Tag Archives: Holy Ghost

Gifts of the Spirit

Gifts of the Spirit should be coveted earnestly, as we are admonished by Paul in 1 Corinithians 12:31. Every member of the church is given at least one gift of the Spirit and it is up to us to seek after the rest. Gifts of the spirit are all tied around revelation of one sort or another. “It was asked of me by a gentleman how I guided the people by revelation. I teach them to live so that the Spirit of revelation may make plain to them their duty day by day that they are able to guide themselves. … Continue reading →

The Waters of Baptism

My Easter Sunday was quite one of the loveliest I have ever spent. (I think I’ve watched Pride and Prejudice too many times. Sorry, I’ll drop back into the American styling of the English language.) Anyway, all that aside, on Easter Sunday I was privileged to be in Waxahachie, Texas for the baptism of my beloved niece, Rebecca Case. I was so proud of her for fighting everything that stood in her way so that she could enter the waters of baptism on that very special day. Rebecca is really a most remarkable young woman. Her mother is violently anti-Mormon … Continue reading →

Recognizing the Holy Ghost

“The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and light. Without the sun, there could be no life on this planet; it would be forever barren, cold, and dark. “As the sun gives life and light to the earth, a spiritual light gives nourishment to our spirits. We call this the Light of Christ. The scriptures teach us that it “lighteth every man that cometh into the world.” Thus, all mankind can enjoy its blessings. The Light of Christ is the divine influence that allows every man, woman, and … Continue reading →