Recently, I engaged with a post on the AskGramps website discussing the question of Sunday as the Sabbath. I offered a response grounded in scripture and Restoration theology. That response was later removed by the site’s moderators. I do not presume intent, nor do I take offense. Questions surrounding the Sabbath have long been shaped by inherited tradition, cultural practice, and historical development. The Restoration invites us to reexamine such questions carefully, not to unsettle faith, but to refine it through revealed truth. One of the great gifts of the Restoration is that it does not ask us to rely solely on post-apostolic tradition or majority practice. It calls us back to first principles, to Creation, covenant, and the direct word of the Lord. With that spirit in mind, I am reposting my full response here, not as a critique of others, but as a contribution to ongoing study and sincere inquiry. I offer it in the hope that it will encourage thoughtful engagement with the...

  A Return to the Church Yeshua Actually Built If we are serious about following Yeshua, then we have to be honest enough to ask a simple question. Are we following the Church He built… or the versions that came later? Yeshua did not leave behind a vague spiritual movement or a collection of competing traditions. He said plainly, “I will build My church, and the gates of the grave shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). That means something very concrete. It means that what He established did not disappear. It was not lost, replaced, or overruled. It continued. So if Yeshua was not mistaken, and He was not, then the faith He lived, taught, and handed to His disciples still exists in the world today. The tension is this. Much of what is called “church” today does not look very much like what we see in the Gospels and Acts. So it is worth slowing down and asking. If Yeshua were physically walking among us today, what would He actually be teaching? What would His communit...

Welcome back! Sorry we have been absent from our blogging and web maintenance for a bit, with Seniors in High School and others being promoted from Middle School to High School, these past couple months have been hectic and a bit stressful, as most parents can attest! This week we want to talk to you a bit about Studying your scriptures - this has been written in a more non-denominational format than other posts we put up, it is intended to be a guide for all the children of God, and the hope is that through diligent study of the Word, that each of us deepen our relationship with Him. Why Study? To be truly connected to the Divine is what all people desire. We must be able to understand, be given counsel, feel at peace, and cultivate a personal and real relationship with God—beyond acquaintance. For Christians, that is through the Holy Bible. For Christians who happen to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well, we additionally possess as a sacred and value...

Did Yeshua Teach a New Law? A Look at Torah and the Messiah Let’s start with a simple but profound statement from Yeshua: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) At first glance, this seems straightforward—love for Yeshua is demonstrated through obedience. But obedience to what? Some claim Yeshua brought a brand-new law, something separate from the Torah given at Sinai. But if we listen carefully to His own words, we find that’s not the case. “Do not think that I came to abolish the Torah or the Prophets! I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill.” (Matthew 5:17, TLV) The Greek word here for “fulfill” (πληρόω, plēroō ) doesn’t mean “to end” but rather to bring to full expression, to uphold, or to properly teach. In other words, Yeshua wasn’t dismantling the Torah—He was clarifying its true intent. He rebuked those who nullified God’s commandments with their traditions (Mark 7:6-9) and made it clear that the Torah still stands: “Whoever therefore breaks one of the least o...

Are they “Nailed to the Cross” or are they Necessary for Salvation? Actions have consequences. That’s just how life works. And when it comes to the Ten Commandments, they aren’t just some ancient list of rules—they’re the foundation for every good and desirable outcome in life. But here’s the problem: the world has been tricked into thinking that God’s Law is restrictive, outdated, even harsh. Yet Scripture says otherwise: "For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous." (1 John 5:3) Not only are the Ten Commandments still in effect, but they are central to God’s plan for His people. So why do so many dismiss them? And more importantly—why should you take them seriously? A Universe of Law Look around. From the smallest atom to the vast expanse of the cosmos, everything operates according to precise laws. Gravity doesn’t take a day off. The speed of light doesn’t change based on how we feel about it. The laws of physics hold...

When the Shelf Breaks: Why they leave... Ex-Mormons often cite a variety of issues or concerns that contributed to their decision to leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). These issues are sometimes referred to as the "items on their shelf," a metaphor describing the weight of doubts or concerns that accumulate over time. Below is a list of some common items of contention that ex-Mormons often report: 1.  Historical Issues The Book of Mormon's Historicity : Concerns about the archaeological and genetic evidence regarding the ancient peoples described in the Book of Mormon, including the lack of evidence for the Nephites and Lamanites. The Translation of the Book of Mormon : Questions about how Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon, including the use of a seer stone in a hat and the inconsistencies in the translation process. Polygamy : Joseph Smith's practice of polygamy, including the marriage to young women, women already married to...