Helaman's Army

Only a Dad Only a dad, with a tired face, Coming home from the daily race; Bringing little of gold and fame To show how well he has played the game, But glad in his heart that his own rejoice To see him come home and to hear his voice. Only a dad, of a brood of four, One of ten million men or more, Plodding along in the daily strife, Bearing the whips and scorns of life With never a whimper of pain or hate, For the sake of those who at home await. Only a dad, neither rich nor proud, Merely one of the surging crowd, Toiling, striving, from day to day, Facing whatever may come his way; Silent, whenever the harsh condemn, And bearing it all for the love of them. Only a dad, but he gives his all To smooth the way for his children small; Doing, with courage stern and grim, The deeds that his father did for him. These are the lines that for him I pen; Only a dad, but the best of men (EdgarA. Guest. Source Book of Poetry, Al Bryant, comp.; Grand Rapids, Zondervan Publishing House, 1968.) Recited by Spencer W. Kimball, Boys Need Heroes Close By, General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 1976 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/04/boys-need-heroes-close-by?id=p5,p7-p30,p60&lang=eng#p5

Read the full talk here: https://archive.org/details/conferencereport1950a/page/62/mode/1up?view=theater The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

The Father and The Son Reprint - Ensign April 2002 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2002/04/the-father-and-the-son?lang=eng#title1 The Father and The Son The Improvement Era, August 1916, page 934 https://archive.org/details/improvementera19010unse/page/934/mode/1up?view=theater The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Read the talk here: https://archive.org/details/conferencereport1950a/page/56/mode/1up?view=theater The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Read the rest of Spencer W. Kimball's talk from the April 1950 General Conference: https://archive.org/details/conferencereport1950a/page/41/mode/1up?view=theater The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

David O McKay | Agency, Influence, Freedom, Liberty, and Government | General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | April 1950 The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Robert L. Millet, "One Eternal God: The Latter-day Saint Doctrine of the Father and the Son," in Thou Art the Christ: The Son of the Living God, The Person and Work of Jesus in the New Testament, ed. Eric D. Huntsman, Lincoln H. Blumell, and Tyler J. Griffin (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 12–25. Robert L. Millet is professor emeritus of ancient scripture and a former dean of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Joseph Fieldling Smith | There Is No Substitute For A Righteous Home | General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 1948 The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Scriptures used in this discussion: Articles of Faith 1:1 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/a-of-f/1?lang=eng Galatians 5:22-23 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/gal/5?lang=eng Luke 24:32 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/luke/24?lang=eng John 15:26 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/15?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants 42:17 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/42?lang=eng&id=p17#p17 John 16:7 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/16?lang=eng Jacob 4:13 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jacob/4?lang=eng Moroni 8:26 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/8?lang=eng&id=p26#p26 Doctrine and Covenants 39:6 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/39?lang=eng Romans 15:13 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/rom/15?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants 11:12 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/11?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants 46:11-12 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/46?lang=eng Alma 18:35 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/18?lang=eng John 14:26 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/14?lang=eng 1 Corinthians 6:11 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/1-cor/6?lang=eng&id=11#p11 3 Nephi 27:20 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/27?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants 88:3 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/88?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants 121:41-42 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/121?lang=eng John 16:13–14 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/16?lang=eng Alma 5:46 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/5?lang=eng&id=45-47#p45 2 Nephi 32:5 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/32?lang=eng&id=p5#p5 Doctrine and Covenants 8:2-3 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/8?lang=eng Moroni 10:3-5 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/10?lang=eng&id=p5#p5 The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Sam Clark joins Helaman's Army and we discuss personal loss, marriage, The Book of Mormon, LDS Missions, the love of Jesus Christ and putting our full trust in God. The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Check out the following YouTube Channels: Teachings of Jesus Christ @teachingsofjesuschrist Wisdom From The Grave @wisdomfromthegrave Clark Club @ClarkClub Teachings of the Prophet Joseph @TeachingsoftheProphetJoseph Kristina Bishop @kbishop55 Family History With Chris @FamilyHistorywithChris can ye feel so now? @CarlosRomero-gb3ht Anticipating Christ’s Return @AnticipatingChristsreturn Latter-Day Watch @latter-daywatch An Elder in Israel @elderinisrael Trail Reeves @trailbackhome For All The Saints With Ben Hancock @forallthesaintspod Conversion 2 Christ Podcast @Conversion2ChristPodcast Br. Gabriel Mirah @br.gabriel5746 Tireless Seekers @tirelessseekers Fingerprints On Every Page @FingerprintsOnEveryPage Latter-day Lamanite @LatterdayLamanite Sharon Seeking Jesus @SharonSeekingJesus Latter Day Covenant Living @latterdaycovenantliving Eric Shines His Light @EricshinesHislight Benjamin ThinkZionHeart @thinkzionheart Why I Stay Podcast @whyistaypodcast Sing of Christ @SingofChrist LDS Wisdom Weekly @LDSWisdomWeekly-fk3iu Bro_JonathanWrigley @Bro_jonathanwrigley By Way Of Commandment @ByWayofCommandment The Covenant Path @TheCovenantPath The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Taylor Sessions, a warm-hearted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, testifies of the love he has felt from Jesus Christ, his testimony of the Book of Mormon, and how he overcame the difficult trial of divorce. The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

