Author Archives: Jared

Desperately Seeking the Holy Ghost

In the Bloggernacle a writer needs to have a good title to get noticed in the aggregators. It’s also a good idea to have something worthwhile to say. I think I’ve got both. I hope you’ll hang in there for … Continue reading

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A Crisis in President Monson’s Family

I just finished reading a devotional address given at BYU Idaho by President Monson’s daughter, Ann M. Dibb. It was given shortly after President Hinckley died. It is titled, My Father Is a Prophet, given in Feb 2008. As many … Continue reading

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New Order Mormons-A Path of Deception

While surfing the Bloggernacle I came across a blog with a post that I would like to review. The author of the post shared his “testimony”. He started out by stating that he was born and raised in the church, … Continue reading

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Serendipitous Answers to Prayer

I think everyone has experienced serendipity. Serendipitous blessings come about in many ways. It can happen in a chance meeting with someone. Sometimes very important things transpire through chance meetings. For several months I have been praying about a concern … Continue reading

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Is America on the Cusp of Economic Chaos? A Voice of Warning, Are We Listening?

I don’t know the answer to this question, but sentences beginning with economic, and ending with assorted descriptive terms like depression and collapse are being heard among those who are in the know about things financial. I think Jim Rogers … Continue reading

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The Doctrine of Premortality (Pre-existence)

Understanding the gospel of Jesus Christ is made easier if we believe and understand the doctrine that we lived before we were born. I’ve found that most people find it easy to accept this idea because of their faith in … Continue reading

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Was I Prompted by the Spirit? What Should I do if I’m not Certain?

I have experienced many answers to prayer. I know the Lord hears my prayers, He is my friend. Nevertheless, I am currently trying to determine if an “impression” I received a few days ago, is from the Lord, or the … Continue reading

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This is the Testimony Which is in Me

Those who have a testimony possess power. I think it can be compared to the power that a gifted artist possesses. In my 7th grade class there was a fellow student who could play the piano with unusual skill. He … Continue reading

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Are You Puffed Up or Humble?

Moving quickly about the internet is easy to take for granted. At least I have, until recently, that is. The broadband that runs my home computer is being upgraded and I’m without the internet for a week or so—what a … Continue reading

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We are All Obedient. It is Simply a Matter of Whom We Obey

We are All Obedient. It is Simply a Matter of Whom We Obey I read this statement recently and found it full of meaning (it would make a good bumper sticker). Good and Evil In Mormon theology we learn that … Continue reading

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