First, THANK YOU very much for the help and prayers with the St. Jude fundraiser that launched last week. Whatever this round of 52in52 turns into, hoping to bring some healing for those who are struggling. For this video, I feel extremely weird posting it. Temple Lot was a big mystery, so to see my cardinal connections that Sunday morning was strange. Let me know what you think below.
"And again, another parable put He forth unto them, having an allusion to the Kingdom that should be set up, just previous to or at the time of the harvest. "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof." Now we can discover plainly that this figure is given to represent the Church as it shall come forth in the last days. Behold, the Kingdom of Heaven is likened unto it. Now, what is like unto it? Let us take the Book of Mormon, which a man took and hid in his field, securing it by his faith, to spring up in the last days, or in due time; let us behold it coming forth out of the ground, which is indeed accounted the least of all seeds, but behold it branching forth, yea, even towering, with lofty branches, and God-like majesty, until it, like the mustard seed, becomes the greatest of all herbs. And it is truth, and it has sprouted and come forth out of the earth, and righteousness begins to look down from heaven, and God is sending down His powers, gifts and angels, to lodge in the branches thereof" (Joseph Smith).
Not strange at all...😔 just another confirmation from your FATHER IN HEAVEN, There are many symbolic meanings in the Cardinal and also this Wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ.🙏❤️🙏
I bought your book from Amazon, but I can’t find the place to either be a member here and contribute to your cause or to just put in a one time donation? Thank you for these wonderful adventures that you’re sharing with us ❤
You’re amazing David for sharing your light and spiritual journey with us! So I guess the nay-sayers are now out in full force against you! YOU are doing Gods will and just laugh it off when they come after you! You KNOW what’s true and it doesn’t matter what they say as you already know. We are with you Bro. Boice!! ❤
David your countenance is so much brighter and you seem so much more at peace. You're reaching so many people with these videos. Please continue to post them.
Hi David. My story is very similar to yours. I was born in Jackson County, moved to Florida at 15, moved to Texas at 21, Baptized LDS at 23 in Amarillo Texas, took a road trip back to KC hometown, ended up in Independence. The thought came to us, "There is something going on here." Later on during my LDS mission in Belize I ran into two people who I met in Independence: An RLDS Apostle who gave us a tour of the tabernacle, and a Samoan LDS Missionary who was at a Young Single Adult activity at the LDS Independence chapel. My conversion story also has a lot of mosaic pieces that all came together similar to yours. That was all about 35 years ago, now I'm in the Stake Presidency in Santa Fe NM. I have been following you for about a year now. I have loved your journey. Joe Lockwood
Over 20 years ago I visited Adam-ondi-Ahman with some friends (who were Latter-day Saint young adults). Had a very spiritual experience where we all kneeled to pray. We were surrounded by trees and it was so peaceful. I’d never prayed as they were outloud from the heart. (I was still catholic then). They were taking turns praying in a circle. When it got to me (I was last), I started praying. When I was done almost everyone was crying. I guess they thought they were done praying, and were surprised and touched when I joined in. Just another small experience in my conversion and spiritual journey. 😁
Congratulations on your searching for truth and joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! I love your curiosity and courage and willingness to share! 👏🙏👏
God speaks to YOU through cardinals! He speaks to me through music. I am glad that you do not dismiss these cardinals because God knows YOU personally and KNOWS that they mean something to you! I just bet that when the person painted the garden room mural in the Manti Temple way back in the 1940’s, I bet the person was inspired to add a cardinal. They might have thought “why a cardinal because we don’t have those here in Utah but ok I’ll paint one!” This cardinal was put there for YOU way back in the 40’s!! YOU specifically because YOU needed it to confirm your faith and to comfort you!! He is THAT loving and kind. We call it “tender mercies” from God. Your journey has and will continue to bring others to him. ❤ You have been willing to follow him and do his will inspite of the difficulties it might bring. He will strengthen you and bring you peace and joy.
Thanks for sharing this experience, David. My wife and I visited this spot (temple lot in Independence) back in 1987. I remember we met a man from the Hedrickite church (Church of Jesus Christ, Temple Lot) and he was very kind and friendly. I don't remember all that we discussed, but do recall him saying that they were basically the caretakers of the sacred space and that they planned to hang on to it to preserve it as such. I recall coming away with the feeling that it was in good hands. We also visited Adam-ondi-Ahman and the Far West temple site, both of which were spiritually moving experiences for us, and also the Liberty Jail site, where they have an indoor reconstruction of Liberty Jail, where Joseph and Hyrum were imprisoned for many months in very harsh conditions. I recall when visiting Adam-ondi-Ahman, having a very strong impression that it was also a very sacred spot, kind of a surreal experience there, and such a beautiful and peaceful spot, I felt very much at peace there. We also visited the site of Haun's Mill. I'm really glad you are continuing your channel, and love how you have included the donation fund for combating Children's cancer :)
David, I live in the state of Virginia where our state bird is the cardinal--so I have always seen lots of them. Now when I see cardinals, I think of you and your great search for truth and where that has brought you! Those thoughts make me happy and boost my faith! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas, and testimony in your videos!
David, your messenger is a red cardinal, ours is a meadowlark. They show up at my son's gravesite, he passed at age 14. They would sing for him as we took him for walks in his wheelchair each night. Now when we sit out on the front porch they come and sing for us still.
Hi David, I found it interesting that you mentioned that you saw 5 cardinals on your baptism day and since I recently have been interested in numbers symbolisms in the Bible I asked AI about it and that’s what it came up: “The number five in the Bible symbolizes God's grace, goodness and favor toward humans ¹. It is recorded 345 times in Scripture and when it is multiplied by itself, it produces 25 which is 'grace upon grace' (John 1:16) ¹. The Ten Commandments contains two sets of 5 commandments, the first five commandments are related to our treatment and relationship with God with the remaining one concerned with our relationship with others humans.” I hope it’s something meaningful to you. I’m so glad you got baptized! Welcome brother!!!
I’ve been following if any land transfer has taken place for the past few years and so far that land hasn’t changed hands. The Community of Christ has been so kind in selling the other properties and documents that they held. With the way the economy has been going, I can see the need for them to sell this property. Missouri has some deep rooted spiritual connections. LDS ward congregations in Missouri has increased by 25% in the last few years from people relocating. That’s a significant number. I’m grateful for your channel and love that you found where you’re supposed to be! I don’t find the cardinal connection strange at all!❤️
So excited for your journey🌟Thank you so much for supporting St Jude🙏🏽🤍🎗️My son passed away from leukemia when he was 6. What a great hospital & organization 🎗️
Thanks for my sign. I get them a lot signs since joining the church reenforcing my belief in the LDS church. I will be traveling through Missouri soon and i didn't know Temple lot was only 2 miles from 435 bypass.
Beautifully stated and certainly expresses Gods will for all his children which is peace and friendship. Please consider me your friend from Payson Utah💖💛💖
I'm glad that cardinals are still there for you! Thank you for sharing all this information. Now I want to visit the temple lot. Because of your post about the Manti temple open house, I drove to see it. Wow what an experience! I would have missed that experience if it weren't for your post.
David, thank you for showing the scripture from Matthew 13 in relation to your experiences with cardinals and your recognition of the growth of the Church. I am amazed at your ability to draw connections and symbolism throughout all your videos. You aways inspire me to think about things in new ways. You are a masterful instructor!
Thanks for sharing, especially about the cardinals. That's more than coincidence. The mustard seed parable is interesting, too. Congratulations on your conversion and baptism. Faith is critical these days.
I can’t help but think of Doctrine & Covenants 122:7- “that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.” Whether it’s seeing the cardinals, or having missionaries stay to talk when you visited the church the first time, or the way you feel when you hear Elder Holland speak, these “weird” and “coincidental” experiences are all given by a loving Heavenly Father to help you draw closer to Him. I’ve loved watching that happen through your channel. I don’t find any of these weird or strange at all. Just quiet reminders that God is guiding you all along the way and giving you experiences for your good.
I enjoy hearing you share your encounters with cardinals! I have the same experiences with green hummingbirds! Each day, I walk around the Mesa,Az temple, which is very spiritual for me, I encounter 4or5 hummingbirds! I believe there is a message there for me and not just a coincidence.
First! On a prior visit to Independence, I met a Native American man on the Temple Lot . He had come up from Oklahoma to visit Independence. He said that that spot (the Temple Lot) was sacred to certain Native tribes. I didn't cross examine him about that claim. Passing it on here just for what it may be worth.
I just love that you’re continuing your outreach to other churches. President Gordon B. Hinkley encouraged us to be less clannish and you’re leading te way.
