I learned a year or two ago from a UA-camr that rabbis could not be a rabbi without being married, which pointed to that as evidence that Jesus WAS married. That Jesus was accepted as a rabbi by the community and therefor it is the evidence in and of itself. So many things make more sense when we understand the laws and customs of the times.
We have lived with my parents twice. Times are tough. I am grateful for their kindness towards us. We are going on 10 years of marriage and 3 kids later. I am grateful I didn't postpone getting married or having babies.
I agree wholeheartedly. I have a divorced daughter with 4 boys who is working her guts out with 2 jobs to provide the best she can. She'd absolutely LOVE to move out, and so would her boys, but she grudgingly has to admit that she can't make it out there. Likely, any successful attempt will be met with a failure in the not too distant future with the economy looking like it is, and she'd find herself back at mom and dad's. I'm a truck driver, so my saint of a wife helps out watching boys all she can. I've told her I'd love to be able to walk around the house in my Gs, but that's just not reality right now, nor will it be for a long time, if ever. Family has to do what it has to do.
Part of me wants to get family together and purchase a fertile piece of land in the Midwest and put up many small Amish cabin kits (has electricity and running water) and make a family homestead, work the farm and homeschool. Why don’t we do this? A Zion covenant keeping society like that would be far greater and focused more on the things that truly matter most. Only we are soo focused on having all the amenities of Babylon. It’s not pure isolation, the excess of our industry would provide for the surrounding communities and network and trade. Still participate in sports. Still part of the community but there is more fulfillment in that self sustainability and role in families. That is the life in my opinion. That is building up a great generation.
To all the naysayers. Me and my wife moved to the country where we homeschool our three kids. We have given up our hobbies and interests to teach the kids while I work. We don't eat out and it is a humble life. But we are living the dream. This life is challenging, but it is possible for those willing to work hard and live in a small home on a couple acres.
Sounds like the dream to me!! We homeschool our kids too - I just wish my husband could quit his job & be home to join us! The homeschooling way of life is theee best, in my opinion! It’s so richly rewarding in more ways than I can say🤍 Good for you guys!!
Not only do I applaud your sacrifice and taking your stewardship as a parent seriously in putting the well being of your children above worldly things but want to tell you that when you are done homeschooling/raising them you will look back with no regrets and cherish every moment of the experience, even the hard ones. We homeschooled all our children from start to finish and it was the best decision we ever made.
I don't know where you live, but 2 acres in Utah would cost over $200K. My grand daughter and her husband just want one acre and can't find anything under $100K. Add a house and it immediately shoots up to almost $1/2 million.
I'll start by saying we really enjoy listening to your thoughts. We love that you unabashedly speak your mind and speak up for truth. I know that Sister Freeman was writing and DB was publishing and selling her books prior to her call. Maybe that's why she's allowed to continue... because it was a "pre-existing condition" so to speak? I admit I've had my own musings on the subject. Back in 2017 Elder Devin Durrant (at the time a member of the Quorum of the 70) gave a talk in General Conference that I think was titled Ponderize. By the time GC was over there was a website where "Ponderize" journals and other accessories were being sold as an aid to help one Ponderize scriptures. Well, it didn't take longer than a day or 2 for the Church to shut it down. They also made Elder Durrant make a public apology for capitalizing on a GC talk. Yet now David Ridges and EBF can make and sell merchandise for their Don't Miss This podcast, which is, IMO, capitalizing on a Church program (or whatever we're calling it these days . I'm referring to Come, Follow Me.) AND... Of all the members of the Church who are making podcasts (aka making money) off of Come, Follow Me - how did DB decide to publish stuff for the Don't Miss This podcast but not any other podcasts? I don't get it. Also, this is just my opinion, but I think if people are making money from C,FM podcasts that could possibly border on priestcraft. 2Nephi 26:29 says, "priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion." Though some might argue that they have the welfare of Zion in mind, I think it's debatable.
I dont want to talk about the jab either but I find it interesting that China did not take the jab the bat lady from the Wuhan lab came up with a nasal spray that is equivalent to ivermection that their country used.
I have been writing speeches for my campaign, and my mind keeps going to the rising generation, what future do they have? Where do we think everything is going? I consider the Israelites in Egypt who incrementally came under bondage until the Lord delivered them, but then their heart failed them, they were dependent on Egypt for soo long, they didn’t know how to handle God given liberty and the amount of attention and work that requires, it was easier for them to be in bondage to man. Is this what is happening to us and our rising generation? You mentioned housing prices and it reminded me of this. Still listening, love your thoughts and insights!
God bless you, sister Nandino! I enjoy your comments! Just remember, the Asians always had two or more generations in a household. That certainly made them very family oriented.
I agree! Our young family was welcomed into my parents home when we were in school and transitioning jobs. It made ALL the difference and my children developed an amazing, close relationship with their grandparents! When we had the opportunity, we intentionally found a home that would accommodate a basement apartment so we could bless our own children in a similar way. Several of them have lived with us over the years and we have LOVED IT!! It feels like the law of consecration to “pay it forward” and help our kids as we were helped. Our youngest daughter and her young family are currently living in our basement apartment and we have an amazing close relationship with those sweet granddaughters. The circle of life! What a blessing! Your comments about the economy and limited options for these young couples who missed the “purchase” window on affordable homes is spot on. They are both working jobs and doing their best. Hopefully the windows of heaven will open for them as they did for us and help them get their financial footing. In the meantime, this works, and we are grateful!! ❤
Elder Bednar Oct. 2020 Gen Conf “Some Church members opine that emergency plans and supplies, food storage, and 72-hour kits must not be important anymore because the Brethren have not spoken recently and extensively about these and related topics in general conference. But repeated admonitions to prepare have been proclaimed by leaders of the Church for decades. The consistency of prophetic counsel over time creates a powerful concert of clarity and a warning volume far louder than solo performances can ever produce.” This was obviously about preparedness but certainly applies to all prophetic counsel (scriptures included). Marriage is a good example.
Our youngest and her husband are moving back in to our basement this week, with their 2 babies. They're staying for 3 years while he finishes school. We are selling furniture and giving stuff away so they can have 3 bedrooms and downstairs family room. They just can't save any money right now. We're happy to be able to help them out, but it will be an adjustment for all. These are the times were in, our two youngest will struggle to ever be able to get a house, sadly.
Great stuff, Scott. So glad you feel a sense of calling in this channel. It does my soul a world of good to listen to you.....AND Sue. Thanks. God bless you both and your family.
I fail to detect any offensiveness in any of your videos I've seen, but I want to say to everyone in the world, "ABSOLUTELY, GET MARRIED WITH A PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX, and get your meaningful life started!!! "Life begins with marriage. Everything up to that point is preparation for it. NOTHING else matters. "GET MARRIED!!"
Turning 49 next month. Never been married female. Hope to get married one day. Until then, Striving to be faithful in my testimony and trying to stay out of trouble...lol
@@FromG2eminor I congratulate you for holding on. I know how hard it can be when there is no partner available. I hope and pray that you maintain your faith.
@@FromG2eminor don’t give up hope! After a true conversion to Christ, I didn’t dwell upon my singleness.. it was so freeing and I was happy. At 52 I just looked forward to the millennium and finding my eternal companion. Miracles do happen today… I did find my eternal companion about a year ago now. First marriage for me. Whether now, or on the other side, you will be blessed with an eternal companion. God bless you
@shereewilkinson8549 Thank you! As Peter said "To whom would we turn" I have no doubts nor am I complaining. Gratitude for what I have is my go-to attitude 😀
I tell my kids go forward in faith. Do the right things and God will bless you. So far it’s worked out. Budget, pay your tithing, bring children into the world and work your butt off and it will work out. My kids have had so many blessings. In North Carolina an elderly couple let my kids, with two little kids live with them! They first lived in a pool house, no real kitchen, and my son in law did landscaping for the owner. At the same time, he trained with a dentist to be a lab worker at 5am and then worked at Carrabba’s. That kid worked his butt off to make a life with my daughter. To see the Lord’s hand in their life was a miracle to me!
That is so wonderful that you can recognize the hard labor and efforts of your son-in-law. Many in-laws might look down their nose at him that he didn’t have a better paying job in the first place. Good for you.
