View from the Rim: Recent Episodes
phil lovesee
Reflecting on a twentieth anniversary for me. Twenty years of singing, of becoming more than what I was. I owe what I am to God, and I owe my discovery of that person to two people. Long ways to go, but have come a long way.
Salvation or Exaltation? Some thoughts on the difference, and what is done to "earn" them.
A beautiful experience with a special song, and a look at how we should treat others, as well as ourselves.
Jeffrey R. Holland's talk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obNlH5VZ_qg
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain! One week until Christmas Eve.
Here is the Handel reference. Still trying to figure out how to share the other video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngSsaSimi8A
An apostle dies, a fail on my part, and a truly great day!
Link to Sect. 110
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/110?lang=eng
Can I go to the next level singing? A witness of Christ and looking forward to General Conference this weekend.
a new season. a wonderful song
the text
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/oh-what-songs-of-the-heart?lang=eng
the Mack Wilberg version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_NCGrwn4o8
Thoughts on Easter, reflecting on that first Easter, and a testimony of His love for us.
A reflection on the events leading up to the Savior's Death.
Link to Forgiving Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb6UGnSEDi4
Thoughts on Holy Week, and the Savior's preparation for the fulfillment of his eternal mission.
Discussion of "His Only Son" https://hisonlysonmovie.com/
Also discussed an extremely important video. Forgiving Others by President Russell M. Nelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb6UGnSEDi4
Also some thoughts on Easter from Palm Sunday to the Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ.
My reflections on the Missionary Reunion of those that served under President Gordon Christiansen, and his wonderful wife Shirley.
The court case mentioned is Reynolds’s v United States 98 US 145 (1879). Expression and exercise
Finishing Come Follow Me for the Old Testament, and the counsel of Haggai. Also a guest appearance by the Lib in a discussion on the blessing of having not only a renowned doctor as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but having a renowned legal scholar sitting as his counselor and next in line for the prophetic mantle.
Try to give thanks, no matter the circumstance, and a little discourse on Jonah, and how we should warn our neighbors.
Thoughts from the conference today. And a Tabernacle Choir rendition of one of the songs we sang today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ84nJe-s6k
Quoting Guns and Roses? A sneak peek at Jeremiah, and a personal encounter with the latest being sent from the Paola Ward.
An update on what is going on with me, as well as first thoughts on the recently completed General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The messages are for all in the world. A link is below.
October 2022 general conference (churchofjesuschrist.org)
Visiting the temple with some dear friends, and an epilogue to "America Belongs to God" the concert.
An analysis of the song "America Belongs to God" with words by Barbara G. Dykstra and music by Larry Beebe.
More on "America Belongs to God" performance
Saturday September 10, 2022
7 PM
705 W Walnut
Independence, MO
More than a concert, but the details of the concert are as follows:
AMERICA BELONGS TO GOD
Sep 10, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
705 West Walnut Street, Independence MO
Also building on the theme of America being a promised land, conditioned on willing obedience to God's laws as found in the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ, 2nd Nephi 4:4 2 Nephi 4 (churchofjesuschrist.org)
A discussion of a talk given by Jorg Klebingat in the last General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
The Savior was hated. In these days where good is considered evil, and evil good, true disciples of Christ will stand out. Here is the link.
Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days (churchofjesuschrist.org)
A lengthy commentary on family, blood and otherwise, and the eternal building blocks that they are. A special thank you to Alice Beebe of Larice Music, for feeling the need to not wait until tomorrow to do a very simple favor. The chorale sang the song Loving Families, lyrics by Barbara G. Dykstra and arranged by Larry Beebe. This arrangement, and many others can be found on their website Hymns.com
A brief summary of Joseph Smith, leading up to his murder in Carthage Jail on this date in 1844. Plus, a feeble attempt at singing
An attitude of gratitude is necessary for us to truly become more like Christ. We should call on the Lord in good times, as well as bad times. He loves us, He is the only one that can judge us. We examine the difference between the commandments given by Moses, the added burden of the higher law of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the mercy of being judged, not by imperfect humans, but by God.
