My Best Posts

As the year comes to an end, I thought I would make a post of some of my favorite posts.

I know that we get new visitors to this site all the time, and I would like them to see some of the best we have to offer, that may be buried back aways.

The Purpose of Mysticism
What Science Should Have Known
Salvation is Free
Holiness
The Word, Twenty-Two Letters of Creation
Oil of Gladness

The Seed of Faith
Are Mormons Christians?

HOUSEKEEPING II

This post is meant as an extension of Housekeeping.

I see Yosef has been trying to post, I see the emails, but they are not sticking for some reason. And it may be because of the amount of comments.

Anyways, this should be easier to navigate.

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I FOUND THE POSTING PROBLEM - BLOGGER HAS ENABLED A NON-OPTIONAL COMMENT SPAM FILTER. I CAN'T TURN IT OFF - BUT I CAN MANAGE IT - AND I WILL (AT LEAST TILL I GET ANOTHER BLOG FORMAT IN-PLACE). SO IF YOUR COMMENT DISAPPEARS, JUST GIVE IT TIME, I WILL MANUALLY FLAG IT AS NOT BEING SPAM, AND IT WILL RE-APPEAR. SORRY, AND THANKS! -DAVE
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Some of Yosef's comments below may be out of order.

Amazing Grace (my new book)

Announcing the first release candidate of my new book, Amazing Grace, One Mormon's View of the Atonement.

It's a short 117 pages.

This is my view of the Plan of Salvation. Your comments, constructive or otherwise are welcome.

To download it in PDF format CLICK HERE.

To see "Amazing Grace" in HTML, click HERE But for some reason the graphics are not working.

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Of Course I recommend my other books as well: Mormon Mysticism and Kingdoms That Clash.

As soon as I get the finishing touches on this book, I will begin my next researching the Tree of Life. So Stay Tuned!

HOUSEKEEPING

Hello All!

I appreciate the vigorous debate and discussion. And I don't want to interfer with any of that. And I try not to censor the discussion by cutting things out.

But, discussions of Masonry should be on the posts regarding Masonry;

http://mormonmysticism.blogspot.com/2008/03/did-temple-ordinances-come-from-masons.html

http://mormonmysticism.blogspot.com/2008/02/mustirra-master-mason-clang.html

http://mormonmysticism.blogspot.com/2007/10/templar-papers-to-be-released.html

http://mormonmysticism.blogspot.com/2007/08/mormon-masonic-clang.html

http://mormonmysticism.blogspot.com/2007/08/masons-friends-of-foes.html

And of course: http://mormonmysticism.blogspot.com/2007/09/why-i-apostatized.html

And I will be cutting out name calling, or disrespectful comments of LDS church leaders, like referring to the Prophet Joseph as "old Joe." You can disagree all you want, but on this blog, we will not be disparaging the prophets, whether or not you agree they are prophets.

Thank you, and let the debate resume 8-)

Luke's Going On a Mission

My youngest son Luke is going on a Mission!

He recently received his mission call to the Johannesburg South Africa Mission. He will report in April 2010.

It's a great thing for a young man to serve in this way. He has already had some great missionary experiences going out with the missionaries in the ward.

His mother is a bit worried, but I am confident he will be fine. It will be the adventure of a lifetime. I understand he may have the opportunity to learn some of the "click" language.

This is a sharp kid. In the last year he as read the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Temple In Cosmos, Approaching Zion, Mormonism and Early Christianity, Lectures on Faith, and a bunch more. I wonder what I could have achieved on my mission if I was half as prepared?

We expect to see great this from this young man!

Congradulations Sterling!

Congratulations to Sterling Beck!

Sterling recently fought a hotly contested race for a seat in the Provo City Council and won the election (shown here with Jamie). He takes his position on January 5, 2010.

Not bad for a young man of his tender years. He also recently graduated from BYU.

He is very talented, we expect to continue to see great things from Sterling.