God speaks to us in individual ways. To some dreams, to some visions, and a whole host of ways through the gifts and powers of the Holy Ghost (Moroni 10’there is a list). Whether it’s a Cardinal or a blade of grass or a vision or what have you, God speaks to us in our language. “ He who notes the fall of a sparrow surely hears the pleadings of our hearts.” Thomas S Monson
God works through signs, and miracles, He has since the beginning of time. They are directed to people with eyes to see, or ears to hear. It is no small thing that you are seeing these cardinals, they are God's sign to you that He loves you, that you are on the right path and that you finally have truth. We are truly grateful to have been able to witness your journey over this last couple of years. It has blessed our lives.
Thank you David, for all the things I learn from you! I'm excited to watch your videos. May Heavenly father continues to bless you. Yes, cardinals are a sign for you!
One of the remarkable things to me, having visited the temple lot twice in my lifetime, is that, in this bustling metropolis of Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium is just 6 miles away and President Harry S. Truman's childhood home and presidential library are just down the street), the lot still remains untouched. So interesting that someone would see Joseph's dedication of the site for a temple as a failed prophecy when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has not had any ownership in the property for centuries and yet the property remains undeveloped. In God's infinite wisdom and his desire to honor our agency to choose, He allows us to see things from a lens of faith or disbelief.
David, I'm so glad to have found your channel. I am in awe of your willingness to share things that are so spiritual and personal even when some might feel that they are strange or unpopular. I too, have my "Cardinal" moments. I consider it a gift from a loving Heavenly Father to remind me that He is aware of me and wants me to know that he is there. May you continue to be blessed as you share your journey and testimony with the world.
Great Experience and video! I live in Jackson County, MO. (25 years now) Great things are happening here regarding the church. Wish I had known ahead of time of your visit. Would have loved to meet you. Love your journey and experiences. Love your testimony.
Love hearing about your cardinals. I hadn’t ever thought about them before your videos. Last week I went to a dear friend’s funeral. The family shared how cardinals are significant to their family as well. So it’s not just you!
Love your insights so much! I do want to say is one of the biggest reasons I LOVE The Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ is because God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ appears to Jospeh, and spoke to him by name. They revealed Their true natures. They are like us but perfected and glorified. They are in perfect harmony and purpose for Their creations. I can relate to them. I have a perfect spiritual Father who loves me. Who gave all for me… not just “a substance but no substance everywhere but nowhere”… but literally my Father, God! ❤️☀️
I am sure the Spirit will continue to Direct you and give you meaning, David. The Temple Lot and all Temples are an "always remember" symbol and help of Father's "Cardinal" Path of Happiness: Get on the Covenant Path, Stay on the Covenant Path, Receiving the Covenants of the Temple, and Seek the Welfare of Zion.
Missouri is such a big part of Latter-day Saint prophecy. It’s where the Garden of Eden existed and where Adam and Eve settled. It’s also where Christ will reign when He returns. It’s been a battle ground for the Adversary for sure. 💕
@@Irvingdector it’s in your scripture app in the guide to scriptures under “study helps”. Look up “Eden”. The home of our first parents, Adam and Eve (Gen. 2:8-3:24; 4:16; 2 Ne. 2:19-25; Moses 3-4; Abr. 5), designated as a garden, eastward in Eden. Adam and Eve were sent out of Eden after eating of the forbidden fruit and becoming mortal (Moses 4:29). Latter-day revelation confirms the biblical account of the Garden of Eden. It adds the important information that the garden was located on what is now the North American continent.
That comment from that detractor at the end - there's a scripture in Mormon or Moroni (I forget which) that mentions that fools will mock, but they will mourn. I often remind myself that just because someone is nasty doesn't mean they are right. Being filled with thr spirit of contention is obviously not a fruit of the spirit
I'm a little late to the party, but I wanted to drop by and say "thank you" for sharing your journey with us. It's been amazing to watch your older videos, to go through each visit to a LDS church or temple, and to watch the light in your countenance grow. It's good to have a reminder of what makes the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stand out from the rest. My parents and husband were all converts; I myself was raised in the church, but I've had my own tests and trials of faith, especially in recent years. Man... I would love to sit and talk with you sometime. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. It's been uplifting an faith-building to watch. :)
I love your videos and the humility and reverence you exude. Thank you. To the person who wrote the negative comment, I can only say, "the Lord works in mysterious ways."
Here is a prayer for you, David Dear Heavenly Father, We as members of thy church are grateful for David's choice to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We pray that he will find a loving and supportive community in the Church and that he will be strengthened by the teachings of the gospel. Bless David as he learns more about Jesus Christ and strives to follow His example. May he find joy in serving others and sharing his faith. We pray that David will always feel thy love and guidance in his life. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. My hymms choice when i was baptized as a child was "Put your shoulder to the wheel" & "I need thee every hour"
I found the boots interesting, my third great grandfather Joseph Stewart Allen was an early member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a pioneer. He was also one of Joseph Smith’s bodyguards. While he was crossing the plains fleeing persecution on his way to Utah, he had no shoes and his feet became so bloody swollen and sore he could barely walk. No one in his company had any boots to spare and many like him had to make the long journey on bare feet. Finally he knelt down and prayed. He was a man of great faith and he asked for God to provide him with some shoes so he could continue his journey with the Saints to Zion. A little while later he came upon a stump and there on was a pair of boots exactly his size. This was in the middle of nowhere. This miracle was one of many that occurred to help the Saints on their journey west. I recommend the TC Christensen film 17 Miracles. Actually all of his films are amazing. The temple lot is a sacred space and I believe it will one day be a part of the New Jerusalem here once Christ has returned.
I admire your openness and kindness toward all man kind. You have expressed that you are not exactly sure where things with 52 are going from here. The money raising is a good thing, but difficult to continue endlessly. Have you considered something like "52 acts (stories, etc.) of kindnesses from 52 organizations (churches, charity goups, etc.) that show the goodness of people from all walks of life? could go on for a long time and would praise the efforts of good people regardless their background or associations.
Twenty years ago, hearing that the church would have the Kirtland Temple in it's ownership was somewhat laughable. Many thought it would never happen. So when it comes to the temple lot in Independence Missouri, well, let's just wait and see.
They gave us a lot of things for way less than that . And I’m sure they will sell it eventually for just the right amount the Lord has put away for that sell . The community of Christ not only sold us kirtland temple but there in many many other important things in kiryland Ted brick store mansion house sidney Rigdons house artifacts more JST a lot of things for under 2 million .what a deal and no hard feelings Too. What a miracle . And after the sale the eclipse comes right over the kirtland temple and Nauvoo and palmyra New York and sacred grove . Hitting all these sacred places .
I heard on the Sean Hannity show am interview with the young man who said he went to Heaven. He was 14 years old at the time of this interview. His dad was also there. I thought it was pretty interesting when the young man said he saw and knew that God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit where all 3 separate beings. His dad who was a preacher said he didn't believe THAT part of his experience and agreed to disagree with his son about it.
You ought to visit Palmyra New York and visit the intersection with four churches, on each corner! You can visit the hill cumorah, the Smith farm and the historic printing press where the first book of Mormon was printed while you're there!
I read an awesome article about Andy Reid recently - how he was in the baby blessing for one of his coaching staff the morning before the Super Bowl. He is so awesome, and a faithful member of the church!
Hey David! Thank you so much for your videos, they are always very enlightening! You mentioned the difference between the trinity and the Godhead, and this is one of my favorite topics of discussion, so I thought I'd just add my two cents. This is coming from the perspective of a returned missionary, faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John 17:3 says "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." Clearly it is important to understand the nature of God, who He is, and who His Son is. That's why Satan tries so hard to spread false information. This was actually one of the biggest debates in the early church, which lead to the councils of Nicea and the Nicene Creed (you should look up the history, its fascinating). But to understand that God, Jesus, and the Spirit are three separate being that are united in purpose gives us clarity on so many other points of doctrine. For example, the resurrection. Paul clearly explains in 1 Corinthians 15 that if we consider ourselves Christians, we have to believe that Christ rose from the dead with a perfected body of flesh and bones. And that is important because through His resurrection, we will all be resurrected, too. But if He was already God the Father, and could just take any form He wanted, and cast off His body after having been resurrected, then what was the point? Why should we be so anxiously awaiting the resurrection? The other scriptural passages that are clarified are when there is a distinction made between the will of the Son and the will of the Father. Why did Christ pray in the garden of Gethsemane "Father, please take away this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but then be done." Or on the cross "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" How could it possibly make sense for the Son's will to be swallowed up in the will of the Father if they were the same being? Or how could His Father withdraw His prescence if His own being was His prescence? Rather we learn that Jesus’s suffering and Atonement were perfect and supernal because He was a partially mortal being taking upon Himself our sins. And the perfect example He showed up was not that of some exalted being coming down to give a performance, but that of our older brother who was tempted just like us. For me, there is no more wonderful knowledge to possess than that of the true nature of my Father, my Savior, and my comforter. To reiterate, I don't write any of this to be combative or derogatory toward anyone who believes in the trinity. I have great respect for the doctrinal nuances of my Christian friends of other faiths. I just thought I would share some of my thoughts on the importance of the doctrine of the Godhead.