I love watching and hearing from you! I agree with so much you have to say and I love that your are ruff around the edges. You shared a bit ago how you come to Wyoming to the Big Sandy and I knew you were my kind of people. I have often wondered if Christ was married and I found your views very interesting. I have a question for you. I watched your video on your granddaughter and how her life aligned with the eclipse and your guest was Alley, I believe, that episode had so much of an impact on me. I’m getting to the question. I was touched with some of the things that Alley shared and I tried to share it with other family members. I received criticism and told our church support astronomy, but it does archaeology or vice versa. I can’t remember really bothered me that i received negative criticism from family members I thought what was shared was beautiful. Just wanted to get your thoughts on archaeology and astronomy and what the differences and what the church believes I just love you and adore you. Thanks for all you do and I love seeing your wife on there too.
I think what some your family members might be referring to is the church not supporting astrology but does support astronomy. Allie Duzett looks to the heavens for signs and settings. This could be looked at as astrology. Some think of astrology as fortune telling. There is an imitation of astrology that the world uses. I personally do not feel anything Allie does is in contrast to the Church or doctrine or gospel of Christ, but i can see where some in the church would think she is "out there". Astronomy is more of the science of looking at the heavens without looking for signs. The heavens were created for signs and seasons and light. That is good enough for me. That is recored in Genesis 1:14-15. The Wise Men from the east looked to the heavens to see the sign of the birth of Jesus. Samuel the Lamanite told of the heavenly signs of Christ's birth and death. We too have signs. We are part of God's greatest creations. i hope this is helpful. Love
Thank you so much! I started following Alley and I found many of her views interesting and wanted to continue to hear what she has to share but I needed more support. I appreciate so much your thoughts and views. My parents have both passed into the spirit world and I often look to your views about what is going on in the world and how to navigate through them as you are now an earthly father figure for me. So thanks my UA-cam Dad for your insight, thoughts and wisdom. God Bless!
My wife and I have been living in our RV travel trailer for almost two years. Rent for just a one-room apartment is like $1500 a month. It is just way too expensive to rent now. The economy is just out of wrack. I am glad that my wife and I didn't wait to get married. My wife and I are going to the Red Cliffs Utah Temple tomorrow to do endowments. It will be good.
I live in a community south of Atlanta, Georgia. The housing market here is crazy! Young people buying starter homes are paying more than $300,000 for a "starter home". If they can't afford to buy, and have to rent, the rent is running $1500-$2,000 / month. Add in a car for each of them to get to work, gas, food, internet and telephone service. They can't get by with both of them working.
When my alarm notified me that you had made another video I stopped what I was doing (I was practicing my banjo) to watch. What I enjoy most about your videos is that they cause me to investigate further and search the scriptures more intently. Sometimes you read a verse or two that I have probably read at least a dozen times but you have a different take on it. Do I go back and read it again and think "Huh! He might be on to something here." I want to share my thoughts about a couple of things that you mentioned. First, in Mosiah 1 or 2 (cant remember which) it states that Lehi was knowledgeable in the Egyptian language. For some reason I never made the connection until now that Lehi was a descendant of Joseph. We all know Joseph's story about coming up through the ranks in Egypt. He would have spoken the language fluently. Thus, it was probably passed down through his posterity so that Lehi and probably Laban knew the language. Second, regarding your mention of Jesus marriage to Mary. He had to fulfill every law of the gospel including the covenant of marriage. But your insight into the Mary clinging to him I had never considered. I've gone on much too long. Sorry! But you got me excited.
The first time I heard about Jesus being married (years ago), the feeling that came over me at the thought was spirit filled! Yes! Recently, having become a bit more familiar with Jewish law, especially pertaining to the time of Christ, the moment at the tomb between Jesus and Mary screams to me that they were indeed married. Jewish law at that time forbade a woman from having any physical contact ( touching, holding, etc...) with a male who was NOT her husband or a direct relative such as a father or brother or uncle in some cases. They were TOTALLY married! The proof of it is in those verses in the Bible! Thank you Brother Palmer for not being afraid to tell the truth! God bless! ❤
I’m so glad you didn’t quit the channel… you almost did a few times! Thanks for your video! We have 3 married kids and we have helped them quite a bit. As we do we see miracles in their lives and in ours! They all were married right after missions and were young! It’s a little scary to see them start out right now, but God knows their situations and blesses them lots!
You resonate truth as it really is. Your counsel is sound. Thank you Brother Palmer. I have one question. Do you have eye brows? 😂 Keep your sense of humor.👍
Amen president, good advice for the young. Those following the spirit will find their way to reap the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant, even in times of turmoil.
Love your comments! You have me laughing one moment and crying the next! Layton Temple was beautiful including the amazing artwork. Thanks for your perspective on the brides room and the beautiful stain glass purchased to put in there. Have a 29 year old non active son unmarried! I agree with all you said.
Having children, getting married, getting a home, living with family , ect ALL a matter of faith. If you sit down and try and crunch numbers on a piece of paper , it’s never going your way work out and you’ll never have enough money. BUT if you trust in the Lord, keep taking steps forward in faith, the Lord provides. This has been a common denominator in my life!
Thirty years ago in S. CA. there were many families that lived with older children and their families. If divorced, most would move home. Things were so expensive they had no choice.
(To me) Everything about mortal Life is a Test of Faith; i.e. tithing is more about faith than money. Sometimes, it just doesn't work on paper, but it works... the "impossible math"! For those who feel heartache because of not being married or not having children in THIS mortal existence, I believe that the Millennium is a time of Restitution; that if we have trust and faith in the Lord, all the righteous desires of our hearts will be fulfilled. Some people live in crippled bodies or crippled minds in mortality, or suffer tragic loss/losses. Some people have trials and heartaches that are unseen by others. I hope and pray that all of us will have the faith that we, You and I, are Known personally, individually by a loving Heavenly Father and by our Savior who knows our grief. And soon Jesus will come back in His Glory and usher in that Great time of Millennial Restitution. Thank you Brother Scott for always being concerned and compassionate about special circumstances and tender feelings, while still teaching truth about Heavenly Father's 'Plan of Happiness'.
Christ’s words from the cross were some of his most pointed and meaningful! “Woman(Mary his mother), behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple (John), Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own HOME.” “The family is the fundamental unit of eternity”…President Nelson
It wasn’t a battle in 1972 when we bought our first home (in CA)! for $24 thou…. and why? It was just before OPEC. Everything changed moneywise after that.
Another good one, thank you! By the way having recently been called as a YM’s leader I attended that youth fireside. It was the worst youth fireside I have ever attended, it was appalling. Thankfully they had technical difficulties and we missed about half of it.
As part of George Q Cannon family history, there is an account of Joseph Smith revealing to Cannon that he was a direct descendent of Christ. There were others too. As I recall, Heber C Kimball was one of the others. Of course Jesus was married. He was our example in all things.
I laughed a little while you were talking. My dad's mission president told my dad to go home and get married within 6 months. My dad disobeyed. He says, "How was I supposed to do that? My wife was only 16 when I came home." They met while my mom was in college, and they married five years after his return. I was born the next year on my dad's 28th birthday and my mom's graduation day from college. My husband and I nearly met that deadline. We were married 7 months to the day after I returned from my mission (2.5 years after his return). The housing situation is crazy. We were fortunate to finally buy a home after 14 years of marriage. We paid $115k for it. 3 bed 1.5 bath, 1500 sq ft, built in the 1950's. Now it's worth around 350-400k. All of our kids returned home to live with us at least once. Our oldest and his family rent a home and have his mother-in-law and brother-in-law living with them. Our second rents an apartment with is wife, both work and he is in school. Our third rents a home with friends. He has a girlfriend and goes to school. The girlfriend is also in school in PA, so they are doing long distance. Our daughter ended up with a divorce. So we have her and our grandson living with us for who knows how long. Two years and counting. At least when we go on a mission we'll have a house sitter. ha ha. When things get rough, I remind myself that we used to have 6 people living here instead of 4, and at least we aren't living with in-laws. We're still mending a few fences with a daughter-in-law. I look back on it all and see how the Lord had his hand in our lives, and still does.
