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Danny, it’s about time you started “keeping the Commandments!” 27 Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, (Doctrine and Covenants 58:27) Congratulations on your engagement! 
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Why Men are so Dirty If you think I was AWOL posting information on the yard. You’re right! This project took much too long to complete. To answer the questions why the grass was taken out and “dirt” put in, is best put through Scripture and “Those Funny Scriptures”. And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 How can man ever be clean when he was made of dirt? From Those Funny Scriptures page 17-18 California has little water. So, we went back to basics, a dirty yard, otherwise called “Decomposed Granite. Sometimes referred to as "DG" or simply “Dirty Ground”. . . Slightly prettier than plain old dirt, but not so cheap! #thosefunnyscriptures #funnyscriptures 
With the water shortage in California many have solved their mandated reduction of 35% by cutting out the lawn. Recently we have taken out the front lawn in hopes of meeting that request. If you are from the old school and “mow the grass”, this is the chance you’ve been waiting for to “cut” mowing! From the picture, you will see the sod removal mower and a couple rows of cut sod. Notice the pile in the driveway! The total weight in sod was nearly 6 tons! And when the “rains” don’t come, home owners mow down the grass with a sod cutter. He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. (Psalms 72:6) Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom. (Psalms 129:7) Thus hath the Lord God shewed unto me; and, behold, he formed grasshoppers in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter growth; and, lo, it was the latter growth after the king’s mowings. (Amos 7:1) Let's see what replacements arrive after the “mowings”.   If you've mowed lawns your whole life, you'll enjoy this "old" rebellious photo. #thosefunnyscriptures #funnyscriptures  Sticking the Tongue Out
While waiting to Skype with the MTC Missionaries the camera came on and I noticed one of the young men sticking his tongue out making all sorts of weird faces. With all the time they spend sitting in class he was releasing his stress. What was funnier was his expression when we shared these Scriptures. Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood, Isaiah 57:4 Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; Jeremiah 9:8 His remark, “I’ll never do that again!” See also Psalms 64:8 #thosefunnyscriptures #funnyscriptures Open the Door!
Have you ever been so excited to see an old friend or relative that when they came to the door you forgot to open it? That is exactly what happened to Peter. 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. 14 And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. (Acts 12:13–14) The next time that happens, don’t forget to let them in. #FunnyScriptures #ThoseFunnyScriptures Last night my niece, Rachel came to hear the Six Basses bear their testimony of Christ through song at the Upland Nativity Festival. Afterwards she asked if percussion instruments and pickles were in the scriptures. We laughed at the question and then a thousand stories ran through our minds. Stories of the fall of Jericho with the Israelites blowing their trumpets. Thoughts of the Psalms singing praises through psaltery and cymbals. (See footnote 1) Next came the Parable of the Pickle by Elder Bednar (See footnote 2) and the cucumber Scriptures found in the Bible. (See footnote 3)
Last came the thoughts of Christ, knocking. To that bright inquiring young Rachel, Yes there is percussion in the Scriptures. We find it in the most important places like our home. I wonder when that “knocking” takes place, will we listen? Will we inquire? Will we let Him enter our lives that one day we might be worthy to knock and enter His presence. May we remember the reason for Christmas and let Christ into our lives while He knocks. Footnotes 1. 5 And David and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals. (2 Samuel 6:5) 2. Parable of the Pickle By Elder David A. Bednar Talk Title “Ye Must Be Born Again” Link: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/04/ye-must-be-born-again?lang=eng 3. Cucumbers – Numbers 11:5 Isaiah 1:8 5 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick: (Numbers 11:5) #FunnyScriptures #ThoseFunnyScriptures Shrunken Heads
A favorite Halloween Scripture comes from Numbers where the Lord commands Moses to make an example of the wicked by hanging their heads in the sun. What impression do you think those “shrunken heads” left on the people? 4 And the Lord said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the Lord against the sun, that the fierce anger of the Lord may be turned away from Israel. (Numbers 25:4) Bewitched Another favorite Halloween set of Scriptures are under the “bewitched” verses. One “bewitching man in Acts, called Simon, known for his “sorcerer” powers recognizes the real powers of God and claim’s conversion. Later he tries to “buy” the powers from Peter and John when they confer the gift of the Holy Ghost on the recently baptized. Peter then rebukes Simon for trying to buy this “power”! (Acts 8:11-24) 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. (Acts 8:9 & 11) Another “bewitching” Scripture is found in: Galatians 3:1 Singing So Bad the Enemies Killed Themselves
