Before Thanksgiving day, 2022 a friend of my wife and I gave me an interesting assignment. She said: “Merlin, here is a scripture I’d like to have you ponder upon.” She then shared with me this scripture – Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness (1 Chronicles 16:29) Linda, I have pondered upon this … Read more
A Sacred Experience with a Prophet of God Merlin Frei – September, 28, 2022 I share this experience with the hope that it may expand your vision and understanding into the lives of humble servants of God, who are called to testify of the majesty and divinity of our Savior Jesus Christ. Sometimes we are … Read more
The Water Pump Merlin Frei When I was about 10 years old, my parents allowed me to travel alone on the train from Idaho Falls to Nampa, Idaho to visit my cousin, Harry. He lived on a farm near the small town of Marsing, Idaho. It was an unforgettable experience for me and … Read more
Joseph, A Symbol of Our Merciful Savior (A story of forgiveness) If you have never done anything stupid, fallen on your face, or felt guilt for past mistakes, then this message may not have great meaning for you; but for me, Joseph makes the atonement of Christ real. It brings tears of gratitude and … Read more
A. Merlin Frei Have you ever had a dream so powerful that you pondered and thought upon it for days? It was a short dream, but the truths that were taught were powerful and could expand one’s vision to the point that his life would be changed forever. Our son, Doug, an officer in … Read more
You’re caught up in a cycle. You know the one. You’ve been talking down to yourself for a while. Every word in your mind points out your flaws and mistakes to where you think you’re going to go crazy from listening to it if you haven’t already. Negative self-talk can be just this insidious. It … Read more
Come unto Christ–Sermon at Mountain View Ward November 29, 2020 Merlin Frei Good afternoon Brothers and Sisters. It is a beautiful day and I am happy to be with you today. We have just enjoyed a celebration of Thanksgiving which was a culmination of #givethanks opportunity which President Russel M. Nelson invited us to … Read more
Come Follow Me for Sunday School: “He Works in Me to Do His Will”, Enos – Words of Mormon By Diana Webb · March 22, 2020 In this week’s readings, we will cover almost three hundred years of Nephite history. Enos begins in 420 B.C., and the book of Omni ends about 130 B.C. The editor … Read more
The most important truths we can learn have to do with God. He is the creator of all things, including us. Man was created in the image of God. Just as the animals were created after their kind, man was created after his kind. We are sons and daughters of God. We call … Read more