It's been a few years, but our daughter, her husband, and 6 children moved in with us for about 18 months. Eight extra people when we were used to the two of us. It was challenging!
This was for me a great video. I have never enjoyed reading Mosiah as much as I have this time. I belive for absolute that all of our scriptures are very important to read and understand. And yep , all our Prophets including the ones of this last dispensation, starting with The Prophet Joseph Smith living and dead are revelant at least to me . Yes I belive Jesus was married to Mary Magdalena.
The problem with education is that the kids aren't being properly counselled at school and many go into debt for something they will never use. Now they are in debt on top of not having a good paying job.
My wife and I have been married for almost 23 years. We have lived in several apartments throughout our married life, and have lived with my parents a few times, and now we live in an RV travel trailer at an RV Park. I have three brothers who live with my parents. Times are difficult right now because of all the government spending and inflation. I think that things are just going to get worse. I am still looking for employment and have been trying to find employment since being let go last year in July. I am hoping that I will be able to get a job soon. I applied for a position this last week to work at the local DMV and feel like that would be a good job for me.
Yeah we looked at moving back home, it’s cheaper in north Ogden area and more north BUT we still cant afford it right now! It’s crazy! So we will look again in two years or when the market crashes maybe… Utah is so expensive and my family wants us back there but it’s just crazy housing!
I also strongly, strongly believe Mary Magdalene was his wife.... I think I thought this even b4 I joined the Church. Too many big signs are left behind.... Her being the first He showed himself to, probably the most blatant. The first (published) miracle. It would have been totally inappropriate for His mother to "butt" into the wedding host's plans to mess w the wine... Then things like.... He'd likely NOT been invited/allowed to teach in the Temple or the Synagogue unless He was appropriately married. Absolutely.... to show such a royal bride in the Bride's room is SO right. NB... The Roman church allowed married clergy, until inheritance challenges arose.
I never post a comment because all the commenters are so awesome… but I had to chime in on the cost-of-living thing because It will make u all feel better. Out here in calif, renting a small old 3 bdrm home is $5000.00 a month, buying that smaller and older average house is a minimum $1,600,000…then monthly payment is then over $9500 a month… needless to say, young people are very discouraged and are having to move far away from parents. 😢
You brought up the subject of The Bridegroom…🎉 I was wondering if you have read the book “The Drama of the Lost Disciples” by George F. Jowett? Or heard of the book or known anyone to have read it.
20 years ago my daughter and her husband bought a 3 bed room 1 bath tri-level for $80,000. Homes in that subdivision just like that are now $400,000. My married grand children don't make enough to buy a $500K home. If the husband finishes college they will then have an added debt to pay for that too. It's become INSANE, especially in Utah. I weep for my grandchildren who are coming of marriage age. They will never have their own homes and really can't afford to pay $1,500 to $2,000 a month for a small apartment. My grand daughter said she hates apaartments because when they have children there will be no place for them to go play outside. Not that kids play outside any more anyway. Where ever we moved to my husband and I always had a few acres with animals. Our grandchildren want just one acres to have some of that and it will never happen. But I am glad they didn't wait to marry!
I have 9 kids. My last is a son who is 25 and not married. The others were married at 21-22. He really wants to. He is a talented kid and is activily dating. The girls will go on one to 2 dates and that's it. The girls careers now days are too important or looking for a better guy to swipe up on. I have both girls and boys so I'm not prejudiced. But the emphasis in church talks is getting after the men to get married not the woman. As far as living at home, my other kids, now in their 20s and 30s have had no problem getting a house. Saving up is the key for the few years they rent and didn't think they needed everything right then like new furniture, trips, etc. None of them lived with us. They have gardens, chickens etc. They bought small homes to start with; fix them up, sell and then get a bigger home and yard.
I had a friend that just bought a home in the South West part of Salt Lake Valley. The house was around $530k, which is a good deal for this side of the Valley. Anyway at today's 7% interest his payment was around $3800.00 which in my opinion is a lot. House prices have gone through the roof. I built mine in 1995 on a 1 acre lot for a little over $300k for a 6000 sq foot home. Sad part is now it's worth over a million dollars. I'm glad it's paid for but I don't know how kid's of today can afford a house.
My son and daughter in law and two kids lived in our basement for two years while working their butts off to save and make a way to aford a place. It was really difficult on all of us. But it was also a blessing and a great learning opportunity. We got to know our grandkids really well. I don't know how these young people can even exist financially. Families are such vital support systems. Family is God's plan.
I have never been married. Im a female turning 49 next month. Im self-employed piano teacher and my Mom lives with me. We rent a very nice apartment in West Valley. I have several callings and attend the singles activities and recommend holder. It's hard to find someone.
I’m an older 40 who got married recently after saving most of my life and got totally screwed by housing prices doubling and tripling over the last 4 years. Only good thing is that I can work remote so we are moving to nc for more affordability. Family is sad though that I’m basically being forced to migrate away from the west. There are some things like seasons and greenery that I’m excited about.
U & I r about the same age as I’ve struggled to survive & had to care for my folks , full time (10 yrs), & they both died & I got the heck out of CA asap a few yrs ago & live x from a temple now in Utah & was trying to get my fiancée 🇵🇭 over here yet she passed away today 4/27! I tell u it’s a struggle to be all that the Lord is expecting yet like the Pioneers we just keep going “ faith in every footstep “ as this life is not the reward time the pioneers knew this & so b4 the millennium we’re kind of in a sort pioneer time isn’t it Just to reflect , when I got home from my mission from Ireland , I received my call when 18 in ‘78🇮🇪 ,rtn’d in ‘80, homes that were 45k b4 my mission were afterwards going for 185k for something u wouldn’t swing a dead cat around in. The main thing is to keep the MAIN thing the MAIN thing which is to treasure JS Mt 1.37 what we have & trust in heaven securely!
I had a friend that is now in his 70s that was told to come home and get married after his mission. Which he did... then he had 4kids and got increasingly unhappy. And ended up divorced, Messed up and eventually landed in Florida doing whatever .. so I remember him saying that it was a mistake to come home and marry the first girl that would be willing to do that. So I'm thinkin that's not real good advice
Here lately, as I’ve followed other UA-camrs that have brought up similar questions like why don’t we hear about food storage, or the importance of marriage, or the members are floundering now with less programs, I’ve wondered if that isn’t the meaning of “the half hour of silence”. I have felt it also. We have no idea what the First Presidency knows but it almost feels like part of the sifting process. Instead of the constant reminders and hand holding, we are forced to do our own spiritual work and it feels a little like remembering the answers for a test when we are used to open book. We did just get reprimanded for not being valiant in our covenants, but that has been the first in a long time. Idk.
This is God's land. Will we be held accountable in how we use it? Isaiah 5: 8-10 footnote: 8c "The wealthy landowners absorb the small farms of the poor." Love you Palmer!
I was taught by a Jewish person that what Jesus said to Mary was “Cling not onto me…” and it was the way they said back then, “We have to stop hugging, I have to go..”.
I'm trying to share the video where Brother Palmer shared his experience of getting "chewed out" by a GA after giving a talk at a ysa ward/stake around slcc (or something like that). Could any of you direct me to that video?
I always enjoy your commentary. Hardly anyone mentions that Jesus was baptized to show that he was covenanting to obey His Father in all things and was committed to keeping the commandments and fulfilling His promises to be our Savior. Thank you. 2 Nephi 31:7 Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his commandments. 8 Wherefore, after he was baptized with water the Holy Ghost descended upon him in the form of a dove.
I cannot stand listen to Emily freeman..she was ok in conference last fall. But listening to dont miss for a while I have heard all about her yellow jeep and and how they didnt have a job.and then the trips to Isreal. After she was poor.. She is a good person. But if you have listened to her a long time you know whats going come out of her mouth...sorry just had to vent😅
Im a 77yr old female Living in OK on social security approx $1000. Per month can't depend on my kids. I live in low income senior housing and my rent will go up to 923. in Aug. I do not use credit cards if i dont have it i dont buy it. I am lds an i hold temple recomend. Im just saying rent is sky high. Sometimes family just isnt there Whats going to happen to old people. I live in an apt. And i have a patio garden.
