Monthly Archives: February 2026

(Written in the 1950’s) Democracy is a travesty without the responsible participation of an intelligent and informed electorate. No person can be intelligent and informed without an understanding of both sides of an issue. Russell Kirk’s work The Conservative Mind, … Continue reading →

1 March 1979 The life mission of every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is identical in its general features. Those features are that: A child forlorn, frightened, or sobbing is an evil of this world: … Continue reading →

Illinois Peoria Mission1994 How is it possible to gain control of one’s mind to become a better missionary? The first step is to be able to control our power of attention. We cannot control ourselves until we bring our power … Continue reading →

A lecture was given by Dr. Melvin Morse, 28 October 2018 at the IANDS meeting in Salt Lake City. He is a pediatrician in Washington State who is studying near-death experiences in young children (10 and under). He is attempting … Continue reading →

1.   There are three important Gospel Covenants: a.   The original covenant of Justice: Keep every commandment and inherit. Abraham 3:25 This is a covenant of justice. b.   The New and Everlasting Covenant: Repent of all sinning and learn to keep … Continue reading →

I. What Human Beings Are Human beings are spiritually and physically the children of the gods, and may become gods. Each human being has a stewardship of mind, heart, strength, and might. Mind is what and how one thinks and … Continue reading →

I. The problem. II. An account of the self as portrayed in the LDS scriptures. III. The effects of this account of the self on the theory of language use. Conclusion: I cannot fully know myself. I can act; I … Continue reading →

July 1999 Definition of Communication: Something communicates if it affects or relates to something else. 1.   To exist is to communicate. All existing things communicate with other things constantly. 2.   Affect can be considered both positively and negatively. What something … Continue reading →

I. Religion is the most pervasive aspect of human life. II. Personal religion is the character (the habit patterns) of each individual. People have strong character (religion) in two senses: To have strong internal control is the essence both of … Continue reading →

Morality in the Restored Gospel is faith in Jesus Christ: Together, these three steps constitute faith in Jesus Christ. To become faithful to Jesus Christ is to work by mental exertion (ME) as opposed to physical exertion (PE): ME   Control … Continue reading →