Why Is the Temple Secretive?

https://youtu.be/rex_SgaX7Zg Introduction I’m going to be sharing what you need to know about the temple being “secret.” First, I’ll share what we can and cannot talk about when it comes to the temple. Next, I’ll give 3 reasons why temple ceremonies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not public. Finally, I’ll … Continue reading Why Is the Temple Secretive?

Why Temple Prep? 5 Reasons to Study the Temple More

https://youtu.be/oWXflyaG3mU Today I’m going to give you five reasons why you should study the temple more. And when I say “study” I don't mean just go to the temple and think about it (but that's also really important). I’m talking about reading articles, books, videos, podcasts, whatever it is, to help you understand Latter-day Saint … Continue reading Why Temple Prep? 5 Reasons to Study the Temple More

A Very Brief History of the Presentation of the Endowment

Still from the creation sequence in Disney's Fantasia, featuring The Rite of Spring.

The Endowment Ceremony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has undergone many changes over the years and assumed different formats. Major changes to the endowment took place in the 19th century, the 1920s, 1990s, 2019, and on March 12, 2021, The Church announced that the pioneer temples of Salt Lake and Manti … Continue reading A Very Brief History of the Presentation of the Endowment

The Beauty of a Live Endowment

On March 12, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that in the renovation of the pioneer temples in Salt Lake City and Manti, original art and murals were removed, and the live endowment session will be replaced with a “single-room presentation by film.” I sustain this decision and I sustain the Lord’s … Continue reading The Beauty of a Live Endowment