Monthly Archives: June 2008

Are You in Tune with the Spirit? Three Ways to Verify Your Sources

The scripture teach that we are all influenced by “the Spirit/spirit”, but which one? Maybe this should be called the dichotomy of the spirit. Here is an example from the scriptures: …the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and … Continue reading

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Blown Away by Church History? Get Real!

I remember the first time I learned some of the challenging aspects of church history. The massacre at Mountain Meadows, details of polygamy, multiple accounts of the first vision, and etc. I felt doubt stirring in my mind and heart. … Continue reading

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One Part Faith, Seven Parts Doubt-A Recipe to Reduce Faith and Maintain Doubt

The ratio of faith to doubt is what I have on my mind as I write. Faith and doubt are topics that make up much of what is written in the Bloggernacle. I got to thinking the other day about … Continue reading

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The Lord Seeth Fit to Try His People’s Faith

The following account is from the life of Elder Gene R. Cook. Before being called as a General Authority the Cook’s had their patience and faith tired. This account shows how the Lord deals with His people, how He trieth … Continue reading

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What is a Spiritual Experience? Have You Experienced One?

Latter Day Saints talk about Spiritual Experiences. I’m going to attempt to define what constitutes an experience with the Spirit. My source material will be the scriptures, the living Prophets, and my own experience. I think the most basic concept … Continue reading

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Would You Help with a Research Project?

I am gathering sources where LDS church leaders have shared Spiritual experiences. I would greatly appreciate it if you would provide a link or a copy of such material. This would include talks you’ve heard in local meetings, in general … Continue reading

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Plateauing Bloggernaclist (Latter-Day-Saints)-Fighting Spiritual Boredom

Plateauing: to reach a state or level of little or no growth or decline, esp. to stop increasing or progressing; remain at a stable level of achievement; level off. Reaching a plateau in any aspect of our life is better … Continue reading

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