Global Casting Call For Bible Film Project

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is embarking on an ambitious, if slightly daunting, film project. The goal? To reinact every story told in the New Testament.

That’s a lot of stories! And, it requires a lot of people. Which means, whether you are a professional actor, or a novice, you have the potential to become a part of movie-making history. Continue reading

Walk As Children Of Light

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In his fifth epistle to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul taught:

“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children. . .For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light. . .and Christ shall give thee light.” – Eph. 5: 1, 8, 14

When Brandon Jackson was only 14 years old, Continue reading

Dame Vera Lynn Adds Light To Mormon Conference

I love it when songs are used as illustrations in talks during the Semi-Annual General Conference of our Church. Thankfully, it happens often. Last week’s October 2010 Conference was no exception.

Dame Vera Lynn at the War and Peace Show 2009

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During the Saturday October 2nd afternoon session, Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared that for his birthday, he received a newly remastered CD of World War II songs by vocalist Dame Vera Lynn. He explained, Continue reading

Fourteen Fundamentals Spotlighted at Conference

Today marks the first day of the 180th Semi-Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As previously blogged, I have been anxiously anticipating attending this Conference, [as I do with all Conferences] and it certainly did not disappoint! Every talk today was marvelous, inspiring, motivating and exciting. I have pages and pages of rapidly scribbled notes and impressions that I plan to make sense out of [and write subsequent brilliant blog posts of course]…soon! However, I want to quickly post about one of today’s “extra-ordinary” Conference moments.   Continue reading

The Morning Breaks with Sounds of Conference

In honor of this weekend’s 180th Semi-Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, let’s explore one of the most popular hymns often sung during the event, entitled “The Morning Breaks“. Continue reading