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What Does it Mean to Be Baptized by Fire and the Holy Ghost? Part 1

Jared — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:24:26 +0000

The objective of all who are baptized by water should be to receive the baptism of the Spirit. Otherwise, our baptism is incomplete. Baptism has two parts: baptism by water and baptism by the Spirit. (Please reread these three sentences … Continue reading →

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Drawing Nearer to God Through the Book of Mormon-Part 1

Jared — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 20:47:21 +0000

“Drawing nearer to God through the Book of Mormon”, is a three—part series. I am writing with the hope my children, grandchildren, family, friends, and interested others will be persuaded not only to believe in Christ and the restoration of … Continue reading →

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My Experience of Coming Unto Christ and Experiencing Repentance (Applying the Atonement)

Jared — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:15:34 +0000

I haven’t always been a sincere follower of Christ. As a boy, holidays recognizing the Savior were just another holiday, like Halloween or Presidents day. The joy of being out of school, receiving gifts, and eating all the goodies at … Continue reading →

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Satan Desireth to Have You, That He May Sift You as Wheat

Jared — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:45:00 +0000

The Savior warned His followers about the power and influence of Satan saying: Satan desireth to have you, that he may sift you as wheat. 3 Nephi 18:18 Sifting wheat or winnowing is accomplished by throwing wheat into the air … Continue reading →

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I Would Commend You to Seek this Jesus of whom the Prophets and Apostles have Written

Jared — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:31:41 +0000

Moroni wrote: “the Gentiles will mock at these things, because of our weakness in writing” (Ether 12:23). I am aware of my weakness in writing. Nevertheless, I am persuaded by an undeniable desire to testify of the necessity of “repentance … Continue reading →

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Receptiveness of Spiritual Things

Jared — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:24:01 +0000

Before discussing the things of the Spirit, I think it is important to underscore something we experience often, almost daily: people differ in their abilities. To illustrate, consider two unrelated activities; running a 5K race and taking an algebra class. … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ, The Son of God, Savior of the World, A Personal Friend

Jared — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:13:33 +0000

At this Christmas season, I desire to testify of the Saviors Friendship and goodness to me, a struggling soul. I do so with the hope that others will be inspired to further their friendship. And if a friendship doesn’t yet … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Faith by Throwing Off False an Incomplete Doctrine

Jared — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:08:33 +0000

Click here for the Table of Contents We make many decisions, some decisions are without consequence, while others change the course of our entire life. When I was fourteen years old I made a decision that changed my life. I … Continue reading →

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Rhodes Scholar Boldly Seeks for Testimony of the Book of Mormon

Jared — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:00:17 +0000

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (New Testament | Hebrews 4:16) Clayton M. Christensen is a returned LDS missionary and is currently … Continue reading →

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Faith is a Decision

Jared — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:14:16 +0000

Click here for the Table of Contents Everyday we make many decisions, some decisions are without consequence, while others can change the course of our entire life. Decisions about religion have power to not only change the course of our … Continue reading →

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