We need to get married younger and have children. We are going to end up like Japan with an aging population and not enough young people to run things. Elon Musk has even addressed this problem several times.
Nope....that's the stated why the Globalists are pushing the Western nations to accepts millions of Third World immigrants/illegals/refugees.... Europe is falling, the USA and Canada are on their way down, Australia and NZ are having problems. Japan has resisted it - has started to cave (immigrants from India and Philippines) - and it's already causing problems. China is staunchly refusing foreign immigration.
We are circling the drain and we are circling faster. Signs of the times. Israelites, Jaredites and Nephites. They all blew it. Moroni had to have at home church because there was no church left.
This is off subject but did you see the quote of the day pop up on your scripture app? lol! Thought you’d like it. Feels like he contradicts himself… “As recorded in the Old Testament, when Naaman sought a cure for his leprosy, he was indignant at being asked to dip himself seven times in a nearby ordinary river. But he was persuaded to follow the prophet Elisha’s counsel rather than rely on his own preconceived notions of how the miracle should occur. As a result, Naaman was healed. When we trust God’s prophet on the earth today and act on his counsel, we will find happiness, and we too can be healed. We need to look no further.” Elder renlund Oct 2023
Nasman was healed. Did all that got jabbed remain healthy and avoid the Covid? Did all the jabbed avoid death? We’re all healed? What exactly was the council and then the promise?
I think this discussion on the feasibility of home ownership is a lost American dream for the vast majority of young people. In many countries, homes are multi family. Meaning parents, grandparents and children live under the same roof and help meet living expenses. We are approaching needing to consider this type of housing fixes here in the U.S. I see problems of the church being out of touch with the common member. The leadership and church are very wealthy and naturally do not understand the financial disparity. Christ warned of becoming so wealthy that you can't serve both God and Mammon. I feel we are living out this prophecy today. Thanks for your common sense discussions.
When my husband and I got married, I was 18 years old. We didn't know how we would do it, we just went ahead with faith and prayers. I didn't have a job yet, Sean was in university. We took everything to the Lord in prayer and God made a way. I got a job, it was .45 cents more than our baseline to survive, and we were grateful for it. No sarcasm. It was some of the most exciting days of our lives. We got a 1 bedroom apartment and rented for 10 years. Bought my mother's condo. It's not my dream home, but it's reality... I think most people now are just not grateful for what they have. They want more. You'll never be ready to start a family with that attitude of wanting everything to be perfect first. Some people think, 'oh ill prepare, so I can provide better' but something can always happen. That's part of the journey.
Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely! My personal feeling is that Christ was married and Mary was maligned because she didn't fit into the narrative of Him being single. It made celibacy a problem for the predominate church. One of many reasons I knew the real gospel of Jesus Christ had to be out there. Have a great evening!
commandment I give unto mine handmaid, Emma Smith, your wife, whom I have given unto you, that she stay herself and partake not of that which I commanded you to offer unto her; for I did it, saith the Lord, to prove you all, as I did Abraham, and that I might require an offering at your hand, by covenant and sacrifice. 52 And let mine handmaid, Emma Smith, receive all those that have been given unto my servant Joseph, and who are virtuous and pure before me; and those who are not pure, and have said they were pure, shall be destroyed, saith the Lord God. 53 For I am the Lord thy God, and ye shall obey my voice; and I give unto my servant Joseph that he shall be made ruler over many things; for he hath been faithful over a few things, and from henceforth I will strengthen him. 54 And I command mine handmaid, Emma Smith, to abide and cleave unto my servant Joseph, and to none else. But if she will not abide this commandment she shall be destroyed, saith the Lord; for I am the Lord thy God, and will destroy her if she abide not in my law. Well, according the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord has handmaids, Emma for example.. He said He was giving her to Joseph. I found that part interesting, it also repeats later. I found it confusing, myself. Like one of those, your damned if you do, and if you don't, kinda scenario. I was confused about it, but thought, perhaps the Lord meant it that way on purpose.. to bring something about... 🤷♀️
Unfortunately the church makes it very difficult to be married for young widows who were sealed to another man. Been single for a long time since haven’t met any man who wants to be married to another man’s eternal companion. But not the same for men 😳
Why not tell young married people to grow up and leave Utah and stop sponging off of their parents - they should grow up! I don't think your council of young people living with their parents is very good council - this allows children to remain children. The scriptures tell them to LEAVE their father and mother and cleave to their wife; living in Mommy's basement doesn't help with that. There are those that would never think of leaving Utah, but there are many places that have very nice homes that are less than half the price of Utah. Real Estate in Utah is over-priced and if young married people are smart, they will leave Utah and gain benefits for their living standard, AND their testimony.
Utah real estate is over priced! But I also agree with preacher Palmer. It's better that young people get married and have the faith to start a family. Even if they do live in a basement for awhile. And definitely moving to a more reasonable place is a good option. It makes me sad that blue collar workers are having a rough time affording a home. But then again, leave Utah. It's a challenging time for young people.
Better to live with your parents and have kids that rent away as a couple and not have kids. Sometimes both spouses have to work, there may be circumstances a family needs to live with a parent to make ends meet. In a better world, people would be able to follow your good advice here more fully.
If I had lived with my inlaws we wouldn't have had children because I would ran away .the thought of living with in laws is painful. Rather live in a camping trailer or tent .
It depends on the situation. Occasionally, family members have had to move back home because of financial reasons. They did not sponge off of their parents. They would move in with their families and then eventually go off and move somewhere else.
So we let a friend of my sons live with us while he also worked for us. He raped and terrorized our daughters. We had no idea. They lived in total fear for years. He threatened them in every way. It gets worse than this but I will stop here. Eventually they came forward. He was arrested and his trial is later this year. Our worries have been much guilt and self doubt of inspiration. So much to this. So I disagree with letting people live with you these days. You can’t know.
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I learned a year or two ago from a UA-camr that rabbis could not be a rabbi without being married, which pointed to that as evidence that Jesus WAS married. That Jesus was accepted as a rabbi by the community and therefor it is the evidence in and of itself. So many things make more sense when we understand the laws and customs of the times.
"Let's talk about the jab"... 😆 Too funny! Definitely one of your best openings ever!
We have lived with my parents twice. Times are tough. I am grateful for their kindness towards us. We are going on 10 years of marriage and 3 kids later. I am grateful I didn't postpone getting married or having babies.
What great examples. Thank you
I agree wholeheartedly. I have a divorced daughter with 4 boys who is working her guts out with 2 jobs to provide the best she can. She'd absolutely LOVE to move out, and so would her boys, but she grudgingly has to admit that she can't make it out there. Likely, any successful attempt will be met with a failure in the not too distant future with the economy looking like it is, and she'd find herself back at mom and dad's. I'm a truck driver, so my saint of a wife helps out watching boys all she can. I've told her I'd love to be able to walk around the house in my Gs, but that's just not reality right now, nor will it be for a long time, if ever. Family has to do what it has to do.
Bless you, your wife ! And your hard working daughter!!
Part of me wants to get family together and purchase a fertile piece of land in the Midwest and put up many small Amish cabin kits (has electricity and running water) and make a family homestead, work the farm and homeschool. Why don’t we do this? A Zion covenant keeping society like that would be far greater and focused more on the things that truly matter most. Only we are soo focused on having all the amenities of Babylon. It’s not pure isolation, the excess of our industry would provide for the surrounding communities and network and trade. Still participate in sports. Still part of the community but there is more fulfillment in that self sustainability and role in families. That is the life in my opinion. That is building up a great generation.
My cousin and I thought of doing this 30 years ago. I wish we had
Sign me and my family up! 😅
@@brigettehlers124 😂
I love that image. Thank you.
lol!! dreamm on !
To all the naysayers. Me and my wife moved to the country where we homeschool our three kids. We have given up our hobbies and interests to teach the kids while I work. We don't eat out and it is a humble life. But we are living the dream.
This life is challenging, but it is possible for those willing to work hard and live in a small home on a couple acres.
Great examples. Thank you.
Sounds like the dream to me!! We homeschool our kids too - I just wish my husband could quit his job & be home to join us! The homeschooling way of life is theee best, in my opinion! It’s so richly rewarding in more ways than I can say🤍 Good for you guys!!
