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Heartland News September 2012
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Greetings!
Its been over three months since the Sept. 1 newsletter, yet the lack of communication is not from any shortage of new and exciting happenings to share with you, but because of them. Since September we've had... - Our 10th Book of Mormon Evidence Conference; the best ever! - 2 Incredible Heartland/Church History Tours (3 weeks). - 25 book signings at Costco with nearly 7,000 sold in 90 days! - Receipt of the 3rd printing of Exploring the Book of Mormon in America's Heartland, which is now a "best-seller" of the season. - A very busy political season and resultant election. All this has caused a severe backlog in getting all the latest information and research out to you. So, over the next few weeks an months you should be receiving several email newsletters in an attempt to keep you informed and up to date on the latest happenings. You will be happy to know that we are reducing the size and length of the newsletters, relying mainly on providing links to the latest Heartland related research, articles, news, events, educational materials and travel opportunities. In THIS e-Newsletter...
- Article: Where Was the Earliest "Land of Promise" in Scripture?
- Article: Secular Evidence for Hebrew Writing in the Heartland
- News: Nathan Osmond's Newest Patriotic Song Goes #1 !
- News: Heartlander Tim Ballard Speaks at Glenn Beck Event
- News: History Channel to Begin America Unearthed Series
- New DVD: Jehovah's Holy Days in the Heartland of North America
- New Book: An Everlasting Decree
- New Book: Old World Roots of the Cherokee
Brief Summary of Upcoming Newsletters...
- Article: Missionary Work Using Heartland Research
- Article: Hebrew Symbols on Hopewell Stones
- Article: Heartland Research Addresses Causes of Lost Faith
- Article: Origins of the Phrase "Bury the Hatchet"
- Article: The Scattering, Gathering and Blossoming of Israel
- Heartland/Church History Tour Schedule for 2013
- LDS Plan of Salvation encoded in Newark Earthworks
- Events: 11th National Conference, April 4-5, 2013 - Events: International Webinars Schedule, Spring 2013 - Events: Regional Conferences and Presentations 2013
I am confident that you will find a plethora of exciting new information, research and opportunities to further explore the evidences of the Book of Mormon in America's Heartland!
- Rod L. Meldrum - President, The FIRM Foundation
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Article:
Where Was the First "Land of Promise"?
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How many promised lands are there? When were they established according to scripture? Where Are They Located?
Do you know where in scripture the first recorded instance of a "land of promise" is mentioned and where it was located? Find the scriptural answer to this in the article "The Scriptural Basis for the Heartland Model." Read this powerful article HERE.
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Article:
Secular Evidence for Hebrew in the Heartland
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The Book of Mormon mentions only two written forms of language, Hebrew and "Reformed Egyptian," throughout their history. Some students of the Book of Mormon have speculated that Mayan glyphs are somehow Book of Mormon related, but ignore the fact that those glyphs have nothing to do with either of those two languages.
In contrast, ancient Hebrew has now been authenticated and scientifically verified in the Heartland of North America. Every member of the Church deserves to know the truth and the facts. The ONLY verified Hebrew in the Americas is within the Heartland of North America. There has never been any archaeological indications of Hebrew in Mesoamerica.
Learn all about the scientific verification of Hebrew in the Heartland by reading and watching all the embedded video content in the article, Hebrew Confirmed in Hopewell Civilization by clicking HERE.
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Heartland in the Media - America Unearthed!
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The History Channel is set to rock the archaeological world of North America as it presents, premiering Dec. 21, a new series called "America Unearthed" which features Scott Wolter of American Petrographic Services. Wolter is the forensic geologist that conducted the scientific analysis verifying and confirming the authenticity of the Bat Creek Stone and its Hebrew inscription! Watch the series trailer HERE.
Download other trailers and ad spots HERE.
Read about the stone HERE
Watch Wolter's presentation on his analysis of the stone HERE.
The Heartland Model is again being unknowingly supported by the main stream media!
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Heartlanders in the News - Nathan Osmond #1!
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People often want to know who others are that believe that the Heartland of North America is the sacred, covenant and promised ground of the Book of Mormon. Many of these fellow "Heartlanders" (as we are being called) are prominent in their fields of study and expertise. We would like to acknowledge these individuals for their accomplishments and share them with our fellow Heartlanders. With this in mind we will be highlighting some of these individuals and their accomplishments in the newsletter. If you are or know of Heartlander supporter accomplishments, please feel free to submit them to Rod Meldrum at rodneymeldrum@hotmail.com.
