Beneath the Wraps

  Before “Come Follow Me” was introduced the Doctrine & Covenants was part of a Church history study – taught in order of time frame when the revelation was given.   Today we are taught chronologically – but it still helps to know one’s church history to know why the revelation was given.   Our goal is to find Jesus within the scriptures – not to dwell on church history.   We are also taught to teach by the Spirit – which I don’t think was the case today. I have a hard time resonating with the current gospel doctrine instructor – though I’m not alone.   I wanted to share a discovery on my part but did not get the opportunity as my comments seemed to be brushed aside.   The instructor – who normally thrives on class participation – wanted to back up to the lost manuscripts and introduce Oliver Cowdrey.   Okay, I admit that my comment was a wee bit ahead of where he wanted to start – but I didn’t like the direction of conversation as comments seeme...

           I don’t know what platform is currently being used by stake.   There have been several complaints coming from our ward but I don’t know if it’s like that for all wards.   Recently three of the wards have been upgraded.   We are among the four that receive not-so-great viewing options.   Last week seemed fine, but we did have lots of interference yesterday.   We also had lots of rain.   So I suppose the weather interfered with – I’m guessing Frontier though I had suspected it had gone out of business as it is awful.           We heard the opening hymn four times intermingled with Mormon Tabernacle Choir who were vibrant and definitely easier to hear.   I had the volume up as loud as it would go.   We heard the opening prayer three times.   Announcements twice.   And the first part of Elder Miller’s talk.   And then it reverted back and I finally t...

           Some people have told me “ Oh, you ’ ve got to see this site! ”   “ You ’ ll have to visit that place! ” I don ’ t like crowds of people.   I can view things through books and/or video and probably be happier with it than going there in person – not to rule out visiting said destination if I happen to be in the area – but I don ’ t necessarily have to visit said sites in person and I ’ m okay with it.   On February 4 I took a virtual tour of Palmyra in New York ( here ).   Today I took a virtual tour of the Mormon Battalion Historical site in San Diego, California.   It was GREAT!!!!   I didn ’ t have to stand.   I didn ’ t have to get up and move.   There was no crowd of people – not even online. The tour was my personal tour.   I feel so blessed for having had the opportunity as I had the missionaries to myself. Who knew that acting might be a requirement of missionary service?   No...