Author Archives: Jared

Eugene England on Recognizing a Testimony of the Book of Mormon

Members of the church are counseled to obtain a testimony of the Book of Mormon. How does one know when they have a testimony? The best way to answer this question is to ask those who’ve received a testimony, to … Continue reading

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Writing and Commenting in the Bloggernacle

Good, better, and best are terms that can be used to describe the relative worth of competing choices. The one thing they have in common is the fact that a favorable outcome can be expected from each. However, the outcomes … Continue reading

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It’s Not Wise to Think of Heavenly Father as a Mortal, Fallen Man, Like We Are

I read something from my journal this morning that I thought some readers might relate to. It’s very personal, but I decided to share it. In June 2011, I was driving to the book store to see what new books … Continue reading

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Ministering Angels In the Flesh—Do You Know One?

I think the following account is a powerful reminder of the choices that some valiant spirits took upon themselves in pre-mortality—by taking on hard life assignments. Look around your circle of friends and extended family. Is there someone you know … Continue reading

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Signs and Wonders In Answer to Our Prayers

Building faith is why I blog. Today’s blog is about answers to prayer. Heavenly Father is how I like to think of God as well as the name I use when I call upon Him in prayer. My experience with prayer … Continue reading

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Seeking the Holy Ghost in Times of Peace, and Trouble

The apostles and prophets teach that acquiring the gift of the Holy Ghost is the most important thing we can do in life.[1] Some readers might not agree with this statement, saying that coming to Christ is more important. If … Continue reading

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“Begging for a Remission of Your Sins”

First, a definition of the word “beg” may be helpful to set aside any emotional response we may have to the word. Some among us may feel offended by this word thinking that God would never require His sons and … Continue reading

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Are God’s Promises Being Realized in Your Life?

The scriptures contain many promises to followers of Christ. Consider the following short list: 1.  The Lord answers our prayers—3 Nephi 18:20 2.  Keeping the commandments brings happiness—Mosiah 2:41 3.  We will be supported in our trials and troubles—Alma 36:3 … Continue reading

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Receiving Answer to Prayer—Hindered by Over Reliance on “Experts”?

To begin, I feel it is important to underscore a fact that we experience everyday. People differ in talent and abilities. To illustrate, consider two dissimilar activities, running a 5K race and taking an algebra class. Suppose there are 100 people participating … Continue reading

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Receiving Answers to Our Prayers—A Matter of Desire

There is nothing in life quite as sublime as receiving an answer to prayer! This is especially true if we have been seeking the Lord with all our heart on a matter of deepest import for a prolonged period of … Continue reading

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