An Anchor To Our Souls

In this modern age, God reinstituted the Biblical law of tithing, and in Doctrine and Covenants section 119, He said we were to pay “one tenth of our interest annually.” Modern Prophets in 1970 said that the word “interest” in section 119 “was understood to mean” income. Since there are various ways to interpret interest and income, that means there is no clear and definitive revelation stating just what we are supposed to pay our income on. This is a very important topic. A lot of money is involved in this decision process. Regardless of what a person or family decides to pay their tithing on, the most important thing is that their heart and faith are centered on the Lord. There at least two models for paying tithing that have a substantial amount of support from the scriptures and that harmonize with gospel principles. The following will outline the doctrinal support for each of these models. Proposition #1 Giving 10% of All the Money We Make 1. D...

“We acknowledge the oneness and basic unity of religion, which is a symphony of God’s blessings and mercy, and the universality of belief in religion. One cannot have harmony if everyone plays the same notes; and one cannot have symphony if everyone plays the same instruments. Individual conductors and composers are different, but the source of musical creativity is One” -  Fethullah Gulen “Mormonism is truth, let it come from whence it may" - Joseph Smith “If there is anything virtuous, lovely or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things." - The Apostle Paul & The Prophet Joseph "Seek ye out of the best bo...

While the most important causes in my life are FAITH and FAMILY, I feel God has opened up to me a cause that is more of a big deal than I had previously imagined, and it has to do with FOOD. I feel so strongly about this topic that I don't mind the risk of someone getting offended. I hope no one does however, because  I respect everyone's right to live the way they feel is best. I realize that some might feel that the best way to influence others is through a quiet and humble example only. While I agree that is a powerful method, I believe the internet can be a powerful tool to spread good news and warn people of danger. For those who disagree with the following message, feel free to ignore it, and know that I don't judge you, and respect that you have good reasons for why you live the way you do. I just wanted to give you an update on my life and what has been on my mind lately, so you can at least understand where I am coming from. And if you agree with some things I...

Love Humility; Unity; Virtue; Righteousness What is Love? 1 Corinthians 13:14-18/Moroni 7:45 Charity suffereth long, and is kind. Charity envieth not; is not puffed up, seeketh not her own (1 Corinthians 10:24- Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.), is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth Moroni 7:47 Charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him. C.S Lewis "Being in love is a good thing but it is not the best thing. You cannot make it the basis of a whole life. It is a noble feeling but it is still a feeling. Now no feeling can be relied on to last in its full intensity or even to last at all. Knowledge can last, principles can last, habits can last, but feeling...