Not only do I applaud your sacrifice and taking your stewardship as a parent seriously in putting the well being of your children above worldly things but want to tell you that when you are done homeschooling/raising them you will look back with no regrets and cherish every moment of the experience, even the hard ones. We homeschooled all our children from start to finish and it was the best decision we ever made.
Sounds like a dream! I'm not fit to homeschool. I wish I could, and I applaud your hard work and dedication to your family. God bless you.
I don't know where you live, but 2 acres in Utah would cost over $200K. My grand daughter and her husband just want one acre and can't find anything under $100K. Add a house and it immediately shoots up to almost $1/2 million.
I'll start by saying we really enjoy listening to your thoughts. We love that you unabashedly speak your mind and speak up for truth.
I know that Sister Freeman was writing and DB was publishing and selling her books prior to her call. Maybe that's why she's allowed to continue... because it was a "pre-existing condition" so to speak? I admit I've had my own musings on the subject. Back in 2017 Elder Devin Durrant (at the time a member of the Quorum of the 70) gave a talk in General Conference that I think was titled Ponderize. By the time GC was over there was a website where "Ponderize" journals and other accessories were being sold as an aid to help one Ponderize scriptures. Well, it didn't take longer than a day or 2 for the Church to shut it down. They also made Elder Durrant make a public apology for capitalizing on a GC talk. Yet now David Ridges and EBF can make and sell merchandise for their Don't Miss This podcast, which is, IMO, capitalizing on a Church program (or whatever we're calling it these days . I'm referring to Come, Follow Me.) AND... Of all the members of the Church who are making podcasts (aka making money) off of Come, Follow Me - how did DB decide to publish stuff for the Don't Miss This podcast but not any other podcasts? I don't get it. Also, this is just my opinion, but I think if people are making money from C,FM podcasts that could possibly border on priestcraft. 2Nephi 26:29 says, "priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion." Though some might argue that they have the welfare of Zion in mind, I think it's debatable.
Good stuff here. Thank you.
You are right on point Brother Palmer. This inflationary economy has put the previous American dream with all odds possible against it.
I dont want to talk about the jab either but I find it interesting that China did not take the jab the bat lady from the Wuhan lab came up with a nasal spray that is equivalent to ivermection that their country used.
Interesting.
I have been writing speeches for my campaign, and my mind keeps going to the rising generation, what future do they have? Where do we think everything is going? I consider the Israelites in Egypt who incrementally came under bondage until the Lord delivered them, but then their heart failed them, they were dependent on Egypt for soo long, they didn’t know how to handle God given liberty and the amount of attention and work that requires, it was easier for them to be in bondage to man. Is this what is happening to us and our rising generation? You mentioned housing prices and it reminded me of this. Still listening, love your thoughts and insights!
We have 4 generations in our house. Me, my daughter, my 3 granddaughters and my 2 great-grands.
God bless you, sister Nandino! I enjoy your comments! Just remember, the Asians always had two or more generations in a household. That certainly made them very family oriented.
I agree! Our young family was welcomed into my parents home when we were in school and transitioning jobs. It made ALL the difference and my children developed an amazing, close relationship with their grandparents! When we had the opportunity, we intentionally found a home that would accommodate a basement apartment so we could bless our own children in a similar way. Several of them have lived with us over the years and we have LOVED IT!! It feels like the law of consecration to “pay it forward” and help our kids as we were helped. Our youngest daughter and her young family are currently living in our basement apartment and we have an amazing close relationship with those sweet granddaughters. The circle of life! What a blessing!
Your comments about the economy and limited options for these young couples who missed the “purchase” window on affordable homes is spot on. They are both working jobs and doing their best. Hopefully the windows of heaven will open for them as they did for us and help them get their financial footing. In the meantime, this works, and we are grateful!! ❤
We are on our second set of kids and grandchildren living with us. I love it!!! And wish they could all live with us for a bit.
Elder Bednar Oct. 2020 Gen Conf
“Some Church members opine that emergency plans and supplies, food storage, and 72-hour kits must not be important anymore because the Brethren have not spoken recently and extensively about these and related topics in general conference. But repeated admonitions to prepare have been proclaimed by leaders of the Church for decades. The consistency of prophetic counsel over time creates a powerful concert of clarity and a warning volume far louder than solo performances can ever produce.”
This was obviously about preparedness but certainly applies to all prophetic counsel (scriptures included). Marriage is a good example.
Beautiful. Thank you!
Our youngest and her husband are moving back in to our basement this week, with their 2 babies. They're staying for 3 years while he finishes school. We are selling furniture and giving stuff away so they can have 3 bedrooms and downstairs family room. They just can't save any money right now. We're happy to be able to help them out, but it will be an adjustment for all. These are the times were in, our two youngest will struggle to ever be able to get a house, sadly.
Great stuff, Scott. So glad you feel a sense of calling in this channel. It does my soul a world of good to listen to you.....AND Sue. Thanks. God bless you both and your family.
Thank you!
Your opening comment was epic😂😂😂 laughed out loud, just too funny!
I fail to detect any offensiveness in any of your videos I've seen, but I want to say to everyone in the world, "ABSOLUTELY, GET MARRIED WITH A PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX, and get your meaningful life started!!!
"Life begins with marriage. Everything up to that point is preparation for it. NOTHING else matters.
"GET MARRIED!!"
Turning 49 next month. Never been married female. Hope to get married one day. Until then, Striving to be faithful in my testimony and trying to stay out of trouble...lol
@@FromG2eminor I congratulate you for holding on. I know how hard it can be when there is no partner available.
I hope and pray that you maintain your faith.
@@FromG2eminor don’t give up hope! After a true conversion to Christ, I didn’t dwell upon my singleness.. it was so freeing and I was happy. At 52 I just looked forward to the millennium and finding my eternal companion. Miracles do happen today… I did find my eternal companion about a year ago now. First marriage for me. Whether now, or on the other side, you will be blessed with an eternal companion. God bless you
@shereewilkinson8549 Thank you! As Peter said "To whom would we turn" I have no doubts nor am I complaining. Gratitude for what I have is my go-to attitude 😀
Don't forget college dropouts that are Roofers and make twice what a superstar collage grad makes!
Lol😅
I tell my kids go forward in faith. Do the right things and God will bless you. So far it’s worked out. Budget, pay your tithing, bring children into the world and work your butt off and it will work out. My kids have had so many blessings. In North Carolina an elderly couple let my kids, with two little kids live with them! They first lived in a pool house, no real kitchen, and my son in law did landscaping for the owner. At the same time, he trained with a dentist to be a lab worker at 5am and then worked at Carrabba’s. That kid worked his butt off to make a life with my daughter. To see the Lord’s hand in their life was a miracle to me!
So cool. Thank you for sharing this
That is so wonderful that you can recognize the hard labor and efforts of your son-in-law. Many in-laws might look down their nose at him that he didn’t have a better paying job in the first place. Good for you.
I love watching and hearing from you! I agree with so much you have to say and I love that your are ruff around the edges. You shared a bit ago how you come to Wyoming to the Big Sandy and I knew you were my kind of people. I have often wondered if Christ was married and I found your views very interesting. I have a question for you. I watched your video on your granddaughter and how her life aligned with the eclipse and your guest was Alley, I believe, that episode had so much of an impact on me. I’m getting to the question. I was touched with some of the things that Alley shared and I tried to share it with other family members. I received criticism and told our church support astronomy, but it does archaeology or vice versa. I can’t remember really bothered me that i received negative criticism from family members I thought what was shared was beautiful. Just wanted to get your thoughts on archaeology and astronomy and what the differences and what the church believes I just love you and adore you. Thanks for all you do and I love seeing your wife on there too.
