I’ve been asked to put up this announcement about the upcoming Women’s event:

On Friday, June 19th, 2026, all Covenant Christian women are invited to gather at Gammon Park in Vineyard, Utah to attend a day of skill-building, practicing interpersonal relationships, and connecting, followed by a potluck dinner with husbands and families invited. This retreat’s purpose is to facilitate the workshopping of skills and the building/strengthening of relationships.

Activities will include learning from presentations on mindfulness and communication, participating in a guided meditation, practicing skills via group games and a simulation, and singing hymns and worship music together.

RSVP form: https://forms.gle/22gzHt6E1JyLaWdUA

Retreat Website: https://womensretreat2026.com/

Please note: This is a separately organized event from the Women’s Conference on June 20th and 21st. Questions may be emailed to [email protected].

I’ve been asked to provide this announcement:

CovenantChristians.com is now live. It is meant to function as a home for Covenant Christians that links to events, scriptures, archives, websites, videos, recordings, papers, podcasts, books and other Covenant Christian resources. Anyone may enter and see what Covenant Christians are up to. It is not meant to replace but to augment and link existing Covenant Christian sites. 

The site includes some material for the curious who are not yet within the covenant, a FAQ section, a section for those who want to begin a conversation and a place Covenant Christians can offer suggestions for the site. 

Give it look. We hope it will be helpful. 

In the April Conference in St. George I spoke about a little handicapped girl named Sophia. I learned a day ago that there is a fund set up to assist. The link to the fund is givesendgo.com/care-for-sophia

Here is a copy of the remarks I made at the Conference about her:

Before I move on to another thing, I want to take just a moment and tell you about a little gal, a pretty little blonde-haired girl sporting a ponytail in the back of the room, who came to her parents as a gift from God and who is profoundly handicapped. And I took a few minutes yesterday talking with her father.

Her parents would love to contribute more to the ongoing effort, but little Sophia requires a lot of care, a lot of time, a lot of attention, and that prevents them from doing more of what they would like to do because of the amount of care required on her behalf. I told the father that, really, he ought not worry about making a greater contribution, because Sophia is a gift that was given not only to them but the entire community. And if we really understood what God was up to, Sophia would not be the burden that she is upon her parents. She would be a gift for the entire community, and the care that she needs would be shared by others who likewise view her with charity and with love and with kindness.

And so, we have once again an opportunity presented to us—this time in the form of Sophia—to give us a chance to exhibit the very things that my wife read from King Mosiah this morning about bearing one another’s burdens; because a child with such profound needs should attract the concern, the care, the attention, the support, the love of an entire community if that community actually be Christian.
(“This, That, and the Other Thing” transcript, p. 14-15)

It has taken a great deal of effort and time to incorporate all of the cross-references to chapters and verses into the online scriptures. Now both the RE citations and traditional KJV and LDS citations also appear in the electronic scriptures available at scriptures.info

The more I use the new edition the more appreciation I have for all involved. These are by far the most useful and correct scriptures I’ve ever possessed. As the Lord described them: “These scriptures are sent forth to be my warning to the world, my comfort to the faithful, my counsel to the meek, my reproof to the proud, my rebuke to the contentious, and my condemnation of the wicked. They are my invitation to all mankind to flee from corruption, repent and be baptized in my name, and prepare for the coming judgment.” T&C 177:3.

Please read this and click the link below to register if you are planning on attending the June 2026 Women’s Conference in Utah County.

The June 20th Conference

Conference Purpose:

Using the June 20th Revelation as a guide, reason together as covenant women in order to:

• Identify just and holy principles from the Bill of Rights that are intended to protect those accused of transgressing the laws of God that should guide women’s councils
• Consider how those protections apply in how we should conduct councils involving those accused of transgressing the laws of God
• Learn from past women’s councils
• Practice structured, charitable deliberation and reasoning
• Learn to come to agreement and seek unity where possible through the voice of the conference

This conference is:

• A place to explore how principles from the Bill of Rights should apply in our conduct in women’s councils together
• A place to practice righteous judgment together
• A place to learn how to govern well together

This conference is NOT:

• A place to retry past councils – discussion will include experiences from past women’s councils, but we will not be debating the validity of those
• A place to accuse individuals or councils
• A place for emotional processing alone

Code of Conduct

• Give our undivided attention to whomever has the floor, no side talk or interrupting
• No personal attacks or accusations
• Speak about principles and processes, not people
• Honor time limits
• Moderator has responsibility and authority to remind and redirect

Expectations for Participation

• Willingness to follow Code of Conduct
• Pre-register for conference HERE

There is no legitimate way for any organization to claim to have a trademark for the word “Mormon”. And yet the LDS church is making that silly claim. They have even filed a Federal District Court suit against Mormon Stories and John Dehlin to assert their ownership. It has been in common use by many businesses, writers, podcasters, churches and even sports teams. The term is used commonly in such widely diverse places as Mormonism Research Ministry to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The Smithsonian Institute even includes a sample of a Pityophthorus Mormon, together with a picture of the little insect on their website. So claiming to own the word as a trademark is, like many of the other LDS church assertions, not justified or common-sensical.

