Category Archives: Precepts of Men

A Bloggernacle Favorite: Debating Certainty

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Jared

Bloggernaclist post and comment frequently on the subject of “certainty”. It’s a polarizing subject. One camp is adamant that knowing, which is certainty, isn’t possible. The other camp says they know, and wonder why someone wants to challenge their use … Continue reading →

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The Lord Maketh No Such Thing Known To Us

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Jared

Since coming to the Bloggernacle over two years ago, I’ve read many post and comments where writers relate that they are active members, keep the commandments well enough to maintain a temple recommend, read the Book of Mormon, prayed about … 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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Experience the Gospel Instead of Just Intellectualizing It

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Jared

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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A Question for the Bloggernacle: Where’s the Beef?

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Jared

When I first became aware of the word Bloggernacle, I saw two words merged–blog and tabernacle, and in my mind’s eye, I envisioned church members using blogs to teach and discuss the gospel. I decided to see for myself and … Continue reading →

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The Doctrine of Christ vs. the Moral and Ethical Teachings of Men

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Jared

The Power of Moral and Ethical Principles It’s exciting to read about great men and women of the past. I remember in 8th grade reading about George Washington and other men of renown who brought America into existence. I also … Continue reading →

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I Am No Respecter of Persons

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Jared

Heavenly Father has revealed many things about himself. Among these revealed truths we learn one of His chief characteristics—”he is no respecter of persons”. The Lecture on Faith teaches in order, “to exercise faith in God we must first have … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts on My One Year Anniversary in the Bloggernacle

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Jared

I’ve cruised, posted, and written in the Bloggernacle for one year. It’s been an interesting experience. My initial goal in coming to the Bloggernacle was to mingle with LDS who are seeking to fulfill their baptismal covenant by receiving the … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Our Minds Around an Idea-Choose Your Ideas Carefully

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jared

Wrapping our minds around an idea is one of the joys of life. It is fulfilling to wrap our minds around an idea and then apply our new idea in some fashion and see the results. However, at times the … Continue reading →

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Conservative, Liberal, and Intellectual Mormons

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Jared

The Bible teaches the gospel net gathereth of every kind, in other words, the Lord sure has a lot of variety in His church. This is true of the Bloggernacle. We’re a diverse group; a microcosm of early 21st century … Continue reading →

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