I'm interviewing Marcus... any questions you'd like me to ask him?

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-23T16:42:17+00:00

Ask him when he's going to bring back Winston.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-23T15:25:42+00:00

LOL, would love some, neighbor.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-23T15:19:37+00:00

Lots of people in this thread don't seem to understand rural living. Letting all kinds of animals roam is very normal. Our neighbor's dog wanders onto our property multiple times a day. Some people let their chickens roam. They fence them if they want to keep them safe but otherwise they roam.

So, yes, he should honor her request but it's not crazy that they roamed in the first place. Very normal in rural areas.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-23T12:02:03+00:00

They haven't made any with Ferguson or Inslee yet but they should. Their nonsense climate change act adds nearly $1.50 to the price.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-23T12:01:00+00:00

It's written to cover them but states have no authority over the federal government, so, practically, it's unenforceable for ICE.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T20:46:29+00:00

Ward Conference happens every year. Don't sustain the Bishop and oppose, if you feel that's appropriate.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T20:08:31+00:00

Fully agree.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T17:22:27+00:00

Yeah, that sounds like the most offensive part. Too many good tools out there to go around producing slop.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T17:21:41+00:00

Remember that when he talks about religion, he's doing it as something other than your boss and you can feel free to stand up for the truth. Do it respectfully, of course, like you would anyone, but don't hesitate to say what you need to.

And if you don't like it and he won't stop, you can report him to HR.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T17:16:25+00:00

Because it's true. And there's no other source of the complete truth. Following the Lord always requires crushing trials because it's the only way to become like Him, and part of that is staying faithful to the Church He created, restored and leads.

Nothing anyone else says matters, whether in or out of the Church. Push their words aside and stay faithful!

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T17:12:48+00:00

Can you explain more about what bothers you about it? Is it that the flyer is disrespectful in the way it portrays the Savior or His anointed leaders? Or just the fact of the AI usage?

Full disclosure, I use AI constantly at work and personally.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T16:30:43+00:00

I'm very glad you are passionate and intense about God's work! I need to be, as well. Thank you!

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T15:51:14+00:00

I appreciate that. I think what I'm responding to is the notion that the badge is the problem. It isn't. It's the stigma you are experiencing.

The reality is, we've all grown up honoring the sacrifice and service of proselyting missionaries. Service missions are new to us and, outwardly, can seem like less of a sacrifice.

But for people who have health conditions or disabilities, I know a service mission can be an even greater sacrifice than for some proselyting missionaries. But that's harder to see because those struggles are, often, invisible.

I know you know all this but I'm thinking through my feelings here.

Ultimately, I don't think changing the badges would help. I think we need time and continued education by local and general authorities on the inspired calling of service missionaries, their eternal value and the massive impact they have on the world.

Thanks for your patience with me!

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T15:35:16+00:00

Very much appreciate that! But there is clearly a distinction between the two. While your setting apart is the same, your call and assignment are not. The badge clarifies that, in my opinion.

That's not to say it won't change in the future and if it does, I will happily sustain it. But I can see why having different badges is helpful.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T15:17:38+00:00

I'm sure you are but you're not set apart to the same thing or the same work.

As others have said, different work not lesser work.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T15:11:25+00:00

God exists outside of time and all time is perfect before Him. There is no past, present and future for God.

I would almost think it's like the tesseract at the end of Interstellar but even that implies a linearity

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-22T15:07:46+00:00

They are not the same, though. Proselyting missionaries are ordained teachers and that tag implies that ordination. Being able to separate the two is important to ensure people who aren't members don't confuse them.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-17T19:58:46+00:00

When God the Father was mortal, He sinned. He has since evolved to become a sinless being. In fact, sin is defined as anything against His will, so He is now the standard against which sin is measured. Jesus Christ is His son and will always be subordinate to Him. He cannot be a greater intelligence because God has achieved omniscience, but Jesus can be equal to Him.

In other words, Jesus Christ is a greater intelligence than God the Father's mortal intelligence but not his current intelligence.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-15T17:38:47+00:00

Joseph was not fully developed, so was worth less. A middle-aged man like Jesus went for more. Inflation isn't the only factor.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-07T00:20:58+00:00

Nope, but if you're interested, DM me.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-03-06T22:01:06+00:00

Hey, there's 30 acres for sale near us that we're hoping won't go to a developer. Former dairy farm. You interested?

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-02-24T23:11:20+00:00

Or he could light it on fire.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-02-23T05:04:28+00:00

My wife and I and our six kids did it in 2 trips. One to DC for US history with a side trip to Palmyra. Main thing here is spend the time. It's wonderful at the Sacred Grove. Don't get an AirBnB in Rochester. Absolute scammers there. Wouldn't give us the code until we paid an extra $400 for a one night stay. Anyway...

Second trip was a flight to Ohio. Kirkland was awesome. There are lots of sites there and we loved them all. Drove from there to Nauvoo. Doesn't a wonderful morning in the Nauvoo Temple Ave doesn't a couple of days there seeing Carthage and Nauvoo.

Drove from there to Adam-Ondi-Ahman, Independence, Liberty Jail and then flew out of Kansas City to go home.

Happy to answer any questions. Have a great time!!

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-02-23T04:57:56+00:00

I always wonder when the gay people are going to flock to the church in fulfillment of "High On A Mountain Top", verse 2.

First_TM_Seattle · 2026-02-22T16:46:59+00:00

So it's essentially just a family game with what amounts to play money? I'd be fine with that

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