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.

* “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 →

Posted in Things of the Spirit | 1 Comment

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 →

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Beginning My Fourth Year As A Blogger

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jared

This month signals the beginning of my fourth year as a blogger.  In the last few months I’ve pondered the question: should I continue? I’ve decided that I will, but I plan on blogging with a slightly different perspective based … Continue reading →

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Testifying of Christ—Are LDS Falling Short?

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Jared

In my prior post, “She Informed Me that She was No Longer Attending the LDS Church”, we learn from a young LDS church member why she decided to attend another church. She said: “When I attended my LDS ward, we … Continue reading →

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“She Informed Me that She was No Longer Attending the LDS Church”

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Jared

After reading this brief account related by Camille Fronk Olson, consider sharing your thoughts. Do you feel this young lady had a point? How do you feel about her decision? What would you have said to her?

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

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Jared

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

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jared

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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