*FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. He mentioned a shift in tone and messaging from church leaders since Russell M. Nelson became president of the Church. The job of church leaders is to try to lead the Church by the Spirit. All I can say is in the end it will all work out. So what are you going to do about it? The Diocese of Sacramento excommunicated a priest from the Roman Catholic Church after he continued, while suspended, to hold Mass and questioned Podcast $0.00 $ 0. Thats why Jesus taught the only sure way to know whats from God is to treat it like a seed, plant it and see what grows. Don't miss this webinar with best selling author Michael Rush as he shares some of the careful and insightful ways he researches the scriptures in order to write powerful and thought-provoking books. Stroud most definitely does not set himself up as a leader or prophet of any kind. It didnt end until some wiser and higher up authorities put a stop to it. They all seem to take scriptures COMPLETELY out of context. He gives exact quotes and where they can be found down to the page number. At the time of this writing, Michael is the Corporate Controller of a $5 billion manufacturing company. Well I can say for those of us as lifers and close to retirement have all seen a culture change. Because of the higher calling that theyve appointed themselves to, all other rules can be ignored. Number 2 however is very likely. So, I have learned to just not worry about this so-called extreme gospel. I think there are many in the church who are in possession of this Spirit and it is the quickest path to perfection and the Zion state for the church as a whole. Didnt Nephi say something about applying the scriptures? - by Michael B Rush Free Download - See the Analyzed Differences Between The Last Days Timeline and A Remnant Shall Return - Click Here Michael B Rush wrote this book as a Michael B. But when you weigh Mikes errors against those of his accusers with all their hypocrisy, fearmongering, deception and intimidation tactics there is really no comparison. He believed that it was to benefit the modern-day descendants of Lehi, who are assigned to the tribe of Manasseh: I believe that the majority of the tribe of Manasseh are Spanish speakers. (Podcast 08: 1 Nephi 5-7, abt 41:51) In January, Stroud asked listeners for help to get translated Spanish (and Portuguese) podcasts into the hands of those who could benefit from them. If God offers gifts, are we supposed to disrespect the gift by refusing to seek after it? Talk to his neighbors and ward members as I have and you will see how badly you misjudge somebody who is only crime is taking the scriptures seriously and encouraging others to do the same. As JS said we can govern ourselves and let the spirit guide. Michael B. Never heard of him, I'm not really one to listen to LDS commentators. The book the Lord said in the Doctrine and Covenants had some problems. 3. But the shift isnt just talking about revelation to church leaders. For this, I humbly apologize and ask for your forgiveness. And I hope and pray he never stops teaching. Many forums consider them to be problem members and some have removed them altogether. Referring to the changes in priesthood quorums and ministering announced at the April general conference, Elder Holland quipped that he wasnt sure how many more rushes of revelation members of the Church could handle from President Nelson. He is also an adviser with the National Diversity Coalition for Trump. Such drug usage stands in sharp contrast to his love of studying the Book of Mormon, earning him a reputation among his friends as a scriptorian. He says he became a man obsessed only with learning about faith, not following. The truth is they dont really know much about it themselves, aside from what theyve heard from other spooks and online sources. Michael B. Were I to answer that question, I would simply be joining in the cacophony. I look forward to the day when were all living in peace and harmony, of one heart and one mind. No one does religious extremism better than Mormons! Michael passed away in December 2019. Refusing to accept a gift might be what you meant, and yes, that would be rude and there might be no more offer of gift. As much as Mike Stroud was loved at that meeting and in the online community, there would be others who would hate him just as much. To what end? The Lord warned us this would be a problem in the last days. You try getting up in church and testifying truly that you have had an angel visit you and see what happens to you.I have had numerous acquaintances have this very thing happen to them. Donald Trump & the Davos connection. Handbook 1 Section 6.7.3 includes a special Mormon-speak definition of apostacy. Mikes telling us he was excommunicated for apostacy doesnt actually tell us why. Post So should we all be silent lest we cause sorrow unintended, even though the vast majority find goodness in our words? Michael Rush currently lives in Franklin, TN; in the past Michael has also lived in Draper UT. That is what made Mike Stroud one of the most dangerous False teachers in the church. 