The ten year anniversary of the dedication of the Kansas City Missouri Temple by President Thomas S. Monson. Missing singing with my favorite director, and priorities in our lives, or my life, anyway, and whether I need help with them.
The Savior lives! Because he lives, we will live again! An invitation to partake of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, by having faith, repenting of our sins, and strive towards perfection.
Faith is the first principle of the gospel. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Discussing the faith of those before, and those today. Their wait was nearly over!
Could you imagine seeing everything you believed in crash down? To see the Messiah killed by the very ones you thought He would defeat? The question would be..."now what?". Well?
The Lord celebrated Passover with his disciples, went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray and to begin his Atoning Sacrifice for us. Happy Easter.
Listening to the prophet of God, and reflecting on Moses in our Come Follow Me lessons.
Conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ is not a one time event, but a daily one. A couple of personal stories surrounding mine.
Discussing the City of Enoch, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. The City of Enoch reached heaven, not by building their way there, but by building a people worthy of heaven. The Tower of Babel was built to physically reach heaven. Also, while Noah may have had three sons and a wife on the Ark, he left behind a whole posterity that he no doubt wept over.
A preview of a special musical number tomorrow, and a testimony of the power of music, and the assistance of angels.
Can I continue to do justice to this side of my thoughts and run the Lib at the same time? Also, the City of Enoch, the choice to follow the doctrine of Christ (Faith, Repentance, Baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost)
Love to hear your thoughts, either a response through Facebook, or through email: phlovesee@gmail.com
A view of Adam and Eve transgressing the law and being driven from the Garden of Eden. Come Follow Me.
The beginning of the Old Testament study for 2022.
Here is the link to the lesson
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-sunday-school-old-testament-2022/01?lang=eng
If you could hie to Kolob
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/if-you-could-hie-to-kolob?lang=eng
Oh My Father
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/o-my-father?lang=eng
A discourse on the Messiah by Handel. Verses discussed are linked to various choirs in order of appearance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dDjva1ecYo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z_tFJosT3k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MaHJm6VCrE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFBIJgkj_-g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6OsCKTdBQk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MixvUEiWsYY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyvqas2Nv9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qbCwUU3XD8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5LriRAk5to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftDUFFZk_so
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0padnBe6OU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akb0kD7EHIk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tViHs7MeTk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEUkqh3Eqy8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngSsaSimi8A
a plea for the fundraiser, and a reading and thoughts on Luke ch. 2.
https://gofund.me/ea63f5eb
I am asking for your help in spreading the word, and, perhaps, chipping in to help some friends in need. That I do these podcasts and blogs, is only because of them. Here is the gofundme link.
https://gofund.me/77f9f0ae
Also, here is the link to their website for music
hymns.com
And their non-profit
https://www.americasfamily.org/
A trip to Twin Falls, ID, to sing in three nights of their Come to Bethlehem concert. What a joy. Also, in the Come Follow Me, a study plan for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, we are studying The Family, a Proclamation to the World.
Link to The Family proclamation
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng
No worries, just a take on a subject that crosses over from the political into the spiritual. The Lib was remarkedly restrained hosting the View from the Rim.
Link to President Oaks talk. I apologize, I could not get the link to be a hyperlink. just copy and paste. I will also put the link in as a comment on the Facebook Share.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5MbRY78P_c
Prepping for the Holiday season, it is the time, more than any other for Christians worldwide to do the works of Christ and let their light shine. In KC there are Giving Machines being placed at the Ice Terrace at Crown Center. Those machines provide opportunity for directed donations to four local charities (Operation Breakthrough, The Don Bosco Center, Hope House, and Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus), as well as two global ones, the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) and CWS (Church Worldwide Services) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The link for the website to donate online, as opposed to going to the Ice Terrace is:
https://givingmachineskc.org/
Thoughts on temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and their purposes. Striving to be perfect in an imperfect world.