The 6 Basses sang the National Anthem for the Quakes game Saturday August 16, 2014. Apparently the singing worked as the opposing team lost. http://youtu.be/2ESjuMhk0sA In this scripture, the commander asked his troops to start singing as the approaching army got within hearing distance. What was the problem, you ask? Either the Lord was in their singing or the opposing soldiers killed themselves because they could not stand the noise. And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. 2 Chronicles 20:22 From Those Funny Scriptures page 131  As a child, I remember my father giving a family home evening lesson. He wanted to stress kindness with each other especially with my brothers and me. Wanting to make his point, he turned to me and asked, “Why do we get along with our friends but fight with our brothers?” I thought as hard as I could and said, “Well, we have to live with our brothers, but we want to keep our friends.” The two pictures are of us “rowdy boys”. Both pictures have us in the same positions. This wasn’t planned! Do things really change? I wonder if Solomon had the same idea. A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 From “Those Funny Scriptures” page 215 http://#FunnyScriptures http://#ThoseFunnyScriptures 
Football or “It Came to Pass” A young friend at Church starting spring football, asked for Scriptures about football. As promised from the book “Those Funny Scriptures” pages 20-21 What sounds more like a football game than Cain and Abel pounding it out on the field? Look at the similarities between football and these brothers. And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. Genesis 4:8 After a receiver catches the ball, football training teaches you not to look back when you are trying to outrun your pursuer. Another passing tactic is to run to the sidelines to stop the clock. And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. Genesis 19:17 This verse is for the offensive linemen. What do they do? Block and make a hole in the defense for the ball carrier to get through. And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee. Numbers 10:35 This verse is for kickers or soccer players. You will find the football reference to this verse in an old John Wayne movie, Trouble Along the Way, by a Father Burke at St. Anthony’s College. But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. Deuteronomy 32:15 For another “kicker” see 1 Samuel 2:29 This one is like the closing of the gate during a playoff game once the stadium is full. And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them. Joshua 2:5 Other football references to enjoy are: Joshua 8:14, 17:13, Judges 16:25, 1 Samuel 20:35, 23:6 
“Easter” break, known in the distant past, now removed by the phrase “spring break” has become forgotten. Surprisingly “Easter” has only one reference in all Scripture, found in Acts 12:4
Easter is a glorious time of the year. Cultures worldwide celebrate this time of year. Christians know it as: the Passover, the Savior’s crucifixion, resurrection and the real season of His birth. Spring is the start of the New Year, the dawning of life, a representation of Christ’s rising from death in the resurrection. This year the Church I love brings a sacred Easter gift, in this short video. http://easter.mormon.org/ Mormon.org/BecauseofHim May we remember the choice gifts of our Savior this Easter by remembering Jesus Christ. Hotel California
Did the idea for Hotel California come from the Bible? The Biblical reference. 13 A foolish woman is clamourous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. 14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 15 To call passengers who go right on their ways: 16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. 18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. Proverbs 9:13 - 18 “Hotel California” Written by Don Felder / Don Henley / Glenn Frey (Fingers Music / Red Cloud Music, ASCAP) 1976 Elektra / Asylum Records. Made famous by the Eagles. “On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night There she stood in the doorway; I heard the mission bell And I was thinking to myself, ‘this could be heaven or this could be hell’ Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way There were voices down the corridor, I thought I heard them say . . . Welcome to the hotel California Such a lovely place Such a lovely face Plenty of room at the hotel California Any time of year, you can find it here Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she got the Mercedes Benz She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys, that she calls friends How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat. Some dance to remember, some dance to forget So I called up the captain, ‘please bring me my wine’ He said, ’we haven’t had that spirit here since nineteen sixty nine’ And still those voices are calling from far away, Wake you up in the middle of the night Just to hear them say . . . Welcome to the hotel California Such a lovely place Such a lovely face They livin’ it up at the hotel California What a nice surprise, bring your alibis Mirrors on the ceiling, The pink champagne on ice And she said, ’we are all just prisoners here, of our own device’ And in the master’s chambers, They gathered for the feast They stab it with their steely knives, But they just can’t kill the beast Last thing I remember, I was Running for the door I had to find the passage back To the place I was before ’relax,’ said the night man, We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!” What to look for. 13 A foolish woman is clamourous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing. 14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 15 To call passengers who go right on their ways: 16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. 