2 Ne 9:28 University of Utah Press, 2018. For a man constantly texting, he can cease communicating for days on end at the drop of a hat, then resurface as if nothing's happened, leaving some frustrated friends to ponder what they see as a lack of stability. And Im asking HIM to teach me how to do that but it cant just be bestowed on me. by h_p August 20th, 2021, 7:53 am, Post Michael is the the author of three books, A Remnant Shall Return, Daniel 11, and Revelation - The Vision of John the Divine. Conscience and Community: Sterling M. McMurrin, Obert C. Tanner, and Lowell L. Bennion. 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More frequently, I have witnessed a few somewhat mentally fragile or mentally ill members take nose dives into fanaticism because of teachings in General Conference or from a quote in a lesson manual. How many times over the last 25 years did I cringe when someone would quote Mormon Doctrine as fact instead of opinion. These men and women called to this ministry have an assignment in a future day when hopelessness and despair, destruction and death rule the day to go into these nations and through priesthood power and the gifts of the Spirit find these lost ones who have no hope of deliverance and bring them through miraculous ways superseding time and space and deliver them to places of safety and refuge set up by the Lord in his wisdom throughout the world, [57:26] Many of them will be translated in the flesh, as in ancient times, so as to be able to fulfill this mission successfully to bring these redeemed of the Lord to Zion. The plummet is a depth line to measure how deep the water is. My spirit hurts. In truth, I have learned that many actually DO tend to lust after spiritual experiences, precisely because their IS an hierarchy at least in our minds. You Asked, We Answered! I saw some of his videos after the election and he was trying really hard to explain it in a way that fit his Ezra's Eagle view. False Doctrine right and left. Rush, author of: A Remnant Shall Return-Daniel 11-REVELATION the Vision of John Divine. They can appoint themselves to be teachers but no one else can. This flies in the face of their favorite social media montras Follow the prophet! So apparently we should always follow the prophetexcept for them when a prophet says something they disagree with and then they can toss it outbut for the rest of us, we have to hold strict adherence. Why is she not seeking the confirmation of the Holy Ghost? There are a number of other attempts to emphasize certain doctrines that are more conservative than not. Mormon Stories. And he is correct on that. John 4:18 teaches that perfect love casteth out fear. What mightve gotten him in trouble this time? Funny enough, the Church released a new resource for seminary and institute instructors last August on false revelation. Michael B. Jordan is coming for the Russians.The trailer for Amazon's "Without Remorse" has dropped and it features Jordan as a top-secret agent bent on revenge after a Russian assassination squad kills his family.The "Black Panther" star plays Sr. Chief John Kelly in the Amazon Prime film based on 00. Not my place. by ransomme August 20th, 2021, 11:58 am, Post But he never told him not to take heed of deception. Heres my take on that. If the answer is because moderating a position on something is more compatible with what the Savior taught, then absolutely I agree. This weekend, after the death of Civil Rights icon John Lewis, Rubio tweeted out his condolences alongside a picture of himself with Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings. Mike Stroud set himself up as a light about the Prophet of God and convinced people that it would be through his Podcasts that THE REMENT would be awakened and they were the ones chosen to prepare the way for the second coming of the Lord. As Elder Neal A. Maxwell taught, To those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, it is clear that the Father and the Son are giving away the secrets of the universe!13. The Judeo-Christian tradition places the tribes of Israel as privileged or chosen in some way; it is what it is, but remember the parable of the marriage ceremony where the chosen people invited to the wedding did not accept the invitation and instead the highwaymen (gentiles, me in other words) were invited to the wedding in their place. And I honestly believe anything any of us say can and will be heard 1) in a way(s) we never meant at all, and 2) heard by people who have personal issues that could make use of our words in negative and/or destructive ways. Further The Family Proclamation was conservative. This is the current definition of apostasy per the handbook: I was sickened to hear Visions of Glory was banned from Desert