The move to Kirt6lanad marked a fundamental change for the fledgling church. The Lord had promised he would deliver then law of the church once the prophet got to Kirtland and so it was delivered. But st5range doings were going on in Kirtland and thy provided some good opportunities to truly establish the pattern of the Church. these were interesting times.

We focus on section 38 today because of its broad reach across numerous points of doctrine and guidance. The primary message of the importance of being united is manifest throughout and we learn a bit more about the true nature of Christ. We also get to hear a wonderful story about Lucy Mack Smith and the miracle she called down from heaven to help the starving and freezing Saints gathered on the shore of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York as they tried to make their way to Ohio.

Once more we come upon Easter next week. Please join me as we engage in this discussion of what should be and is the single most important celebration we fete. it seems all people love Easter but perhaps few of us realize just how pivotal this event we celebrate was. The future of our entire eternal existence hung in the balance and the Savior's sacrifice and resurrection made our continued eternal progression possible.

Throughout the Book of Mormon concerns of the prophets and prophecies of the ultimate fate of the Lamanites was a primary concern. Great promises were made to their descendants. As soon as the Church as organized, the very first missionaries were sent out to preach and teach the various Indian tribes notwithstanding the opposition from other settlers around them. Amazing success and wonderful stories came from those early efforts.

But there is evidence that many of the first nation are not genetically connected to the ancient Lamanites. So who are these people, and do they stand to receive the blessings the Lord has promised to the Lamanites?

I hope this episode helps settle your heart on this matter.

This wide -ranging revelation was given during the time that Joseph Smith was revising or re-translating the Book of Genesis and as such, it shares many common threads.

it deals with the Second Coming, the Millennium, the resurrection and the final judgement, and also the Devil and his hosts. lots of stuff to discuss so I invite you to join me for this episode.

This is a recording of the live presentation I made to the members of the Florene So. Carolina ward on Sunday March 23rd. Accordingly, the recording and audio quality may be somewhat less than perfect, but I invite you all to have a listen.

Important issues remained to be settled as the early Church began its mission. Whether or not Angels could eat earthly food was not one of those issues, but the matter is addressed, nevertheless.

What was an important issue was just who could receive revelation and how was revelation to be handled. This came after confusing and conflicting revelations by Oliver Cowdery and also Hiram Page.

Join me as we see how this was settled.

We discuss the beginnings of serious persecutions and also, a special calling for Emma Smith