117. The BOOK of MORMON & OUR Constitution

02/22/22 • 19 min

As I was pondering life and trying to seek light I had a thought that came to me about 4th NEPHI and our Constitution. Join me today as I share some thoughts and insights about how the Book of Mormon is the road map for our day and our "morning newspaper" into our world. President Hinckley: “The Book of Mormon narrative is a chronicle of nations long since gone. But in its descriptions of the problems of today’s society, it is as current as the morning newspaper and much more definitive, inspired, and inspiring concerning the solutions of those problems. I know of no other writing which sets forth with such clarity the tragic consequences to societies that follow courses contrary to the commandments of God. Its pages trace the stories of two distinct civilizations that flourished on the Western Hemisphere. Each began as a small nation, its people walking in the fear of the Lord. But with prosperity came growing evils. The people succumbed to the wiles of ambitious and scheming leaders who oppressed them with burdensome taxes, who lulled them with hollow promises, who countenanced and even encouraged loose and lascivious living. These evil schemers led the people into terrible wars that resulted in the death of millions and the final and total extinction of two great civilizations in two different eras. No other written testament so clearly illustrates the fact that when men and nations walk in the fear of God and in obedience to His commandments, they prosper and grow, but when they disregard Him and His word, there comes a decay that, unless arrested by righteousness, leads to impotence and death. The Book of Mormon is an affirmation of the Old Testament proverb: “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). The God of heaven spoke to these people of the Americas through prophets, telling them where true security could be found: “Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ” (Ether 2:12).” ( Source: “A Testimony Vibrant and True”, Ensign, August 2005 ) bethnewellcoaching.com [email protected]

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116. Ken left for college to get a degree and in the process had a spiritual experience that solidified his testimony firmly

Ken grew up in a small town in Oregon. When he was a young man, his mother became re-activated and Ken began going to church but things changed as he left to college and his focus became about his school work and grades. Then one day while sitting in a business class he had a spiritual confirmation that he could not deny and this put him on a firm path of faithfulness. Join me today as Ken shares his story of light. bethnewellcoaching.com [email protected]

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118. PART 2: Teralyn Pilgrim and her visit to the Samburu tribe with Elizabeth and Rebecca from the Unity and Umoja Villages

I first interviewed Teralyn on episode 106 about her move from Mississippi to Oregon to help with her mother who had cancer. When Teralyn's mother passed away, she felt a great desire to go to Africa and meet the women that she wanted to write a book about from the Samburu Tribes in the villages of Unity and Umoja. Join me as Teralyn shares Elizabeth and Rebecca's stories in this Seeking Light Podcast episode. Samburuyouth.org Etsy: SupportSamburu GoFundMe: Boarding House for Samburu Girls bethnewellcoaching.com [email protected]