Category Archives: Gifts of the Spirit

A Few Thoughts About Faith and Obtaining Answers to Our Prayers

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

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

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Belief and Disbelief

Note: Belief and faith are synonyms as I use the terms in this post. I’ve been thinking about the nature of belief and disbelief. Each person appears to have an inherent tendency to believe or disbelieve religious claims. Following are … Continue reading

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Receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost

Authority Restored The restoration of the gospel through the prophet Joseph Smith restored many things that had been lost from the earth. The authority to baptize and confer the gift of the Holy Ghost was among things lost.  John the … Continue reading

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Remember in all Things the Poor and the Needy, the Sick and the Afflicted

Heavenly Father has said many things pertaining to the poor and needy, the sick and the afflicted. As followers of Christ he has make it clear what is required of us in order to be His disciples. And remember in … Continue reading

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For What Doth It Profit A Man If A Gift Is Bestowed Upon Him, And He Receive Not The Gift?

Our Heavenly Father has revealed that it is His work and glory to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man (Moses 1:39). In other words, to make it possible for each of us to become as He … Continue reading

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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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Spending (quality) Time with the Lord

Spending time with the Lord is a worthy goal. Spending quality time with the Lord is even better. “Really,” says an inquisitive mind, “what’s the difference?” Good question, I’m glad you asked it. Relationships are built in many ways, but … Continue reading

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An Introduction to the Gifts of the Spirit

Premortality I believe, as a general rule, the scriptures reveal to mankind the laws of the Celestial world. The purpose for doing so is to prepare as many of the sons and daughters of God as possible for entrance into … Continue reading

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