The Gospel topics essays are a mixed bag. That is what made Mike Stroud one of the most dangerous False teachers in the church. Michael passed away in December 2019. The timing of the restoration of the nation. Michael B. Jordan stars in the movie based on Clancy's novel. You can edit this text and also insert any element here. I am a convert, as a teenager, and against the wishes of my father (an atheist). I sort of get what you are saying, but to say it you seem to strawman the actual church position (as I understand it to be). But because of our fallen state, it can create the illusion that it does. Are you an author? who have extraordinary experiences with God.. The enemy of God is cunning and can put words or thoughts in your mind that, being nearly correct, discourage further study on that topic because you think youve gotten it straight from God. Where are they today? Send us comments about our Author Pages. Seems like there must be more to the story. .. Mike is addressing this subject which the author refutes as not based on scripture or the words of prophets. There it is dude, black and white, my permission to explore the mysteries of God. Number 2 however is very likely. I have also been told clearly, Do not compare your experiences with others and Trust meRelax. Rush was the first LDS scholar to accurately decipher the prophetic writings of Ezra now known as Ezra's Eagle. As JS said we can govern ourselves and let the spirit guide. What am I going to do about it? I think they all probably went to one too many Lynn Bryson firesides when they were younger. The ruling of his stake on this matter may indicate otherwise. But havent as yet got much of it read. It is what it is, and nobody here knows what it is, but only what it seems to be, with the missing parts filled in by each person that cares to imagine the missing parts. Then they came down and did something about it. Malmquist, p. 173; "The New Salt Lake 'Herald'." The problem is that the author does not know how the gospel is properly taught. If Im not mistaken one of only 2 prayers from His mouth recorded in the Bible. I'm hoping he'll see this and come here and elaborate, since he disabled comments on the video. I can see the bind that the church is in here and I am actually somewhat sympathetic to its position, but of course, its a case where the church has done this to itself. We have Nephi the son of Helaman being told that whatsoever he asked would be granted because he had been true and faithful and would never ask for anything contrary to Gods will. I saw some of his videos after the election and he was trying really hard to explain it in a way that fit his Ezra's Eagle view. Heres the fact. Ive had plenty of dealings with Kimberly and her associates on social media. Should they ignore the 5-7 years of hell and miraculous recovery they endured/obvserved trying to follow previous revelation that produced "good fruit", roll the dice, and basically tell the Lord, "I didn't learn a thing last time! He posted a video yesterday with his take on the infamous Covid email. Towards the end of the Saviors earthly ministry, His disciples came to Him with several questions concerning the future: Tell us what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? This to me is in direct opposition to living to truly love your neighbor and embodying Christ-like love in all our interactions with one another. They were both teaching of how to be wise about it. My head hurts. Evan, I wasnt really disagreeing with what YOU said before, and I disagree even less now. Preparing for the Second Coming - Pres. Rush was the first LDS scholar to accurately decipher the prophetic writings of Ezra now known as Ezra's Eagle. Obey the eternal Lord and Savior of all the world? I know when Stroud got excommunicated, Julie Rowe suggested she would likely suffer the same fate (though I didnt get the impression it was imminent). If people knew how to get their own Personal Revelation they wouldnt need a charismatic teacher like Stroud who claimed doctrinal superiority to tell them how to understand the Book of Mormon. And Mike just told her that it was a Second Comforter experience. Michael B. The items in the verse refer to tools, the line is a snap line to get things straight. Till thine elections sure, To me his message can be summed up in BRM additional verse to Come Listen to a Prophets Voice. I say this because in my long life Ive heard a few claim Pres. by ransomme August 20th, 2021, 10:06 am, Post The Facebook page was taken down temporarily for safety concerns. Beckoning Frontiers: Public and Personal Recollections. I can assure you that Mikes Priesthood leaders and many people in his ward and Stake have had serious concerns about his teachings long before I ever wrote that letter. Brother Skys comments are not without a sound of legitimacy, however, perhaps a couple more points might add to the discussion. Thanks for this. According to the Church, When someone obtains the Second Comforter, Jesus Christ will appear to him from time to time, will reveal the Father, and will teach him face to face (D&C 130:3). For Stroud, the Book of Mormon brings people closer to Christ and the heavenly hosts, literally. Rush, author of: A Remnant Shall Return-Daniel 11-REVELATION the Vision of John Divine. What a dilemma! Never heard of him, I'm not really one to listen to LDS commentators. Of course, I get all those things. Its how this world works. Were living to see that it IS possible and it does happeneven the elect can be deceived when they refuse to humble themselves. but times have changed and if you interpret the scriptures the way we have for eons you now find yourself exed for apostasy. I think youre right that the contact is more common but we have to not be afraid of it. Still, I was worried at the time that Brysons universal