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Thank you for this video. I joined the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints in 1977. As you stated President Kimble was our Prophet. I remember some of these incidents ( I. E. ) the Mike Wallis interview. I was able to listen to President Hinkley live at the Astrodome in Houston Texas. I also loved President Benson . Being a member of Christ true church has blessed me so much.
THANK YOU BRO. MERRILL ❤ Your spirit ✨️ and stories have been a COMFORT in a difficult time for me 😢😊...With love from a "Utahn" happily living in SO. Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️ 🍁
in 1975 elder Hinkley and Elder David B Haite came to dedicate our new chapel in Ashland Kentucky. they both spoke several times each following each other time and time again. It was very obvious there was a great love between these two men as they played off each other. When the service was over I went forward to thank them and as I did I looker Elder Hinckley in the eye, it was like looking into eternity. Later when he was called to be president of the church I prayed for a sure testimony that he was indeed Fathers chosen Prophet at that time that look into his eye flashed across my mind and I knew at that instant that he was the Prophet. I never doubt the calling of a new Prophet but I always pray for an assurance from Heavenly Father and I have never been disappointed.
A lady in my Ward was at a grocery store in Salt Lake City. There, in the parking lot was a lone elderly man trying to open the door to his car with the key fob. As she got closer, she could see that it was President Hinkley! He showed his usual uplifting humor, joking how he did not know how to open his car door. She showed him how, and it was a wonderful experience for her, meeting the prophet. It is so interesting that he was out and about by himself! I would have expected that he would have had a body guard with him due to the threats our prophets recieve. I love our prophets, which we have in our day!
Another great story, brother Merrill. Like my dad always said dynamite comes in small packages. President Hinckley was definitely dynamite in a small package. We will never forget him.
President Hinckley was truly the right Prophet for our day and time. His wisdom and experience moved the church forward in the right direction. Wonderful man!
Bro Merrill, thank you so much for sharing these faith promoting stories that each one is accompanied by a confirmation of the Holy Ghost. I have made a point of listening to your videos, because I receive such marvelous inspiration. You have inspired me. To search my past experiences that I should take the time to share with my grandchildren going forward and do it in similar way that you do with humility and pure testimony that can, in turn be witnessed to them by the Holy Spirit. Thank you so much for your example.
Thank you for highlighting President Hinkley. He is my all time favorite prophet. I love him so much, and I loved his sense of humor and his wisdom and common sense.
Brother Merril, I just wanted to share my gratitude to you for your beautiful, humble, sweet spirit. I so look forward to seeing new videos from you, I haven't seen one yet that has not brought large volumes of the Spirit, accompanied by tears flowing down my face and this one is no exception. I love what you are doing here and am truly grateful for you heading the Lord's call to you to serve all of us by sharing your stories, gospel lessons, and all of the stuff you do here. The world needs more people like you, you are truly a light in the darkness. My love goes out to you, may God keep, inspire, protect, and lift you up as you continue His work here on earth. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
President Hinckley was a wonderful man , he came to visit us Dutch saints in 1996 , he spoke to dutch and belgium saints gathered in the Hague , the spirit was so strong when president Hinckley and his wife Marjorie came in to the conference centre , smiling and waving to us all , I will always rember that and never forget it !!!
When you see the Prophet in person, even from a distance, the Spirit testifies to you soul. Thanks for sharing that and for watching. Please spread the word. thanks
One very faith promoting story of President Huntley is how he chose the site for the Vancouver, BC, Canada temple. You should look into that one as well.
I loved this! The spirit almost brought tears to my eyes hearing President Hinkley's stories. Really miss him! Thank you Brother! I'm going to listen to more of your content! Just subscribed!