Testimony of a very imperfect person returning to the temple after years of not entering. (Excerpt from Walking in the Light, a Larice music product)
https://youtu.be/oG1ijooRZ6U
Come to the Temple, music from City of Joseph Nauvoo pageant. Temples that I have attended. Can you guess them all? Most are pictures I have taken, but not all.
https://youtu.be/wtop8Wqd1bY
Comments on the Spirit speaking through song, the angelic support in a recent singing event, and experiencing physical evidence is not a witness of the Spirit. But oh how they sang!
Some informal thoughts on a question that believers, and questioners alike, ask.
Section 121 of the Doctrine in Covenants https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/121?lang=eng
Section 122 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/122?lang=eng
A podcast version of the Interfaith Service that I conducted for the Camporee this weekend. Subject matter
Luke 10:25-37
Uncredited cameo from the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ Mosiah 2:17
and God Bless America for the closing.
A primer of temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and singing Oh What Songs of the Heart #286 in the Hymnal of the Church of Jesus Christ. And the Pocatello Idaho Open House.
Tabernacle Choir link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_NCGrwn4o8
A discussion of turning away from the light of Christ, and the need to return. Also a little singing. Here is the link to the lyrics.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/o-savior-thou-who-wearest-a-crown?lang=eng
Not a long episode, but in my view, one of the most important. I asked myself what I should share, and it wasn't deep doctrine, it wasn't the mysteries of the kingdom, but a simple testimony that Christ lives!.
A discussion of Section 88 of the Doctrine & Covenants
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/88?lang=eng
A discussion of a talk by Neil L. Anderson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Also a song, hymn #177 in the hymnal, Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love.
Murdered while under state custody in Carthage, IL, June 27, 1844. Millions will know Brother Joseph again.
Title pretty much says it all, though it is a personal journey. Still wake up not fully believing that I am a member of the Camp Geiger Staff.
The quotation that took so long to get was Mosiah 2:17 in The Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/mosiah/2?lang=eng
A discussion of Robert Jennens, and the loss of a dear personal friend.
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A brief review of the Independence Missouri Stake Conference this past weekend. Miracles can and do happen, are we looking for them? Also commentary on the brotherhood and sisterhood of all who follow Christ, regardless of denominations.
The title says it all. "Please Forgive" has replaced "He was despised" from Messiah as my favorite aria. Links to a video of "He was despised" as well as the Beebe's music publishing website. Choir, solos, piano music. All in one place.
He was despised
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYsdQPNRGc
And Larice Music
https://www.hymns.com/
Please Forgive, Lyrics by Barbara Dykstra and Music by Larry Beebe.
A Mother's Day tribute to those ordained by God to nurture His Children on earth, and a song. Oh My Father. Hymn no. 292 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints hymnal.
To grow faith in Christ, one needs to believe, and choose to believe.
Matthew 13
Moroni 10
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/49nelson?lang=eng
Some thoughts on belonging sharing from President Ballard's talk from the General Conference, and also The Chosen, a video series. If you haven't watched it, you should. You can watch for free on The Chosen app, or on TheChosen.Tv. Here is the link to the talk.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/04/28ballard?lang=eng
Leaving dead things (sin, pain, anger) behind and starting anew, a conversion process. Luke 24:4-8 and a cautionary tale Remember Lot's wife Luke 17:32-33. Do not regret leaving those things behind.
I hope to spend a lot more time exploring my beliefs on this page. These are the things that matter, eternally.
A reading from John 20 KJV. Discussion of the Resurrection, and a testimony. Too much contention prevents our homes from being sanctuaries. What have we done with our time during the pandemic.
Denied by his Chief Apostle, rejected by those who hailed him King just days before, Christ stands alone before Pilate and Herod, and ultimately, alone on the cross, willingly gives his life, that we may all live again.
As Christ partook of the Passover Seder with his disciples, his mortal journey was nearly over. Proxy work for the dead in the temples of God. The suffering of Gethsemane and the looming cross.