constant might apply. . (I wasnt aware hed started podcasting again until after his excommunication, so there was a lot to catch up on.) Till thou shalt hear the holy voice Im not sure that garment changes fit a philosophy one way or another. But its not just about spending time with deity. That broadens my understanding. They go together. when we lie down to sleep, our minds are often as bright and active as the mind of an angel, at least they are as active as when our bodies are awake. Here we have the author making another conclusion that leaves you wondering where in the world it came from. I found it rather amusing when Kimberly suggested that perhaps Mary Ann has a devil because she eerily posted something that Kim did not agree with. by h_p August 20th, 2021, 7:53 am, Post Replace it with righteous dominion? Watch any religion that does not offer this connection fade into oblivion before your very eyes. We have heard only a few of Mikes podcasts encouraging personal revelation. This is the official page for Michael B. The BYU honor code itself was the result of a conservative change, so changes to restore some of the status quo ante are hardly progressive. I am wondering if I could get your comment, (off record of course) re a member named James T. Prout. I appreciated Mike pointing out that Nephi told his brothers that they dont get answers because they dont ask or if they do ask then they dont really believe that they will receive answers. This principle is explained here: Alma 12:9 And now Alma began to expound these things unto him, saying: It is given unto many to know the mysteries of God; nevertheless they are laid under a strict command that they shall not impart only according to the portion of his word which he doth grant unto the children of men, according to the heed and diligence which they give unto him. [A]t this point in time, in the day of the gathering of Israel, there has never been a more appropriate time for us to obtain the power and knowledge, wisdom and understanding from the Book of Mormon through revelation and angelic ministry than right now. Rules apply to everyone else but not to them. Strouds initial run of podcasts began in February 2016 and ended in November 2017. I will tell you that as a former student of Hugh Nibley this is no different than what he use to say in his B of M class. And honestly, the elephant in the room is: I remember reading this recently (already had it marked) because I am studying Isaiah right now, and he has it completed backwards and is taking it out of context. Thanks for the write up. I put it this way because too many people think that love is an action word, and for them perhaps it is. As Rush said, at the Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies, there are no degrees because the learning never stops. Michael B. Abramson is a practicing attorney. Please dont misunderstand, I am not saying that Mike Stroud is a prophet. Michael B Rush may have been arrested in or around of Florida, on or around Oct 30, 2010. It seems like he worked really hard to avoid overt mention of the inappropriate teachings from his first series. Third, Stroud continued to espouse ideas that appear to be influenced by the end-times book Visions of Glory. This document was basically their attempt to establish that. One item I recognized in his new podcasts was something Stroud talked about in his original series, that the 144,000 talked about in the Book of Revelation were a group of men and women who used portals to move through time and space to gather the elect. For a Zion people this is not a problem but it is a common problem of society and because the church is still in a pre-Zion state, its a problem in the church as well. Merlin Olsen, NFL star turned TV star [58] Mark Schultz (wrestler), Gold medal winning wrestler. Caring implies action; love is just a feeling. My response: As growing up in the 60s and 70s these stories were faith building. ' (Podcast 012: 1 Nephi 12, abt 47:25) This is a perfect example of why people have mixed feelings about Lamanite identification. I hope those in Mikes stake high council did not use any of the content in this doc as a basis for their ruling. The scriptures reinforce again and again that, in the government of God, there is an hierarchy of noble and great ones who lead with God-given authority. Further The Family Proclamation was conservative. In his initial announcement, he stated that the Lord wanted the podcasts translated into Spanish. Rockwell, thanks for the heads up. I believe thats why the Lord wanted these podcasts to be done (Podcast 08: 1 Nephi 5-7, abt 41:23). But, early on it was clear he was sympathetic to and shared some of the same beliefs as Denver Snuffer, and he followed his own path; he chose his own way rather than humble himself and remain in the Lords church. It was inappropriate for me to teach that temple ordinances, specifically the use of altars, should be practiced outside of the temple. Michael B Rush, 64. This flies in the face of their favorite social media montras Follow the prophet! So apparently we should always follow the prophetexcept for them when a prophet says something they disagree with and then they can toss it outbut for the rest of us, we have to hold strict adherence. Its a bit strong (evoking images of the occult), but the idea of requesting a specific heavenly messengers by name does seem unusual. (Myers) Rush on December 22, 1981 in Texas and they later separated on July 5, 1984 in Texas . Alfred Knopf, 1951. His original analysis has been studied by students of the scriptures in over 130 countries worldwide, and is included in his first book A Remnant Shall Return first published in 2015. For them, all it takes is about 2 minutes of eastern style meditation and youre floating away. What is told to your mind might