You said in your video that you believe that at times, God communicates with you through nature, and I can't help but notice the bright cast of light coming down past your right shoulder... it's so beautiful like God is pouring His light and knowledge down upon you. May God bless you always, David. I am a fellow member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Day Saints and have enjoyed so much watching your videos and experiencing your faith journey. Thank you for sharing this channel and your book with the world!
5 points on the temple star, 5 covenants in the endowment ceremony, 5 commandments on each tablet given to Moses, 5 books of Moses, 5 is the Hebrew number for salvation or rescue, Jesus has 5 letters, and Jesus in Hebrew means rescue or salvation or "God (Yah) Saves" - all things lead to Christ!
@danielclingen34 - Hello. Are you speaking from experience? Subtle or blatant, there are no death oaths in the Temple for AT LEAST the last 40 years. I've been attending since 1988 and have never experienced any death oaths.
Pretty crazy to even think that an extermination, order was had in this country. Yet to me another testament of Satan trying to wipe out the Lords church.
@@52churchesin52weeksI found out from history there were actually some good people in Missouri too by the place where the Missouri gateway arch is now . That actually helped the saints and let them stay there . There is a museum under it is with pioneer history and other west history . You should go see it .
This guy's seems happy, like legitimately happy. Dude, don't let people cheapen the sanctity of the message you receive from cardinals. Clearly the Spirit is working through you in a language only you can understand, in a personal way and I think you know that's what it is. Let me put it this way. If you were to cross the veil and meet Jesus personally tomorrow and he gave you the whitest shirt you'd ever seen in your life and then resumed life the next day, how would you treat that shirt? You'd find any way possible to keep people from flinging mud at you and telling you that you were crazy. Your cardinals are just that. Stand firm in what you know. 👍🏻
...Hi David!...when I was a relatively new member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of latter-day Saints, I ended up living in Independence, Missouri for a year...it was bizarre to me in the respect of ALL the various branches of "restoration" churches that were all over - I recall a man on the corner of Lees Summit Road with a sign yelling out about the Second Coming...I spoke to a young man & his sister who worked at a local health food store I frequented; the young man's name was Ammon, a valiant missionary whose life is written about in The Book of Mormon, so said as he was at the checkout line register, "Hi, You must be a member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of latter-day Saints"...He says, "No"...I am a Hedrickite...we own the temple lot"...I became friends with him & his sister; trying to find common ground, we spoke often- in one phone conversation, I remember saying, "Well, I THINK we may be building a temple TOGETHER someday🌿...such NICE, just super-good, friendly people...[& I strive for that myself🌸]...I attended church at the stake center beside the Visitor's Center, across from what had just changed to Community of Christ temple...which was used as a community concert hall & other activities at times...The stories of SACRED GROUND, I certainly believe to be true...you may have heard of Adam-ondi-Ahman as well - another sacred spot that has great historical significance [as well as future significance in regards to what is to happen there]....joining The Church of JESUS CHRIST of latter-day Saints has proven to be THE BEST decision of my life & has brought blessings that I have not had "room enough to receive"...I believe the Savior is returning to earth soon - President Nelson & other leaders have never spoken so CLEARLY as they have been lately...the one I remember the most (being a former baseball/softball player:)is "we are the LAST AT BAT in the final inning"...GOD is SO GOOD to each of us to guide us uniquely & personably in our lives🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾
The temple really helped me understand the godhead better. But, I promise, understanding and peace come from diligent study of the scriptures and prayer. God will guide you if you try to listen to him being worthy of revelation from the Holy Ghost. It’s hard for me here to give a specific answer about your question of the godhead or trinity without knowing which part is hard. I have a lot of things I’ve learned that I’d love to share. I’m sure others would like to share their perspectives too. But the best witness comes from your own personal scripture study and time to pray to your Heavenly Father. God will answer you, I know. :)
There is a book called HE WALKED THE AMERICAS by Hansen L Taylor. This is a collection of native groups tell stories. The story of the pile of stones I think is in it. I may be wrong. I have so many things in my head, it is hard to sort them out any more. But the story is familiar and this is the closest place where it might be documented.
I have that book. Lots of legends about a white man with a beard and marks in his hands and feet coming out of the sky. The author was not a member when he published the book, but rumor has it he joined the church.
The author is L. Taylor Hansen, which could also be written as Hansen, L. Taylor. The L stands for Lucille. Yes, she was actually a woman, but maintained a male persona for her science fiction books. She even used a drawing of a man in her bio.
Dear newest brother❤ For so many years, many people thought that the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints would never ever be able to own the Kirkland Temple. How could the Church of Christ give it up and yet they did. Overnight the deal was made and everything changed in one day . I know that the same thing will be true with the Temple lot. One day it will be ours. If the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints is headed by Jesus Christ and I believe it is, the path will open when The Lord’s timetable dictates.
Interesting story about the Native Americans and the piles of stones. Really cool that you saw a pair of boots…as if somebody had removed their shoes to walk on sacred ground. Who knows?
Straight is the way and narrow is the gate that leads to eternal life. Wide and broad is the road that leads to destruction . More people chose the wide then the straight and narrow . Meaning one church one Lord one baptism . Too many churches that do not lead you to the straight and narrow way . Which proper baptism and the Holy Ghost is the first step to the gate that is straight and narrow . Too many churches with scripture mingled with the philosophies of men . Which Satan loves . One church one baptism one Lord . One not two thousand like we have . Just one . That would be the restored church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints .
I love your stories and the connection to cardinals, the lord reaches me through butterflies. Even times when it was cold and in no way experienced to see a butterfly and He sent one. Today, I had a radiology apt checking for cancer. I left with the tech saying “your doc will be in touch” I left with a host of feelings but then I saw a butterfly and a feeling that He was aware of me, and would be with me. I have loved watching your journey, and you finding joy and peace in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Your words and videos touched my heart, especially your honesty and willingness to humble yourself intellectually and submit to God's plan rather than your own. Miracles still happen. I'm praying for my three sons, between the ages of 38-45, to return to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They each found an intellectual argument online that convinced them to walk themselves out of the church and away from truth and Christ. It's been heart rending for our family. Seeing you come to the Lord in such a gentle and believing way gives me hope. Thank you, and I know the Lord will continue to send you cardinals as you remain faithful. I hear music as an answer to my prayers; lines of a hymn will come to me and I'll have to stop and look up the piece to get the full message! He works in marvelous ways.
Very proud of this new member of the church his faith and testimony . Keep loving the gosple of jesus Ghrist creat missionary blessed you. faith,testimony
Wonderful comment! The Lord Jesus Christ couldn't have been more plain speaking than he was in that passage. I am reminded of the scripture in which Jesus Christ tells his disciples that there are many mansions in his father's house. He says that if it were not so, I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU. If the trinity were actual truth, He would have told us so. He did not. He told us in John 17 that the separate but one in unity God head is truth.
My Grandpa was a Lutheran also. He read the Book of Mormon and felt it was of God. He started teaching his Sunday school class from it. He was banned from teaching from it, but he wouldn’t so they kicked him out. A year later he joined the Saints.
@zionmama150 That is such a great story! What a wonderful man. My dad was a convert also. He heard the story of the 1st vision at 12 and knew it was true. He immediately asked his dad if he could be baptized.
Thank you for your perspective David. I've watched a few of your posts and enjoy them. When I saw what you posted this morning, I wanted to share that I too believe in the temple lot. God has given many prophecies and sometimes it takes hundreds of years to see the fulfillment. Just observing so many prophecies fulfilled in my short lifetime gives me hope that others will yet become reality.
Great video, thanks for posting it. One experience I had on my LDS mission that might help you with the Godhead, they are three separate beings but one in purpose. The Savior does the fathers will so perfectly that we get to know the Father by watching Son. So, to look at the Son is to look at the Father. I came across a woman on my mission who told us it was blasphemy to think they were separate individual beings and was very angry with us. After a strong lecture from her I asked if she had a KJV version of the Bible, and asked if she could get it. I had her read about the Savior in the Garden of Gethasame and how the Savior fell on His face and pleaded with His Father “please Father, if there be any other way, let this cup pass from Me, nevertheless not (My) will, but (Thine) be done” (Two separate wills). The Spirit came upon all of us and I calmly asked her “do you think Jesus was praying to Himself”? Begging Himself, if there be any other way? There were two wills in this sacred conversation, the Father’s and the Son’s. And what was the will of the Father? It was that his Son atone for our sins, even though the Son knew how hard it would be and was pleading with his Father, please let this cup pass from me. It was so calm and tears started to well in her eyes, she thanked us for coming and said it’s obvious I have a lot to study and much to think about. It was a wonderful moment to bask in the sweet, calm warm feeling of the Holy Ghost. We were all better for it. I don’t know if you have read the Doctrine and Covenants yet. There are the most amazing visions and prophecies in there. The brethren were discussing the ills of slavery and asked Joseph Smith “when is the next war that will come upon us? He inquired of the Lord and had a vision with “specific details” about the Civil War in section 87 and 30 years later it came to pass exactly how Joseph described it. Take care my Brother, Great job, I hope this helped a little.
