Thoughts and stories, by Pal

This is a talk given in General Conference, October 1968.  I remember hearing of President Alvin R. Dyer, and he wrote and spoke many things about America! New post on  BofM.Blog America’s Grand History by  riannelson@aol.com How is it possible to read the Book of Mormon and read the promises about a Promised Land, and not know these prophets are speaking about the United States of America? There are many choice lands in the Americas, but not like the USA with its constitution, liberty and missionary work. We truly are blessed to be in this chosen land of America. With this blessing, we are under covenant to share the gospel to the rest of the world and if we don't we shall be swept off this chosen Land. President Dyer shares in plain language as an ambassador of the Lord, this same sentiment. The Destiny of America   by   President Alvin R. Dyer Of the First Presidency  Conference Report , October 1968, pp. 106-110 "My brothers...

This is another beautiful article by Darla Isackson -- whom Elder Jeffrey R. Holland once quoted in a General Conference talk.   Why God Answers Some Prayers with a ‘Yes’ and Not Others By  Darla Isackson  · January 15, 2019 Many faithful Latter-day Saints have prayed for different outcomes than they are getting, not only in things deeply personal, but in our elections, nation, and world. We are facing numerous crises that can affect our lives dramatically. Let me share a principle I’m learning that has wide application. One day I received an e-mail request to join in fasting and prayer for healing of a person I really cared about. I wanted to, but I hesitated. Instead of standing firmly on the foundation of faith, the idea of praying for a specific outcome landed both my feet in the quicksand of fear. I was afraid this dear p...