Temple slideshow with the music "Come to the temple" from the City of Joseph Pageant in Nauvoo.
(61) Photo slideshow - YouTube
The parable of the two sons. The shadow of the cross starts to loom over the last week of the Savior's life. Matthew 21:28-32
Also discussing the miraculous group on Facebook Worldwide Unified, and its global prayer roll. (on the podcast I called it Worldwide United, sorry)
A reading of Luke 20:1-8 KJV. Doing the right thing to let God's will prevail. And a review of my favorite hymn. #286
(60) Oh, What Songs of the Heart - YouTube
A reading of Matthew 21:1-11 KJV, and a discussion of Palm Sunday. Will you stand with the Savior or will you choose the murderer when given a choice? #Startingtoday will you forgive as the Savior did? Even yourself?
Two weeks to Easter, the Passion of Christ. The need to not judge ourselves, or others. Or ourselves. Only Christ is fit to judge.
A wonderful little tale of a composer, in a low time of his life, who was brought to his highest peak by letting God's will prevail within him.
A message based on the Easter holiday. Starting today, what will you do to change your life. To make your life closer to the Savior? To let God's will prevail within you? An ad campaign of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, meant to bring the world together. To bring hope to all.
Here is the link for it.
(48) Starting Today - YouTube
As we prepare for Easter, are we doing what we can to let God operate in our lives? To make the sacrifice of his son more than a next life event?
Matthew 25 A written disclaimer to accompany the spoken. This podcast represents my own opinion.
Freedom to choose, protected by the Constitution, we claim the privilege for ourselves, we must accord it to others. And we must stand with them in their claim of privilege.
Also further elaboration on the question posed in the previous episode, and a lament about those turning away from Christ.
If faith is required for a miracle, why is the Priesthood necessary? And the Book of Mormon and Bible stand as witnesses to Jesus Christ
Restored offices of the ancient church
Referred Scripture Ephesians 4:4, 4:11-15
exact quotation- Amos 3:7 "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets" I apologize for the confusion, I had it memorized in Spanish, and was trying to translate it on the fly.
Priesthood Authority, A story from LeGrand Richards of a Catholic Priest on Temple Square, and more.
Remembering singing in Spanish in 10th Grade, before I ever thought I could sing. Broken Ankle, Covid Positive, Looking for the good in the world.
Sharing feelings on the short video The Christ Child, regarding the stone manger representing an altar, and the magi meeting a jesus who is a toddler, not a babe in swaddling clothes.
https://www.comeuntochrist.org/light-the-world-2020/the-christ-child
And as a bonus, God's Army II State's of Grace, is one of my favorite movies, in particular with its lesson surrounding the Nativity and the Atonement. If you don't want to watch the whole movie, one can go to the last probably 20 minutes to pick up enough for the Nativity scene to have value. To me it is one of the most powerful messages of God's love ever written into a script. But I would encourage you to go and watch the entire movie. When I find my copy I will just cut the individual clip. Richard Dutcher does an outstanding job writing and directing this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENf1k6AazRI
I miss our tradition of going to see Forgotten Carols this year. At least Callie got to go. Every time I think of certain songs, I cry, in a good way. Tonight, I was thinking of Handel, though really, who doesn't daily? Here is the link to the stage play video of Handel from Forgotten Carols
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYNW694FYiY&list=PLx0opJK_wG_jxjWlCW8TpF8negB5IXjCi&index=7
Of course, #LighttheWorld
https://www.comeuntochrist.org/light-the-world-2020
Putting aside the pettiness of politics for a season. Not ignoring it, but working on remembering that God governs in the affairs of men. Also a virtual Hallelujah Chorus in Spain coming up. Attached are a few videos.
2020 lead into Light the World more at comeuntoChrist.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyNBpZKYABs
President Nelson's message on #GiveThanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i51gcWCs-Ho
Finally, the Virtual Choir Hallelujah Chorus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akb0kD7EHIk
Wasn't sure what to do today until I saw a post. Then I knew. Brothers, sisters, we are all together, We feel joy when we express gratitude!
