General Conference April 2004 Update to 2025 In his April 2004 General Conference address, “Preparation for the Second Coming,” Elder Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highlighted an alarming rise in natural disasters—earthquakes, floods, tidal waves, hurricanes, typhoons, and blizzards—asserting their frequency and intensity had accelerated in recent decades. […]
In an age marked by contention, critique, and division—even within religious communities—a subtle yet profound distinction has emerged in how truth is conveyed. This divide is particularly evident between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and many other Christian denominations. At its core lies a pivotal question: Are we witnessing for truth
Throughout the annals of human history, civilizations have followed a discernible and repeating pattern of rise, prosperity, moral decay, and eventual collapse—a sequence that the Book of Mormon articulates with striking clarity as the Pride Cycle. This cycle, consisting of six distinct stages—Righteousness leading to Obedience and Humility, Prosperity fostering Growth and Innovation, Pride ushering
Biblical Patriarchy: The Hebrew Roots of Family and Covenant The word “patriarchy” stirs debate today, often tangled in modern assumptions of the word’s meaning. But its biblical roots, found in the Hebrew language and scripture stories, reveal a design far richer than power struggles—a harmony of roles meant to reflect God’s purpose. By exploring the
