acquitted. How does this happen in America, while Governor Ford lied about protecting him, lying right to Emma and Lucy Mack Smith's face. It is no wonder the Saints fled America. Now on line daily they seek to kill Joseph daily, and seek for the death of the Church and continue to attack the Saints again and again. So as I said teach the truth and be not ashamed that he used different methods and Biblical methods. It is,only the would that seeks to call them,of the devil. But the would has always sought to call God's ways evil...they do this because they want to feel better about their own evils.
  14. Pa Pa

    Penitence

    It is well deserved, you have a great gift...rejoice in it. :)
  15. There is a scripture where Adam is asked, "Why do you offer sacrifice"? He answers, "I know not save The Lord Commands me". This is why we do things we may not understands, because The Lord commands us. In time spiritually maturer will come and the maturer of age will bring understanding will come. We do not live in the dark forever, though it seems at times we do. I would not drink milk if commanded not to. You are young...wisdom will come, I promise. God loves you enough to make it so...this is my faith that he will, as he has in my own life so often.
  16. Pa Pa

    Penitence

    Wonderful...God bless.
  17. Pa Pa

    Forgive

    Forgive Forgive, The scripture seemed to read As once again I looked. Forgive, The scripture clearly read Annoyed I closed the book. Forgive, The Spirit softly said Started, I did fear Forgive, The Spirit louder spoke I pretended not to hear Forgive, The Savior said to me I quickly quested; Why? Forgive, The Savior said again "For this I came to die". Then bitterly I cried out How can thou know my pain, The wounds that I have suffered My tears that fell like rain! Then quietly he spoke my name And said, "I understand". Reached out that he may lift me With wounds in both his hands. Ashamed, I said how can I? He reminded me again "For he who will not forgive, In him lies the greater sin". Forgive, The scripture seemed to read As once again Looked, Forgive, The scripture clearly said I then embraced the book! Forgive, The Spirit softly spoke, Now I did not fear, Forgive, The Spirit louder spoke Once deaf, I now could hear. Forgive, The Savior said to me, "To you this gift I give". Forgive, The Savior said again, "For this I came to live". William E Lee Copyright 1996
  18. Faded flowers O'er my head Once alive Now with me dead. Did those I love My name forget? Has time erased That sad regret? From this world, I did depart Amid bitter tears And broken heart. Yet here I lie Now alone, My named engraved On sanded store. Here in *Sheol My body waits For Heaven's trump To seal my fate. Now strangers walk Before my face. With no respect For this place. In darkest hours I'll spend my hours, With changing seasons And "Faded Flowers". * Sheol, The Hebrew name for the abode of the departed Spirits, translated in the KJV Bible as "grave", "Pit" and "Hell". The author (myself) used the translation of "the Grave" William E Lee Copyright 1996
  19. Doctors are afraid to say anything in today's environment concerning anyone about anything concerning themLBGT community, even in preschool, or any grand level...even though an alarming number of those seeking "Gender Reassignment" fall into deep depression and many commit suicide. We life in a world where it is abuse to speak out against anything. Thankfully we can still speak out about child abuse.
  20. If you are being attacked...pull the plug, they have no right to abuse you or your faith. If they can't be civil, then do not allow them access to you. I say this with a lot of experience with this. Also never retaliate, be loving, but not tolerant to abuse.
  21. I don't worry about those who disagree, but I do have a problem with those who turn into anti-Mormons who go on line and become angry and lie.
  22. It does and will take time...don't give up, the reward is too great. You'll be in my prayers and certainly in your wife's prayers. In fact in all who love you...don't give up.
  23. Jesus wept because those he loved wept...even though he knew that in a few moments they would be rejoicing when he resurrected their loved one. This is how loving he was and how emphatically he was. In Mormon theology, "Men are that they might joy". Even if not a Mormon, the fact that there is salvation you should be filled with joy.