Monthly Archives: July 2009

Example of Faith: Called as Bishop in the Midst of a Severe Family Trial

I recently read this post and found it to be an example of faith. I  admit I’m moved to tears at the depth of trail and faith the Fitzgerald family has, and is experiencing. I asked for permission to publish … Continue reading

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Whence Cometh a Testimony?

Note: I’ve used footnotes in this post (26 to be exact). To view a footnote click the number. After reading the footnote click the number again to return. The word “testimony” looms large in the vocabulary of Latter-Day-Saints. We are … Continue reading

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A Review of a Few Basic Principles of the Gospel

“The most basic principles of the gospel are sometimes those least understood.” Theodore M. Burton The following information was obtained by searching through numerous LDS books and choosing a few definitions that caught my eye. Please feel free to add … Continue reading

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Experience the Gospel Instead of Just Intellectualizing It

The doctrine of Christ, as revealed in the Book of Mormon, teaches church members how to experience the gospel; not just learning it for the sake of understanding. The gospel is experienced when we receive the gift of the Holy … Continue reading

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Keeping the Commandments without Making Covenants has no Power to Sanctify

Click Here for the Table of Contents For those who have made covenants to follow Christ there is a simple plan that needs to be obeyed in order to realize the promised blessings. The following scripture clearly describes the plan … Continue reading

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