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A Few Thoughts on Getting the Lord’s Attention

Jared — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0000

ASK Asking is a law of heaven. We can ask, petition, request, beg, and implore the Lord, depending on our need. Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. D&C 4:7 And whoso shall ask … Continue reading →

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Favored of the Lord

Jared — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:24:00 +0000

The Book of Mormon uses the phrase “favored of the Lord” to communicate the idea that a follower of Christ can arrive at a point where they are “supplied with advantages”. In other words, they are “regarded with kindness; as … Continue reading →

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Casually Engaged

Jared — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:44:50 +0000

Elder Neal A Maxwell passed away in 2004, but his words live on. Following is a talk he gave in Oct. 1992 General Conference. It was titled “Settle This in Your Hearts”. To view it click here. Otherwise, you can … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Father Provides Mountains to Climb So We Can Become Like Him

Jared — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:00:12 +0000

Heavenly Father Provides Us with Mountains to Climb So We Can Become Like Him Acquiring and growing a testimony is like climbing a mountain. As we ascend the mountain we can turn and view the vista behind us, and feel … Continue reading →

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Example of Faith: New General Authority Vs. Evil Spirit

Jared — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:41:41 +0000

I read, Yearning for the Living God, by F. Enzio Busche a few years ago. He was a Seventy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The account I have quoted is informative on many levels. As … Continue reading →

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

Jared — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 21:31:25 +0000

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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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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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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“…Ye Ask Not, Neither Do Ye Knock; Wherefore Ye are Not Brought into the Light…”

Jared — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:01:20 +0000

Years ago, I attended a series of lectures at BYU where the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, the Bible, and the Book of Mormon were discussed. I later learned that some of the scholars who lectured were agnostic. This surprised me. I … Continue reading →

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Latter Day Saints at a Faith Crossroads

Jared — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:47:15 +0000

Cruising the Bloggernacle in recent weeks, I’ve read much on the topic of faith. It appears some church members are standing at a faith crossroads, deciding which road they will travel. Some of what I’ve read related to the lost … Continue reading →

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