Wow!! So the Nay-Sayers came all out now! Stand firm and know YOU are on the right path and thats WHY they are all coming after you! They are just bullies! We love you and know how it is. We have all gone through these trials as you have witnessed at general conference last year. You are known and loved by your Father in Heaven. You will be blessed for your being persecuted.
Yes!! The anti’s and naysayers will be relentless . Stay strong! I know without a shadow of a doubt that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is Christ’s Church restored here on earth. I love it! I live it! I will never deny it!
@@Jace28142 Lds should pray with earnest and ask if Gods true Church 12 Tribes of Jesus is true. I mean why not go to source and ask. Then go to Yellow Deli for lunch and God will witness its true with happy feeling in boosom.
I loved my trip there and the different "feeling" in each of the churches there without me doing anything other than walking into each building. It was an amazing experience with the Holy Ghost attending me, or not.
There will be a temple there. It’s only a matter of time. Every word that the Lord has caused to be spoken by His prophets since the dawn of time will be fulfilled.
End time prophecies abound. You will learn sooo much by studying Doctrine and Covenants next year!! It will also help you understand that the line of priesthood authority and consequent priesthood power exists thru Brigham Young in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build a temple on the temple lot as part of Zion, the New Jerusalem, in God's own time. Look at how suddenly things can happen, as we saw with the purchase of the Kirtland Temple, which fulfilled the Lord's revelation to Joseph in D&C 117 that He would recover the property in His own due time. The keys and authority of temple work and temple building are in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Lord will open the way for Joseph's prophecies about Zion, the New Jerusalem in Missouri, to be fulfilled in His own due time. Thank you for sharing your experiences, and congratulations on joining the Church!
The story of the pile of rocks reminds me of the story of the founding of the Haudenosaunee confederacy at Onondaga Lake. The prophet known as the Peacemaker with the help of Aionwatha, brought peace to many nations. Together they planted the Great Tree of Peace. Which also reminds me of the burying of the swords in the Book of Mormon.
With God, nothing is impossible! Do you think anyone ever thought the Church of Jesus Christ would ever own the Kirtland Temple? Things can change quickly. Love your videos!
The Lord's tender mercies do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence. Faithfulness, obedience, and humility invite tender mercies into our lives, and it is often the Lord's timing that enables us to recognize and treasure these important blessings. -Elder Bednar
It’s great to revisit these stories after so many years and to hear it from new eyes. I have a testimony that when the temple is supposed to be built it will happen. I believed that we would aquire the Kirtland temple and we have seen that happen. What a beautiful transition. In Farr West there will be a block of 24 temples. Maybe Joseph will return to help with that. Who knows. I stand in awe of the beauty of the Kirtland temple because of the faith it took to build it. Missouri seems to be such a holy place that the adversary raged its ugly head. It probably needed cleansing. God seems to come through on his promises. Usually when we are ready. When you find the right girl I imagine many cardinals will appear. You have a spiritual sense. I was blessed to be born into a family who had discovered the restored gospel years before. My father was the second generation in his family to have the gospel. His father’s uncle prayed about 1910 to know who taught the Lord’s gospel. He had a vision of two young men coming down the street wearing white shirts. Within a year two young men came down the street wearing white shirts from Utah! That is no coincidence in rural SC in the early 1900s. Jonas joined the church and never wavered. He was so loyal. I remember him talking in church when I was 7. They say he practically had the Bible memorized as his vision was bad but he spoke over time quoting it. I watched the clock. It was 30 minutes over. Not many of his family joined but my grandfather did who raised 5 children who all were leaders and most all of our cousins to this day attend church. It was an experience to be a handful of Mormons in Charleston SC in the 60s 70s and 80s. A mission is being opened there this year!
Many of us believe Independence Missouri, along with other places, will be swept clean by natural disasters or war or other possible consequences of the wickedness in the last days before Jesus returns.
(Part two) Thank you. I REALLY hope you can go to see Palmyra, Kirtland, and ESP. Nauvoo and Carthage sites! For Nauvoo, go during the Pageant in the summer and watch both the Nauvoo & British Pageants! They are awesome! And see the restored homes of Nauvoo. That is a "magical" place. Pres. Russell M. Nelson has said. “If you think the Church has been fully restored, you’re just seeing the beginning. There is much more to come. … Wait till next year. And then the next year. Eat your vitamin pills. Get your rest. It’s going to be exciting.”
David, Some things for future study: Adam as the Ancient of Days in Dan. 7 and in Doct. & Cov. Hope you were able to go to Adam-Ondi-Ahman. Look it up in the Index and also its Hebrew meaning. Hope you were able to also go to Far West, MO. A temple lot is dedicated there, and you can feel the difference of that ground while you step on & off of it. Many things to come. (You can read in D & C about that.) Since you are interested in Church History, you will be interested in finding more of the history of these places. You can also read "SAINTS". It is a great series on Church History.
In the mid-1990's, my wife met a man while walking on a track by our house in north Ogden, Utah, who walked with her morning after morning, for months, and told her he was retiring from the church's architectural firm that designed temples for The Church of Jesus Christ. He told her about a few temples the church was planning and described the design. Right after, President Hinkley announced a few temples and the design was exactly like what my wife's architect friend had said, He also described the Temple of Zion, which was to be built in Independence, MO, which is THE Temple. He described it in detail saying the main spire will be some 40 stories tall, with 12 smaller domes surrounding it, six on one side, six on the other, in a circular design, and it will be a massive building, much larger than any temples today as it will serve as both a temple and a learning center. The First Presidency had approved the design as they gave the specifics of what the temple was to look like and do. He described the 12 gate entrances surrounding the temple grounds, with each tribe of Israel displayed on each gate, 3 tribes per side. He described how the church will build a large church headquarters close by the temple and will develop the whole Independence area for the church, after the church completes buying the remaining land from the Hedrikites and Community of Christ. He didn't say when this would happen, only that the church is ready, when the time is right.
I have a book titled "The Prophecies of Joseph Smith". A whole book of prophecies made in the name of the Lord. The first one was the statement by Moroni that Joseph had a work to do and his name would be had for good and evil all around the world. A young farm boy of no consequence stated the whole world would know his name for either good or evil. And that happened. But the most reliable witness as to whether Joseph Smith was a prophet of God is the Holy Ghost. What greater witness can you have than from God?
First, THANK YOU very much for the help and prayers with the St. Jude fundraiser that launched last week. Whatever this round of 52in52 turns into, hoping to bring some healing for those who are struggling.
For this video, I feel extremely weird posting it. Temple Lot was a big mystery, so to see my cardinal connections that Sunday morning was strange. Let me know what you think below.
"And again, another parable put He forth unto them, having an allusion to the Kingdom that should be set up, just previous to or at the time of the harvest. "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof." Now we can discover plainly that this figure is given to represent the Church as it shall come forth in the last days. Behold, the Kingdom of Heaven is likened unto it. Now, what is like unto it? Let us take the Book of Mormon, which a man took and hid in his field, securing it by his faith, to spring up in the last days, or in due time; let us behold it coming forth out of the ground, which is indeed accounted the least of all seeds, but behold it branching forth, yea, even towering, with lofty branches, and God-like majesty, until it, like the mustard seed, becomes the greatest of all herbs. And it is truth, and it has sprouted and come forth out of the earth, and righteousness begins to look down from heaven, and God is sending down His powers, gifts and angels, to lodge in the branches thereof" (Joseph Smith).
@@DUB-Track He is reporting a sign rather than seeking it.
Not strange at all...😔 just another confirmation from your FATHER IN HEAVEN, There are many symbolic meanings in the Cardinal and also this Wonderful Gospel of Jesus Christ.🙏❤️🙏
I bought your book from Amazon, but I can’t find the place to either be a member here and contribute to your cause or to just put in a one time donation? Thank you for these wonderful adventures that you’re sharing with us ❤
You’re amazing David for sharing your light and spiritual journey with us! So I guess the nay-sayers are now out in full force against you! YOU are doing Gods will and just laugh it off when they come after you! You KNOW what’s true and it doesn’t matter what they say as you already know. We are with you Bro. Boice!! ❤
David your countenance is so much brighter and you seem so much more at peace. You're reaching so many people with these videos. Please continue to post them.