18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. Proverbs 9:13 - 18 Is this an April-fools? You decide . . .  Life’s Surprises A funny thing happened on the way to the Western Pool and Spa Show. Each year the Western Pool and Spa Show puts on a training and vendor exhibition for pool service industry. I have attended this show for more than 30 years. During that time they have given away many prizes for the attendees, including trucks. Never have I won anything until this year. Guess what I won at the show this year? You guessed it, the Dodge Ram. There is Scripture for everything, even a Dodge Ram and water for the pool professional. 6 And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power. (Daniel 8:6)    Amateur Radio
For amateur radio operators leaving home without their “radio” is like an individual leaving home without their cellphone! You feel alone and helpless. “Hams” know that their radios will work in a disaster when landline and cell phones won’t. If you know a Ham who serves in a local RACES, ARES, ACS, ECS or ERC group, then you know the feelings of leaving home without a transceiver in the new truck. The first thoughts were, how long will the radio installation take? There were difficulties installing the radio. What took so long you ask? The antenna. That first antenna stuck in the garage door, breaking off at the base before ever turning on the radio. The picture is of the second antenna. Not as “big” a signal but no longer connecting with the garage door! Is it vain when “hams” want to hear and receive messages for emergency communications? Perhaps this Scripture describes it best. Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers? Isaiah 33:18 KJV  After more than 30 years of marriage and 53 years of living we purchased our first "new" automobile! If you’re thinking Bonnie’s car was new, we purchased that used. We have those “new” car payments to go with it! – Work sure can be expensive. The Car and the Plague In biblical times, caring for the horse, mule, and camel would have been difficult. It may have been considered a curse. Notice in this verse, the curse for these animals care continues where they housed them. This covered all forms of travel. Does this “curse” continue for our forms of travel? We do house our automobiles. And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the camel, and of the ass, and of all the beasts that shall be in these tents, as this plague. Zechariah 14:15 From Those Funny Scriptures page 321 The “old” Ford picture. Before working on it, when parts were available. 
Valentines-Day
Before Bonnie and I married one of the first items we discussed was Valentines-Day. It appears the world works hard on a one-day romance, then forgets the spouse the rest of the year. Good marriages take more than a once-a-year relationship. It takes constant thought, work and effort to make it successful. The first few months we dated, Valentines-Day came and went without so much as a nod of the holiday. People chided me that was a mistake saying, “His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.” (Job 41:24) After more than 30 years of marriage, our decision to leave that day alone and focus on the rest of the year, must be paying off. A funny side note, this may be the first Valentines-Day we will go out. What is hilarious is knowing it is a Tongan dinner, dance. I’m about as good on the dance floor as a deaf elephant with three left feet and four broken legs! It looks even more amusing when you see the moves Bonnie makes on the dance floor next to this clodhopper. We are looking forward to the good food and the Tongan dancing! 19 And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart . . .: (Ezekiel 11:19) Blowing the Nose
During the flu and cold season among the discomfort comes opportunity for laughter. Despite the agony of the nose the scenarios we witness are funny. Oh the dribble gone down that kids face, What parents want to erase. The floods that ere to dry, When children they want to fly. Some try to dig for gold, While others its savor found bold. For some find them tasty, And say to parents don’t be hasty. CNH And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea. The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters. Exodus 15:8-10 And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. 2 Samuel 22:16 By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they consumed. Job 4:9 Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible. Job 39:20 From Those Funny Scriptures pages 39-40 No year ends without thinking of those “New Year’s Resolutions”! By far the most common resolution is on weight. This has happened for thousands of years. The Scriptures speak of it.
Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. Psalm 65:11 What if the “weight” of our resolutions weighed on: friendships, forgiving, volunteering, living a good life or helping others laugh? What do you think the studies would find if they compared loosing weight against living a Christ centered life? Enjoy your “New Year” and may we loose the weight that holds us back from having a fulfilling life. Santa Claus
Below are favorite scriptures to share with children at Christmastime. The first talks about Santa Claus. Where does he live? How do we know it is Santa besides his looks? His distinctive laugh of course. Ho, ho, come forth, and flee from the land of the north, saith the LORD: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith the LORD. Zechariah 2:6 Santa’s Reindeer This description answers the questions: how Santa gets around, what time of day he goes out and who had a red nose? I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and behind him were there red horses, speckled, and white. Zechariah 1:8 Santa Rides at Night This reminds us that children have to be asleep for Santa to come and where he goes as he travels to give his toys? And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. Zechariah 1:11 Above quotes from Those Funny Scriptures pages 317-318 Let us show our Love of the Savior as we remember Christmas with acts of kindness. 17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God. (Mosiah 2:17) 
Dad grew up poor; as a child, he never had a Christmas tree.
When my parents first married, because of their circumstances, dad never considered buying a tree. They weren’t rich by any stretch of the imagination but Mom wouldn’t have a Christmas without a tree so for my parents first Christmas they went all-out in decorating their tree. They decided they would put tinsel on the tree. Mom said, “Dad read the instructions on the tinsel box, which said to put a strand of tinsel on every inch on the tree. With a ruler in hand, Dad put the tinsel on the tree that year.” [The picture shows a lack of ornaments, decorations, furniture, pictures and the like in the room.] It was more than they could afford as newlyweds, but the tree looked great. Soon after, they started a tradition of buying one new ornament each year. - - We still love that family tradition. - - A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. | Psalm 37:16) According to Jeremiah a tree is vain, but we enjoy the beauty of the tree and its reminder of Jesus Christ. HEAR ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. Jeremiah 10:1-4 From Those Funny Scriptures pages 274-275 Visiting our Grandparents was a special treat during the holidays. We enjoyed the love we felt with family and we always had a great time. We especially loved the laughs and stories we’d hear from family. One visit an unexpected laugh came from our Grandfather as he attempted to kill a fly that tried getting into the kitchen to eat some of Grandma’s good cooking. The fly stuck between the window and screen. Annoying when it flew, buzzing loudly between the screen and window, bothering everyone. Gramps sitting closest and bothered most tried killing it between the screen and the glass with no success. Not one discouraged by his defeated attempts said, “I know how to kill it.” So off he went to the garage grabbing bug spray. He soon returned with what he thought was “Black-Flag” a popular bug spray at the time. To the window he went spraying that bug. What Gramps thought was bug spray was actually black spray-paint. He did manage to hit the fly with the black paint and it looked as though that toxic paint had killed the fly sticking it to the now-blackened window! Back to our conversations we went after Grandma chided him for using black spray-paint. Gramps’ reply was, “Well, I killed it and we don’t have to listen to that blasted racket anymore now do we!” Grandmas’ reply, “Now you have to clean the paint off the window!” Gramps not deterred and satisfied the fly wasn't going to bother us any longer went back to our conversation. Then, without warning, the fly came back from the dead, resuming its racket! I miss Grandma and Gramps with their smiling faces, wrinkled with age, peppered with life’s stories and filled with love. May we remember our Thanksgivings and enjoy them while they last. Some Scriptural “food” for thought during this “Thanksgiving” feast, from Leviticus 7:12-15 If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried. Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings. And of it he shall offer one out of the whole oblation for an heave offering unto the LORD, and it shall be the priest's that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings. And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning. Don’t eat too much during “Thanksgiving,” or you might be a part of the “heave offering.” Quoted from Those Funny Scriptures pages 57-58 For the other Thanksgiving Scriptures go to page 58 in “Those Funny Scriptures” http://#FunnyScriptures http://#ThoseFunnyScriptures Wishing You a Memorable Thanksgiving!  Farting is an embarrassing body function one cannot ignore. To find flatulents mentioned in Holy Writ, is also surprisingly funny. This verse is one of three.
