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It was an interesting read but it had problems and the more I thought about it the more I don't care for it. I also came away with an even greater understanding of the miracle it is to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to have a living Prophet to follow. A great deal of HOPE! And this hope is centered in Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testify shall come again. I came away with sharpened sensitivity to spiritual matters, and hope. If you have ever wondered what premortal life might have been like, and what events surrounding the last days before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ might look like, this a fascinating book for you to ponder. Since reading it, I feel more than ever that I want to take the Holy Spirit for my guide and do everything I can to help the Lord in his work - to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.ĭear Reader, if you truly want to get a bigger picture of what this life is about and how each decision you make ripples out into eternity, this is the book for you. The fact that these visions are being made public is a huge testimony to me that the work is advancing and that the Lord will increasingly teach us and guide us as we continue home. This made perfect sense to me, and helped me understand the origins of this information and how the Lord could allow it to come forth in this way. Pontius said in a blog post soon after Spencer spoke at the Unblog Reunion, that he felt that Spencer was like Samuel the Lamanite getting up on the wall (this is in reference to a Book of Mormon prophet).
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I feel that this book is a gift to us straight from the Lord. But as it was, since I trusted him, I was able to accept and understand the story much better. Had that not been the case, I might have had more reservations. I believe it helped to read the book with a lot of barriers down because of having read Pontius' earlier books and trusting him from that vantage point. The feeling emanating from the book was one of absolute love, for the reader, but most importantly for the Savior. The book was beautifully written, the narrative being sharp and clear, and the topics covered extensive. If I hadn't been with extended family on a family outing, I would have finished in a day, because it was hard to put down.
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As soon as I got an email from Pontius about the release of this book, I ordered it immediately. I felt the Spirit of the Holy Ghost, and felt Spencer's love, humility and testimony. Therefore, it was with excited anticipation that I went to the Unblog Family Reunion (a conference, of sorts, of blog followers) and listened to Bro. I found them to be poignant, uplifting and right on target. I started reading John Pontius' blog (Unblog My Soul), and loved his writings. I felt more motivated and focused on listening to the Holy Ghost as my guide than ever before. I found these books to be inspired and life-changing for me also, as they were for my friend.
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Having been introduced to John Pontius by a friend who said his lectures were life-changing, I read The Triumph of Zion-our Personal Quest for the New Jerusalem and Following the Light of Christ into His Presence, two books by this author. I'm hesitant to write about this book right now, because I just finished it today, and I'm still so awestruck by what I read that I'm afraid I will resort to heavy hyperbole and not be believable.