The Ancient Tradition Podcast: https://theancienttradition.com/ LDS Church Membership Statistics: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/facts-and-statistics Video Interview With Harshit Garg: https://youtu.be/bpJQEI97SfA?si=9wzOomsjLqz1LWlx The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

A high level discussion on the identity of The Son of God, Jesus Christ. A continuation of the Articles of Faith series on the beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

A humorous look at what God can do for a liar by Jonathan Golden Kimball. Chris Hatch has started a YouTube channel directed towards family history and the spirit of Elijah. I expect he'll do great things! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6BVr-qNxC_YWZKcVh0M3A The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

Ian Terry holds a special place in the world. Ian found himself diagnosed with PTSD after tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also found himself at the bottom of the cup of atheism, finding it empty. He shares his story away from the church and the events which led him back. Check out his military veterans non-profit organization geared towards helping those with PTSD https://charlieco.co If Ian could give a present to anyone in this world it would be a copy of the Book of Mormon. Request a free copy here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/book-of-mormon-lesson? Or download a copy of the Book of Mormon for your phone here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/feature/book-of-mormon-app?lang=eng

Chris Hatch, a chemist, a long time friend, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joins Helaman's Army for a discussion about the church, The Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ, and being a church member who is in the path of their duty. The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

A scriptural discussion of God, man, and our relationship with each other. Articles of Faith 1:1 1 We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/a-of-f/1?id=p1&lang=eng#p1 References used in this video are: Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, Chapter 2 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teachings-joseph-smith/chapter-2?lang=eng History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6 https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/60758/pg60758-images.html Doctrine and Covenants 93:21-25 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93?lang=eng&id=21-25 Abraham 3:22-26 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/abr/3?lang=eng&id=22-26#p22 Genesis 1:26-27 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/gen/1?lang=eng&id=26-27#26 Moses 1:1-3 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/moses/1?lang=eng&id=1-3#p1 Moses 1:12-13 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/moses/1?lang=eng&id=12-13#p12 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 Acts 17:28-29 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/acts/17?lang=eng&id=28-29#p28 Romans 8:16-17 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/rom/8?lang=eng&id=16-17#p16 To Young Women and Men, Boyd K. Packer https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/to-young-women-and-men?lang=eng John 17:3, 11 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/17?lang=eng&id=3,11#3 John 5:19 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/5?lang=eng&id=19#p19 Acts 7:54-56 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/acts/7?lang=eng&id=54-56#5427 Joseph Smith - History https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/js-h/1?lang=eng&id=15-17#p15 Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/76?lang=eng&id=22-24#p22 Doctrine and Covenants 130:22 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/130?lang=eng Doctrine and Covenants 88:15 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/88?lang=eng&id=15#p15 Doctrine and Covenants 18:10 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/18?lang=eng&id=10#p10 The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

A discussion on Joseph F. Smith's closing remarks of the 85th semi-annual general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, October 1914 Discussion includes conquering sin in oneself, assisting against the war of evil, and truth, justice, and peace. A Prayer for Peace | Charles Penrose https://youtu.be/GwaHgIeXJ50?si=tDavoz0ts0lcO0lC The Book of Mormon is available freely. A free printed copy can be obtained from here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/chuuk/form/order-book-of-mormon A digital copy of the Book of Mormon, as a phone application, can be found here: https://go.churchofjesuschrist.org/bookofmormonapp

A reading and follow up thoughts concerning Charles W. Penrose's "A Prayer For Peace" as reviewed in 2024. https://archive.org/details/conferencereport1914sa/page/8/mode/1up?view=theater

Zach Taylor joins Helaman’s army. He’s a huge history buff, religion nut, has a cat named Socks, and is a substitute teacher in the public school system. As a former Methodist Minister he brings a unique and fresh perspective of the restoration of the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Zach bears his testimony he easily and quickly shares the Spirit of God. His powerful testimony will speak to many and I invite everyone to listen to him discuss his love of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Book of Mormon, and our Savior Jesus Christ.

The Living Christ The Testimony of the Apostles The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth. He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New. Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. “All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made” (John 1:3). Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He “went about doing good” (Acts 10:38), yet was despised for it. His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example. He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead. He taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come. He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Calvary’s cross. He gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth. We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world. He rose from the grave to “become the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Corinthians 15:20). As Risen Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life. He also ministered among His “other sheep” (John 10:16) in ancient America. In the modern world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised “dispensation of the fulness of times” (Ephesians 1:10). Of the Living Christ, the Prophet Joseph wrote: “His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying: “I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father” (D&C 110:3–4). Of Him the Prophet also declared: “And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives! “For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father— “That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:22–24). We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth—“built upon the foundation of … apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone” (Ephesians 2:20). We testify that He will someday return to earth. “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together” (Isaiah 40:5). He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him. Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts. We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles—that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/the-living-christ-the-testimony-of-the-apostles/the-living-christ-the-testimony-of-the-apostles?lang=eng

Harshit Garg, a former Hindu, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in February 2022. He shares the miracle of his tongue being loosed and his voice being freed after entering the waters of baptism. We also discuss India, the culture, and introducing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the good people of that country with the Book of Mormon, as another testament of Jesus Christ, being the piercing tool to bring knowledge of Jesus to the Indian people. Please join me in this great journey with Harshit, a wonderful and loved son of God. If you would like to join Helaman's Army, and share your story and testimony, then please send an email to helamansarmy@proton.me 1 Minute Testimonies are also welcome!