Amonhi,You are really quite amazing. You knowledge and insights are really helpful and uplifting.

Regarding the mall... No comment...

"scootd28"

Stake leaders telling my daughter not to pursue having her calling and election made sure.

(Shaking my head) I have seen it time and again. Leaders who don't know the way themselves cannot lead others well. So sad. Good thing she has your guidance to help.

"scootd28"

all sides I see roads and snares that lead nowhere but apostacy.

There is only 1 rock. All other foundations are sand. Build on the rock and you cannot fall. When you cannot fall you qualify for C&E.

"scootd28"

we become even more reliant upon the personal guidance of the Lord and less reliant upon the structure of the Church. Perhaps, we even NEED the Second Comforter to guide us.

Well said. Eventually we will rely on our own understanding of morality and we will become like God knowing Good from Evil for ourselves with no other guide. (This is where we hope the prophet is because so many rely on his judgement of right and wrong.)