Recently the LDS church issued a press release claiming their only concern is the possibility for someone to be misled into thinking using the term suggests a party is affiliated with their progressively declining organization. However, their effort to reach a settlement for their Federal District Court lawsuit seems to be more motivated by a desire to get John Dehlin to reconfirm the legitimacy of the LDS church’s ownership of the term. If someone wants to avoid addressing the LDS claims and threats, I would recommend podcasters, writers or others using the term considering putting a disclaimer, which accommodates the LDS pretenses, while also refusing to acknowledge the primacy of the LDS assertion over the term. Here is something I believe would accomplish that:

I am an independent researcher and writer examining Mormon history. I am not affiliated with any Mormon church or religious organization and do not speak or write on their behalf, including: Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Church of Jesus Christ sometimes called “Bickertonites”, The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints now called “Community of Christ”, Mormonism Research Ministry, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sometimes called “Brighamites”, nor any other one of the over 140 Mormon churches or religious groups generally considered part of “Mormonism”.

And, having said that I want to be clear: I am a Mormon.

Yesterday I did an interview with Steven Pynakker for his Mormon Book Reviews podcast on YouTube. The interview is about the new scriptures, but includes additional background information about the project I do not believe has been discussed elsewhere. There are also a few points about Mormon history and related matters that may be of general interest. Here is a link to the Interview: Snuffer Talks New Scriptures, etc.

A live link to the St George Conference talks is provided below:

https://www.youtube.com/@restorationarchives

This announcement was sent to me for posting:

Many have asked and wondered if there might be another opportunity to purchase scriptures. The short answer is yes, our final shipment from Jongbloed has arrived, and we are happy to announce that a limited number of Three-Volume Sets and Covenant of Christ books are now available for purchase.

We want to be clear about the availability: this is it. What you see is what remains. We know that many of you missed the pre-order window for reasons beyond your control, and we are genuinely glad this moment gives you a second chance to secure your own copy of these scriptures.

Because this inventory is finite and the interest level is quite high, we kindly ask that each order be limited to a maximum of two sets per purchase. Our hope is that as many households as possible are able to purchase a set. Please order only what you plan to use, so that others may have the same opportunity.

We also want to highlight one unique opportunity available in this offering — the mixed color Three-Volume Sets. These distinctive sets were made possible by combining volumes that would otherwise have been destroyed by the publisher, giving them a second life in the hands of readers. The content is identical to the standard sets, but each set features varied cover colors across the three volumes. For those who appreciate something a little out of the ordinary, this is a rare chance to own a truly one-of-a-kind set of scriptures.

Thanks for your support and patience. We are happy that we are able to get a few more books in people’s hands.

Leather Bound Special Orderscriptures.shop

There is a conference next weekend in St. George. I’ve previously put up a link to the conference website and I’m linking it again here: Culture by Precept and Practice

Because there are time limits on access for set-up, and also technical broadcasting limits at the venue, it is possible that the conference streaming will not be possible. This is being worked on, but we have no guarantee live broadcasting will happen. Therefore, if you want to hear the talks live you should plan to attend. The proceedings will be recorded, and at some point the recordings will be made available on the Restoration Archives. When that happens, I will put a link on this website to help you locate the recordings.

I hope to see many of you next weekend.

While the Jews were celebrating the Passover and consuming in haste the symbolic lamb, the Lamb of God was among them as an offense and stumbling block. The religious rites that pointed to Him were of no use to help them recognize their Lord.

As the Prophet Joseph Smith explained: “The world always mistook false prophets for true ones, and those that were sent of God they considered to be false prophets, and hence they killed, stoned, punished, and imprisoned the true prophets, and they had to hide themselves in deserts, and dens, and caves of the earth, and though the most honorable men of the earth, they banished them from their society as vagabonds, while they cherished, honored, and supported knaves, vagabonds, hypocrites, impostors, and the basest of men.” T&C 147:6.

The false prophets exercise control and dominion, aggregate wealth and influence, and fit nicely into the political, social and economic interests of this world. But when a true prophet comes among them, they not only refuse to listen, they then oppose, denounce and banish them in the hope of protecting their kingdom. Make no mistake about it, false religions always are interested in establishing their own kingdom. And the underlying effect (if not the actual purpose) is to condemn the souls of men and lead them into the same pit which the false prophets and false ministers are consigned as their fate.

On this Easter morning, I am so grateful for a living, resurrected, involved and caring Lord. I am grateful that He speaks to the very small faithful who are willing to let Him be their God. I reflect on how the world treated our Lord, and hope my personal devotion within my small sphere makes some tiny consolation to Him for the great, infinite price He paid. Nothing I can say or do will ever return His mercy, but I continue to offer my sincere gratitude for His great sacrifice.

