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Category Archives: Precepts of Men
The Philosophies of Men Mingled with Scripture
With a new year I find myself reflecting on years past and future. As I do so, I realize that the year immediately before me is the most important year of my live. This is so because the decisions I … Continue reading
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Of the Tenets Thou Shalt not Talk
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 Natural man, Spirituality, Tenets
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A Bloggernacle Favorite: Debating Certainty
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
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
Posted in Book of Mormon, Prayer, Precepts of Men, Testimony of the Book of Mormon
Tagged Book of Mormon, Faith, Patience, Prayer, Testimony
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Bloggernacle Stories of Lost Faith
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
Experience the Gospel Instead of Just Intellectualizing It
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
Posted in Doctrine of Christ, Holy Ghost, Precepts of Men
Tagged Book of Mormon, Doctrine of Christ, Fool, Learning, Pride, Puffed Up
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A Question for the Bloggernacle: Where’s the Beef?
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
Posted in Precepts of Men, Scripture
Tagged Bloggernacle, Precepts of Men, Scripture, Unity
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The Doctrine of Christ vs. the Moral and Ethical Teachings of Men
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
I Am No Respecter of Persons
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
Posted in God the Father, Jesus Christ, Precepts of Men
Tagged Precepts of Men, Respecter of persons
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A Few Thoughts on My One Year Anniversary in the Bloggernacle
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