I think what some your family members might be referring to is the church not supporting astrology but does support astronomy. Allie Duzett looks to the heavens for signs and settings. This could be looked at as astrology. Some think of astrology as fortune telling. There is an imitation of astrology that the world uses. I personally do not feel anything Allie does is in contrast to the Church or doctrine or gospel of Christ, but i can see where some in the church would think she is "out there". Astronomy is more of the science of looking at the heavens without looking for signs. The heavens were created for signs and seasons and light. That is good enough for me. That is recored in Genesis 1:14-15. The Wise Men from the east looked to the heavens to see the sign of the birth of Jesus. Samuel the Lamanite told of the heavenly signs of Christ's birth and death. We too have signs. We are part of God's greatest creations. i hope this is helpful. Love
Thank you so much! I started following Alley and I found many of her views interesting and wanted to continue to hear what she has to share but I needed more support. I appreciate so much your thoughts and views. My parents have both passed into the spirit world and I often look to your views about what is going on in the world and how to navigate through them as you are now an earthly father figure for me. So thanks my UA-cam Dad for your insight, thoughts and wisdom. God Bless!
My wife and I have been living in our RV travel trailer for almost two years. Rent for just a one-room apartment is like $1500 a month. It is just way too expensive to rent now. The economy is just out of wrack. I am glad that my wife and I didn't wait to get married. My wife and I are going to the Red Cliffs Utah Temple tomorrow to do endowments. It will be good.
Well I HAD to click the video with THAT title. 😂 had to know what the heck was gonna be brought up.
Please don't stop blabbing!!!! Enjoyed this very much.
I live in a community south of Atlanta, Georgia. The housing market here is crazy! Young people buying starter homes are paying more than $300,000 for a "starter home". If they can't afford to buy, and have to rent, the rent is running $1500-$2,000 / month. Add in a car for each of them to get to work, gas, food, internet and telephone service. They can't get by with both of them working.
In Idaho, you can't buy a thing under $300k (unless it's a shack that needs work) most are $450-500 for a basic house.
When my alarm notified me that you had made another video I stopped what I was doing (I was practicing my banjo) to watch. What I enjoy most about your videos is that they cause me to investigate further and search the scriptures more intently. Sometimes you read a verse or two that I have probably read at least a dozen times but you have a different take on it. Do I go back and read it again and think "Huh! He might be on to something here." I want to share my thoughts about a couple of things that you mentioned. First, in Mosiah 1 or 2 (cant remember which) it states that Lehi was knowledgeable in the Egyptian language. For some reason I never made the connection until now that Lehi was a descendant of Joseph. We all know Joseph's story about coming up through the ranks in Egypt. He would have spoken the language fluently. Thus, it was probably passed down through his posterity so that Lehi and probably Laban knew the language. Second, regarding your mention of Jesus marriage to Mary. He had to fulfill every law of the gospel including the covenant of marriage. But your insight into the Mary clinging to him I had never considered. I've gone on much too long. Sorry! But you got me excited.
Thank you for your insights. Love it!
The first time I heard about Jesus being married (years ago), the feeling that came over me at the thought was spirit filled! Yes!
Recently, having become a bit more familiar with Jewish law, especially pertaining to the time of Christ, the moment at the tomb between Jesus and Mary screams to me that they were indeed married. Jewish law at that time forbade a woman from having any physical contact ( touching, holding, etc...) with a male who was NOT her husband or a direct relative such as a father or brother or uncle in some cases.
They were TOTALLY married! The proof of it is in those verses in the Bible!
Thank you Brother Palmer for not being afraid to tell the truth!
God bless! ❤
I’m so glad you didn’t quit the channel… you almost did a few times! Thanks for your video! We have 3 married kids and we have helped them quite a bit. As we do we see miracles in their lives and in ours! They all were married right after missions and were young! It’s a little scary to see them start out right now, but God knows their situations and blesses them lots!
Who did ya think got Married in Cana?....... it's as plain as day ...😉
Love ya Pres. Right on! Glad you're rough around the edges like the rest of us.
You resonate truth as it really is. Your counsel is sound. Thank you Brother Palmer. I have one question. Do you have eye brows? 😂
Keep your sense of humor.👍
Yes, being married and sealed in the Temple is the BEST! ❤
I’m glad these numbers are being discussed, it will take strategy and careful effort to have what preceding generations took for granted.
Amen president, good advice for the young. Those following the spirit will find their way to reap the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant, even in times of turmoil.
Haha, took me a hot minute to connect your title with the subject 😅
Love your comments! You have me laughing one moment and crying the next! Layton Temple was beautiful including the amazing artwork. Thanks for your perspective on the brides room and the beautiful stain glass purchased to put in there. Have a 29 year old non active son unmarried! I agree with all you said.
I friggin love your videos. Best thing to come out of the lockdowns!
On top of the massive cost of living increase, We live with a very greedy state government. In my view Utah's state tax is out of control.
Having children, getting married, getting a home, living with family , ect ALL a matter of faith. If you sit down and try and crunch numbers on a piece of paper , it’s never going your way work out and you’ll never have enough money. BUT if you trust in the Lord, keep taking steps forward in faith, the Lord provides. This has been a common denominator in my life!
I am so grateful you did the last two videos. It was needed and so appreciated. Thank you so very much ❤️.
Thirty years ago in S. CA. there were many families that lived with older children and their families. If divorced, most would move home. Things were so expensive they had no choice.
(To me) Everything about mortal Life is a Test of Faith; i.e. tithing is more about faith than money.
Sometimes, it just doesn't work on paper, but it works... the "impossible math"!
For those who feel heartache because of not being married or not having children in THIS mortal existence, I believe that the Millennium is a time of Restitution; that if we have trust and faith in the Lord, all the righteous desires of our hearts will be fulfilled. Some people live in crippled bodies or crippled minds in mortality, or suffer tragic loss/losses. Some people have trials and heartaches that are unseen by others. I hope and pray that all of us will have the faith that we, You and I, are Known personally, individually by a loving Heavenly Father and by our Savior who knows our grief. And soon Jesus will come back in His Glory and usher in that Great time of Millennial Restitution.
Thank you Brother Scott for always being concerned and compassionate about special circumstances and tender feelings, while still teaching truth about Heavenly Father's 'Plan of Happiness'.
Christ’s words from the cross were some of his most pointed and meaningful! “Woman(Mary his mother), behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple (John), Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own HOME.” “The family is the fundamental unit of eternity”…President Nelson
I agree
Such great thoughts. Thank you.
It wasn’t a battle in 1972 when we bought our first home (in CA)! for $24 thou…. and why? It was just before OPEC. Everything changed moneywise after that.
Another good one, thank you! By the way having recently been called as a YM’s leader I attended that youth fireside. It was the worst youth fireside I have ever attended, it was appalling. Thankfully they had technical difficulties and we missed about half of it.
Thank you for your channel. It's helpful to a lot of us. 😊
There is a statue missing! I am easily distracted!
My wife borrowed it.
Me, too. I kept looking over there and thinking.... "What's missing...?!?!"
Haha😂
3rd nephi continues to scream louder
As part of George Q Cannon family history, there is an account of Joseph Smith revealing to Cannon that he was a direct descendent of Christ. There were others too. As I recall, Heber C Kimball was one of the others.
Of course Jesus was married. He was our example in all things.
I laughed a little while you were talking. My dad's mission president told my dad to go home and get married within 6 months. My dad disobeyed. He says, "How was I supposed to do that? My wife was only 16 when I came home." They met while my mom was in college, and they married five years after his return. I was born the next year on my dad's 28th birthday and my mom's graduation day from college. My husband and I nearly met that deadline. We were married 7 months to the day after I returned from my mission (2.5 years after his return).
The housing situation is crazy. We were fortunate to finally buy a home after 14 years of marriage. We paid $115k for it. 3 bed 1.5 bath, 1500 sq ft, built in the 1950's. Now it's worth around 350-400k. All of our kids returned home to live with us at least once. Our oldest and his family rent a home and have his mother-in-law and brother-in-law living with them. Our second rents an apartment with is wife, both work and he is in school. Our third rents a home with friends. He has a girlfriend and goes to school. The girlfriend is also in school in PA, so they are doing long distance. Our daughter ended up with a divorce. So we have her and our grandson living with us for who knows how long. Two years and counting. At least when we go on a mission we'll have a house sitter. ha ha. When things get rough, I remind myself that we used to have 6 people living here instead of 4, and at least we aren't living with in-laws. We're still mending a few fences with a daughter-in-law. I look back on it all and see how the Lord had his hand in our lives, and still does.
