Other First Visions, Which are Not of This Fold

https://wasmormon.org/other-first-visions-which-are-not-of-this-fold/

"First Vision" of Norris Stearns, 1815 is very similar to Joseph Smith's alleged "First Vision" of 1820, which was not recorded until 1830 and not heard about by anyone until 1838... Plagiarism much?

#josephsmith #norrisstearns #firstvision #mormon #lds #churchhistory #exmormon #exmo #shelf #shelfbreaker #wasmormon #postmormon #plagiarism #prophet #theophany #deconstruction #faithcrisis

Contrary to popular perception, We #Orthodox (in the Northern Hemisphere) are *strongly encouraged*, but are not *required*, to cut cross-shaped holes in the ice and jump in to freezing rivers and lakes on the Feast of #Theophany.

https://www.pravmir.com/russian-orthodox-christians-plunge-icy-rivers-lakes-celebrate-epiphany/

A blessed Epiphany/Theophany to all who celebrate (and are, um, on the Gregorian calendar).

This morning I am writing my first #sermon in several months. To make it worse, this is a trial sermon for a new church. If it goes well, they'll hire me as their #pastor. No pressure though, right?

I'm #preaching mostly about the dove part, and talking about #theophany. What are you writing for this Sunday?