Johns Hopkins’ Seal and Jesus’ Words
Posted on December 27, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 1 Comment
Danithew at Mormon Mentality wrote a little on Yale’s seal featuring the motto “Light and Truth” emblazoned in Hebrew and Latin. Continuing on the theme, here follow some observations of The Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins’ seal, adopted on May 4, 1885 (to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the temple endowment and 81st year […]
Read More..>>God be thanked for the gift of His Son
Posted on December 21, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 2 Comments
By way of confession, I dislike the Christmas season.
Since beginning my professional employment, the Christmas season is a stressful time of year filled with seemingly unending activities to squeeze out every last cent of available revenue, penny pinching to meet cost saving targets, capital project closures and invoice reconciliation for end-of-year spend.
By the time Christmas […]
Did the King read about King Benjamin?
Posted on December 20, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 6 Comments
I’d love some insights from anybody who knows whether there is any truth to the claim that Elvis Presley read the Book of Mormon in his last days.
Here are some articles that indicate Elvis may have read the Book of Mormon:
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This web site has pictures of Elvis’ alleged Book of Mormon with handwriting that may […]
Annie Lyman
Posted on December 20, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 9 Comments
Who was this mysterious woman? In an 1872 report of Brigham Young[1], we learn that she was 1) George A. Smith’s cousin, 2) still alive, and 3) a plural wife of Oliver Cowdery. The latter claim has both its supporters (Quinn[2], Faulring[3]) and its skeptics (Van Wagoner[4], Price[5], Morris[6]).
Read More..>>The priesthood ban and Mitt
Posted on December 16, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 44 Comments
Mitt Romney got some very tough questioning today on “Meet the Press.” Some of the toughest questions had to do with he 1978 revelation ending the priesthood ban for those with African blood. Romney was asked at least twice if the policy was wrong, and he bypassed the question. It was nice […]
Read More..>>This is pretty funny
Posted on December 14, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 2 Comments
“He’s not Satan, he’s my brother.” Kathleen Parker skewers various presidential candidates but makes Mitt look pretty good.
Read More..>>The Church is Youtubing
Posted on December 14, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 6 Comments
You have got to check out these Youtube clips from Church Public Affairs. Church leaders discuss issues from “Are Mormons Christian?” to “Why Do People Say Mormonism is a Cult?” Three brand new clips address political neutrality and the civic duties of Church members. I think this is a wonderful way for […]
Read More..>>Some nice comments about Mormons in tense times
Posted on December 12, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 21 Comments
I’m getting a bit tired of the Christopher Hitchens and Lawrence O’Donnells of the world, so I’ve decided I’m going to concentrate on comments like these:
Read More..>>Goering’s Mormon Brother in Utah and USAAF Bomber Pilot Nephew
Posted on December 12, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 7 Comments
My most recent drivetime audio book was The Great Escape by the late Paul Brickhill, an Australian journalist, fighter pilot, and prisoner in Stalag Luft III. Hermann Goering, head of the Luftwaffe and Hitler’s second in command, figured in the background of the events Brickhill chronicled, and I was curious to learn a bit […]
Read More..>>Guest post: to add or not to add?
Posted on December 12, 2007 - Filed Under Any | 17 Comments
This is a guest post by Travis Isaacson, who describes himself as the happy father of five, an EMBA student, a fan of European board games, a Director of Organizational Development, and lover of fine chocolates.
By Travis Isaacson
To add or not to add… that is the question.
As a hiring manager in Utah, I’ve noticed that […]
