Author Archives: Monte Shelley

Location: Can be anywhere people are. Fortunately, there are some uninhabited places on earth as yet. But when you go there, such places are no longer uninhabited. Access: You don’t have to find it; it finds you. Lucky are you … Continue reading →

My Father:Forgive me: my head bowed lowIs weighted down with sin;I need not say, you too well knowThe rottenness within. I could not ask for blessings more,My cup e’en yet o’erflows;The wicked soul when blest is poor,His debt still ever … Continue reading →

“And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and there was no poor among them.” Moses 7:18 Church Missionary work Intellectual Educational Civic Social Economic Cultural Technological Personal Righteousness

Unit 1: Good and Evil The Gem: The most important ability is the power to discern the difference between the good spirit and the evil spirit. This ability makes agency possible. To identify each correctly in every moment is the … Continue reading →

Talk given by Chauncey Riddle23 October 1990,at Weber State College Institute, Ogden, Utah Suppose with me for a moment. Let’s pretend that you have acquired a passion for Granny Smith apples. You buy and keep them on hand whenever you … Continue reading →

(CES Symposium C.C. Riddle, 20 August 1982) Comparison of Personal Characteristics of Persons on Rock and Persons on Sand On Rock On Sand Faith Loves the Lord with all Says he loves the Lord, but Heart Has yielded heart to … Continue reading →

The leaders of the Jews were infuriated. To think that one would even claim to be the Messiah and turn his back on their problems was too much for them. And for him to be gaining wide-spread support among the … Continue reading →

THE NEW TESTAMENT CONFERENCE February 27, 1960Dr. Chauncey C. Riddle As one assesses the achievements of mankind he cannot help but marvel at three elements of our century which are historically unique. The first is the practical power of scientific … Continue reading →

6 March 1975 Dear Church Member: Thanks for your letter; it was good to hear that things are going well with you. You said you wonder about persecution. May I give you my thinking on that topic? First, some background. … Continue reading →

S. Grandfather, would you have some time to talk with me before Fast Meeting? G. Sara, there is nothing I’d rather do than talk with you. What shall we discuss? S. Tell me about fasting, Grandfather. I know some of … Continue reading →