I had some missionary friends who lived in Hong Kong as a base for their missionary work in China. Most of this was before I knew them. These are Christian Missionaries who go some place for years and years, possibly even for life. Naturally, they were putting their lives at risk. I wish that I could remember the details, but maybe it's best that I cannot. They would make missionary trips into China to witness not for a religion, but for the Lord Jesus Christ, preaching the Holy Bible, and the Gospel message. Many times God had to rescue them from the authorities, through various ways, sometimes miraculous. One of these stories may not seem so miraculous, but it sticks in my head. They were out preaching to a very large group of people, and the government authorities surrounded the area, presumably to beat the living daylights out of them and to never be heard from again. But the people who had been listening to the Word of God knew this. So they formed a circle around them, but there was no way out. So they prayed to God for a way of escape. Immediately, as if an angel pushed people out of the way, a line formed and they escaped. One thing after another happened that allowed them to go through all the barricades and all the way back to Hong Kong. Little miracles all the way back. Like, they came upon a man with a non-running jeep and no gas who was willing to take them. Their leader said, "let's all hop in," and the moment they were in he says, "let's believe the Lord will make a way." So they prayed to God through Jesus and the jeep started. I think that he said they went 200 miles (maybe kilometers?) in that jeep with no gas.
Wow. I know the blood of scattered Isreal is in China. The Word of our Savior will reach the honest in heart in all lands. Thanks for that inspirational story and thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Jerusalem Post, MARCH 8, 2012 > *China’s lost tribe* _Hundreds of Jews settled in Kaifeng 1,100 years ago. Now, the remaining descendants seek recognition from their government as well as from Israel._
Love your stories brother Merrill..they add to my testimony of prophets and the need for them. Keep them coming ..thank you so much from down under New Zealand.
Thank you so much. I feel compelled by the Lord to do this. I keep getting direction about what the next story should be about. It is a privilege to do this. Thanks for watching. Kia ora
I love your statement in your Discription statement. "Meakness...is great strength under perfect control". It's going on my wall! Love your stories! Please keep them coming! I know you were meant to do this when I watched the video about your horroble car wreck! You were defiantly saved for a purpose! ❤❤❤
I agree, I feel compelled to do these stories. I am just working on an amazing one for next Sunday. My wife listens to them as I work on them. She says this is the best one I have done. Thanks
Pres Hinckley was my favorite. No comparison! Gosh I miss him. I thought him very austere when I was a youth. He interviewed my grandfather to be a temple sealer. He asked my grandma if she felt grandpa was worthy. She stated "Well...I guess so". Wrong answer. President Hinckley responded "Sister Bingham, you better KNOW he is worthy!". Grandma was embarrassed and scared. This gave me the wrong impression about Pres Hinckley for several decades. But I came to know him through his discourses and his biography. I found him one of the most delightful and impressive figures I have ever known of. Sister Marjorie was not a whit behind him either. Bro Merrill, you too are one of the great ones and I just got to say I love ya! Thank you.
Thank you. I like you had a miss impression of President Hinkley. He seemed all business and rules. When he became prophet, it was like he let himself be seen as he was. He was quick on his feet, confident, humorous, and loving. I like you rank him as a favorite. Thanks for watching
President Hinckley. I can’t think of him without getting emotional. His edifying, compassionate words healed my soul. Try a little harder. Do a little more.
I love all your stories, and I loved hearing about the Hong Kong Temple, and the Manhattan, Temple and President Hinckley‘s involvement with those, and his great sense of humor, and his being on the 60 minutes with, not Mike Douglas, but what is his name!? The fellow with the hard questions!!!! Very interesting, brother, Meryl, and thank you very much again!!!! ❤
I got thinking about Multi- purpose Temple Think about Joseph Smith First Temple Wasn't it multipurpose or not Please help me understand,?❤📱📃 Prayers for everyone I love our scriptures and books 📚 🙏 11:40
I don't buy any over 500. I have one that kim and I worked on all day of christmas and every day when she got home from work for over 2 weeks. I dont know if it was over 500 or not, but we got tired of setting there and could hardly find a single piece to add. We finally took it down. I'd done puzzles since i was in grade school with my mother and that was the only one I ever put away without finishing it. 😂 do you like to do the bigger ones?
Pres Hinckley sure lived in different times. Wonder how he would feel about these sacred experiences shared amidst mega monetizing going on anything from clearing a blocked nose to fecal impacted bowels - kind of gross 🤢 - constantly interrupting in the interim?
outside the basics like the 10 commandments, do you think the creator of this universe capable of speaking in a human voice to one person at a time, in wartime, speaking specific sentences in English directing a course of action to American soldiers on the road to Bagdhad cares for an instant the precise nature of one's faith, religion, choice of tooth brush, favorite interpretation of scripture? nope.
