Author Archives: Jared

Conservative, Liberal, and Intellectual Mormons

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For most of my church life, I’ve thought of members as being either active or inactive. Nowadays, I view members as being conservative, liberal, or intellectual. The church has always had diversity in its members. The standard works provides an … Continue reading →

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A Repentance Primer for the Average Sinner

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Forgiveness of sin is possible because of the atonement of Jesus Christ. The Scriptures teach that to obtain this gift of the atonement you must make changes in your life. Whatever it is that you’re doing or have done that constitutes … Continue reading →

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Valiant or Honorable

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It isn’t a secret that the Mormon church is losing some of its members. The reasons for the loss of members are manifold. Some say the reasons are complicated, others say it a matter of choice. Those who are leaving … Continue reading →

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Example of Faith: Marion G. Romney—Prayer Answered

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The following example of faith is quoted from Elder F. Burton Howard’s biography of President Marion G. Romney: In 1967 Sister Romney suffered a serious stroke. The doctors told then–Elder Romney that the damage from the hemorrhage was severe. They … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Our Minds Around An Idea—Choose Your Ideas Carefully

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Wrapping our minds around an idea is one of the joys of life. It is fulfilling to wrap our minds around an idea and then apply our new idea in some fashion and see the results. However, at times the … Continue reading →

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The Savior Teaches a Unique Doctrine Regarding Forgiveness Over Dinner

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The scripture teach that the Savior spent time with those who were considered “unworthy” because they were not every good at keeping the commandments. He had great compassion for them and blessed, encouraged, and forgave them. On one occasion, the … Continue reading →

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Counseling God or Following Blindly Versus Counseling with God

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The title of this post outlines three ways we can approach the Heavenly Father as we deal with the various issues of life. I’ve experienced all three ways of dealing with the Heavenly Father at different times in my life. … Continue reading →

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O God, Wilt Thou Make Thyself Known Unto Me?

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“O God…wilt thou make thyself known unto me, and I will give away all my sins to know thee…” Alma 22:18 These few words spoken by an old man, King Lamoni; in his first prayer, are full of meaning for … Continue reading →

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Suspected Answers to Prayer

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We often read or hear that faith is a decision. And so it is. Those who make the decision to be faithful also make the decision to take the Holy Spirit for their guide. I think of them as inseparable … Continue reading →

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Of the Tenets Thou Shalt Not Talk

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My goal in blogging is to write about those things that will help followers of Christ draw nearer to the lord. The scriptures teach, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that thought in mind … Continue reading →

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