Nathan Osmond Patriotic Song Hits #1
Heartlander Nathan Osmond, son of music legend and fellow Heartlanders Alan & Suzanne Osmond) released a deeply moving and inspiring patriot song and accompanying music video titled "Stars and Stripes" which has reigned at #1 on the Independent Country Music charts for the past few weeks. Nathan performed the song with the video playing on our jumbo 20' screen at the 10th National Book of Mormon Evidence Conference in October! Conference attendees were equally moved by the deeply spiritual song Nathan performed called simply "A Little Boy's Prayer" which should be #1 on every LDS facebook page (in Rod's opinion!)
Gird up your heart, grab your tissues and click on both of these Nathan Osmond original songs and videos now!
Watch "Stars and Stripes" HERE.
Watch "A Little Boy's Prayer" HERE.
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Heartlanders in the News -
Timothy Ballard & Glenn Beck!
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Fellow Heartlanders Timothy (Tim) Ballard and Glenn Beck (yes Glenn is a "Heartlander" as well!) have come together in several interviews resulting in Tim being invited by Glenn to speak at during his "Restoring Love" event in Dallas, Texas.
Tim Ballard's The Covenant Hits Amazon #1
Tim's new book "The Covenant" hit Amazon's #1 best-seller list following the interviews. The book is a "nationalized version" of his LDS-oriented book called "The American Covenant" which is recommended for all LDS. His second book has been released and both are available at the Bookstore.
Tim Presents at Restoring Love Event
Tim gave a tremendous presentation at Glenn Beck's Restoring Love event in Dallas, Texas this fall. Tim is taking the message of the covenant of God on the land of North America to the world!
Read The Blaze article on Tim & Glenn with video, links and more.
Watch Glenn's Introduction to The Covenant HERE.
Watch The Covenant upcoming documentary trailer HERE.
Watch Tim & Glenn's radio interview together HERE.
Watch the upcoming documentary video introduction HERE.
Another Glenn Beck radio interview with transcript HERE.
Tim Presents at National Book of Mormon Evidence Conference with Alex Boye'
Tim paired with superstar vocalist Alex Boye' in a tremendous first-time ever presentation introducing his latest book "The Covenant, Lincoln, and the War" and also performing for the first time at the 10th National Book of Mormon Evidence Conference in October their new music video, which was brought together in a lunch meeting with Tim, Alex and Rod!
Watch "Lincoln - The Civil Wars" performed by Alex Boye' HERE.
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FIRMly Defending the Heartland by Rod L. Meldrum
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With just two days remaining in 2011 the Deseret News published a clever article titled, May your new year begin better than Amalickiahas by Dr. Daniel Peterson, BYU professor and now former Senior Editor of the Maxwell Institute's FARMS Review (Peterson and his editorial team were fired in June). The article, which rather ingeniously referred to the Book of Mormon account of the wicked Lamanite general Amalickiah's demise at the hands of Teancum on the last day of the year, set the stage for an uninformed dismissal of the Heartland Model Book of Mormon geography. Read the reply to the misinformed allegations in the article HERE.
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December Super Special!
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The book Exploring The Book of Mormon In America's Heartland is now the best-selling LDS book in Costco and has become the new standard in defending the Book of Mormon's Historicity. It is now the most sought-after book on Book of Mormon geography!
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A Christ-mas Gift for Your Family
One of the significant comments we keep getting from parents about the book is their delight in having a book for their family that is full of "real" places and artifacts, rather than the usual "make believe" drawings and illustrations of Book of Mormon stories. Parents have said that they feel this provides a deeper understanding that the Book of Mormon is a reality rather than a storybook or fiction.
Families who have the book are finding their children enjoying the book all by themselves, wondrously engrossed in the many beautiful photographs and easy to read information. This is an educational tool every family with children of any age should have in their home.
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Exploring The Book of Mormon In America's Heartland; A Visual Journey of Discovery,
is now the fastest-selling LDS book at Costco.