I believe the majority of "Revelation" is given to individuals or groups by unseen messengers under the direction of the Lord. I have several episodes that share these kind of events: Hit man interrogates the Prophet, or You can hear the word of the Lord. These messages would generally not be specific verbiage, but concepts and impressions. However at times individual messengers deliver specific messages, word for word as directed from the Lord. At other times they may even perform physical acts. Some examples of these kind of experiences are in: Marriner W Merrill saved from freezing, Nephites or Angels at the Logan Temple, or Nephites or Angels. Thanks for watching Mitch
have started a Facebook Page: Sunshine for the Soul - Inspirational Stories.. It makes it easier to view and share Brother Merrill's Sunshine for the Soul. Here is a link: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559242679793
Thank you for this video. I joined the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints in 1977. As you stated President Kimble was our Prophet. I remember some of these incidents ( I. E. ) the Mike Wallis interview. I was able to listen to President Hinkley live at the Astrodome in Houston Texas. I also loved President Benson . Being a member of Christ true church has blessed me so much.
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
THANK YOU BRO. MERRILL ❤ Your spirit ✨️ and stories have been a COMFORT in a difficult time for me 😢😊...With love from a "Utahn" happily living in SO. Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️ 🍁
We all need more inspiration. Thanks for watching
in 1975 elder Hinkley and Elder David B Haite came to dedicate our new chapel in Ashland Kentucky. they both spoke several times each following each other time and time again. It was very obvious there was a great love between these two men as they played off each other. When the service was over I went forward to thank them and as I did I looker Elder Hinckley in the eye, it was like looking into eternity. Later when he was called to be president of the church I prayed for a sure testimony that he was indeed Fathers chosen Prophet at that time that look into his eye flashed across my mind and I knew at that instant that he was the Prophet. I never doubt the calling of a new Prophet but I always pray for an assurance from Heavenly Father and I have never been disappointed.
It is wonderful to be able to have personal confirmation of truth in our life. Thanks
A lady in my Ward was at a grocery store in Salt Lake City. There, in the parking lot was a lone elderly man trying to open the door to his car with the key fob. As she got closer, she could see that it was President Hinkley! He showed his usual uplifting humor, joking how he did not know how to open his car door. She showed him how, and it was a wonderful experience for her, meeting the prophet. It is so interesting that he was out and about by himself! I would have expected that he would have had a body guard with him due to the threats our prophets recieve. I love our prophets, which we have in our day!
It is wonderful to know that God is unchangeable and yet sees the needs of His children in all times. Thanks for sharing that story
Another great story, brother Merrill. Like my dad always said dynamite comes in small packages. President Hinckley was definitely dynamite in a small package. We will never forget him.
He was amazing. Glad you enjoyed the stories. Thanks for watching
President Hinckley was truly the right Prophet for our day and time. His wisdom and experience moved the church forward in the right direction. Wonderful man!
He was wonderful. We are blessed to have a prophet. Thanks for watching
Bro Merrill, thank you so much for sharing these faith promoting stories that each one is accompanied by a confirmation of the Holy Ghost. I have made a point of listening to your videos, because I receive such marvelous inspiration. You have inspired me. To search my past experiences that I should take the time to share with my grandchildren going forward and do it in similar way that you do with humility and pure testimony that can, in turn be witnessed to them by the Holy Spirit. Thank you so much for your example.
Terry thank you so much for sharing that with me. I feel we all need to share our inspirational stories. Thanks
I agree with you Brother Merrill, each prophet has a unique perspective and task to preform.
You can see the Lord's hand in their preparation. Thanks for watching
Thank you for highlighting President Hinkley. He is my all time favorite prophet. I love him so much, and I loved his sense of humor and his wisdom and common sense.
He was amazing. One other comment this morning about him. Dynamite comes in small packages. He was amazing. Thanks for listening.
Brother Merril, I just wanted to share my gratitude to you for your beautiful, humble, sweet spirit. I so look forward to seeing new videos from you, I haven't seen one yet that has not brought large volumes of the Spirit, accompanied by tears flowing down my face and this one is no exception. I love what you are doing here and am truly grateful for you heading the Lord's call to you to serve all of us by sharing your stories, gospel lessons, and all of the stuff you do here. The world needs more people like you, you are truly a light in the darkness. My love goes out to you, may God keep, inspire, protect, and lift you up as you continue His work here on earth. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you for those encouraging words. Please spread the word. I feel we need more inspirational stories. Thanks for watching
President Hinckley was a wonderful man , he came to visit us Dutch saints in 1996 , he spoke to dutch and belgium saints gathered in the Hague , the spirit was so strong when president Hinckley and his wife Marjorie came in to the conference centre , smiling and waving to us all , I will always rember that and never forget it !!!
