Splatters of Clay

In 2 Nephi 26:33 it says, "... and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." In the 2017 October General Conference of the LDS Church Elder Quinton L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, " Anyone who claims superiority under the Father’s plan because of characteristics like race, sex, nationality, language, or economic circumstances is morally wrong and does not understand the Lord’s true purpose for all of our Father’s children." I contrast this with recent statements regarding Haiti from that boss baby who so recently purchased the US presidency. Oh where is our captain? Where is the leader who gives confidence and faith? Where is a one worthy to be called a man, worthy to guide our nation? I see him not. We are left in the hands of another. A child, an ignorant one who joys in hate, revels in destruction, who seeks to tear...

President Thomas S. Monson died last night. It is always sad to see a great person leave this world, especially one who has served so long and given so much. My first thought at hearing of his passing was, “I bet he was so happy to see his wife again. What a wonderful reunion that must have been.” It makes me grateful for prophets and the words they give to us. The modern words we hear over the pulpit and the ancient words found in scripture. One of my favorite passages says, “…the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.” – Alma 40: 11. We all go back to God when we die. How we lived our life will determine the work and learning we must do on the other side. President Monson did great things over here and I am sure he will do great things over there. He will be missed. Our Savior, Jesus Christ lives and directs this church, not mortal men. The ...