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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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Don’t Lose Faith in What You Know, Because of What You Don’t Know?

Jared — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:30:06 +0000

I’ve been visiting sites authored by church members who have either lost faith or are in one of the many phases of losing their faith. The title of this post makes an important point. I’ll restate the title in the … Continue reading →

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Casually Engaged

Jared — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:15:01 +0000

Imagine on the grounds of your ward house there are numerous fruit laden gospel trees where you can pick all the fruit you want to nourish yourself spiritually. The easily accessible lower hanging fruit provide basic blessings from the organization … Continue reading →

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What Glory Am I Being Quickened By?

Jared — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:48:48 +0000

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

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Lord, Increase our Faith

Jared — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 02:33:35 +0000

Those who follow Christ with real intent understand the importance of faith. The scripture teach “without faith no man pleaseth God” (D&C 63:11). Why? “For if there be no faith among the children of men God can do no miracle … Continue reading →

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One of His Sheep Wanders and The Shepard Finds Him

Jared — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:35 +0000

Those who call themselves Mormon are a family. And as many of us know by experience, members of a family can for a time be all over the place regarding their feelings towards their Mormonism. Following is a short-list of … Continue reading →

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Suspected Answers to Prayer

Jared — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 03:44:21 +0000

We often read or hear that faith is a decision. And so it is. Those who make the decision to be faithful also make the decision to take the Holy Spirit for their guide. I think of them as inseparable … Continue reading →

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He Marvelled at Their Unbelief

Jared — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:52:44 +0000

The Savior while in mortality did many mighty works. He raised the dead, healed all kinds of diseases, restored sight to the blind, cured withered limbs, and cast out devils. However, in his home town of Nazareth is was unable to do mighty … Continue reading →

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Mormon Bloggers—How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?

Jared — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 03:51:01 +0000

The apostles and prophets have decided it’s time to let Mormon Bloggers know there are limits to what they can do and still remain church members. It can be likened to marriage. Divorce is a viable option for infidelity. I … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Challenges and Opportunities to Faith

Jared — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 20:22:36 +0000

In recent days there has been articles in the news about faith. On one hand, there is news that can increase faith, and on the other, news that can challenge faith. I think each of us needs to get to … Continue reading →

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