When you see the Prophet in person, even from a distance, the Spirit testifies to you soul. Thanks for sharing that and for watching. Please spread the word. thanks
One very faith promoting story of President Huntley is how he chose the site for the Vancouver, BC, Canada temple. You should look into that one as well.
I loved this! The spirit almost brought tears to my eyes hearing President Hinkley's stories. Really miss him!
Thank you Brother! I'm going to listen to more of your content! Just subscribed!
I am so glad you enjoyed the story. We need more inspirational stories. Thanks for watching
I had some missionary friends who lived in Hong Kong as a base for their missionary work in China. Most of this was before I knew them. These are Christian Missionaries who go some place for years and years, possibly even for life. Naturally, they were putting their lives at risk. I wish that I could remember the details, but maybe it's best that I cannot.
They would make missionary trips into China to witness not for a religion, but for the Lord Jesus Christ, preaching the Holy Bible, and the Gospel message. Many times God had to rescue them from the authorities, through various ways, sometimes miraculous.
One of these stories may not seem so miraculous, but it sticks in my head. They were out preaching to a very large group of people, and the government authorities surrounded the area, presumably to beat the living daylights out of them and to never be heard from again. But the people who had been listening to the Word of God knew this.
So they formed a circle around them, but there was no way out. So they prayed to God for a way of escape. Immediately, as if an angel pushed people out of the way, a line formed and they escaped. One thing after another happened that allowed them to go through all the barricades and all the way back to Hong Kong.
Little miracles all the way back. Like, they came upon a man with a non-running jeep and no gas who was willing to take them. Their leader said, "let's all hop in," and the moment they were in he says, "let's believe the Lord will make a way." So they prayed to God through Jesus and the jeep started. I think that he said they went 200 miles (maybe kilometers?) in that jeep with no gas.
Wow. I know the blood of scattered Isreal is in China. The Word of our Savior will reach the honest in heart in all lands. Thanks for that inspirational story and thanks for watching
@@GodLovesYouAskHim Jerusalem Post, MARCH 8, 2012 > *China’s lost tribe* _Hundreds of Jews settled in Kaifeng 1,100 years ago. Now, the remaining descendants seek recognition from their government as well as from Israel._
Love your stories brother Merrill..they add to my testimony of prophets and the need for them. Keep them coming ..thank you so much from down under New Zealand.
Thank you so much. I feel compelled by the Lord to do this. I keep getting direction about what the next story should be about. It is a privilege to do this. Thanks for watching. Kia ora
President Hinckley is the prophet of my youth! I always love to hear about him.
Thanks for watching
Thank you President Hinckley hi was love and the Lord’s prophet.
Thanks for watching
Thank you for all of these uplifting stories.
Thank you for watching
Thank you for sharing these amazing inspirational stories! ❤️
So glad you enjoy them. Thanks for watching
Loved these stories! Thank you!
Thanks this was a favorite story of mine too.
I love your statement in your Discription statement. "Meakness...is great strength under perfect control". It's going on my wall!
Love your stories! Please keep them coming! I know you were meant to do this when I watched the video about your horroble car wreck! You were defiantly saved for a purpose! ❤❤❤
I agree, I feel compelled to do these stories. I am just working on an amazing one for next Sunday. My wife listens to them as I work on them. She says this is the best one I have done. Thanks
Sunshine 🌞 for the Soul. I am gratefully inspired this Arizona morning with your beautiful words paralleled with this Sunrise 🌅 ❤️
So glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching. Where in AZ are you? I was in Mesa last week.
Thanks for bringing sunshine to my soul every Saturday morning.