Hi David. My story is very similar to yours. I was born in Jackson County, moved to Florida at 15, moved to Texas at 21, Baptized LDS at 23 in Amarillo Texas, took a road trip back to KC hometown, ended up in Independence. The thought came to us, "There is something going on here." Later on during my LDS mission in Belize I ran into two people who I met in Independence: An RLDS Apostle who gave us a tour of the tabernacle, and a Samoan LDS Missionary who was at a Young Single Adult activity at the LDS Independence chapel. My conversion story also has a lot of mosaic pieces that all came together similar to yours. That was all about 35 years ago, now I'm in the Stake Presidency in Santa Fe NM. I have been following you for about a year now. I have loved your journey. Joe Lockwood
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Over 20 years ago I visited Adam-ondi-Ahman with some friends (who were Latter-day Saint young adults). Had a very spiritual experience where we all kneeled to pray. We were surrounded by trees and it was so peaceful. I’d never prayed as they were outloud from the heart. (I was still catholic then). They were taking turns praying in a circle. When it got to me (I was last), I started praying. When I was done almost everyone was crying. I guess they thought they were done praying, and were surprised and touched when I joined in. Just another small experience in my conversion and spiritual journey. 😁
made up story to get attention didnt happen
Congratulations on your searching for truth and joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! I love your curiosity and courage and willingness to share! 👏🙏👏
God speaks to YOU through cardinals! He speaks to me through music. I am glad that you do not dismiss these cardinals because God knows YOU personally and KNOWS that they mean something to you! I just bet that when the person painted the garden room mural in the Manti Temple way back in the 1940’s, I bet the person was inspired to add a cardinal. They might have thought “why a cardinal because we don’t have those here in Utah but ok I’ll paint one!” This cardinal was put there for YOU way back in the 40’s!! YOU specifically because YOU needed it to confirm your faith and to comfort you!! He is THAT loving and kind. We call it “tender mercies” from God. Your journey has and will continue to bring others to him. ❤ You have been willing to follow him and do his will inspite of the difficulties it might bring. He will strengthen you and bring you peace and joy.
Thanks for sharing this experience, David. My wife and I visited this spot (temple lot in Independence) back in 1987. I remember we met a man from the Hedrickite church (Church of Jesus Christ, Temple Lot) and he was very kind and friendly. I don't remember all that we discussed, but do recall him saying that they were basically the caretakers of the sacred space and that they planned to hang on to it to preserve it as such. I recall coming away with the feeling that it was in good hands. We also visited Adam-ondi-Ahman and the Far West temple site, both of which were spiritually moving experiences for us, and also the Liberty Jail site, where they have an indoor reconstruction of Liberty Jail, where Joseph and Hyrum were imprisoned for many months in very harsh conditions. I recall when visiting Adam-ondi-Ahman, having a very strong impression that it was also a very sacred spot, kind of a surreal experience there, and such a beautiful and peaceful spot, I felt very much at peace there. We also visited the site of Haun's Mill.
I'm really glad you are continuing your channel, and love how you have included the donation fund for combating Children's cancer :)
David, I live in the state of Virginia where our state bird is the cardinal--so I have always seen lots of them. Now when I see cardinals, I think of you and your great search for truth and where that has brought you! Those thoughts make me happy and boost my faith! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas, and testimony in your videos!
David, your messenger is a red cardinal, ours is a meadowlark. They show up at my son's gravesite, he passed at age 14. They would sing for him as we took him for walks in his wheelchair each night. Now when we sit out on the front porch they come and sing for us still.
The western meadowlark is mine! I love your story. Tender mercies for sure! Ours is related to loved ones passed on too ❤❤❤
What a beautiful post.
I have seen two after you spoke of them the week before my LDS Baptism! Which was very beautiful and real!
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Hi David, I found it interesting that you mentioned that you saw 5 cardinals on your baptism day and since I recently have been interested in numbers symbolisms in the Bible I asked AI about it and that’s what it came up: “The number five in the Bible symbolizes God's grace, goodness and favor toward humans ¹. It is recorded 345 times in Scripture and when it is multiplied by itself, it produces 25 which is 'grace upon grace' (John 1:16) ¹. The Ten Commandments contains two sets of 5 commandments, the first five commandments are related to our treatment and relationship with God with the remaining one concerned with our relationship with others humans.”
I hope it’s something meaningful to you. I’m so glad you got baptized! Welcome brother!!!
I’ve been following if any land transfer has taken place for the past few years and so far that land hasn’t changed hands. The Community of Christ has been so kind in selling the other properties and documents that they held. With the way the economy has been going, I can see the need for them to sell this property. Missouri has some deep rooted spiritual connections. LDS ward congregations in Missouri has increased by 25% in the last few years from people relocating. That’s a significant number. I’m grateful for your channel and love that you found where you’re supposed to be! I don’t find the cardinal connection strange at all!❤️
So excited for your journey🌟Thank you so much for supporting St Jude🙏🏽🤍🎗️My son passed away from leukemia when he was 6. What a great hospital & organization 🎗️
With God, nothing shall be impossible. Whatever God wants done or built will be. Keep that mustard seed faith and it will grow.
Agree
I've followed you for awhile. I appreciate your honest insight so much.
Thanks for my sign. I get them a lot signs since joining the church reenforcing my belief in the LDS church. I will be traveling through Missouri soon and i didn't know Temple lot was only 2 miles from 435 bypass.
Yay a new video my friend. I’m praying the Anglican church and LDS church members can build friendships.
I hope so too. LDS friend from Arizona.
Beautifully stated and certainly expresses Gods will for all his children which is peace and friendship.
Please consider me your friend from Payson Utah💖💛💖
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is creating friendships with all people, regardless of differences
@@DUB-Trackwe were talking about friendship not conversation, there is a big difference. To love and care about each other
@@DUB-Trackwhat are you babbbling on about ? No one baptized a dead prophet .
I'm glad that cardinals are still there for you! Thank you for sharing all this information. Now I want to visit the temple lot.
Because of your post about the Manti temple open house, I drove to see it. Wow what an experience! I would have missed that experience if it weren't for your post.
The turnout for Manti still stuns me. Glad you got to go!
That temple is beyond beautiful and sacred
David, thank you for showing the scripture from Matthew 13 in relation to your experiences with cardinals and your recognition of the growth of the Church. I am amazed at your ability to draw connections and symbolism throughout all your videos. You aways inspire me to think about things in new ways. You are a masterful instructor!
Thanks for sharing, especially about the cardinals. That's more than coincidence. The mustard seed parable is interesting, too. Congratulations on your conversion and baptism. Faith is critical these days.
I can’t help but think of Doctrine & Covenants 122:7- “that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.” Whether it’s seeing the cardinals, or having missionaries stay to talk when you visited the church the first time, or the way you feel when you hear Elder Holland speak, these “weird” and “coincidental” experiences are all given by a loving Heavenly Father to help you draw closer to Him. I’ve loved watching that happen through your channel. I don’t find any of these weird or strange at all. Just quiet reminders that God is guiding you all along the way and giving you experiences for your good.
I enjoy hearing you share your encounters with cardinals! I have the same experiences with green hummingbirds! Each day, I walk around the Mesa,Az temple, which is very spiritual for me, I encounter 4or5 hummingbirds! I believe there is a message there for me and not just a coincidence.
Keep up the good work! Thanks for your videos.
Interesting perspectives. I am glad you had your sacred experience on the Temple Lot.
I find myself excited to see what you will post next. Thanks for letting us join you in your faith journey.
First! On a prior visit to Independence, I met a Native American man on the Temple Lot . He had come up from Oklahoma to visit Independence. He said that that spot (the Temple Lot) was sacred to certain Native tribes. I didn't cross examine him about that claim. Passing it on here just for what it may be worth.
Yes it was the cultural epicenter of the lamenites
I love that story about the tribes and the stones. I wouldn’t be surprised if that story was true as that is indeed sacred ground.
I just love that you’re continuing your outreach to other churches. President Gordon B. Hinkley encouraged us to be less clannish and you’re leading te way.
So fun to listen too you. Thanks for going there brother.
God speaks to us in individual ways. To some dreams, to some visions, and a whole host of ways through the gifts and powers of the Holy Ghost (Moroni 10’there is a list). Whether it’s a Cardinal or a blade of grass or a vision or what have you, God speaks to us in our language. “ He who notes the fall of a sparrow surely hears the pleadings of our hearts.” Thomas S Monson
God works through signs, and miracles, He has since the beginning of time. They are directed to people with eyes to see, or ears to hear. It is no small thing that you are seeing these cardinals, they are God's sign to you that He loves you, that you are on the right path and that you finally have truth. We are truly grateful to have been able to witness your journey over this last couple of years. It has blessed our lives.
Thank you David, for all the things I learn from you!
I'm excited to watch your videos.
May Heavenly father continues to bless you.
Yes, cardinals are a sign for you!
