I was flipping through Smithsonian (April 2009) this morning.

Anthony captures Boise very nicely, “Staying Power“.

I spent my first year of marital bliss (1992-1993) in this city.  My wife graduated a top ten scholar of Boise State University in the spring of 1993.   During that school year, I taught in the college and career class at Broadway Avenue Baptist Church  (Bridgepoint is the name, today).

Good memories.

That was the triumphant cry of the Warrior.  The words of the Suffering Savior rang out through our church family this past Sunday morning.

So why all this??!!!

HT:  Andy N.

Idahoan Brad shares an oops on the coverage for LDS Spring Conference 2009.

Another PR damage control project?

American Zion or Christian America has been experiencing unwanted spasms lately.  Jon Meacham of Newsweek has a few ideas.

Will strong LDS authority, particularly in America, begin to wane in future days?  Will more missionaries be needed in order to help recover American Zion?

Jared catches the synopsis of one of Terryl Givens’ recent talks (scroll down in the post to “How to Spot a Heretic”).

Terryl’s PR brother let him break free from “the traditional approach” (having to find similarities).  It is always a happy occasion when that is allowed.

Why don’t the authoritative apostles lead publicly in this new type of discussion?  Or do you think that they already do that?

(Sidenote question – Why does anyone desire to join with the World Council of Churches?)

Questions (I have quickly browsed the bloggernacle for updates):

• What is this about a C.S. Lewis quote? 
• Has a GA ever agreed with and quoted an Eastern Orthodox leader on the theme of deification?  Someone who can actually engage with him in the quoting?
• Did Prophet Monson give forth any inspired foretelling?
• Did he exegete any scripture?
• Among their talks, did the LDS leaders engage with by naming or quoting any other American contemporary Christian leaders or biblical scholars?
• If they didn’t, why not? 
• In this Spring LDS General Conference, did the Modern Apostles forge or press forward with any new spiritual thought, unveiling new revelatory insight to mysteries, or did they stress re-commitment to what is already known and established?
• I heard that “How Firm a Foundation” appeared in Conference.  Where do I get the music link to that?  I love it.  When I tune into BYU-Idaho radio each Sunday, I can usually count on at least five of my favorites (the same ones) performed each week.
• Do LDS ever publicly share the stories behind these hymns?
• Do LDS have Good Friday services?

This is an incredible week.  The excitement is mounting in the I-15 Corridor for beholding the omniscient King of Glory.  He knew what the Jewish leaders would do.  He knew what the Gentiles would do.  He knew what his own disciples would do.  He even knew all about the donkey and the colt.  He knew.

And back then, He knew your name.  He knew mine.  And He knew all that we would do.

He is Sovereign Lord.

Here is my clothing, Lord.  Sit on them.  Take it all, Prince of Peace, who brought eternal peace to my sin-ravaged heart.

Questions:

1. Who is the Area Authority over Southeastern Idaho?
2. Which LDS apostle deals the most with overseeing CES?
3. How much does an LDS apostle get paid? 
4. How much did the LDS Church spend on building projects in the I-15 Corridor this past year?
5. Will there be any cutbacks on Church salaries in 2009?
6. Why Neil Andersen as the one to fill out the Quorum for the Twelve?
7. What are the statistics for the total of American LDS?
8. How many young missionaries are on duty in Idaho and Utah combined?
9. Does President Monson text with mass sendings the LDS teen youth?
10. Who is the LDS apostle in charge of the Newsroom?

Do all of you know the order of events of what Jesus did during this week of Holy Days?  And do the Modern Authorities think that the biblical gospels carry contradictions about the last week of Jesus’ life?

Papa D. asks a good question:

Do you care?

I do care.  Sometimes I just miserably fail in showing that I care (or more importantly showing Christ’s care).  Forgive me.

Do the General Authorities accept peaceful petitions from the grass roots level?

Do we have some examples of this from the past?

They have got to change on some crucial heart issues.

What do you think as we all await the Spring LDS General Conference 2009?