Author Archives: Jared

Friday Quiz: How Are We Reconciled to the Father?

Can you complete the following Book of Mormon scripture to answer the question: how are we reconciled to the Father? Wherefore, beloved brethren, be reconciled unto him… Click here for the answer.

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The Priesthood Ban for Dummies

Click here for Table of Contents One of the Bloggernacles’ frequent topics is the priesthood ban. I haven’t paid much attention to this issue because it was resolved in 1978; at least that’s how I see it. But for others; … Continue reading

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Friday Quiz: Does Suffering Bring Forgiveness?

Before clicking the following link, I hope you will take a piece of paper and write down your answer, and then write a sentence or two explaining to yourself why you answered as you did.

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Friday Quiz: Book of Mormon Question

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Friday Quiz: Easy Book of Mormon Question

The Book of Mormon contains the word “Christ”  319 times according to my computer search.  It appears on the first page (preface), where does it appear next? A.  1 Nephi 1:7 B.  1 Nephi 15:5 C.  2 Nephi 10:3 D.  … Continue reading

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Quotes from General Conference–Three of my Favorite

Today the church put up the written version of the talks given during the most recent General Conference. Following are three quotes from my personal favorites. Did you have a favorite? If so, how about sharing it. I am convinced … Continue reading

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Commentary on 2 Nephi 31:17

Wherefore, do the things which I have told you I have seen that your Lord and your Redeemer should do; for, for this cause have they been shown unto me, that ye might know the gate by which ye should … Continue reading

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Commentary on 2 Nephi 31:13

Not all scripture is of equal value. For example, as valuable as the vision of the three degrees of glory is, it pales in importance to scripture that teach the doctrine of Christ. Why? The doctrine of Christ reveals truths … Continue reading

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I’m Going to Shoot Old Joe Smith

The following is taken from a talk given at BYU by Robert H. Daines, 20 June 2000. Click here to read the talk. The Prophet Joseph was a great exemplar, not only of this principle but also of having total … Continue reading

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Each of Us Will Face Trials and Hardships in This Life

The following General Conference talk was given by  Elder Quentin L. Cook Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Oct 2008. It was titled, “Hope Ya Know, We had a Hard Time”,  Ensign, Nov 2008, 102–6. For a shortened YouTube … Continue reading

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