Monthly Archives: August 2009

A Few Thoughts About Faith and Obtaining Answers to Our Prayers

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Jared

I don’t know if everyone is born with some degree of faith or not. But I think it is safe to say that some are born having the gift of faith, and others can develop it. When I refer to … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts on Getting the Lord’s Attention

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Jared

ASK Asking is a law of heaven. We can ask, petition, request, beg, and implore the Lord, depending on our need. Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. D&C 4:7

Posted in Gifts of the Spirit, Mighty Prayer, Spirituality, Things of the Spirit | 2 Comments

I’m Going to Shoot Old Joe Smith

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Jared

The following is taken from a talk given at BYU by Robert H. Daines, 20 June 2000. Click here to see the entire talk. The Prophet Joseph was a great exemplar, not only of this principle but also of having … Continue reading →

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Each of Us Will Face Trials and Hardships in This Life

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Jared

The following General Conference talk was given by  Elder Quentin L. Cook Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Oct 2008. It was titled, “Hope Ya Know, We had a Hard Time”,  Ensign, Nov 2008, 102–6. For a shortened YouTube … Continue reading →

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Do You Think the Bloggernacle Should Become an Extension of Sunday School?

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Jared

I certainly hope not! They have very different purposes. In many ways I like the Bloggernacle the way it is, kind’a like the old west. There are lots of unique personalities and ideas manifest here. I like being part of … Continue reading →

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Bloggernacle Stories of Lost Faith

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Jared

In the two years I’ve been participating in the ‘nacle tales of lost or failing faith is a constant, and enduring leitmotif (Mormon 9:20). On occasion, someone will relate how they had a Spiritual experience that resolved their difficulty with … Continue reading →

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Our Proclivity for Sin and Error

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Jared

The scriptures testify, abundantly so, of the propensity of men 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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