Go to any of these Costco Wholesale locations:
Utah - Lehi, Orem, Murray, Sandy, West Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Spanish Fork, West Valley, South Ogden, St. George
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Due to the limited number of Costco stores that cater to LDS customers we have determined to extend special pricing through December with a whopping 35% off for a super-special price of only $25.99. This has been done so that those who do not live near a Costco wholesale or are not Costco members can also take advantage of special pricing!
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This book is the perfect Christmas present!
Pick some up for your family and friends!
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Announcing 11th Semi-Annual
National Book of Mormon Evidence Conference
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Set your calendar for the 11th Semi-Annual
National
Book of Mormon Evidence
Conference
Coming Thurs/Friday Before LDS General Conference Weekend!
April 4-5, 2013
Conference Speakers (tentative)
Rod L. Meldrum - Researcher
Wayne N. May - Ancient American
Bruce Porter - Author, Scriptorian
Steven Smoot - Author, Film Producer
James Stoddard - Film Producer
Nathan Osmond - Singer, Songwriter
Timothy Ballard - Author
Amberli Nelson - Researcher
Howard Carlos Smith - Joseph's Sword
Dr. Robert Fuller - Author
Larry Cerenzie - Researcher
Jake Hilton - Author, Youth Speaker
and more...!
Registration is not yet available. Please watch for upcoming email regarding the conference.
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Make 2013 Your Year -
To Take the Tour of a Lifetime -
Exploring Book of Mormon History...
in America's Heartland!
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Join Us for an Unforgettable Tour of the Sacred and Covenant Lands of Church History and Book of Mormon History!
To Learn More or Book Your Tour Today
click HERE!
June 2-8, 2013 - 7-Day Tour
Tour focused on the Book of Mormon Evidences in America's Heartland - Call Now!
Oct. 14-26, 2013 - The Ultimate 13-Day Tour
The "Ultimate Autumn Leaves" LDS Church History & Book of Mormon Lands Tour
Call Toll Free at 877-221-5161 Now!
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Church History & Book of Mormon History; Touring America's Heartland with Rod Meldrum and Legacy Tours and Travel!
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Call Legacy directly at 801-683-0123 or go to their website at http://www.legacytoursandtravel.com/
Come Tour with Us, Call Today!
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Our goal is to enable you to share and defend the gospel more powerfully, to learn in more depth, to know how and where to find the most useful information and resources, to teach you how to share this research with others for the positive effect it is having on people around the world and most importantly, how we can use this knowledge to bring truthseekers to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We are living in exciting and challenging times to be sure. We must be prepared to answer questions from our friends and neighbors not of our faith, to help them into the gospel Mormonism as gained more world-wide exposure over the last few months then ever before in history. The Heartland Model geography offers the most effective answers to Book of Mormon authenticity questions available and it is truly sweeping throughout the membership of the Church. Your help is needed in order to educate as many as possible as quickly as possible in order to better understand the sacred covenants and judgements that are upon this nation - the Lord's promised land.
Thank you all again for your marvelous help and support. We are truly grateful for you and hope that you have found this information to be uplifting, exciting and helpful! If you have any suggestions, comments or ideas, please let us know. If you have an article you would like to submit to the FIRM Foundation's Research, Review and Editing Board, please contact us as well. We are looking for well written articles on Book of Mormon subjects involving the Heartland Model geography.
Your brother in the gospel,
Rod L. Meldrum
President
Foundation for Indigenous Research and Mormonism
The FIRM Foundation
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NEW ITEM!
Jehovah's Holy Days in the Heartland of North America
by Amberli Nelson
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Read the Article HERE. " Every serious student of the Book of Mormon should become familiar with the work of Amberli Nelson, who has brought one of the most unique, significant and essential, yet never before considered, pieces to the puzzle of Book of Mormon geography research. Her findings will forever alter the landscape of geography theories." - Rod L. Meldrum
A list of 10 essential items required by every Mosaic Law abiding people are revealed in a compelling presentation by Amberli Nelson recorded during the 9th National Book of Mormon Evidence Conference, held April, 2012.
Some of those essential items include lambs, goats, wheat and barley. These have never been found in the archaeological record of the Maya in Mesoamerica yet, in stark contrast, each has been verified in the archaeological record of the ancient Mound Builder civilization which flourished in the Heartland of North America during Book of Mormon time frames. DVD Video, 80 min.
Only $19.95
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NEW ITEM!
