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Eugene England’s “Reconversion” to the Book of Mormon

Jared — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:08:23 +0000

Eugene England wrote a book titled, Converted to Christ Through the Book of Mormon. Following is part of the introduction he wrote for the book. He makes several important observation about the power of the Book of Mormon: 1. To … Continue reading →

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Pray for America

Jared — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:50:00 +0000

I originally wrote this post in June 2015. This morning as I add this note, I am self-isolating because of COVID-19 pandemic. A few days ago, I felt my house sway as a 5.7 earthquake hit the Wasatch front. Question: … Continue reading →

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Unanswered Prayers

Jared — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:36:16 +0000

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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Have You Been Inoculated So You Can Stand Against The Opposition That Is Upon Us?

Jared — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 03:43:22 +0000

Mormons have been warned from the time of Joseph Smith that they would need to be able to stand steadfast when opposition visited. In the early days of the church opposition manifest itself in many ways. Church history chronicles how … Continue reading →

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Sundry Thoughts and Comments on the Book of Mormon

Jared — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:51:29 +0000

Following is a compilation of thoughts and comments about the Book of Mormon from church leaders, scholars, and others. “I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the … Continue reading →

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Thinking More Deeply About “Opposition in All Things”

Jared — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:35:39 +0000

I’ve read the Book of Mormon many times. And each time I have been moved intellectually by Lehi’s teachings about “opposition in all things”. His discussion of this topic has provided me with many worthwhile insights. It is an intellectually … Continue reading →

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A Miraculous Conversion to the Mormon Church

Jared — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:19:26 +0000

The following account was written by Bobby Van Rooy. It details why Bobby decided to join the Mormon church after studying, pondering, and praying for nearly two years. My conversion took about two years, but I’ll take it from … Continue reading →

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The Book of Mormon—The Keystone of our Spiritual Life

Jared — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 01:57:07 +0000

I’m looking forward to reading and studying from the Book of Mormon in 2016. I feel excited like a little boy who is about to open up a gift. Why do I feel this way about reading the Book of … Continue reading →

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Is America in Peril?

Jared — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:40:06 +0000

I admit—I’ve developed a pessimistic view of America’s future in recent years. When the twin towers went down on 9-11-2001, I was amazed at the way American’s responded. Everywhere I looked people were flying our flag; in their cars, houses, … Continue reading →

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Noted Mormon Writer, S. Michael Wilcox’s Struggle to Gain a Testimony of the Book of Mormon

Jared — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:26:52 +0000

In his new book, Face To Face, brother Wilcox relates his struggle to gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon. He says that he “was raised by a mother who had a powerful testimony of the Book of Mormon. … Continue reading →

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