Blessings

“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up” (Jas. 5:14, 15).

This is one of the clearest scriptures in the bible that implores us to anoint with oil and pray with faith to heal the sick. This scripture also comes with a clear promise that the Lord shall raise up those who are blessed with oil. Yet, scholars within the...

It has been very gratifying to be part of Oil Vault. We have heard so many stories of people giving priesthood blessing and think it is great people are always looking for opportunities to bless others. It has also been interesting to hear some of the questions people have in relation to priesthood blessing. While this is far from an extensive list, here are some of the top questions and our attempt to provide answers.

Does consecrated oil have to be extra virgin olive oil?  

Answer:

The only requirement stated in the church handbook is that the oil...

Whether it is a new preemie baby in a hospital, a grandparent that is dealing the age-related issues, or a spouse dealing with cancer, there are times in our lives where we or someone we know has an illness that persists for an extended period. When faced with a major illness or extended trial we turn to our Heavenly Father for help, fasting, praying, and often receive a priesthood blessing.

Extended illness and trials often raise a lot of questions about priesthood blessings. How many priesthood blessings does...

Just as you’ve got to crawl before you can walk, you've got to talk before you can sing.  Not so, say the parents of exceptional young talent, Stephanie Toney:  "Stephanie was singing before she was talking,"  Now 16 years old, Stephanie’s YouTube performances have garnered thousands upon thousands of views.  And it’s no wonder, as the unique sound of Stephanie Toney has been described as calm,  soothing, and “hauntingly beautiful, in the same captivating vein of megastars Sarah MacLaughlan and Enya.”

Growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, service has always been a large part of my life. I have often shared with others about my youth and my mother’s influence in my life as I struggled to fit in. My mother taught me that my worth as a child of God is infinite. Something that immeasurable can be hard to comprehend. That is why my mother felt it important that I take part in service at an early age. Now, as an adult, I have a firm testimony in the...