It's been a few years, but our daughter, her husband, and 6 children moved in with us for about 18 months. Eight extra people when we were used to the two of us. It was challenging!
This was for me a great video. I have never enjoyed reading Mosiah as much as I have this time. I belive for absolute that all of our scriptures are very important to read and understand. And yep , all our Prophets including the ones of this last dispensation, starting with The Prophet Joseph Smith living and dead are revelant at least to me . Yes I belive Jesus was married to Mary Magdalena.
The problem with education is that the kids aren't being properly counselled at school and many go into debt for something they will never use. Now they are in debt on top of not having a good paying job.
Amen, the crazy degrees that had no practical purpose. A real cruel sham. This poor generation. God bless them!
Much needed content!
My wife and I have been married for almost 23 years. We have lived in several apartments throughout our married life, and have lived with my parents a few times, and now we live in an RV travel trailer at an RV Park. I have three brothers who live with my parents. Times are difficult right now because of all the government spending and inflation. I think that things are just going to get worse. I am still looking for employment and have been trying to find employment since being let go last year in July. I am hoping that I will be able to get a job soon. I applied for a position this last week to work at the local DMV and feel like that would be a good job for me.
Yeah we looked at moving back home, it’s cheaper in north Ogden area and more north BUT we still cant afford it right now! It’s crazy! So we will look again in two years or when the market crashes maybe… Utah is so expensive and my family wants us back there but it’s just crazy housing!
I also strongly, strongly believe Mary Magdalene was his wife.... I think I thought this even b4 I joined the Church.
Too many big signs are left behind.... Her being the first He showed himself to, probably the most blatant.
The first (published) miracle. It would have been totally inappropriate for His mother to "butt" into the wedding host's plans to mess w the wine...
Then things like.... He'd likely NOT been invited/allowed to teach in the Temple or the Synagogue unless He was appropriately married.
Absolutely.... to show such a royal bride in the Bride's room is SO right.
NB... The Roman church allowed married clergy, until inheritance challenges arose.
I never post a comment because all the commenters are so awesome… but I had to chime in on the cost-of-living thing because It will make u all feel better. Out here in calif, renting a small old 3 bdrm home is $5000.00 a month, buying that smaller and older average house is a minimum $1,600,000…then monthly payment is then over $9500 a month… needless to say, young people are very discouraged and are having to move far away from parents. 😢
You brought up the subject of The Bridegroom…🎉 I was wondering if you have read the book “The Drama of the Lost Disciples” by George F. Jowett? Or heard of the book or known anyone to have read it.
My wife read it. Loved it!
I bought this book from Sue’s referral. It’s so fascinating! I especially love the citations and have been doing a little digging myself.
20 years ago my daughter and her husband bought a 3 bed room 1 bath tri-level for $80,000. Homes in that subdivision just like that are now $400,000. My married grand children don't make enough to buy a $500K home. If the husband finishes college they will then have an added debt to pay for that too. It's become INSANE, especially in Utah. I weep for my grandchildren who are coming of marriage age. They will never have their own homes and really can't afford to pay $1,500 to $2,000 a month for a small apartment. My grand daughter said she hates apaartments because when they have children there will be no place for them to go play outside. Not that kids play outside any more anyway. Where ever we moved to my husband and I always had a few acres with animals. Our grandchildren want just one acres to have some of that and it will never happen. But I am glad they didn't wait to marry!
I have 9 kids. My last is a son who is 25 and not married. The others were married at 21-22. He really wants to. He is a talented kid and is activily dating. The girls will go on one to 2 dates and that's it. The girls careers now days are too important or looking for a better guy to swipe up on. I have both girls and boys so I'm not prejudiced. But the emphasis in church talks is getting after the men to get married not the woman. As far as living at home, my other kids, now in their 20s and 30s have had no problem getting a house. Saving up is the key for the few years they rent and didn't think they needed everything right then like new furniture, trips, etc. None of them lived with us. They have gardens, chickens etc. They bought small homes to start with; fix them up, sell and then get a bigger home and yard.
I had a friend that just bought a home in the South West part of Salt Lake Valley. The house was around $530k, which is a good deal for this side of the Valley. Anyway at today's 7% interest his payment was around $3800.00 which in my opinion is a lot. House prices have gone through the roof. I built mine in 1995 on a 1 acre lot for a little over $300k for a 6000 sq foot home. Sad part is now it's worth over a million dollars. I'm glad it's paid for but I don't know how kid's of today can afford a house.
They can’t
My son and daughter in law and two kids lived in our basement for two years while working their butts off to save and make a way to aford a place. It was really difficult on all of us. But it was also a blessing and a great learning opportunity. We got to know our grandkids really well. I don't know how these young people can even exist financially. Families are such vital support systems. Family is God's plan.
Great video!
A recent survey I read said Utah is the second most expensive state to live in within our nation….second only to Hawaii. That is crazy 🤪
I think California is worse.
I feel you are right, God guided you to do this channel.
I have never been married. Im a female turning 49 next month. Im self-employed piano teacher and my Mom lives with me. We rent a very nice apartment in West Valley. I have several callings and attend the singles activities and recommend holder. It's hard to find someone.
I’m an older 40 who got married recently after saving most of my life and got totally screwed by housing prices doubling and tripling over the last 4 years. Only good thing is that I can work remote so we are moving to nc for more affordability. Family is sad though that I’m basically being forced to migrate away from the west. There are some things like seasons and greenery that I’m excited about.
U & I r about the same age as I’ve struggled to survive & had to care for my folks , full time (10 yrs), & they both died & I got the heck out of CA asap a few yrs ago & live x from a temple now in Utah & was trying to get my fiancée 🇵🇭 over here yet she passed away today 4/27!
I tell u it’s a struggle to be all that the Lord is expecting yet like the Pioneers we just keep going “ faith in every footstep “ as this life is not the reward time the pioneers knew this & so b4 the millennium we’re kind of in a sort pioneer time isn’t it
Just to reflect , when I got home from my mission from Ireland , I received my call when 18 in ‘78🇮🇪 ,rtn’d in ‘80, homes that were 45k b4 my mission were afterwards going for 185k for something u wouldn’t swing a dead cat around in.
The main thing is to keep the MAIN thing the MAIN thing which is to treasure JS Mt 1.37 what we have & trust in heaven securely!
Very sorry to hear your fiance passed away. 🙏🏻
@@ldsinks1 Thank u ☺️
Utah supposedly has #1 economy in USA. No idea how that’s determined but I read last week.
I absolutely believe Mary Magdalene, and Jesus, were/are husband and wife.
I had a friend that is now in his 70s that was told to come home and get married after his mission. Which he did... then he had 4kids and got increasingly unhappy. And ended up divorced, Messed up and eventually landed in Florida doing whatever .. so I remember him saying that it was a mistake to come home and marry the first girl that would be willing to do that. So I'm thinkin that's not real good advice
And his kids suffered
Here lately, as I’ve followed other UA-camrs that have brought up similar questions like why don’t we hear about food storage, or the importance of marriage, or the members are floundering now with less programs, I’ve wondered if that isn’t the meaning of “the half hour of silence”. I have felt it also. We have no idea what the First Presidency knows but it almost feels like part of the sifting process. Instead of the constant reminders and hand holding, we are forced to do our own spiritual work and it feels a little like remembering the answers for a test when we are used to open book. We did just get reprimanded for not being valiant in our covenants, but that has been the first in a long time. Idk.
Great and thoughtful comment. Thank you.
This is God's land. Will we be held accountable in how we use it?
Isaiah 5: 8-10 footnote: 8c "The wealthy landowners absorb the small farms of the poor."
Love you Palmer!
I was taught by a Jewish person that what Jesus said to Mary was “Cling not onto me…” and it was the way they said back then, “We have to stop hugging, I have to go..”.
Which I like a lot better than the “touch me not” phrase, sounds too cold.
I can’t imagine how hypersensitive I’d have to be - to be offended by AnyThing you’ve ever said.. I guess I was raised tougher than I thought.. 🤷🏼♂️
I'm trying to share the video where Brother Palmer shared his experience of getting "chewed out" by a GA after giving a talk at a ysa ward/stake around slcc (or something like that). Could any of you direct me to that video?