Book. Single Issue Magazine Understanding the Last Days Series (3 Book Series) Kindle Edition 29.97 $ 29. [59] Benji Schwimmer, the winner of the 2006 So You Think You Can Dance show. I am a better disciple of Christ, and I have grown closer to him. If the answer is to try to retain Millennials and Gen Z, then I say no way. Mike Stroud: God has presumably chosen certain spirits in advance and has nothing directly to do with love for them specifically but rather love for the human race that is answered by providing certain talents at certain places and times. And hes a tremendous teacher. Shunned by family and friends and their church clergy because of lack of understanding of the spirit world. But, early on it was clear he was sympathetic to and shared some of the same beliefs as Denver Snuffer, and he followed his own path; he chose his own way rather than humble himself and remain in the Lords church. I am the definition of a Rush Baby, and its not just me. In that last days we are told that spiritual manifestations will increase. To be fair, Mike did put a disclaimer at the beginning and the end of the podcast in question that this technique may not be for everyone and should only be tried with discernment. The government has made a pact with the devil to escape the pandemic because they have created their own vaccine and have lied to themselves and everyone else that it is safe and effective. I have not listened to all of them. Judgment. Rush is the author of A Remnant Shall Return, Daniel 11, and Revelation the Vision of John the Divine. I have heard a number of accounts of people claiming to have received a personal audience with the Savior, and after some were instructed by Him to share certain things about their experience, Church leaders told them to be quiet. by h_p August 20th, 2021, 10:24 am, Post Now, the church excommunicates someone who teaches that these stories are to be applied to us, each of us, equals, loved equally?. What is told to your mind might be from God, might not be. This situation is not unique and at the end of the story, Bryson shared with us is a universal constant of the fallen world we live in. This website is designed to be a secure portal for interested parties to learn more about Michael's research, as well as providing more advantageous purchasing options for his books and audio books. My response: Welcome to my YouTube channel! This rescue brigade, to liberate and deliver the captive House of Israel throughout the nations of the world, are referred to in scripture as the 144,000. This to me is in direct opposition to living to truly love your neighbor and embodying Christ-like love in all our interactions with one another. Your email address will not be published. Are you in a position to tell us what part of that definition was applied by whom in Mikes case? And now the message of this type of excommunication is that, not only are the noble and great ones given the authority to lead (hopefully to SERVE), but they are the only ones who should reach out and take hold of the awesome promises that are expounded in the scriptures. Bellamy, Scootb28, I admire your own zeal for Zion and Im with you on that. Thats like at Christmas when your children tell you their wish list. And as the author rightly conceded he never actually used the term astral projection. I think they all probably went to one too many Lynn Bryson firesides when they were younger. I know when Stroud got excommunicated, Julie Rowe suggested she would likely suffer the same fate (though I didnt get the impression it was imminent). Dont be afraid. Many prophets exist; men and women alike, but only one is THE prophet. They go together. He only got through 1 Nephi before his church discipline, but the vast majority of what he said is what youd expect from a longtime seminary teacher: pointing out Hebraisms, thinking more deeply about each verse and the motives of each character, emphasizing tribal lineages in the gathering of Israel, etc. Related To Shirley Rush. Mike Stroud: Under the special definition subsection 1 it could be nothing more than resuming podcasts if his local leaders had instructed him to cease podcasts. Alma 12 clearly teaches to seek after knowledge, and to him who does not harden his heart, will be given the mysteries of God. Check Background Get Contact Info This Is Me - Edit Stroud also recommended asking for visitations from specific Book of Mormon individuals. And yet it is exactly the same thing they have done. What the? The whole thing is very good, but if you're in a hurry scroll over to 22 minutes. That is the reality of who we are and that everyone needs to wake up to to establish Zion. I am a convert, as a teenager, and against the wishes of my father (an atheist). Michael B. But its not just about spending time with deity. Those who are truly learned in the things of God have learned to recognize such and if they condemn someones claims, claiming itself being a