Author Archives: Jared

Doctrine of Christ–Review and Quiz

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When the Savior was crucified in Jerusalem the Book of Mormon tells about the terrible destruction that occurred among the Nephites. Those who survived were those “who received the prophets and stoned them not; and it was they who had not shed the … Continue reading →

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The Holy Ghost is Not a One Act Play

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The prophet Nephi teaches that the gift of the Holy Ghost is given to those who “diligently seek” for it (1 Nephi 10:17). I don’t doubt the correctness of this verse of scripture. However, I don’t think that this verse … Continue reading →

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Rejecting God, Let’s Count the Ways

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There are many ways men reject God. Some do so loudly, others subtlety. Some proclaim their atheism while others ignore Him. The scriptures detail the history of  the ways mankind reject their Creator. The scriptures teach that where “much is given, much … Continue reading →

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My Experience with the Holy Ghost-Part 2

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Click Here for Table of Contents In part 1, I discussed how I developed a relationship with the Holy Ghost by learning to recognize the subtle workings of this third member of the Godhead. We’re taught to pray to the … Continue reading →

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My Experience with the Holy Ghost-Part 1

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Click Here for Table of Contents As I previously wrote, the most important thing a follower of Christ can do in this life is to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The gift of the Holy Ghost is made … Continue reading →

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Drawing Nearer to God Through the Book of Mormon-Part 3

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Drawing Nearer to God Through the Book of Mormon-Part 2

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Joseph Smith said that the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion, then he added the powerful thought that “a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book”. My focus in … Continue reading →

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My Experience with Faith

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Faith is a term that can be used to describe the state of mind one possesses when they seek to do something. When someone starts a business, enters into a contract, climbs a mountain, writes a book, for example, it … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Dealings

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The Book of Mormon doesn’t waste any time getting into the topic of prayer. On the first page (verse 5) Lehi prayed to the Lord “with all his heart”. His prayer was answered by vision, the account says the experience … Continue reading →

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The Book of Mormon on Prayer

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The scriptures abound with the promise that God hears and answers prayer. Church members who desire to communicate with God  instinctively know that prayer is one of the keys to opening the channels of communication with Heavenly Father. I want to focus on … Continue reading →

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