Listening to Randy Travis' song "Forever and ever, Amen" almost always makes me cry. What a voice. What a message. The first half is dealing with religious freedom from colonial times to today, the second half starts with the The Family, A Proclamation to the World. Families are forever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgJXbIP83A8 Randy Travis singing
And The Family, a Proclamation to the World
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?lang=eng
Giving thanks for sacred music, and for those who have led me to truly understand it.
As promised, the link to Larice Music https://www.hymns.com/
Also the link to My Country from Threads of Glory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV-VB5EIKx4
A special thanks to Larry and Alice Beebe, without whom I would not have developed this love like I have, and certainly would never have heard of Threads of Glory. Love you both!
GiveThanks #LighttheWorld #iluminaelmundo
For the next seven days, I will be doing a series of podcasts and blogs on what I am thankful for, starting with today. I am grateful that we have a prophet of God leading The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that is a man of faith, AND a man of science. Here is the link to his message to the world, and his challenge to us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlcILxGmVrI
His prescribed therapy for us? Post daily on social media something what we are thankful for. Use the moniker #GiveThanks, and pray daily, expressing gratitude to our Father in Heaven.
The Second Article of Faith and how the Articles teach through their structure, the Doctrine of Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:22 KJV "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
Doctrine & Covenants 19:11-19 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/19?lang=eng
Reverently and Meekly Now https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/reverently-and-meekly-now?lang=eng
The first discussion of the Articles of Faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Also, missing singing at church, after only one week. And Eliza R. Snow, and How Great the Wisdom and the Love.
Link to the Wentworth Letter
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2002/07/the-wentworth-letter?lang=eng
The Articles of Faith
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/a-of-f/1?lang=eng
And to the Hymn.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/how-great-the-wisdom-and-the-love?lang=eng
Starting with a verse in Español, and then discussing the hymn Israel, Israel, God is Calling, and President Nelson's talk in General Conference.
If you have time to listen to 5, it would be helpful for background, but not necessary. Ether 12:27 is discussed, including a time when a Jehovah Witness read it out of the Book of Mormon in Spain. Comments, and questions appreciated.
I have been meaning to do this for several days, and something has always interrupted. It wasn't going to be tonight either, but felt I had no choice but to come back down and cut it. The beginning of a larger discussion, asking why God would allow suffering.
From my "Come Follow Me" studies this week. Included is a talk by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Excerpts and commentary from his talk by the same name given in October 2017 General Conference.
Missionary reunion, Mosiah 2:17, Jesus Once of Humble Birth, and testimony, in espanol y ingles.
A little late, but a podcast on the Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood, and subsequent Priesthood Authority, and the 5th Article of Faith.
Facebook group Worldwide Fast april 10. Missing the temple. Following the prophet, God knows each of us individually and loves each of us.
Happy Easter, Christ's work among the dead, salvation for the individual, knowing each of us. world wide fast
He took upon himself the sins of the world, the suffering of the world. He lived, died, and lives again.
The link for the talk "the Purifying Power of Gethsemane" by Elder Bruce R. McConkie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6X425gT4DQ
A Solemn Assembly promised, a Hosanna Shout, on Palm Sunday. Three mentions of Section 110 of the Doctrine & Covenants in the Evening Session, followed up with a review by President Nelson of same. Hmmm here are the links as promised to view conference tomorrow. 10 AM MDT.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts?lang=eng
https://www.youtube.com/user/MormonMessages/videos
I really don't like the term social distancing. We are already socially distant. We need to end that and become less so, and reach out to others.
The First Vision. Witnesses to Christ's life, death, and resurrection. Joseph Smith. "Oh How Lovely was the Morning".
In the Light the World campaign of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, there is a calendar that has suggestions for how we may, as individuals, light the world. Dec. 2 is to highlight people that go about doing good.
Discussion of the beauty of the Manti Utah temple, visiting St. George, and the beauty of the work done within them.
A thought on the recently concluded general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.