Mormon Mysticism - The Book - Newest Version

I wrote my second book “Mormon Mysticism” back a couple years. When preparing to write the book I was listening to the radio program “Dennis Prager” and he said something to the effect that any book worth writing should be written in under 100 pages. So I was determined to trim my thoughts down to 100 pages. But many of my readers thought the book was not complete and there were to many holes, and things left without explanation.

I worked up a second addition still trying to keep the size down.

I have just finished my final writing, it’s now 290 pages. I have to admit I am proud of this work. It’s the book I wish someone would have given me 15 years ago (I was not ready for it till then).

You can see it online in html form HERE (free). Some of the formating is funny in html, but it’s good for references.

Or, you can download a pdf HERE (free).

I have not yet updated Lulu.com, where you can buy paper back copies, or Amazon.com. I will let you know when the latest version is available there.

NOTE: If you purchased an earlier version in paperback, and would like an updated copy, send me an email, and when I get my first batch of paper backs I will send you one for free.

Mark is Home!

My son Mark Littlefield arrived home yesterday from the Columbia South Carolina Mission.

It's nice to have him home. It's a great thing for a young man to serve. Besides the benefit to the young man, and the converts he finds, the church creates a population of capable leaders.

And Marks brother Luke just put his papers in and will likely leave at the beginning of the year.

Mark Paredes - Jewish / LDS Classes

ANNOUNCEMENT.

Our friend Mark Parades will be teaching a few classes over at the American Jewish University (Los Angeles). Two are identical lectures (one morning, one evening) on Jewish themes in LDS theology, and the other is a series of interfaith theological dialogues with Conservative Rabbi John Borak.

CLASS 1
CLASS 2
CLASS 3

They are wonderful opportunities to promote LDS-Jewish understanding, and I hope that you will encourage interested friends and contacts to attend.

David Larsen - Ph.D. Program

Dear Friends:

I don’t sell books on this site, I don’t do google ads, and I haven’t asked for money, until today!

I want you to consider an investment into the education of my friend David Larsen, of HeavenlyAscent.com. He is just starting his work on his Ph.D. in Religious Studies at St. Mary’s College in Scotland.

It’s expensive, and he could use the help.

David Larsen has a fantastic insight into the deeper things of Mormonism. He has a rare combination of raw talent and professional training.

Check out his web site for his impressive full bio here:

Email David Larsen here: david@heavenlyascents.com

Donate HERE.

Thank you!

Jewish & Mormon Fireside 7/19/09

Announcement!

There will be an Interfaith Dialogue Fireside with Rabbi John Borak, and LDS Stake President Robert Keeler.

The topic is: Interpreting Isaiah (Specifically Ish. 6:1).

Evidently we have become good enough friends to mix it up a bit. This is one of a continuing series of dialogues.

The dialogue will be presented as the monthly mid-single adult fireside sponsored by the LA and SM stakes. The public is welcome.

DATE, TIME, PLACE:

Sunday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
LDS Westwood Chapel
10740 Ohio Avenue in Los Angeles.

Special thanks to Mark Paredes.

Check out our Jewish friends visiting Utah here.

See You There!

Believe all Things

You may have noticed I have been a bit preoccupied lately and have not been attending to my blogging as I should have. But I have been saving up topics to write on.

Today I did have a few minutes to spend browsing blogs, and one blog really caught my attention. I have seen it before, but did not fully appreciate it. Most of you have probably been there before, but in case you missed it, “Believe all Things” is really a great web site. It covers a wide variety of topics of interest to LDS folks, from What is an Endowment? to IG Farben and Hugh Nibley.

I found this little political clip there:

New LDS Web Site!

Welcome MormonsMadeSimple.com!

We have a new and welcomed addition to the LDS world of blogging.

This is a great little site to introduce people to the church. It explains what you may forget to tell them to prepare them for a new church experience. It has some basic entertaining videos, and more on the way. Welcome, Doug & Laurel!