The Ten Commandments were given by Jehovah to the Children of Israel, as recorded in the Old Testament, Exodus 20. * * * Exodus 20 [1] And God spake all these words, saying, [2] I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out… Read more
“There is nothing that we are enduring that Jesus does not understand, and He waits for us to go to our Heavenly Father in prayer. If we will be obedient and if we are diligent, our prayers will be answered, our problems will diminish, our… Read more
The English Book of Mormon uses the term “Christian” four times. See Alma 46:13, 15, 16 & Alma 48:10. (There is also a reference to Christian Whitmer, a nineteenth century witness to the Book of Mormon plates.) This usage is well and good for English… Read more
The following is from the Midrash, a collection of Jewish stories and teachings which expand upon the Torah. When the Jews arrived at the Red Sea, with the Egyptian Army in hot pursuit from behind and the sea in front, there was an argument in… Read more
[9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? [10] And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of… Read more
Jesus, during his mortal ministry, often quoted or made references to Old Testament verses. Here is an example… And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat… Read more
Listening to music releases certain neurochemicals according to psychologist Dr. Daniel Levitin. Enjoyable music stimulates the brain to release dopamine, a so-called “feel-good hormone.” Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical released by nerve cells to send signals to other nerve cells. It helps regulate emotional responses.… Read more
I am working on a commerical aircraft project for which the external fluctuating pressure along the fuselage must be predicted for cruise. I have done a preliminary literature survey. I have loosely assembled some reference data and notes in a paper: Jet Aircraft Fuselage External… Read more
(Image courtesy of R. Bowen, Colorado State University) Exposure to loud noises causes the human body to enter into “fight or flight” mode due to a perceived threat. The hypothalmus in the brain sends alarm signals to the body in response to the threat. Corticotropin-releasing… Read more
As a young man, President David O. McKay prayed for a witness of the truthfulness of the gospel. Many years later, while he was serving his mission in Scotland, that witness finally came. Later he wrote, “It was an assurance to me that sincere prayer… Read more