Based upon the below, I believe the Savior was likely born on December 23, 5 BC. There is certainly not enough evidence to prove this scientifically, but if one is going to go out on a limb, consider going all the way out. December 25th or January 6th Andrew McGowan's article “How December 25 Became … Continue reading Day of the Savior’s Birth: December 23, 5 BC
Month: January 2019

Mission Cookbook
I posted an image of this my mission Facebook group, and was surprised at all the positive reactions. We have consistently used the recipe in it for Sukiyaki for all our married lives. The book can be downloaded with the link below for all the recipes, or the sukiyaki recipe is below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PLhhmp7_sHutPFyxMq6fJvvTPg5-RkjZ/view?usp=sharing
Isaiah Quotes in the Book of Mormon
The following chart, based upon materials gathered elsewhere on the Internet, shows quotations of the Isaiah in the Book of Mormon
Handle’s Messiah Scripture References
The following is a chart of the references of Handle's Messiah to the corresponding scriptures. A text version is shown after the graphic, with HTML links to the verses involved. Part Order Performer Reference I 1 Sinfonia (Overture) (None) I 2 Tenor Recitative Isaiah 40:1-3 I 3 Tenor Air Isaiah 40:4 I 4 Chorus Isaiah … Continue reading Handle’s Messiah Scripture References
Malachi and Savior’s Commentary Compared
I noted that the Savior in his visit to the Nephites as recorded in the Book of Mormon, 3rd Nephi and in chapters 24 and 25 quotes Malachi. I was taught by a Book of Mormon teacher that whenever Book of Mormon authors quoted Isaiah, that would "Tell us what they were going to tell … Continue reading Malachi and Savior’s Commentary Compared
Shackleton and Divine Assistance
I wanted to share a quote from the book Shackelton’s book “South” He said: “When I look back on those days I have no doubt that Providence guided us, not only across the snow fields but across the storm white sea that separated elephant island from our landing place on South Georgia. I know during … Continue reading Shackleton and Divine Assistance
Immersive Learning and Empathy
Below is an extract, a fairly lengthy one, from "Reclaiming Reality: Doctoring and Discipleship in a Hyperconnected Age" by Tyler Johnson in BYU Studies, 57:3. I would not typically post such a long extract, both out of respect for the author's copyright, but also because the Internet is not the place for such "long-form" content as … Continue reading Immersive Learning and Empathy