Tag Archives: Repentance

“The Most Basic Principles of the Gospel are Sometimes Those Least Understood”

Click here for Table of Contents Repentance qualifies as one of the most basic principles of the gospel. Do we understand this basic, but vital gospel principle? Consider the following questions to get started. I hope you will think your … Continue reading

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O Have Mercy, And Apply The Atoning Blood Of Christ—Pt 6

This is Part 6 in a series of articles on repentance. They are based on my experiences. I am writing with the hope that others who are seeking the Lord will find something meaningful to aid them in their journey … Continue reading

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O Have Mercy, And Apply The Atoning Blood Of Christ—Pt 3

This is Part 3 in a series of articles on repentance. They are based on my experiences. I am writing with the hope that others who are seeking the Lord will find something meaningful to aid them in their journey … Continue reading

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O Have Mercy, And Apply The Atoning Blood Of Christ—Pt 2

This is Part 2 in a series of articles on repentance. They are based on my experiences. I am writing with the hope that others who are seeking the Lord will find something meaningful to aid them in their journey … Continue reading

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Worthiness is a Process (the gospel is here to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable)

Worthiness is a word that is used often in Mormon circles. For example, worthiness interviews are conducted in every stake, ward, and branch in the church.  The purpose is to determine if an individual is worthy to: 1.  Obtain a … Continue reading

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The Eyes of Shepherd are Upon You–Cafeteria, New Order, Former…Mormons

Those who call themselves Mormon are a family. And as many of us know by experience, members of a family can be all over the place regarding their feelings towards their Mormonism.  Following is a short-list of attitudes, or the … Continue reading

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The Savior Could There Do No Mighty Work…He Marvelled at Their Unbelief

The Savior while in mortality drew many people after Him because of the mighty works he did. However, in his home town of Nazareth the scriptures teach something different occurred there: And he could there do no mighty work, save … Continue reading

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Our Proclivity for Sin and Error

The scriptures testify, abundantly so, of the propensity of men to sin. This is even true for those who have been given significant Spiritual experiences. One would suppose that those who have been so blessed would never sin again, but … Continue reading

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A Review of a Few Basic Principles of the Gospel

“The most basic principles of the gospel are sometimes those least understood.” Theodore M. Burton The following information was obtained by searching through numerous LDS books and choosing a few definitions that caught my eye. Please feel free to add … Continue reading

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Heavenly Father Provides Us with Mountains to Climb, But Oft Times We Choose Hills Instead

Acquiring and growing a testimony is like climbing a mountain. As we ascend we can turn and view the vista behind us, and feel a sense of accomplishment at how far we’ve come. As we continue to climb we arrive … Continue reading

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