Today, of all days, we ought to soberly assess the many religious voices that proclaim “Lo here!” and “Lo there!” while claiming to be the Lord’s. Remember how the religious establishment acted on that first Easter morning, and consider whether things have changed among religious establishments since that day. Ours, in my view, is little different from how the landscape looked when the Lord rose from the dead to claim an infinite victory for mankind.

All pre-orders for the second edition of the scriptures have now been delivered. As those who did the shipping reported: “From Seoul to Spanish Fork, Frankfurt am Main to Fillmore, Hooper to Hamilton, New Zealand, and points in between, everyone has received their books!” 

Scriptures.info has been updated to reflect the content of the second edition scriptures. This includes the T&C sections voted in at the April 2025 conference, updates to the Glossary, as well as additional KJV/LDS chapter/section and verse navigation aides across all books in the scriptures.

Print on demand books, comprising the full contents of the 2nd edition scriptures, are now available for purchase via Amazon in all locales served by Amazon. 

OT1:  https://amzn.to/4s0eRuv

OT2: https://amzn.to/3PHX4dR

NT:  https://amzn.to/47lPNqm

BoM:  https://amzn.to/4bKe9v1

Glossary https://a.co/d/07TYmDxe

T&C:  https://amzn.to/4bzi5QD

CC: https://amzn.to/3NPJUed

You should note that these print on demand books are color and have the red chapter/section and verse numbers inline as well as headers, just like the leather books. They also mirror the leather scriptures page for page. 

IMPORTANT – if you have any issues with your second edition leather scripture order you need to reach out HERE before midnight (MDT) April 3rd. There are some overage copies that are set aside for any warranty needs. If you have a volume that needs to be replaced, you MUST let us know by April 3. After that the overage copies will be sold to additional buyers who did not order sets but now would like to be able to purchase a copy. 

In answer to the many inquires regarding extra books… stay tuned for a forthcoming update. It is likely we will have additional copies for purchase once we have resolved all the remaining issues.

I’ve received a number of inquiries about what resources may help in developing a healthy way to resolve conflicts between people. I asked my wife to help me to compile a list and I now can provide the following for anyone interested in doing homework to help with difficult discussions. Some of them have hot-links but others did not transfer. If you search using the title you should be able to find them all:

Books
The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child’s Struggle & The Road Home
The Audacity to Be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who
Thrive
The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships
The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice
Living an Examined Life: Wisdom for the Second Half of the Journey
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and
Thrive
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Articles
The Yoga of Christ
Podcasts
Finding You
In Sanity a Piece of Mind
Websites
Therapist Aid
Self Compassion Institute
Other Resources
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
Insight Timer
TheThree Circles

There is a conference scheduled for April 11 & 12 in St. George, Utah. The conference website with relevant information is linked here: Culture by Precept and Practice

I’ve been reading the Psalms for the last few days. There was a paragraph that stood out to me this morning. Psalm 78 recites and comments on Israel’s history. After covering the deliverance from Egypt, parting of the sea, giving them water from a rock, feeding them with manna (called “angels’ food”), and sending quail to stuff them when they complained about the manna, the Psalmist reflected on Israel’s ingratitude in paragraph 4. That paragraph gave me pause. It states:

For all this, they sinned still and believed not for his wondrous works. Therefore, their days did he consume in vanity and their years in trouble. When he slew them, then they sought him, and they returned and inquired early after God, and they remembered that God was their rock and the high God their redeemer. Nevertheless, they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant. But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity and destroyed them not. Yea, many a time he turned his anger away and did not stir up all his wrath; for he remembered that they were but flesh, a wind that passes away and comes not again.

As I reflected on that paragraph I wondered at how often the Lord has been disappointed by His “chosen people” and how much it would mean if there were ever people whose hearts were right with Him. How great it would please the Lord if there were ever those who were steadfast in His covenant. Israel didn’t. When Israel divided neither the Northern Kingdom (Ten Tribes) nor the Southern Kingdom (Jews) were right before God. The Lehi’s family divided after his death and warred for generations until a final genocide removed all remaining believers. The Saints in Joseph Smith’s day were driven out into a wilderness, just as foretold in the January 1841 prophecy: “But if they will not hearken to my voice, nor unto the voice of these men whom I have appointed, they shall not be blessed, because they pollute my holy grounds, and my holy ordinances and charters, and my holy words which I give unto them. And it shall come to pass that if you build a house unto my name and do not do the things that I say, I will not perform the oath which I make unto you, neither fulfill the promises which you expect at my hands, says the Lord. For instead of blessings, you, by your own works, bring cursings, wrath, indignation, and judgments upon your own heads, by your follies and by all your abominations which you practice before me, says the Lord.” (T&C 141:14.) History shows they incurred all the wrath, cursing and judgments the Lord threatened them with in January 1841.

It must be possible for some generation to have right hearts before God and to be steadfast in keeping His covenant. I say so because the prophecies foretell of such a future event. What a wonder that will be.