The following is the afterword to our recently published outreach booklet, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Mark.” The gospel of Mark ends abruptly. The women who came to anoint Jesus’ body were met by heavenly angels showing them an empty tomb. The tomb was empty because Jesus had risen from the dead. The… Read More ›
Just a Few Generations Do you remember your great grandparents? If they were like most people, they had a family, career, hobbies, hopes and dreams. Sadly, all of that is forgotten now. Perhaps they lived a full life, 60, 70, 80, maybe even 90 years of life. But now they are a fading memory. What… Read More ›
Do You Recognize this Mountain? The mountain pictured here is Mount Rundle in Banff National Park, just a short drive from Calgary. It is so amazing that all people, no matter their language, ethnicity, or education are awestruck when they look at a mountain like this. Why are we so moved by a big chunk… Read More ›
How Well Do You Know Your Stampede Facts? 1. The Calgary Stampede was first held in what year? 2. How big is the purse for the Stampede rodeo? 3. How many people attend the 10-day event each year? 4. How many mini-donuts are sold each year? 5. How many pancakes are served at Stampede each… Read More ›
Staring Death in the Face! You have to think fast. You’re staring down a bull who has the power to crush you with his weight and might! What would you say to a 1700 pound bull who’s ready to run right through you? Quite frankly, there’s nothing you can say. You just need to get… Read More ›
This is not a rant on Muhammad’s many wives, his marriage to young Aisha, the violent commands of beheading or mutilation, the “Satanic” verses, or the many scientific and historical errors of the Qur’an—although such topics are important considerations. This pamphlet focuses on what Muhammad himself called Christians to do. Muhammad called Christians to judge… Read More ›
In recent decades homosexuality has gone from being illegal and taboo to legal and culturally accepted. This is lauded as a victory for human rights. There are some, however, who seem to be resistant to progress—the church. Granted, many churches and Christians have embraced homosexuality as compatible with their faith and practice, but others have… Read More ›
The following contains 4 basic teachings of the LDS Church with the references to these doctrines and a comparison to see if the Bible corresponds to these basic teachings. Basic Teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1. The Nature of God Adam, from the Garden of Eden, is our Father and… Read More ›