Author Archives: Jared

My Heart Burns Within Me When I Read These Words

1 O THAT I were an angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto every people! … Continue reading

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An Angel or a God, What’s it Going to Be Bro?

The prophet Joseph Smith taught: In the resurrection, some are raised to be angels, others are raised to become Gods. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 312). The difference between an angel and a God is explained, in part, … Continue reading

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Are You in Tune with the Spirit? Three Ways to Verify Your Sources

The scripture teach that we are all influenced by “the Spirit/spirit”, but which one? Maybe this should be called the dichotomy of the spirit. Here is an example from the scriptures: …the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and … Continue reading

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What is a Spiritual Experience? Have You Experienced One?

Latter Day Saints talk about Spiritual Experiences. I’m going to attempt to define what constitutes an experience with the Spirit. My source material will be the scriptures, the living Prophets, and my own experience. I think the most basic concept … Continue reading

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Would You Help with a Research Project?

I am gathering sources where LDS church leaders have shared Spiritual experiences. I would greatly appreciate it if you would provide a link or a copy of such material. This would include talks you’ve heard in local meetings, in general … Continue reading

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Brigham Young’s Thought on Relating Spiritual Experiences

Brigham Young said: It is always peculiarly interesting to me to hear the Saints tell their experience. It is to me one of the best of sermons to hear men and women relate to each other how the Lord has … Continue reading

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An Invitation to Bloggernaclist to Participate in a Miracle

As I’ve cruised the Bloggernacle over the last eight months, I’ve been impressed by those who write and comment in the various blogs. Most are faithful, testimony bearing Latter Day Saints, who have done much to build up the Kingdom. … Continue reading

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Friday Quiz: How to Avoid Deception

Have you ever been deceived? Have you put your confidence in something or someone only to be disappointed? Have you suffered disappointment when the promises made by your employer never materialized? Have you ever purchased a fancy new electronics device … Continue reading

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President and Sister Monson on “Promptings”

This weekend members of the church have the privilege of hearing from the Lord’s chosen leaders for this day and time. Each of them has certainly invested a great deal of effort in prayer and preparation as they have selected … Continue reading

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Embracing Our Individual & Unique Gift of the Holy Ghost

I’ve felt a desire to share some sacred experiences the Lord has given me. My whole purpose in sharing these experiences is to testify of Jesus Christ and the reality of the atonement. I hope by testifying of these things … Continue reading

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