“Now hear it, O inhabitants of the earth, Jew and Gentile, Saint and sinner! When our father Adam came into the garden of Eden, he came into it with a celestial body, and brought Eve, one of his wives, with him. He helped to make and organize this world. He is MICHAEL, the Archangel, the […]
“My next sermon will be to both Saint and sinner. One thing has remained a mystery in this kingdom up to this day. It is in regard to the character of the well-beloved Son of God, upon which subject the Elders of Israel have conflicting views. Our God and Father in heaven, is a being
“I have been found fault with a great many times for casting reflections upon men of science, and especially upon theologians, because of the little knowledge they possess about man being on the earth, about the earth itself, about our Father in heaven, his Son Jesus Christ, the order of heavenly things, the laws by
“Some may think what I have said concerning Adam strange, but the period will come when the people will be willing to adopt Joseph Smith as their Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and God! but not the Father of their spirits, for that was our Father Adam.” Exegetical Breakdown “Some may think what I have said
“Do you not all know that you are the sons and daughters of the Almighty? If you do not I will inform you this morning that there is not a man or woman on the earth that is not a son or daughter of Adam and Eve. We all belong to the races which have
“When our father Adam came into the garden of Eden, he came into it with a celestial body, and brought Eve, one of his wives, with him. He helped to make and organize this world. He is Michael, the Archangel, the Ancient of Days! about whom holy men have written and spoken—He is our Father
“After men have got their exaltations and their crowns—have become Gods, even the sons of God—are made Kings of kings and Lords of lords, they have the power then of propagating their species in spirit; and that is the first of their operations with regard to organizing a world. Power is then given to them
Speaker: President Russell M. NelsonSession: Sunday AfternoonDate: April 2023Role: President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1. General Notes President Russell M. Nelson delivers a powerful call to discipleship, urging members to choose peacemaking over contention in a world marked by polarization and hostility. Drawing on a personal experience from his surgical
Speaker: Elder Dieter F. UchtdorfSession: Sunday AfternoonDate: October 2024Role: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 1. General Notes Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf reflects on his 75 years as a baptized member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sharing memories of his childhood sacrament meetings in a Zwickau, Germany, chapel. He employs a powerful
A Symbolic and Structural Look at President Nelson’s April 2025 Conference Talk Introduction In his April 2025 General Conference address for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson delivered “Confidence in the Presence of God,” a prophetic message rich with meaning. Clocking in at exactly 11:59, the talk blends urgent
Elder David A. Bednar taught, “The Book of Mormon … was written for our day… choosing the stories, speeches, and events that would be most helpful to us” (The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion). The Nephite collapse from Helaman 1 to 3 Nephi 11 reveals a final micro-cycle—a divine template of pride, decline, and
The Book of Mormon reveals a recurring pattern among covenant peoples: righteousness brings prosperity, prosperity often leads to pride, and pride invites destruction, followed by humility and repentance. Elder Wilford W. Andersen called this “the pride cycle,” noting, “Its inclusion is a warning for our day” (The Warning in the Book of Mormon). Yet scripture
Organized Crime and the Mexican Border The U.S.–Mexico border’s disorder—2.5 million encounters annually, overstretched resources—extends beyond families seeking better lives. Organized crime thrives in this chaos, leveraging the system’s gaps. Trafficking in persons, drug smuggling, and rare but real terrorism threats exploit the same porous border as migrants, blending into the fray with lethal precision.
Politicians across parties pledge to “close” the U.S.–Mexico border, but its 1,954 miles of deserts, rivers, and mountains defy simple solutions. It is not a line to lock; it is a system designed to bend rather than break. Natural features challenge crossings, yet they fall short of sealing the border. What does this terrain truly
Accurate terminology clarifies the complex dynamics of U.S. border activity. These definitions are derived from authoritative sources, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), current to April 7, 2025. Data reflects Fiscal Year 2024 (October 2023–September 2024) unless noted. Apprehensions Definition: The act of detaining individuals attempting illegal
