Author Archives: Jared

About Jared

Thanks for coming by. The primary reason for this blog is to increase awareness and understanding about the doctrine of Christ as taught in the Book of Mormon. Click here to read about, "My Experience with the Savior" to understand my reasons for doing a blog.

The Only Way To Draw Near To The Lord

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Jared

The doctrines of the restoration contain a clear invitation for church members to draw near to the Lord, two examples, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you” (D&C 88:63). In another,  especially powerful invitation, the Lord … Continue reading →

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Establishing the Church Without the Gospel

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jared

My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that image in … Continue reading →

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How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Jared

My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that image in … Continue reading →

Posted in Repentance | 4 Comments

How Do I Know If I Have Experienced The Gift Of The Holy Ghost?

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Jared

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 those who desire the companionship of the Holy Ghost this scripture is packed with meaning. The … Continue reading →

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*Using the Book of Mormon to Commune with God

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jared

My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that image in … Continue reading →

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* “I Don’t Think I Believe in the Church Anymore”

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Jared

*Encore–I originally wrote this post in Nov 2008. Click here to continue.

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“I Know Thy Heart, and Have Heard Thy Prayers…”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Jared

My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that image in … Continue reading →

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What Glory Am I Being Quickened By? A Self Assessment.

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Jared

My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord has said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that image … Continue reading →

Posted in Born Again, Faith, Holy Ghost | 3 Comments

Quickened by a Portion of the Celestial, Terrestrial, or Telestial Glory

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Jared

My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord has said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that purpose … Continue reading →

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Of the Tenets Thou Shalt not Talk

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Jared

My goal in blogging is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord has said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that thought in … Continue reading →

Posted in Precepts of Men, Scripture, Spirituality | Tagged , , | 2 Comments