You are visiting places I have on my “bucket list”
Wonderful you are encouraging donations to St Jude’s 👼
One of the remarkable things to me, having visited the temple lot twice in my lifetime, is that, in this bustling metropolis of Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium is just 6 miles away and President Harry S. Truman's childhood home and presidential library are just down the street), the lot still remains untouched. So interesting that someone would see Joseph's dedication of the site for a temple as a failed prophecy when The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has not had any ownership in the property for centuries and yet the property remains undeveloped. In God's infinite wisdom and his desire to honor our agency to choose, He allows us to see things from a lens of faith or disbelief.
David, I'm so glad to have found your channel. I am in awe of your willingness to share things that are so spiritual and personal even when some might feel that they are strange or unpopular. I too, have my "Cardinal" moments. I consider it a gift from a loving Heavenly Father to remind me that He is aware of me and wants me to know that he is there. May you continue to be blessed as you share your journey and testimony with the world.
Great Experience and video! I live in Jackson County, MO. (25 years now) Great things are happening here regarding the church. Wish I had known ahead of time of your visit. Would have loved to meet you. Love your journey and experiences. Love your testimony.
Like what? The number of member’s who have been moving there as prompted by the Spirit?
I love the giving to St. Jude we have been giving to them for more than 30 years.
Love hearing about your cardinals. I hadn’t ever thought about them before your videos. Last week I went to a dear friend’s funeral. The family shared how cardinals are significant to their family as well. So it’s not just you!
Love your insights so much!
I do want to say is one of the biggest reasons I LOVE The Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ is because God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ appears to Jospeh, and spoke to him by name. They revealed Their true natures. They are like us but perfected and glorified. They are in perfect harmony and purpose for Their creations.
I can relate to them. I have a perfect spiritual Father who loves me. Who gave all for me… not just “a substance but no substance everywhere but nowhere”… but literally my Father, God! ❤️☀️
I am sure the Spirit will continue to Direct you and give you meaning, David.
The Temple Lot and all Temples are an "always remember" symbol and help of Father's "Cardinal" Path of Happiness:
Get on the Covenant Path, Stay on the Covenant Path, Receiving the Covenants of the Temple, and Seek the Welfare of Zion.
Missouri is such a big part of Latter-day Saint prophecy. It’s where the Garden of Eden existed and where Adam and Eve settled. It’s also where Christ will reign when He returns. It’s been a battle ground for the Adversary for sure. 💕
Wasn’t the Garden of Eden in the Middle East?
I don’t think that’s a doctrine
@@GrandmaKnightLife Latter-day Saint revelation confirms that the garden of Eden was located on what is now the North American continent. ❤️
@@Irvingdector it’s in your scripture app in the guide to scriptures under “study helps”. Look up “Eden”.
The home of our first parents, Adam and Eve (Gen. 2:8-3:24; 4:16; 2 Ne. 2:19-25; Moses 3-4; Abr. 5), designated as a garden, eastward in Eden. Adam and Eve were sent out of Eden after eating of the forbidden fruit and becoming mortal (Moses 4:29). Latter-day revelation confirms the biblical account of the Garden of Eden. It adds the important information that the garden was located on what is now the North American continent.
@@TheHappyLadyChannel but what about the rivers mentioned in the Bible?
That comment from that detractor at the end - there's a scripture in Mormon or Moroni (I forget which) that mentions that fools will mock, but they will mourn. I often remind myself that just because someone is nasty doesn't mean they are right. Being filled with thr spirit of contention is obviously not a fruit of the spirit
Ether 12:26 Moroni writing the words of the Lord.
I'm a little late to the party, but I wanted to drop by and say "thank you" for sharing your journey with us. It's been amazing to watch your older videos, to go through each visit to a LDS church or temple, and to watch the light in your countenance grow. It's good to have a reminder of what makes the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stand out from the rest. My parents and husband were all converts; I myself was raised in the church, but I've had my own tests and trials of faith, especially in recent years.
Man... I would love to sit and talk with you sometime. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. It's been uplifting an faith-building to watch. :)
I love your videos and the humility and reverence you exude. Thank you.
To the person who wrote the negative comment, I can only say, "the Lord works in mysterious ways."
Here is a prayer for you, David
Dear Heavenly Father,
We as members of thy church are grateful for David's choice to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We pray that he will find a loving and supportive community in the Church and that he will be strengthened by the teachings of the gospel.
Bless David as he learns more about Jesus Christ and strives to follow His example. May he find joy in serving others and sharing his faith.
We pray that David will always feel thy love and guidance in his life.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
My hymms choice when i was baptized as a child was "Put your shoulder to the wheel" & "I need thee every hour"
Very good video thank you for the information I always enjoy
I found the boots interesting, my third great grandfather Joseph Stewart Allen was an early member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a pioneer. He was also one of Joseph Smith’s bodyguards. While he was crossing the plains fleeing persecution on his way to Utah, he had no shoes and his feet became so bloody swollen and sore he could barely walk. No one in his company had any boots to spare and many like him had to make the long journey on bare feet. Finally he knelt down and prayed. He was a man of great faith and he asked for God to provide him with some shoes so he could continue his journey with the Saints to Zion. A little while later he came upon a stump and there on was a pair of boots exactly his size. This was in the middle of nowhere. This miracle was one of many that occurred to help the Saints on their journey west. I recommend the TC Christensen film 17 Miracles. Actually all of his films are amazing. The temple lot is a sacred space and I believe it will one day be a part of the New Jerusalem here once Christ has returned.
I admire your openness and kindness toward all man kind. You have expressed that you are not exactly sure where things with 52 are going from here. The money raising is a good thing, but difficult to continue endlessly. Have you considered something like "52 acts (stories, etc.) of kindnesses from 52 organizations (churches, charity goups, etc.) that show the goodness of people from all walks of life? could go on for a long time and would praise the efforts of good people regardless their background or associations.
Twenty years ago, hearing that the church would have the Kirtland Temple in it's ownership was somewhat laughable. Many thought it would never happen. So when it comes to the temple lot in Independence Missouri, well, let's just wait and see.
They gave us a lot of things for way less than that . And I’m sure they will sell it eventually for just the right amount the Lord has put away for that sell . The community of Christ not only sold us kirtland temple but there in many many other important things in kiryland Ted brick store mansion house sidney Rigdons house artifacts more JST a lot of things for under 2 million .what a deal and no hard feelings Too. What a miracle . And after the sale the eclipse comes right over the kirtland temple and Nauvoo and palmyra New York and sacred grove . Hitting all these sacred places .
I so enjoy listening to your posts. Your voice is calming and the content insightful. Look forward to the next.
I heard on the Sean Hannity show am interview with the young man who said he went to Heaven. He was 14 years old at the time of this interview. His dad was also there. I thought it was pretty interesting when the young man said he saw and knew that God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit where all 3 separate beings. His dad who was a preacher said he didn't believe THAT part of his experience and agreed to disagree with his son about it.
You ought to visit Palmyra New York and visit the intersection with four churches, on each corner! You can visit the hill cumorah, the Smith farm and the historic printing press where the first book of Mormon was printed while you're there!
What is real funny is that the Chief’s head coach is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
David, kindly look up Andy Reid. 😂
I read an awesome article about Andy Reid recently - how he was in the baby blessing for one of his coaching staff the morning before the Super Bowl. He is so awesome, and a faithful member of the church!
@@StanfordHarrisonMe too it was great
Hey David! Thank you so much for your videos, they are always very enlightening! You mentioned the difference between the trinity and the Godhead, and this is one of my favorite topics of discussion, so I thought I'd just add my two cents. This is coming from the perspective of a returned missionary, faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
John 17:3 says "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." Clearly it is important to understand the nature of God, who He is, and who His Son is. That's why Satan tries so hard to spread false information. This was actually one of the biggest debates in the early church, which lead to the councils of Nicea and the Nicene Creed (you should look up the history, its fascinating). But to understand that God, Jesus, and the Spirit are three separate being that are united in purpose gives us clarity on so many other points of doctrine. For example, the resurrection. Paul clearly explains in 1 Corinthians 15 that if we consider ourselves Christians, we have to believe that Christ rose from the dead with a perfected body of flesh and bones. And that is important because through His resurrection, we will all be resurrected, too. But if He was already God the Father, and could just take any form He wanted, and cast off His body after having been resurrected, then what was the point? Why should we be so anxiously awaiting the resurrection?
The other scriptural passages that are clarified are when there is a distinction made between the will of the Son and the will of the Father. Why did Christ pray in the garden of Gethsemane "Father, please take away this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but then be done." Or on the cross "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" How could it possibly make sense for the Son's will to be swallowed up in the will of the Father if they were the same being? Or how could His Father withdraw His prescence if His own being was His prescence? Rather we learn that Jesus’s suffering and Atonement were perfect and supernal because He was a partially mortal being taking upon Himself our sins. And the perfect example He showed up was not that of some exalted being coming down to give a performance, but that of our older brother who was tempted just like us. For me, there is no more wonderful knowledge to possess than that of the true nature of my Father, my Savior, and my comforter.