An Everlasting Decree: Ensuring A Title To Liberty For The Promised Land
by Bruce H. Porter
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Watch the Video HERE.
Read the article HERE.
If the location of the Book of Mormon cannot be identified without question from the text itself, then the prophecies and promises about that land are of little value. Some claim that "it doesn't matter where the Book of Mormon took place", but if the "Promised Land" is not properly identified, then the associated restrictions, blessings, and responsibilities cannot be understood nor can the prophecies and promises in the text become a guiding light and a warning to these latter day Gentiles, which was the purpose for their inclusion by the ancient writers.
- 332 pages, softcover
Only $19.95
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NEW ITEM!
Old World Roots
of the Cherokee:
How DNA, Ancient Alphabets and Religion Explain the Origins of America's Largest Indian Nation
by Dr. Donald N. Yates
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Most histories of the Cherokee nation focus on its encounters with Europeans, its conflicts with the U. S. government, and its expulsion from its lands during the Trail of Tears. This work, however, traces the origins of the Cherokee people to the third century B.C.E. and follows their migrations through the Americas to their homeland in the lower Appalachian Mountains.
Using a combination of DNA analysis, historical research, and classical philology, it uncovers the Jewish and Eastern Mediterranean ancestry of the Cherokee and reveals that they originally spoke Greek before adopting the Iroquoian language of their Haudenosaunee allies while the two nations dwelt together in the ancient Ohio Valley.
Dr. Donald N. Panther Yates is an American genealogist, author, and principal investigator at DNA Consultants in Tempe, AZ. He holds a Ph.D. in classical studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has published popular and scholarly works in cultural and ethnic studies, history, and population genetics.
- 207 pages, softcover, photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, & index
Only $39.95
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Book of Mormon
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AS SEEN ON
GLENN BECK!
The American Covenant: One Nation Under God Vol. 2
The Constitution, The Civil War, and Our Fight to Preserve The Covenant Today
by Timothy Ballard
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Volume I tells the covenant story from the time of Abraham to America's discovery through the Revolutionary War. Volume II picks up at the end of the Revolution and takes us through the creation of the Constitution, the tragedy of the Civil War and on through to the present day.
- 463 pages, softcover
Only $21.95
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The American Coveant: One Nation Under God Vol. 1
Discovery Through Revolution
by Timothy Ballard
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Timothy Ballard was selected as a featured speaker at the
Glenn Beck Restoring Love
Event in Dallas, Texas on July 26-28, 2012!
Why did so many ancient prophets forsee the coming forth of the United States?
George Washington's favorite scripture happened to be a prophecy concerning the gospel destiny of America and it's relationship with the House of Israel. Why?
Thomas Jefferson prophesied that a "restoration" of Christ's true doctrine would be grounded in the US Constitution. Why?
The Book of Mormon includes much of wars, nations and politics; what does this have to do with America's destiny?
In this first volume (of the 2 volume set) you will find answers to these and many other questions that will bring you to a profound understanding of the true and eternal purpose of America. As you witness this miraculous history, clues, tokens and symbols will be unfolded to your mind and heart, for they all come together as a vital part of God's glorious plan for this chosen nation and its role in the salvation of his children.
- 418 pages, softcover
Only $21.95
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The Miracle of America; Birth of a Nation
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NEW ITEM!
Touring Book of Mormon Lands In North America
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Ancient American publisher and renown Book of Mormon scholar Wayne N. May has been exploring the Heartland of North America for evidences of the Book of Mormon for decades.
Now you can have Wayne take you on a "private tour" of these sacred sites of the Book of Mormon through incredibly beautiful photography and video work that is the next best thing to being there! This 70 minute video will take you to many of the sites typically visited during his tours as well as several others inaccessible to the tours. You'll even be the first to enjoy remote "helicopter" fly-overs of several of the mound structures!
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The original DVD that started the "Heartland
movement!"
Due to overwhelming demand, we are again making it available...
and at an astounding new lower than ever price for sharing!
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That's 75% off!
Note: This is the original DVD with an updated insert, still in its hard plastic shrink-wrapped case. Enjoy all four hours of exciting information again and share it with everyone who loves the Book of Mormon at a greatly reduced cost!
To take advantage of the 10 pack offer go to the Bookstore or CALL US DIRECTLY
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