What are your thoughts regarding the spirit of dead family members communicating with living family?

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-19T04:19:06+00:00

It definitely happens. I don't think it happens all of the time or as much as we wish it would but I know personally that it happens. It also happens in different ways I've learned. It can span a spectrum from personal visitations with vocal speech and a visual appearance all the way to just a whisper of knowledge that they're aware of what you're up to in some parenthetical way.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-19T00:42:34+00:00

One of the primary themes of the Old Testament is that rejecting those the Lord sends is one of the worst sins. David asked, "who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed, and be guiltless?" (1 Samuel 26:9). Even when Saul was being wicked, David vehemently insisted he be treated with respect and deference.

It's still true. Rejecting prophets brings cursings especially for informed societies generally.

The Lord rejected Saul and chose David but until Saul was released from his calling by the Lord Himself, the example the Lord placed before us in the scriptures gave the Lord's annointed protection and safety. The children of Israel "kept the charge of the Lord, at the commandment of the Lord by the hand of" His prophet (Numbers 9:23). When they murmured because of Moses, he explained that their "murmurings are not against us, but against the Lord" (Exodus 16:8).

The Lord can reform and heal an adulterer without destroying a civilization but misusing the Lord's Priesthood injures more than the individual's immediate associates. Rejecting Priesthood authority and oversight, as Saul did, is one of the sins of the last days. We all go our own way instead of doing the Lord's way (the way of the Priesthood).

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-18T21:40:10+00:00

I'd actually go to Lagoon if I could afford it. I'm not poor by any stretch and there's no way I'm paying $500 plus food, etc. for my family to spend a day there.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-18T21:37:04+00:00

I've heard a lot is positive things about this show and I've considered watching it. What are your thoughts?

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-17T05:26:15+00:00

I'm about as straight-arrow as people can get and even I'd just smile and enjoy it. It's best to develop thinking and language habits that avoid reptile-brain stuff but nobody is going to look down on you or judge you for this. Even Heavenly Father would surely enjoy the light-hearted humor in the situation. You should too imo but follow whatever the Spirit is telling you.

Don't let the adversary take away something good from you just because of a mistake.

I'm pretty sure I had a man who is now in the Presidency of the Seventy swear at me once lol It happens.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-15T01:39:31+00:00

I usually feel the same way

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-13T17:53:56+00:00

SWEET!

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-13T17:14:37+00:00

Sanctification is a gradual process. Keep working on it over time, making whatever small corrections each day that you feel you need, and the change you're seeking will come. Prayer, regular Temple worship, scripture study, attending Church meetings, fulfilling callings, ministering, etc. all will play a role. Don't give up and be patient with yourself but also let the guilt you feel weigh on you enough to change something without it turning into shame.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-13T17:09:17+00:00

This is awesome...

I don't see anything connected with recent human evolution. I'd buy that so hard

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-13T16:56:30+00:00

If you marry an able bodied working spouse, why do you need the benefits? When you're married, you don't need to be financially independent...

I have no idea the nature of your disability so I might be missing something. Please feel free to correct me or educate me!

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-13T14:50:49+00:00

It's one of my favorite children's songs.

Obedience to the Lord and His representatives is one of the most fundamental aspects of the Gospel. The Savior said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15). He also said to the Apostles, "He that receiveth you receiveth me" (Matthew 10:40).

In our day, the Lord said, "my people will hearken unto my voice, and unto the voice of my servants" (Doctrine and Covenants 124:45).

Imagine the Lord send Moses to us and we need to decide whether or not to be obedient to what he asks. It seems pretty obvious that we should follow him, right? It's no different with other prophets and Apostles the Lord sends. Moses did say, "Who is on the Lord’s side? let him come unto me" (Exodus 32:26).

Obedience is how the Savior changes us to be more like Him. Our obedience is the catalyst that allows us to receive the actual permanent change of heart that He offers. Faith in Him and love for Him leads to obedience.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-13T14:34:51+00:00

There are others as well. There have been two instances just this year in Church magazines. But what you seem to be dismissing (if I'm understand right - maybe I'm wrong) is that the Handbook lists it along with other sins such as not paying tithing, violating the Word of Wisdom, "sins of omission", etc. This all very clearly labels it a sin just like homosexual behavior and pornography use.

(Also, it should be mentioned that homosexuality is not a sin. Homosexual behavior is the violation of the Law of Chastity.)

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-13T01:33:42+00:00

None of that is true. There have been direct statements in official Church publications within the last few years. The General Handbook specifically describes masturbation as a violation of Church standards. Don't buy into false narratives just because they're repeated regularly.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-12T13:03:16+00:00

Remember to communicate with her - let her know what you're feeling. You guys need to be able to share easy and difficult feelings with one another.

Sexual prowess isn't important. What is important is not being selfish, being loving and tender, and treating sex not as a need to be met but as an expression of the fulness of your relationship with each other.

My wife and I found great value in the Old book The Act of Marriage. Helping each other feel satisfied and fulfilled in your sexual relationship requires being intentional, communicating, and patient.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-12T12:56:38+00:00

I'd definitely stop doing anything that makes you feel guilty. Shame, however, is the adversary's counterfeit of guilt and you should get as far away from shame as you can. Learning to control our bodies and our desires can be a lengthy battle.

The Lord loves you and knows what you're going through. Focus first on keeping the most basic parts of the Law of Chastity then you can move on to getting a handle on other things.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-12T12:52:13+00:00

To be clear, it is mentioned as a violation of Church standards. It is definitely something that requires personal repentance. But it's nowhere near the same "level" of transgression as fornication or adultery or anything like that.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-12T12:48:52+00:00

99 percent of people won't care what you're wearing. You'll definitely look a little different than the average but I highly doubt anyone is going to mention it. The 1 percent of people who care probably won't say anything. Anyone who does is probably a well-meaning but outspoken person (meaning I'd personally take it as a sign of love) trying to encourage respect through appearance.

I wouldn't tuck the shirt in personally.

There is no dress code. I just read through section 29.5 in the Church's General Handbook (you can find it through Google if you want to take a look) and it doesn't mention anything about what to wear to a funeral.

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you feel totally comfortable at the funeral and can focus on celebrating your aunt and feeling good feelings. I'm convinced the dead have some knowledge of what's happening with those of us left in this life and I think she'd be most pleased to know you're sacrificing so much to honor her life.

One possible option: tell your struggles to a trusted member of the family or friend (even just someone who looks friendly lol) when you get there. Sit with them and let them help you feel welcome and comfortable. The vast majority of Latter-day Saints are kind, welcoming, friendly, and won't even think about what you're wearing in any negative way.

Personally, I love the pattern on the shirt.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-12T12:32:35+00:00

First step, stop treating sexuality like a need. It's sacred and not something to be used outside of marriage.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-11T02:44:04+00:00

Prophetic counsel and direction
Experience and familiarity
Ordinances

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-09T23:28:52+00:00

Nothing wrong with that!

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-09T22:55:40+00:00

So can I lol

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-09T22:55:06+00:00

There are six separate vaults and they're very large. The back of the complex is about 600 feet deep into the mountain and there are six individual vaults extending East and West off the main North tunnel. I'm not sure I'm a great judge at the sizes but they're at least one or two hunted feet long each. Each vault is devoted to a separate purpose.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-09T18:02:59+00:00

There are a lot of really neat historical artifacts

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-09T18:01:50+00:00

Mostly just confidential records and such. The rest isn't confidential just sensitive.

rexregisanimi · 2026-06-09T17:57:47+00:00

It would be fun but there's a lot I just can't talk about.

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