In the LDS church the temple ordinances, which include the Endowment and Sealing, are thought of as the crowning ordinances in the gospel. However, there is an additional ordinance that is specifically concealed from members, that of the second anointing….
I went through the LDS Endowment in 1999 and honestly didn’t know what to expect. Prior to that point, I had taken a temple prep class however that class is almost useless in preparing individuals for the temple. This is…
In the LDS church the phrase “iron rod” is immediately recognized by almost everyone. This is because it is a core part of the vision of the Tree of Life and because it by itself is quite distinct. If anyone…
In Mormonism, the Word of Wisdom is often interpreted as a black and white revelation which simply means members shouldn’t ingest coffee, tea, or alcohol while ignoring almost all the rest of the revelation. The revelation itself also historically was…
In the LDS church there is without a doubt a general understanding that all changes will come through the proper channels which means the leaders. In every single discussion on this concept someone always references a scripture like D&C 132:8…
In the LDS church we talk about the glorious times of the Kirtland Era and the many revelations Joseph received. We then talk about the prosperous Nauvoo era and equate it with the blessings of God. However, we generally don’t…
In the LDS church I heard about the First Vision on many occasions and came to understand the significance of that event. It was a parting of the heavens and God was speaking to his children again. It was revolutionary…
I was married in the Las Vegas temple in April 2002. According to LDS belief, since I had been sealed in the temple then I was essentially set for life spiritually. All I had to do from that point forward…
In the context of any LDS discussion the Holy Ghost is both a physical personage and a force of spiritual power. Very few people attempt to actually explain the discrepancy, however they just admit that the Holy Ghost is needed…
As a member of the LDS church, I thought I had a very good understanding of God and his character. He was simply an exalted human that perfected himself enough to become a god. He was human yet divine. He…