Author Archives: Jared

Of the Tenets Thou Shalt Not Talk

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My goal in blogging is to write about those things that will help followers of Christ draw nearer to the lord. The scriptures teach, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that thought in mind … Continue reading →

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The Holy Ghost is to Our Spirits What the Sun is to the Earth

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Recently I was pondering the importance of the Holy Ghost when the following thought came to my mind: “The Holy Ghost is to our spirits what the sun is to the earth.” I was a little surprised at first, but … Continue reading →

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And it Came to pass in the Hundred and Eighty Fifth Year There Were Many Dissensions in the Church

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The Book of Mormon covers a history of over a 1000 years. In that period, many dissented from the truth as taught by the prophets of God, beginning with Laman and Lemuel. Dissent from God’s plan is not new. Dissent … Continue reading →

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Testimony—Three Kinds: Hoping, Believing, Knowing

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“The mystery of Godliness, how great it is” (D&C 19:10). This verse of scripture infers that the rational mind of man cannot find God in the usual ways. By the power of the rational mind man has conquered the air, … Continue reading →

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One Part Faith, Twelve Parts Doubt—A Recipe to Reduce Faith and Increase Doubt

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Faith and doubt are topics that make up much of what is written in the Bloggernacle. I got to thinking the other day about the ratio of post and comments in the Bloggernacle that feed faith or doubt. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Is America in Peril?

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I admit—I’ve developed a pessimistic view of America’s future in recent years. When the twin towers went down on 9-11-2001, I was amazed at the way American’s responded. Everywhere I looked people were flying our flag; in their cars, houses, … Continue reading →

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Spending (Quality) Time with the Lord

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Spending Time with the Lord Spending time with the Lord is a worthy goal. Spending quality time with the Lord is even better.  Relationships are built in many ways, but “time” is a primary ingredient in each. Time to relationships, … Continue reading →

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Weightier Matters of the Gospel

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A story is told about a life insurance agent who neglected to secure life insurance for his own family. He died in a car accident, and to the surprise of all who knew him, left his family uninsured. He had … Continue reading →

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Plateauing Faith—Thoughts on Fighting Spiritual Boredom, Apathy, and Apostasy

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Plateauing: to reach a state or level of little or no growth or decline, esp. to stop increasing or progressing; remain at a stable level of achievement; level off. Reaching a plateau in any aspect of our life is better … Continue reading →

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Am I Utilizing the Things the Lord has Given Me so that I can Receive a Celestial Inheritance?

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When I contemplate all that I have been given by the Lord and then reflect on what I am doing with it, I have to confess I am concerned for my eternal well-being. Something I read the other day heightened … Continue reading →

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