Consider that the tree of life and temple ascension are at their deepest levels tied to birth concepts and actually symbolize the placenta (tree or link between mother and child) and the umbilical cord (iron rod and covenants made by…

“Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you–there is no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper;” (D&C 71:9) and perhaps this is might have something to do with why.

A sister-in-law of mine shared a story in her church talk last Sunday that got me thinking about trust in God’s wisdom and power when it comes to outside threats.