by jphirst | Apr 25, 2009 | Sliding, Sliding Excerpts
The opening song was Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake. I realized my skepticism was growing when I took particular note of the line: Or, saith the Lord, Ye are not mine! Brother Charington stood and introduced himself. He gave a long and somewhat pretentious resume of...
by jphirst | Apr 25, 2009 | Sliding, Sliding Excerpts
“RUUUUN!!!” was the shout from the crowd. And run they did–into, over, and through each other. Everyone was running. The Lakes headed for the jeep. They got in but the jeep was pinned in. Doug tried to back up but in the rush to escape the trailer...
by jphirst | Apr 23, 2009 | My View, My View Excerpts
Meridian of Eternity . . .for just a moment in heavenly time the entire universe would focus on the mortal life of Jesus of Nazareth. The plan was finally going forward and if the spirits we all were had needed breath we would have been holding it in...
by jphirst | Apr 23, 2009 | My View, My View Excerpts
Patriot Dreams Come True This season we pause to savor the blessings of patriot dreams fulfilled. Revolutionary patriots and faithful pioneers all envisioned a free and prosperous posterity harvesting amber waves of grain in the shadows of majestic purple mountains....
by jphirst | Apr 23, 2009 | My View, My View Excerpts
Doctrine and Covenants This book, A warning to all men, Declares the greatest covenants of heaven. Through voice of warning, promises are made. Thus by commandment God prepares our way. They prayed And heavens unrestrained Poured visions down like sudden summer rain....
