Category: New Testament

Increasing Marginal Costs of Gay Marriage Opposition

Increasing Marginal Costs of Gay Marriage Opposition

*Article by Jordan Clive “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2 The current trend of increasing support for same-sex marriage in the United States is prevalent (“Turning the tide” by The Economist). Accompanied [...]

BYU 2012 E-Week Kickoff

BYU 2012 E-Week Kickoff

“He that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.” Matthew 25:20-21 From the parable of the talents we learn the Lord wants [...]

Faith, fear and scary movies

Faith, fear and scary movies

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7 In this scripture, Paul reminds us that the spirit of fear is not of God. In today’s society, it seems that seeking after this “spirit of fear” has become an object of recreation. Why do we [...]

LDS Church humanitarian aid

LDS Church humanitarian aid

“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” Matthew 7:20 We can identify whether something is of God by looking at its fruits. Some of the major fruits of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) are its humanitarian efforts.   The Church has three major humanitarian programs. LDS Church humanitarian aid programs LDS Charities- uses 100% of donations [...]

Cecil O. Samuelson’s biography

Cecil O. Samuelson’s biography

“If any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” John 12:26 One man who has dedicated his life to serving God is Cecil Osborn Samuelson, Jr..  Cecil Samuelson was born on August 1, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Throughout Cecil’s life, he’s served others in a variety of ways- at the University of Utah, Brigham Young University and [...]

32 Interesting facts about WikiLeaks

32 Interesting facts about WikiLeaks

“For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.” Mark 4:22 One way secret things are being manifested, is through a website called, “WikiLeaks.” Julian Assange launched WikiLeaks in December 2006.  The Australian programmer and internet activist created WikiLeaks.org as an international website dedicated to publishing secretive, [...]

London’s Memorial of Heroic Self Sacrifice

London’s Memorial of Heroic Self Sacrifice

 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 In the middle of London’s Postman’s Park is the little-known Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice.  The Memorial is filled with 54 tiles, such as this one, commemorating the sacrifices of heroes who gave their life trying to save someone.  I heard about the Memorial of Heroic Self Sacrifice [...]

Current human rights violations

Current human rights violations

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God…from such turn away.” 2 Timothy [...]

How to make a difference

How to make a difference

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 The more I live, the more I see things I once thought were impossible, be accomplished.  I believe one of the best ways to make a difference is to believe in yourself and others.  You can do anything with God’s help.  You can make a difference in the world in many ways, [...]

Stephen R. Covey’s achievements

Stephen R. Covey’s achievements

“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” Matthew 16:25 This morning, Stephen R. Covey (79) passed away due to residual effects from his bike accident earlier this year.  Stephen Covey is an international speaker, writer and businessman.  Throughout his life Covey inspired millions. Stephen R. Covey’s life achievements Stephen Covey’s educational achievements [...]