I always enjoy your commentary. Hardly anyone mentions that Jesus was baptized to show that he was covenanting to obey His Father in all things and was committed to keeping the commandments and fulfilling His promises to be our Savior. Thank you.
2 Nephi 31:7 Know ye not that he was holy? But notwithstanding he being holy, he showeth unto the children of men that, according to the flesh he humbleth himself before the Father, and witnesseth unto the Father that he would be obedient unto him in keeping his commandments.
8 Wherefore, after he was baptized with water the Holy Ghost descended upon him in the form of a dove.
I cannot stand listen to Emily freeman..she was ok in conference last fall. But listening to dont miss for a while I have heard all about her yellow jeep and and how they didnt have a job.and then the trips to Isreal. After she was poor.. She is a good person. But if you have listened to her a long time you know whats going come out of her mouth...sorry just had to vent😅
I always understood that a rabbi had to be married and they. Referred to christ as rabbi on occasion
Great point. Thank you
Love what you have to say! Keep it up!
Amen!
Im a 77yr old female
Living in OK on social security approx $1000. Per month can't depend on my kids. I live in low income senior housing and my rent will go up to 923. in Aug. I do not use credit cards if i dont have it i dont buy it. I am lds an i hold temple recomend. Im just saying rent is sky high. Sometimes family just isnt there
Whats going to happen to old people. I live in an apt. And i have a patio garden.
You are the perfect recipient of being helped by the church. Please go to your bishop or relief society president.
Talk about the jab....OR aviation!
Emily needs to cut that rouge bang off...that's all I see when I see her. GREAT video thx for posting.
We need to get married younger and have children. We are going to end up like Japan with an aging population and not enough young people to run things. Elon Musk has even addressed this problem several times.
Nope....that's the stated why the Globalists are pushing the Western nations to accepts millions of Third World immigrants/illegals/refugees.... Europe is falling, the USA and Canada are on their way down, Australia and NZ are having problems. Japan has resisted it - has started to cave (immigrants from India and Philippines) - and it's already causing problems. China is staunchly refusing foreign immigration.
We are circling the drain and we are circling faster. Signs of the times. Israelites, Jaredites and Nephites. They all blew it. Moroni had to have at home church because there was no church left.
Oh come on, let's talk about the jab.
You’re the best.
This is off subject but did you see the quote of the day pop up on your scripture app? lol!
Thought you’d like it. Feels like he contradicts himself…
“As recorded in the Old Testament, when Naaman sought a cure for his leprosy, he was indignant at being asked to dip himself seven times in a nearby ordinary river. But he was persuaded to follow the prophet Elisha’s counsel rather than rely on his own preconceived notions of how the miracle should occur. As a result, Naaman was healed. When we trust God’s prophet on the earth today and act on his counsel, we will find happiness, and we too can be healed. We need to look no further.” Elder renlund Oct 2023
Nasman was healed. Did all that got jabbed remain healthy and avoid the Covid? Did all the jabbed avoid death? We’re all healed? What exactly was the council and then the promise?
Yes...👍......
Tad Callister writes awesome books and he's a 70.
I think he was released as a 70 in 2014. I could be wrong
Noooooo no more jab!!!!
Which fireside? I can't find it
utah.churchofjesuschrist.org/education-devotional-for-youth-and-their-parents-and-leaders-broadcasts
I think this discussion on the feasibility of home ownership is a lost American dream for the vast majority of young people. In many countries, homes are multi family. Meaning parents, grandparents and children live under the same roof and help meet living expenses. We are approaching needing to consider this type of housing fixes here in the U.S.
I see problems of the church being out of touch with the common member. The leadership and church are very wealthy and naturally do not understand the financial disparity. Christ warned of becoming so wealthy that you can't serve both God and Mammon. I feel we are living out this prophecy today.
Thanks for your common sense discussions.
When my husband and I got married, I was 18 years old. We didn't know how we would do it, we just went ahead with faith and prayers.
I didn't have a job yet, Sean was in university. We took everything to the Lord in prayer and God made a way. I got a job, it was .45 cents more than our baseline to survive, and we were grateful for it. No sarcasm. It was some of the most exciting days of our lives.
We got a 1 bedroom apartment and rented for 10 years. Bought my mother's condo. It's not my dream home, but it's reality...
I think most people now are just not grateful for what they have. They want more. You'll never be ready to start a family with that attitude of wanting everything to be perfect first. Some people think, 'oh ill prepare, so I can provide better' but something can always happen. That's part of the journey.
Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely! My personal feeling is that Christ was married and Mary was maligned because she didn't fit into the narrative of Him being single. It made celibacy a problem for the predominate church. One of many reasons I knew the real gospel of Jesus Christ had to be out there. Have a great evening!
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commandment I give unto mine handmaid, Emma Smith, your wife, whom I have given unto you, that she stay herself and partake not of that which I commanded you to offer unto her; for I did it, saith the Lord, to prove you all, as I did Abraham, and that I might require an offering at your hand, by covenant and sacrifice.
52 And let mine handmaid, Emma Smith, receive all those that have been given unto my servant Joseph, and who are virtuous and pure before me; and those who are not pure, and have said they were pure, shall be destroyed, saith the Lord God.
53 For I am the Lord thy God, and ye shall obey my voice; and I give unto my servant Joseph that he shall be made ruler over many things; for he hath been faithful over a few things, and from henceforth I will strengthen him.
54 And I command mine handmaid, Emma Smith, to abide and cleave unto my servant Joseph, and to none else. But if she will not abide this commandment she shall be destroyed, saith the Lord; for I am the Lord thy God, and will destroy her if she abide not in my law.
Well, according the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord has handmaids, Emma for example.. He said He was giving her to Joseph. I found that part interesting, it also repeats later.
I found it confusing, myself. Like one of those, your damned if you do, and if you don't, kinda scenario. I was confused about it, but thought, perhaps the Lord meant it that way on purpose.. to bring something about... 🤷♀️
Think of Adam's spirit. Like Adam, are here... but do you remember who you are?
Under your coat of skin?
Unfortunately the church makes it very difficult to be married for young widows who were sealed to another man. Been single for a long time since haven’t met any man who wants to be married to another man’s eternal companion. But not the same for men 😳
Why not tell young married people to grow up and leave Utah and stop sponging off of their parents - they should grow up! I don't think your council of young people living with their parents is very good council - this allows children to remain children. The scriptures tell them to LEAVE their father and mother and cleave to their wife; living in Mommy's basement doesn't help with that. There are those that would never think of leaving Utah, but there are many places that have very nice homes that are less than half the price of Utah. Real Estate in Utah is over-priced and if young married people are smart, they will leave Utah and gain benefits for their living standard, AND their testimony.
Utah real estate is over priced! But I also agree with preacher Palmer. It's better that young people get married and have the faith to start a family. Even if they do live in a basement for awhile. And definitely moving to a more reasonable place is a good option. It makes me sad that blue collar workers are having a rough time affording a home. But then again, leave Utah. It's a challenging time for young people.
All good points. Thank you.
Better to live with your parents and have kids that rent away as a couple and not have kids.
Sometimes both spouses have to work, there may be circumstances a family needs to live with a parent to make ends meet.
In a better world, people would be able to follow your good advice here more fully.
If I had lived with my inlaws we wouldn't have had children because I would ran away .the thought of living with in laws is painful. Rather live in a camping trailer or tent .
It depends on the situation. Occasionally, family members have had to move back home because of financial reasons. They did not sponge off of their parents. They would move in with their families and then eventually go off and move somewhere else.
So we let a friend of my sons live with us while he also worked for us. He raped and terrorized our daughters. We had no idea. They lived in total fear for years. He threatened them in every way. It gets worse than this but I will stop here. Eventually they came forward. He was arrested and his trial is later this year. Our worries have been much guilt and self doubt of inspiration. So much to this. So I disagree with letting people live with you these days. You can’t know.
I believe I said having family live in our homes not friends. So sorry for your situation.
Did Adam have a belly button?
I haven" heard that one in years. The umbilici is not just a useless remnant from the umbilical cord. So the answer if yes.
Absolutely!