Author Archives: Jared

The Savior, Atheists and Mormons

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This evening I watched two videos that I’ll provide links to. They are polar opposites in many ways. The first video is the newly produced church video “Because of Him”. It is short, nearly three minutes long, but contains a … Continue reading →

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Promptings of the Spirit: Revelation Or Brain Chemistry

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Recently, I read a post at a well known blog. The Mormon author of the blog is critical of the LDS church and it’s leaders. After reading one of his post and many of the comments, I decided to join in … Continue reading →

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Latter Day Saints at a Faith Crossroads

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Cruising the Bloggernacle in recent weeks, I’ve read much on the topic of faith. It appears some church members are standing at a faith crossroads, deciding which road they will travel. Some of what I’ve read related to the lost … Continue reading →

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Example of Faith: Ministering Angel Intervenes to Help a Mother and Her Children

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I enjoy reading accounts from the Ensign magazine telling about church members who turned to the Lord in time of need and found his helping hand. The following account was published in the Ensign, under the title  “‘Save My Life … Continue reading →

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Using the Book of Mormon to Navigate Problems in Church History

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Some church members faith is challenged when they learn uncorrelated (unvarnished) history of the church. In Oct 2013 General Conference, Elder Uchtdorf discussed this concern. There has also been news articles reporting on the challenges the church is currently facing. The internet … Continue reading →

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Are Church Leaders More Fallible Than We Have Hitherto Supposed?

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There are many ways church members react when they become aware of the difficulties with LDS church history and the reality that church leaders are more fallible than many had supposed. As a young returned missionary my worldview was that … Continue reading →

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Active in the Church? The Lord Defines What it Really Means to be Active in His Church

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One of the apostles asked a Stake President what the biggest problem in his Stake is? The Stake President reply is telling. He said that “Programs and activities of the church are becoming a substitute for testimonies.” When I heard Elder Packer … Continue reading →

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President Monson Accused of Fraud

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When I started this blog in 2007 my objective was to write about the doctrine of Christ as it is taught in the Book of Mormon and by church leaders. As time as gone on, I realize that there are … Continue reading →

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Arouse the Faculties of Your Souls

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The language of scripture is powerful and can arouse the faculties of our souls if we have ears to hear. The Lord explaining this said: Behold, I am God; give heed to my word, which is quick and powerful, sharper … Continue reading →

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Spencer W. Kimball’s 85 Day Prayer

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The following excerpt from a talk given in General Conference by Spencer W. Kimball when he was called as an apostle relates his experience with prayer.  “…I recall two or three years ago, when Brother Lee was giving his maiden … Continue reading →

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