To reiterate, I don't write any of this to be combative or derogatory toward anyone who believes in the trinity. I have great respect for the doctrinal nuances of my Christian friends of other faiths. I just thought I would share some of my thoughts on the importance of the doctrine of the Godhead.
So interesting, thank you so much for sharing this ❤
You said in your video that you believe that at times, God communicates with you through nature, and I can't help but notice the bright cast of light coming down past your right shoulder... it's so beautiful like God is pouring His light and knowledge down upon you. May God bless you always, David. I am a fellow member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Day Saints and have enjoyed so much watching your videos and experiencing your faith journey. Thank you for sharing this channel and your book with the world!
Your videos are awesome
Always appreciate your videos, Brother!
Wow 5 cardinals. Each of the five ministry gifts (apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher).
Wow!
5 points on the temple star, 5 covenants in the endowment ceremony, 5 commandments on each tablet given to Moses, 5 books of Moses, 5 is the Hebrew number for salvation or rescue, Jesus has 5 letters, and Jesus in Hebrew means rescue or salvation or "God (Yah) Saves" - all things lead to Christ!
David. Don't worry. You're more or less safe in Missouri now. The extermination order was rescinded in 1976.
Whew!
It's crazy it took that long to officially rescind.
@danielclingen34 - Hello. Are you speaking from experience? Subtle or blatant, there are no death oaths in the Temple for AT LEAST the last 40 years. I've been attending since 1988 and have never experienced any death oaths.
Pretty crazy to even think that an extermination, order was had in this country. Yet to me another testament of Satan trying to wipe out the Lords church.
@@52churchesin52weeksI found out from history there were actually some good people in Missouri too by the place where the Missouri gateway arch is now . That actually helped the saints and let them stay there . There is a museum under it is with pioneer history and other west history . You should go see it .
Is reason order 44 because Rockwell Porter shit Missouri Gov. Rockwell sounds like piece work
This guy's seems happy, like legitimately happy.
Dude, don't let people cheapen the sanctity of the message you receive from cardinals. Clearly the Spirit is working through you in a language only you can understand, in a personal way and I think you know that's what it is.
Let me put it this way. If you were to cross the veil and meet Jesus personally tomorrow and he gave you the whitest shirt you'd ever seen in your life and then resumed life the next day, how would you treat that shirt? You'd find any way possible to keep people from flinging mud at you and telling you that you were crazy. Your cardinals are just that. Stand firm in what you know. 👍🏻
...Hi David!...when I was a relatively new member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of latter-day Saints, I ended up living in Independence, Missouri for a year...it was bizarre to me in the respect of ALL the various branches of "restoration" churches that were all over - I recall a man on the corner of Lees Summit Road with a sign yelling out about the Second Coming...I spoke to a young man & his sister who worked at a local health food store I frequented; the young man's name was Ammon, a valiant missionary whose life is written about in The Book of Mormon, so said as he was at the checkout line register, "Hi, You must be a member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of latter-day Saints"...He says, "No"...I am a Hedrickite...we own the temple lot"...I became friends with him & his sister; trying to find common ground, we spoke often- in one phone conversation, I remember saying, "Well, I THINK we may be building a temple TOGETHER someday🌿...such NICE, just super-good, friendly people...[& I strive for that myself🌸]...I attended church at the stake center beside the Visitor's Center, across from what had just changed to Community of Christ temple...which was used as a community concert hall & other activities at times...The stories of SACRED GROUND, I certainly believe to be true...you may have heard of Adam-ondi-Ahman as well - another sacred spot that has great historical significance [as well as future significance in regards to what is to happen there]....joining The Church of JESUS CHRIST of latter-day Saints has proven to be THE BEST decision of my life & has brought blessings that I have not had "room enough to receive"...I believe the Savior is returning to earth soon - President Nelson & other leaders have never spoken so CLEARLY as they have been lately...the one I remember the most (being a former baseball/softball player:)is "we are the LAST AT BAT in the final inning"...GOD is SO GOOD to each of us to guide us uniquely & personably in our lives🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾
Wow!! Cool story!
David;
"That is the miracle of it!"
-GB Hinckley
Great video David
Consider talking with Jared from Christian Homestead about additional insight into the temple lot.
Yes watch Jared called Christian Homestead . You will love his channel. It is the best .
Yes, Jared knows stuff!
The temple really helped me understand the godhead better. But, I promise, understanding and peace come from diligent study of the scriptures and prayer. God will guide you if you try to listen to him being worthy of revelation from the Holy Ghost. It’s hard for me here to give a specific answer about your question of the godhead or trinity without knowing which part is hard. I have a lot of things I’ve learned that I’d love to share. I’m sure others would like to share their perspectives too. But the best witness comes from your own personal scripture study and time to pray to your Heavenly Father. God will answer you, I know. :)
There is a book called HE WALKED THE AMERICAS by Hansen L Taylor. This is a collection of native groups tell stories. The story of the pile of stones I think is in it. I may be wrong. I have so many things in my head, it is hard to sort them out any more. But the story is familiar and this is the closest place where it might be documented.
I have that book. Lots of legends about a white man with a beard and marks in his hands and feet coming out of the sky. The author was not a member when he published the book, but rumor has it he joined the church.
The author is L. Taylor Hansen, which could also be written as Hansen, L. Taylor. The L stands for Lucille. Yes, she was actually a woman, but maintained a male persona for her science fiction books. She even used a drawing of a man in her bio.
Love that book!
Congratulations on your baptism and receiving the Holy Ghost.
Dear newest brother❤
For so many years, many people thought that the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints would never ever be able to own the Kirkland Temple. How could the Church of Christ give it up and yet they did. Overnight the deal was made and everything changed in one day .
I know that the same thing will be true with the Temple lot. One day it will be ours.
If the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints is headed by Jesus Christ and I believe it is, the path will open when The Lord’s timetable dictates.
Well said!
Interesting story about the Native Americans and the piles of stones. Really cool that you saw a pair of boots…as if somebody had removed their shoes to walk on sacred ground. Who knows?
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In the Anglican Church of Canada we learn that our church isn’t the only way to God.
Just curious, what does your Anglican church make of the scripture concerning one Lord, one faith, one baptism?
What does your church make of the scripture regarding the strait and narrow gate that leads to eternal life, which few people find?
Straight is the way and narrow is the gate that leads to eternal life. Wide and broad is the road that leads to destruction . More people chose the wide then the straight and narrow . Meaning one church one Lord one baptism . Too many churches that do not lead you to the straight and narrow way . Which proper baptism and the Holy Ghost is the first step to the gate that is straight and narrow . Too many churches with scripture mingled with the philosophies of men . Which Satan loves . One church one baptism one Lord . One not two thousand like we have . Just one . That would be the restored church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints .
Isn't there an Anglican story about a first evangelist to Briton who, along the road, converted a King? So similar to a Book of Mormon story!
22:00 I love this story of the stone. I feel like it should be a movie.
I love your stories and the connection to cardinals, the lord reaches me through butterflies. Even times when it was cold and in no way experienced to see a butterfly and He sent one. Today, I had a radiology apt checking for cancer. I left with the tech saying “your doc will be in touch” I left with a host of feelings but then I saw a butterfly and a feeling that He was aware of me, and would be with me. I have loved watching your journey, and you finding joy and peace in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Your words and videos touched my heart, especially your honesty and willingness to humble yourself intellectually and submit to God's plan rather than your own. Miracles still happen. I'm praying for my three sons, between the ages of 38-45, to return to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They each found an intellectual argument online that convinced them to walk themselves out of the church and away from truth and Christ. It's been heart rending for our family. Seeing you come to the Lord in such a gentle and believing way gives me hope. Thank you, and I know the Lord will continue to send you cardinals as you remain faithful. I hear music as an answer to my prayers; lines of a hymn will come to me and I'll have to stop and look up the piece to get the full message! He works in marvelous ways.
Very proud of this new member of the church his faith and testimony . Keep loving the
gosple of jesus
Ghrist creat missionary blessed you.
faith,testimony
Hi David, I use to be a Lutheran too.
If you're still struggling with the trinity, let Jesus explain what HE means by "oneness", read John 17.
Wonderful comment! The Lord Jesus Christ couldn't have been more plain speaking than he was in that passage.
I am reminded of the scripture in which Jesus Christ tells his disciples that there are many mansions in his father's house. He says that if it were not so, I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU.
If the trinity were actual truth, He would have told us so. He did not. He told us in John 17 that the separate but one in unity God head is truth.
My Grandpa was a Lutheran also. He read the Book of Mormon and felt it was of God. He started teaching his Sunday school class from it. He was banned from teaching from it, but he wouldn’t so they kicked him out. A year later he joined the Saints.
@zionmama150 That is such a great story! What a wonderful man.
My dad was a convert also. He heard the story of the 1st vision at 12 and knew it was true. He immediately asked his dad if he could be baptized.
@@zionmama150 I heard about ministers who secretly use sermons from the Book of Mormon in their preaching.
