Category Archives: Holy Ghost

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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We Come Unto Christ By Diligently Seeking The Holy Ghost

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One of the great experiences of life is owning the car of your dreams. In my case, I would like to own a Metallic Blue, Ford Shelby Cobra, with a 427 cubic inch engine. If I were to purchase this car, I … Continue reading →

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Resisting the Holy Ghost—LDS Style

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The gift of the Holy Ghost is available to those who enter into the waters of baptism and are confirmed members of the Lord’s church. In order to actually receive this gift one must hunger and thirst for it. Without … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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What Does it Mean to Be Baptized by Fire and the Holy Ghost? Part 3

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Click Here for the Table of Contents The prophet Joseph Smith taught that we progress in the principles of the gospel like climbing a ladder. He said: “When you climb up a ladder, you must begin at the bottom, and ascend … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to be Baptized by Fire and the Holy Ghost? Part 2

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I asked two questions about king Benjamin’s people at the end of part one, “Was this their first experience with repentance?” and “Was this their first experience with the Holy Ghost?” I think the obvious answer is no. The people … Continue reading →

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