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An Invitation from the Father and the Son: First and Second Comforter

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We learn from the Savior about love, and the relationships that can be ours with the Father and the Son, if we really love them. From John 14:21-26 according to the Amplified Bible here. 21 The person who has My … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Receiving Answers to Prayer

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Recently I reviewed my journal and relived some spiritual experiences. I noted a couple of things that I thought might be interesting to the readers of this blog. Let me know your thoughts and experience on this subject. Some spiritual … Continue reading →

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So Long President Hinckley

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Update: I just learned about Glenn Beck, and his radio program. Follow this link for a thoughtful tribute to President Hinckley. Read his bio (here), interesting man. A few of my favorite quotes spoken by President Hinckley: “…Stay close to … Continue reading →

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Teachings of the Prophets: Harold B. Lee on Meditation

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The following is from taken from LDS.org under the title, Take Time to be Holy. President Harold B. Lee talks about the importance of meditation. I am particularly interested in the story related about Bishop John Wells son who was … Continue reading →

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Gene R. Cook’s Prayer Challenge

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Years ago at a Stake meeting, I heard Gene R Cook talk about a book he was going to publish. It was to be on the subject of receiving answers to our prayers. For the next two hours he spoke … Continue reading →

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Altars of Sacrifice

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Who among the readers of this blog is not moved by Brother Christensen’s testimony? Here is a man at a cross roads of his life. He is on his own for the first time. It is a make or break … Continue reading →

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Testimony: Clayton M. Christensen

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Clayton M. Christensen is a returned LDS missionary and is currently a Professor at Harvard Business School. This is a portion of an essay he wrote, Why I Belong, and Why I Believe. I was born into a wonderful Mormon … Continue reading →

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Quiz #4 Answers and Discussion

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Q 1. What is the priesthood? Answer: The eternal power and authority of our Heavenly Father. Q 2. What are the keys of the priesthood? Answer: All the above. (See Priesthood Key, New Era, May 2012) Q 3. Only those who … Continue reading →

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Quiz #3 Answers and Discussion

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Q1. While in mortality the Savior experienced health problems. Answer: False There is no record of the Savior being sick. But that doesn’t mean he never experienced sickness. Alma teaches that through the atonement “he will take upon him the pains … Continue reading →

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Quiz #2 Answer and Discussion

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I believe the best answer is false. The statement, “The atonement of Christ pays for the sins of all mankind” conveys the idea that Christ redeems all men without condition. That’s the plan the adversary sought in the preexistence. That is … Continue reading →

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