Thank you for your perspective David. I've watched a few of your posts and enjoy them. When I saw what you posted this morning, I wanted to share that I too believe in the temple lot. God has given many prophecies and sometimes it takes hundreds of years to see the fulfillment. Just observing so many prophecies fulfilled in my short lifetime gives me hope that others will yet become reality.
Hi David, thank you for this fantastic video! I believe in guidance from a loving God!
Great video, thanks for posting it. One experience I had on my LDS mission that might help you with the Godhead, they are three separate beings but one in purpose. The Savior does the fathers will so perfectly that we get to know the Father by watching Son. So, to look at the Son is to look at the Father. I came across a woman on my mission who told us it was blasphemy to think they were separate individual beings and was very angry with us. After a strong lecture from her I asked if she had a KJV version of the Bible, and asked if she could get it. I had her read about the Savior in the Garden of Gethasame and how the Savior fell on His face and pleaded with His Father “please Father, if there be any other way, let this cup pass from Me, nevertheless not (My) will, but (Thine) be done” (Two separate wills). The Spirit came upon all of us and I calmly asked her “do you think Jesus was praying to Himself”? Begging Himself, if there be any other way? There were two wills in this sacred conversation, the Father’s and the Son’s. And what was the will of the Father? It was that his Son atone for our sins, even though the Son knew how hard it would be and was pleading with his Father, please let this cup pass from me. It was so calm and tears started to well in her eyes, she thanked us for coming and said it’s obvious I have a lot to study and much to think about. It was a wonderful moment to bask in the sweet, calm warm feeling of the Holy Ghost. We were all better for it.
I don’t know if you have read the Doctrine and Covenants yet. There are the most amazing visions and prophecies in there. The brethren were discussing the ills of slavery and asked Joseph Smith “when is the next war that will come upon us? He inquired of the Lord and had a vision with “specific details” about the Civil War in section 87 and 30 years later it came to pass exactly how Joseph described it. Take care my Brother, Great job, I hope this helped a little.
With God, nothing will be impossible!
I enjoy your videos!
Wow!! So the Nay-Sayers came all out now! Stand firm and know YOU are on the right path and thats WHY they are all coming after you! They are just bullies! We love you and know how it is. We have all gone through these trials as you have witnessed at general conference last year. You are known and loved by your Father in Heaven. You will be blessed for your being persecuted.
right path because coming after you? nutter language
Yes!! The anti’s and naysayers will be relentless . Stay strong! I know without a shadow of a doubt that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is Christ’s Church restored here on earth. I love it! I live it! I will never deny it!
@@Jace28142 The 12 Tribes Israel have restored Christs Church on Earth stay strong. We welcome you anytime to Yellow deli stop by
@@Jace28142 Chad Daybell said something similar yikes
@@Jace28142 Lds should pray with earnest and ask if Gods true Church 12 Tribes of Jesus is true. I mean why not go to source and ask. Then go to Yellow Deli for lunch and God will witness its true with happy feeling in boosom.
I loved my trip there and the different "feeling" in each of the churches there without me doing anything other than walking into each building. It was an amazing experience with the Holy Ghost attending me, or not.
I like your weird red bird story. I believe it has a meaning for you. Keep sharing!
There will be a temple there. It’s only a matter of time. Every word that the Lord has caused to be spoken by His prophets since the dawn of time will be fulfilled.
End time prophecies abound. You will learn sooo much by studying Doctrine and Covenants next year!! It will also help you understand that the line of priesthood authority and consequent priesthood power exists thru Brigham Young in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build a temple on the temple lot as part of Zion, the New Jerusalem, in God's own time. Look at how suddenly things can happen, as we saw with the purchase of the Kirtland Temple, which fulfilled the Lord's revelation to Joseph in D&C 117 that He would recover the property in His own due time. The keys and authority of temple work and temple building are in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Lord will open the way for Joseph's prophecies about Zion, the New Jerusalem in Missouri, to be fulfilled in His own due time. Thank you for sharing your experiences, and congratulations on joining the Church!
The story of the pile of rocks reminds me of the story of the founding of the Haudenosaunee confederacy at Onondaga Lake. The prophet known as the Peacemaker with the help of Aionwatha, brought peace to many nations. Together they planted the Great Tree of Peace. Which also reminds me of the burying of the swords in the Book of Mormon.
With God, nothing is impossible! Do you think anyone ever thought the Church of Jesus Christ would ever own the Kirtland Temple? Things can change quickly. Love your videos!
This is called the triple point. Liquid,vapor,solid. It happens for all elements, not just water. Good analogy!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Great stuff!
The Lord's tender mercies do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence.
Faithfulness, obedience, and humility invite tender mercies into our lives, and it is often the Lord's timing that enables us to
recognize and treasure these important blessings.
-Elder Bednar
It’s great to revisit these stories after so many years and to hear it from new eyes. I have a testimony that when the temple is supposed to be built it will happen. I believed that we would aquire the Kirtland temple and we have seen that happen. What a beautiful transition.
In Farr West there will be a block of 24 temples. Maybe Joseph will return to help with that. Who knows. I stand in awe of the beauty of the Kirtland temple because of the faith it took to build it. Missouri seems to be such a holy place that the adversary raged its ugly head. It probably needed cleansing. God seems to come through on his promises. Usually when we are ready.
When you find the right girl I imagine many cardinals will appear. You have a spiritual sense. I was blessed to be born into a family who had discovered the restored gospel years before. My father was the second generation in his family to have the gospel. His father’s uncle prayed about 1910 to know who taught the Lord’s gospel. He had a vision of two young men coming down the street wearing white shirts. Within a year two young men came down the street wearing white shirts from Utah! That is no coincidence in rural SC in the early 1900s. Jonas joined the church and never wavered. He was so loyal. I remember him talking in church when I was 7. They say he practically had the Bible memorized as his vision was bad but he spoke over time quoting it. I watched
the clock. It was 30 minutes over. Not many of his family joined but my grandfather did who raised 5 children who all were leaders and most all of our cousins to this day attend church. It was an experience to be a handful of Mormons in Charleston SC in the 60s 70s and 80s. A mission is being opened there this year!
Many of us believe Independence Missouri, along with other places, will be swept clean by natural disasters or war or other possible consequences of the wickedness in the last days before Jesus returns.
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Thank you.
I REALLY hope you can go to see Palmyra, Kirtland, and ESP. Nauvoo and Carthage sites! For Nauvoo, go during the Pageant in the summer and watch both the Nauvoo & British Pageants! They are awesome! And see the restored homes of Nauvoo. That is a "magical" place.
Pres. Russell M. Nelson has said. “If you think the Church has been fully restored, you’re just seeing the beginning. There is much more to come. … Wait till next year. And then the next year. Eat your vitamin pills. Get your rest. It’s going to be exciting.”
Brad Servant of God, is pretty dedicated. I almost get the sense that he will be standing at the gate when Jesus arrives.
David,
Some things for future study:
Adam as the Ancient of Days in Dan. 7 and in Doct. & Cov. Hope you were able to go to Adam-Ondi-Ahman. Look it up in the Index and also its Hebrew meaning.
Hope you were able to also go to Far West, MO. A temple lot is dedicated there, and you can feel the difference of that ground while you step on & off of it. Many things to come. (You can read in D & C about that.)
Since you are interested in Church History, you will be interested in finding more of the history of these places.
You can also read "SAINTS". It is a great series on Church History.
In the mid-1990's, my wife met a man while walking on a track by our house in north Ogden, Utah, who walked with her morning after morning, for months, and told her he was retiring from the church's architectural firm that designed temples for The Church of Jesus Christ. He told her about a few temples the church was planning and described the design. Right after, President Hinkley announced a few temples and the design was exactly like what my wife's architect friend had said, He also described the Temple of Zion, which was to be built in Independence, MO, which is THE Temple. He described it in detail saying the main spire will be some 40 stories tall, with 12 smaller domes surrounding it, six on one side, six on the other, in a circular design, and it will be a massive building, much larger than any temples today as it will serve as both a temple and a learning center. The First Presidency had approved the design as they gave the specifics of what the temple was to look like and do. He described the 12 gate entrances surrounding the temple grounds, with each tribe of Israel displayed on each gate, 3 tribes per side. He described how the church will build a large church headquarters close by the temple and will develop the whole Independence area for the church, after the church completes buying the remaining land from the Hedrikites and Community of Christ. He didn't say when this would happen, only that the church is ready, when the time is right.
I have a book titled "The Prophecies of Joseph Smith". A whole book of prophecies made in the name of the Lord. The first one was the statement by Moroni that Joseph had a work to do and his name would be had for good and evil all around the world. A young farm boy of no consequence stated the whole world would know his name for either good or evil. And that happened. But the most reliable witness as to whether Joseph Smith was a prophet of God is the Holy Ghost. What greater witness can you have than from God?