Author Archives: Jared

Reaching for the Higher Hanging Fruit

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Jared

Click here for Table of Contents Elder Neal A. Maxwell used the image of a fruit ladened-tree to illustrate an important point that church members need to ponder on often: “Happily, many of us have already picked and been greatly … Continue reading →

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“I Will Show Miracles…Unto all Those Who Believe on My Name”

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Jared

The prophet Nephi wrote and prophesied about our day. He referred to us as Gentiles and said that we would “put down the power and miracles of God, and preach up unto themselves their own wisdom and their own learning… … Continue reading →

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Barriers to Increasing Faith

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Jared

Click Here for the Table of Contents Often, children teach their parents about barriers to faith. I recall a story that illustrates this. Years ago in Arizona, church members were asked to fast and pray to exercise their faith so that Heavenly … Continue reading →

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Our Gift to the Savior

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jared

In a few days, Christians around the world will remember the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As I thought about what to write for December’s Post, I made a list of topics. As I studied the list, … Continue reading →

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Ripening in Iniquity?

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Jared

The Book of Mormon uses the term “ripening” to describe what happens to a righteous people when they begin to forget God and turn to wickedness.     For as their laws and their governments were established by the voice of … Continue reading →

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Quickened by a Portion of the Celestial, Terrestrial, or Telestial Glory

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Jared

My goal is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that purpose in mind I would … Continue reading →

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Are You Blown Away by Church History?

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Jared

I remember when I first became aware of the challenging aspects of church history, the Mountain Meadows massacre, details of polygamy, problems with the Book of Abraham, multiple accounts of the first vision, and etc. I felt doubt stirring in … Continue reading →

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Unanswered Prayers

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Jared

Since coming to the internet over ten ago, I’ve read many post and comments where writers relate that they are active members, keep the commandments well enough to maintain a temple recommend, read the Book of Mormon, prayed about it, … Continue reading →

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How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Jared

My goal as a blogger is to write about those things that will help each of us draw nearer to the lord. The Lord said, “draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you.” With that image in … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Answers To Prayer

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Jared

The purpose of prayer is to access things of the spirit. We are repeatedly taught in the scripture that the Lord will answer our prayers. Receiving and recognizing answers to our prayers is the topic of this post. Like many … Continue reading →

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