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For What Doth It Profit A Man If A Gift Is Bestowed Upon Him, And He Receive Not The Gift?

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Heavenly Father has revealed that it is His work and glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man (Moses 1:39). In other words, to make it possible for each of His sons and daughters to become … Continue reading →

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How Do I Know If I’m Experiencing The Holy Ghost?

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And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. 3 Nephi 12:6 For church members desiring the companionship of the Holy Ghost this scripture is packed with meaning. The Lord … Continue reading →

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Our Proclivity for Sin and Error

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The scriptures testify, abundantly so, of the proclivity of humankind to sin. This is even true for those who have been given significant Spiritual experiences. One would suppose that those who have been so blessed would never sin again, but … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Challenges and Opportunities to Faith

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In recent days there has been articles in the news about faith. On one hand, there is news that can increase faith, and on the other, news that can challenge faith. I think each of us needs to get to … Continue reading →

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Drawing on the Powers of Heaven by Fasting and Prayer

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The Value of Fasting and Prayer Next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month. Latter-day-Saints around the world will hold their monthly fast and testimony meetings.  Fasting is an important principle of the gospel for those who desire to … Continue reading →

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LDS Alive in Christ.Com Begins Its 7th Year

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In recent days I’ve been thinking about my experience blogging for the last six years. I wondered if I should continue or discontinue. I’ve decided to press on, but with a little different approach based on what I’ve learned. When I … Continue reading →

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Worthiness is a Process (the gospel is here to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable)

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Worthiness is a word that is used often in Mormon circles. For example, worthiness interviews are conducted in every stake, ward, and branch in the church.  The purpose is to determine if an individual is worthy to: 1.  Obtain a … Continue reading →

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Belief and Disbelief

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Note: Belief and faith are synonyms as I use the terms in this post. I’ve been thinking about the nature of belief and disbelief. Each person appears to have an inherent tendency to believe or disbelieve religious claims. Following are … Continue reading →

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Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Unceasingly

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The scriptures are filled with wonderful word phrases that grab our attention and lift our minds to greater heights. For example, “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly”. This phrase appears once in scripture. It is found in the D&C. “Real … Continue reading →

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20 Minutes to Increased Spirituality

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Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. D&C 88:63 This is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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