by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 17, 2021 | Church Doctrine, Church History, Come Follow Me, Laws and Governments of Humans, Revelation
In the two months between May 20 and July 20, 1831, the Prophet Joseph Smith received seven revelations to guide the Church in its second year of existence. These revelations covered topics ranging from the first principles and ordinances of the gospel to missionary...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 9, 2021 | Doing Good
Mother’s Day, a holiday celebrated in the United States and other countries, evokes a wide range of emotions. Some women rejoice in this day that recognizes their selfless efforts as mothers—efforts that do not seem to be adequately recognized in today’s...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 9, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
Nearly two months elapsed between the receipt of the revelation that is now section 48 of the Doctrine and Covenants and the two revelations that are now sections 49 and 50. These were turbulent times for Joseph Smith, his wife Emma, and other Church members. During...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 2, 2021 | First Principles and Ordinances, Spiritual Gifts
James E. Talmage clearly understood the idea that faith is belief plus action. His study of the scriptures had convinced him of this definition. But there was one scriptural passage that puzzled him because it seemed to be an exception to this general rule. In Elder...
by Richard E. Turley Jr. | May 2, 2021 | Church History, Come Follow Me
In the three days that followed the revelation now known as section 45 of the Doctrine and Covenants, three additional revelations came to bless the new Church and its members. The three additional revelations taught the Saints about spiritual gifts, called a Church...