tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post111267470790342801..comments2023-10-26T05:12:19.629-07:00Comments on PonderIt: Why Truman Madsen is not an ApostleBradley Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06030210881782328907noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-31681118920771184092009-09-26T02:32:36.847-07:002009-09-26T02:32:36.847-07:00President Uchdorf not too long ago explained there...President Uchdorf not too long ago explained there are many who are prepared and worthy to receive various callings but who do not receive them, because that is not what the Lord wants at that time. I have no doubt hundreds, if not thousands of people are prepared and worthy to be called as a General Authority but are not because they are needed elsewhere.Dan Simonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-52974560393259919972009-06-02T13:20:32.224-07:002009-06-02T13:20:32.224-07:00I believe your comments are very appropriate, espe...I believe your comments are very appropriate, especially given recent events - <A HREF="http://www.believeallthings.com/3044/truman-madsen-tribute" REL="nofollow">Truman Madsen Tribute</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-56478503737581010462009-05-29T12:50:46.022-07:002009-05-29T12:50:46.022-07:00Being a General Authority is more of a job than mo...Being a General Authority is more of a job than most people realize. I'd never qualify anyones spiritual greatness by their calling. <br />Besides, very few BYU Religion teachers break into the ranks of General Authorities. Instead, they have the benefit of researching the gospel and producing things that you probably would never had received had his calling been with the brethren.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095846976066724462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-85079724000820286802008-10-05T18:15:00.000-07:002008-10-05T18:15:00.000-07:00correction. a patriarch is NOT re-ordained. he hol...correction. a patriarch is NOT re-ordained. he holds the office for the rest of his life. i miss typed that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-46323105428800509912008-10-05T18:14:00.000-07:002008-10-05T18:14:00.000-07:00my grandfather is a patriarch. he has been release...my grandfather is a patriarch. he has been released from active duty and recalled and served missions in between that as well. a patriarch is simply re-ordained, like a bishop. if he is called to another stake he is reassinged, like a missionary getting transferred. <BR/>hyrum smith was patriarch of the church. a calling that only hyrum has ever held. it is entirely different that what a stake patriarch deos. check your church history and you will find that to be the case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-31490696995648726872008-05-27T00:38:00.000-07:002008-05-27T00:38:00.000-07:00Someone who has been ordained to the office of pat...Someone who has been ordained to the office of patriarch is in <B>no way prevented</B> from concomittantly holding other offices in the Priesthood or positions in the Church. My mission president was an ordained patriarch for instance. An ordained patriarch who is actively serving as a stake patriarch is typically not called to other positions for the same reasons that other people serving in general, stake and ward callings are not typically called to serve in other callings. But it has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with the calling of stake patriarch being a "very deep and personal position".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-65528089392114864092008-04-14T20:42:00.000-07:002008-04-14T20:42:00.000-07:00Thank you for your comments from Brother Madsen. ...Thank you for your comments from Brother Madsen. I recently saw a broadcast while running on a treadmill at the gym. He had me in tears. The talk has become one of my favorites and he tells of a dream he had that is a deep and powerful vision. The talk is called The Savior, Sacrament, and Self-worth. I would love to shake his hand some day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-44350463084713996832008-02-14T22:59:00.000-07:002008-02-14T22:59:00.000-07:00I hope you enjoy the talk!I hope you enjoy the talk!Bradley Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030210881782328907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-71295028060469997022008-02-14T21:18:00.000-07:002008-02-14T21:18:00.000-07:00I am going to see Madsen speak next Thursday night...I am going to see Madsen speak next Thursday night! It's a moment of "synchronicity" for me because my testimony is surging (I've never lost it) and it just seems too perfect to be coincidence. As Elder Maxwell said, "For God there is no coincidence."Daniel Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03059145408652218278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-7870457609085784112007-08-03T06:46:00.000-07:002007-08-03T06:46:00.000-07:00If I remember right, when a Priesthood holder beco...If I remember right, when a Priesthood holder becomes a Patriarch, he is one for life. He is unable to hold any other positions because this is a very deep and personal position. <BR/>If Truman Madsen is a Patriarch, then he has the same calling as Hyrum Smith had and it is truly a blessing for him. He is planning on coming to speak in the Single Adult Campout that is happening up here in the Seattle Area on Labor Day weekend. We are all excited to hear from him.silverwhithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430497291991871416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-1164764328524861272006-11-28T18:38:00.000-07:002006-11-28T18:38:00.000-07:00Having taken a class from Sister Madsen, I can att...Having taken a class from Sister Madsen, I can attest that she is a well-matched companion for her more famous husband. In a culture that values homemaking, that is so frequently the case where a husband is more well known than his equally gifted wife.Bradley Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030210881782328907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-1164740453472160242006-11-28T12:00:00.000-07:002006-11-28T12:00:00.000-07:00Really interesting comments...what a great person,...Really interesting comments...what a great person, and I beleieve his wife is not one particle behind him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-1147737533186615902006-05-15T16:58:00.000-07:002006-05-15T16:58:00.000-07:00I had no idea who he was, other than my Stake Pres...I had no idea who he was, other than my Stake President 11 years ago. During the interview I had with him in his home pursuant to my sealing recommend, I was floored by his wit, humor, and spiritual sure-footedness. And this from a man who not 5 minutes prior to my arrival was weeding his carrots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-1147179817666523032006-05-09T06:03:00.000-07:002006-05-09T06:03:00.000-07:00I recently travelled from australia and had the ch...I recently travelled from australia and had the chance to meet Truman at his home. His lectures on Joseph helped me gain a testimony some 16 years ago. It was as big a highlight for me as meeting any of the brethren and it shows that to some is given a gift and to others different stewardshipsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-1134019543837639432005-12-07T22:25:00.000-07:002005-12-07T22:25:00.000-07:00I am in Truman Madsen's stake and just this evenin...I am in Truman Madsen's stake and just this evening, while waiting my turn with the Stake Presidency, had the opportunity to visit with him. He is a wonderful, witty, charming man who can have you laughing and crying with the very same story. I too am grateful for the men who, while not apostles, have the power to touch our lives and leave their spiritual mark upon them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613185.post-1129149771509690032005-10-12T13:42:00.000-07:002005-10-12T13:42:00.000-07:00A very interesting and astute observation. Thanks...A very interesting and astute observation. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com