Category Archives: Joseph Smith

Beware of false prophets.

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

In this short video (4:45) Ritch Sandford provides a solid overview of what the Bible says about false prophets. At the end of the video Mr. Sandford cites Matthew 7:15-16 where Jesus says, “Beware of false prophets…You will recognize them … Continue reading →

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This is a Test: Joseph Smith and Deuteronomy 13

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

It had been a long forty years of wandering in the wilderness. God’s people Israel were finally nearing their Promised Land. Moses’ life was drawing to a close and the people were about to enter a new way of life … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith’s Powerful Influence

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

It’s Throwback Thursday! Last week (15 October 2015) Deseret News announced the recent discovery of Emma Smith’s 1841 Book of Mormon. Apparently, Joseph Smith gave the book to John Quincy Adams’s grandson, Charles Francis Adams, when Charles visited the Prophet in … Continue reading →

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General Conference: Mormons told to get past Joseph Smith’s history and move forward.

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

During last weekend’s General Conference of the LDS Church (3-4 October 2015), Mormon apostle Neil L. Andersen spoke on the topic of faith, and the importance of keeping it burning brightly. He said that faith does not come by chance, … Continue reading →

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How to Help Mormon Missionaries

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

I’m a mom. I get it. Mormon blogger and author Mette Ivie Harrison wants people to be kind to her kids as they serve their LDS missions. In a recent article at Huff Post Blog, “How to Manage Mormon Missionaries,” … Continue reading →

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Sexual Morality in Old Mormon Nauvoo

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Sexual morality in early 1840s Nauvoo, Illinois, the City of Joseph [Smith], was enough to make most people blush. John C. Bennett, who had for 18 months been a member of Joseph Smith’s inner circle and close confidante, left the … Continue reading →

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Praise to the Man: Joseph Smith

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

The September issue of the Ensign magazine includes an article celebrating the 30th “birthday” of the LDS hymnbook, Hymns (74-75). Even though the Ensign clearly states “there are no plans at this time for a new edition,” rumors are circulating … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith’s Gold Plates

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Joseph Smith, the first Mormon Prophet, claimed he was divinely guided to a set of gold plates that were buried near his home in the state of New York. After taking possession of these plates, according to the official LDS … Continue reading →

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The Wives of Joseph Smith Visit Manti

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

The annual Christian outreach at the Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, Utah concluded about 2 weeks ago. During this year’s outreach, 34 women, dressed in pioneer clothing, each took on the identity of a wife of Joseph Smith. This was … Continue reading →

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Why Mormon Art Sometimes Misrepresents Mormon History

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Assistant BYU professor, author, and artist Anthony Sweat created the “feature image” for a new book (From Darkness Unto Light, by Michael Hubbard MacKay and Gerrit J. Dirkmaat) that depicts the translation of the Book of Mormon. His painting includes … Continue reading →

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