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When He Comes Again

There are two songs that always make me teary when I hear them. The first is “I Wonder When He Comes Again,” as found in the Children’s Song Book for Primary. As I listen to the words, I think about the Savior’s Second Coming and contemplate the questions asked in the lyrics. What time of year will it be? Will the stars in the heavens shine brighter? And, most importantly, what will my relationship with Him be on that day? The other song is currently being played on the radio. It’s called “I Can Only Imagine,” and it’s sung by … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: Blessings of the Elect

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Yesterday, we took a look at the signs of the Second Coming of the Savior. Many of those were a bit scary – things like wars, famines, and persecutions. Things like that give the end of the world a bad name! Today, I’d like to explore some of the blessings promised to the elect. We’re going to talk more about the elect tomorrow, but for today, let’s just say that the elect are those who are chosen by God. In a nutshell, it includes sincere Latter-day Saints. That means that the blessings we are about to review are ones that … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine: The Signs of the Times

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All too often, we hear about “the signs of the time.” Perhaps we look at the great disasters that have befallen the world in the last few years, the wars and rumors of wars, and think these are signs of the Savior’s coming. Interestingly enough, the early Saints looked at various disasters, trials and tribulations and thought the Savior would soon return to Earth. I believe it was Brigham Young who admonished a brother to continue with temporal preparation, and in the Wilford Woodruff manual last year, the prophet noted that he would look for signs of the Savior’s coming, … Continue reading →