My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. Jeremiah 4:19 Some groups love to use the “farting Scriptures” for their chili cook-offs. To find the other funny flatulent verses go to pages 271-272 in Those Funny Scriptures. The Lord Uses the Phone
After goading a niece on Facebook into giving us a call these scriptures about the Lord using the phone came to mind. 16 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I entreated him with my mouth. (Job 19:16) 6 I opened to my beloved; but my beloved had withdrawn himself, and was gone: my soul failed when he spake: I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no answer. (Song of Solomon 5:6) 2 Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst. (Isaiah 50:2) 67 When I called again there was none of you to answer; yet my arm was not shortened at all that I could not redeem, neither my power to deliver. (Doctrine and Covenants 133:67) Enjoy other “phone” Scriptures found in: Isaiah 65:12, 66:4, and 2Nephi 7:2 “Witch” Shall Not Be Allowed to Live
During Halloween, a teacher told us stories about Salem, Massachusetts, and how they burned people at the stake for being a witch. One student asked if the story was a Halloween joke. "No", the teacher said, "it actually happened". Where do you think they got the idea? The Bible. Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. Exodus 22:18 There shall not be found among you anyone that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch. Deuteronomy 18:10 If a “witch” can pass through the fire unhurt, then why try to burn them? Did they ever figure that one out? From Those Funny Scriptures page 48 First “Haunted House” and Haunted Ship Around Halloween, most kids love to visit those haunted houses. Here is a haunted house straight from the Bible. Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly. 1 Samuel 23:22 For those sea farers, we have a haunted ship in scripture. Many a sea captain has given a tale or two of a haunted ship. And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited of seafaring men, the renowned city, which wast strong in the sea, she and her inhabitants, which cause their terror to be on all that haunt it! Ezekiel 26:17 A friend of mine served in the navy. He shared with us a trick he played on a “green” mariner. He told this “green” mariner the story of their haunted ship. What this new sailor didn’t know was how the friend had prepared the ship for this haunted voyage before they left port. Days aboard ship went by as the friend prepared this virgin voyager for the final scare. Little changes would occur; a flying tissue, a damp misty breeze, water coming from nowhere, weird creepy noises. Then he shared a description of the monster that lurked inside the ship. The friend spent hours roaming through tiny crawl spaces on the ship, moving through passageways waiting, watching, making ready for the creature’s appearance. Finally, after all was ready, the horrible-looking mask and gloves were put on, then he peered at this “green” sailor who gasped in fright. Then quietly he snuck away, never telling him who it was. Visit the other haunt in 1 Samuel 30:31. From the book Those Funny Scriptures pages 109 - 110 Orion’s Belt Orion’s Belt associated with sorrow and suffering, is linked to Halloween because of its rise about the same time of the year. What a powerful superstition to make it through generations. Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name. Amos 5:8 Look under Job 9:9 and 38:31 for more about Orion. From Those Funny Scriptures page 302 Why do we use organs and harps in our Church services when there invention came by the descendants of Cain? (See Genesis 4.)
17. And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare . . . 21. And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ. Genesis 4:17, 21 Through the atoning power of Jesus Christ the Lord turns bad into good and can heal every wound. 2. I, having accomplished and finished the will of him whose I am, even the Father, concerning me--having done this that I might subdue all things unto myself-- 3. Retaining all power, even to the destroying of Satan and his works at the end of the world, and the last great day of judgment, which I shall pass upon the inhabitants thereof, judging every man according to his works and the deeds which he hath done. 4. And surely every man must repent or suffer, for I, God, am endless. (Doctrine and Covenants 19:2 - 4) Some feel God has forgiven their sins but the “works” of sin still have their influence. If we will follow Jesus Christ, His atoning blood will destroy and obliterate the works of darkness! The Atonement of Jesus Christ works on the Lord's curse of Cain’s descendants in the same way. Do we not use the organ in Church? Are we prejudiced by whom invented the harp or organ? Do we consider the past stigma of these musical instruments? Evidence shows the curse of Cain's descendants is gone! Can you imagine church music without the organ or harp. |