I am thinking about publishing at 12 noon on Saturday, but I still pondering the change. Thanks for watching
Pres Hinckley was my favorite. No comparison! Gosh I miss him. I thought him very austere when I was a youth. He interviewed my grandfather to be a temple sealer. He asked my grandma if she felt grandpa was worthy. She stated "Well...I guess so". Wrong answer. President Hinckley responded "Sister Bingham, you better KNOW he is worthy!". Grandma was embarrassed and scared. This gave me the wrong impression about Pres Hinckley for several decades. But I came to know him through his discourses and his biography. I found him one of the most delightful and impressive figures I have ever known of. Sister Marjorie was not a whit behind him either. Bro Merrill, you too are one of the great ones and I just got to say I love ya! Thank you.
Thank you. I like you had a miss impression of President Hinkley. He seemed all business and rules. When he became prophet, it was like he let himself be seen as he was. He was quick on his feet, confident, humorous, and loving. I like you rank him as a favorite. Thanks for watching
Getting ready to leave for my shift at the Las Vegas Temple. Thanks for the temple stories to start the day.
Hope you have a great shift. Got to love your Temple day. Thanks for watching
Very up lifting, watching from Australia
Thanks mate
I really enjoy your stories
So glad , thanks for watching
President Hinckley. I can’t think of him without getting emotional. His edifying, compassionate words healed my soul. Try a little harder. Do a little more.
I also loved him. What a great leader for his time. Thanks for watching
I love all your stories, and I loved hearing about the Hong Kong Temple, and the Manhattan, Temple and President Hinckley‘s involvement with those, and his great sense of humor, and his being on the 60 minutes with, not Mike Douglas, but what is his name!? The fellow with the hard questions!!!! Very interesting, brother, Meryl, and thank you very much again!!!! ❤
Thanks
Another wonderful, uplifting segment. Thank you!
Thanks for watching
I remember that general conference, president hinckley described it as slings and arrows of the adversary
He was awesome, thanks for watching
I saw this quotes and thought of this post.
“A man who tells the truth doesn't mind being questioned.” ~. Unknown
And... if you are wrong promptly admit it. Thanks for watching
So good!
thanks
I have stories for you but you never have gotten in tuch with me
I enjoy your stories and videos ❤❤
My email is dadds06@gmail.com.
Thank you, please put out more stuff ie church stuff
I have a great one coming out Wednesday. Thanks for watching
I wonder if maybe im related somehow to Mike Wallace. Idk 🤷♂️ either way. i love your content
Thanks from Richfield utah.
Glad you are watching, Thanks
thanks again!
Thanks
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thanks for watching
I am struggling with an upheaval in my life. I need prayers.
The Lord always wants to hear from you. God loves you.
@@GodLovesYouAskHim I'm relying on Him always
I got thinking about Multi- purpose Temple
Think about Joseph Smith First Temple
Wasn't it multipurpose or not
Please help me understand,?❤📱📃
Prayers for everyone I love our scriptures and books 📚 🙏 11:40
The mountain peaks where Moses and Nephi had visions were also multi purpose
I don't buy any over 500. I have one that kim and I worked on all day of christmas and every day when she got home from work for over 2 weeks. I dont know if it was over 500 or not, but we got tired of setting there and could hardly find a single piece to add. We finally took it down. I'd done puzzles since i was in grade school with my mother and that was the only one I ever put away without finishing it. 😂 do you like to do the bigger ones?
Thanks
Pres Hinckley sure lived in different times. Wonder how he would feel about these sacred experiences shared amidst mega monetizing going on anything from clearing a blocked nose to fecal impacted bowels -
kind of gross 🤢 - constantly interrupting in the interim?
Thanks for watching
outside the basics like the 10 commandments, do you think the creator of this universe capable of speaking in a human voice to one person at a time, in wartime, speaking specific sentences in English directing a course of action to American soldiers on the road to Bagdhad cares for an instant the precise nature of one's faith, religion, choice of tooth brush, favorite interpretation of scripture? nope.
I believe the majority of "Revelation" is given to individuals or groups by unseen messengers under the direction of the Lord. I have several episodes that share these kind of events: Hit man interrogates the Prophet, or You can hear the word of the Lord. These messages would generally not be specific verbiage, but concepts and impressions. However at times individual messengers deliver specific messages, word for word as directed from the Lord. At other times they may even perform physical acts. Some examples of these kind of experiences are in: Marriner W Merrill saved from freezing, Nephites or Angels at the Logan Temple, or Nephites or Angels. Thanks for watching Mitch