be from God, might not be. Lest we wonder why we havent experienced Zion. Michael B. At the time of this writing, Michael is the Corporate Controller of a $5 billion manufacturing company. Retrieved 7 June 2015. Somethings been gnawing at me as Ive listened to Strouds podcasts during the last week or so. 9 reviews 2018 Edition - Includes Section Seven - World's Without End. The examples you cite are things that happened to prophets which in nearly all cases not only did they not strive for those experiences they would like to have avoided them. Oct. 18, 2018 - Michael Rush's presentation at Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, UT re: the return of the lost 10 tribes of Israel. In that last days we are told that spiritual manifestations will increase. He uses only scriptures and teachings of Latter-day prophets in his podcasts. Sample Page; ; by mudflap August 20th, 2021, 8:37 am, Post She was one of the most loved people in the class. If you've read any of Michael's books, you know you're in for a treat. When youre old, odd isnt as odd as it is when youre young and have a nice big box to fit everything into. by Trucker August 20th, 2021, 9:30 pm, Post Personal revelation does not give anyone the right to direct others or to convince them that they were ordained by translated beings to bring them to the Church of the First born. I have several friends who have been exec for apostasy and they still dont understand exactly what they were accused of.I will say that this ireminds me of Josephs complaint about the early Saints who were fond of setting up stakes and who would fly to pieces like a price of glass if he tried to teach them anything contrary to their traditions.Alma 13 tells us what happens to people who refuse to accept the opportunity to learn what God offers them. So what exactly is the fruit of Mike Strouds podcasts? Many complained of demon possession and having false spirits torment them for months after doing as Mike Stroud suggested. In truth, I have learned that many actually DO tend to lust after spiritual experiences, precisely because their IS an hierarchy at least in our minds. When they are learned, they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves, wherefore their wisdom is foolishness and it profiteth them not, And THEY SHALL PERISH. You devote a lot of time and are very thorough in your work. Joel Rush, Marla Rush, Brandi Rush, Reanna Creech and Natalie Castleberry, and many others are family members and associates of Michael. The Diocese of Sacramento excommunicated a priest from the Roman Catholic Church after he continued, while suspended, to hold Mass and questioned Podcast $0.00 $ 0. Michael B Rush 1947 Born c. 1947 Last Known Residence Dallas County, Texas Summary Michael B Rush of Dallas County, Texas was born c. 1947. In modern times we are seeing Kimberly and her associates making the same claim. The doc posted is not just showing why they think Mike is wrong but also trying showing the rest of us how the gospel is properly taught. Now I will write about LOVE. Listen to Mikes podcasts for your self. Michael Kopech and Garrett Crochet, who pitched back-to-back for the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, both throw 100 mph fastballs, making them a rare triple-digit duo. He is also an adviser with the National Diversity Coalition for Trump. Its just being wise about it. I second the fact that Mike gives exact quotes, uses only scriptures and teachings of Latter-day prophets in his podcasts. In the process he talked about how the secret combinations had stolen the election from Trump (clearly not something anyone in LDS leadership would say). And yet it is exactly the same thing they have done. Further, I have never heard him claim anything destructive to the soul, the church, or its leaders. I would not normally say this but least someone think of me as an apostate I have served as a member of multiple bishopricsfor 12 years ,8 as bishop. "Abundantly illustrated with frames and sequences, Video Art offers a history of the medium seen through the perspectives of its early practitioners - such as Bruce Nauman and Vito Acconci, who . In sharing that vision those that feel threatened wanted to kill him and he was directed to leave after going back for his familys set of scriptures that was in the possession of Laban. Alma 12 clearly teaches to seek after knowledge, and to him who does not harden his heart, will be given the mysteries of God. A Facebook page was put up in December called Mike Stroud Podcast Exposed, modeled after another Exposed page. God has presumably chosen certain spirits in advance and has nothing directly to do with love for them specifically but rather love for the human race that is answered by providing certain talents at certain places and times. But he never told him not to take heed of deception. These are the scriptures of the common man not of the elite. And yet the excommunications continue. This whole exchange and the podcast, disciplinary activities, uproar, etc paints a vivid picture of a great and spacious building filled with laughing, sneering, finger pointing believers. When I was younger I often thought as I read stories in the scriptures that I would like to have similar experiences. If conservative means preserving the status quo, then no change can be conservative, and that statement becomes a tautology. The lies will be exposed and the truth will spill out like water. Its only when a person overtly undermines the stewardship of The Church and the proper pattern of authority, that it seems people actually run into trouble. $383,000 MULLICA TOWNSHIP As Rush said, at the Limbaugh Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies, there are no degrees because the learning never stops. Michael B. 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