huge red flag, they do so with an understanding and recognition of what is absent to validate the claims. Where are the stories of humble priests who offer the remaining candlesticks to the thief who spent years at hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving children? His original analysis has been studied by students of the scriptures in over 130 countries worldwide, and is included in his first book - A Remnant Shall Return first published in 2015.. Be notified when new blogs, videos or books are available. So if anyone believes that God called Mike Stroud by personal revelation and he was ordained by angels from the city of Enoch then I have a condo on the Moon to sale you. But without love you wont probably care, and if you care, it is because of love. This Mike Stroud controversy is something that has somewhat divided me. But thats not how the author and the other spooks see it. I testify that Christ has not judged ANYONE involved, nor will he. Preparing for the Second Coming - Pres. This is a sad outcome to befall a man who had a lot of spiritual gifts to share. My great grandfather having read the Book of Mormon and desiring to know if it was true and having read about the 3 Nephites asked that they be sent to him to teach him the gospel. If it were, it would be HIS love, not mine. Instead they would take joy in the blessing of others and take equal joy in the blessing that God has given themselves. And now it has come to this. In other words, those portions of Gods words or intentions that are public are published in scripture about which new scripture comes into existence the moment a prophet creates it. I dont know why a person would think otherwise. I believe that when a person gets to a certain spiritual level, they can have direct communication with these beings by way of the Holy Ghost giving permission and instruction on how to do it. 64-73, National Audubon Society, as reproduced on the Morris K. Udall website section -- MS 325 -- of the University of Arizona Library Manuscript Collection, retrieved July 23, 2018. If they dont want us talking about it, then why the hell are we singing about it? The superficial milk seeking, moralistic therapeutic diesism found in the minds of those like yourself have changed the way we teach the doctrines of the gospel over the course of my life and I am greatly disappointed by your ilk. 97. We have Nephi the son of Helaman being told that whatsoever he asked would be granted because he had been true and faithful and would never ask for anything contrary to Gods will. Heres the fact. by mes5464 August 20th, 2021, 8:57 am, Post That America was prophecied 2600 years ago and it's fate was already chosen. No one would feel lesser because God has blessed one person in certain ways that he has not blessed them. The enemy of God is cunning and can put words or thoughts in your mind that, being nearly correct, discourage further study on that topic because you think youve gotten it straight from God. And that is where I differ with Mike. But I have read a lot of other material on enlightenment. Thank you for this update on Mike Stroud. Rush was the first LDS scholar to accurately decipher the prophetic writings of Ezra now known as Ezra's Eagle. Brother Sky, I agree its a very fine line. I have learned to accept what Im given as priceless. He uses only scriptures and teachings of Latter-day prophets in his podcasts. Known addresses. but times have changed and if you interpret the scriptures the way we have for eons you now find yourself exed for apostasy. Thanks for the write up. Let me explain what Mike Stroud is really teaching: He is teaching a practice called astral Projection though he never uses that word. I also find it interesting that they are so condemning of teachers in the online community who they feel have inappropriately and without authority called themselves to teach. The meeting was not an official church gathering so the church could not protect him from that. In June, she elaborated on the process of President Nelson writing impressions down on a yellow note pad and how she has been prompted at times to leave the room. Jana Riess research on Millennials: churchistrue quick take, Another Podcaster Excommunicated, But Maybe Not For the Reason You Think. Of course he should just as the Savior taught. When I was younger I often thought as I read stories in the scriptures that I would like to have similar experiences. ], Mary Ann i generally agree with your analysis . I think others have heard him quite differently. I have also been told clearly, Do not compare your experiences with others and Trust meRelax. Nor is it any different from what i have heard lots of G As teach over the last 60 years. Lived In Cheraw SC, Brooklyn NY. There are curious minds around here (other than mine) who would like to know, as they dont understand the decision. It was just the two of us. 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