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A Review of a Few Basic Principles of the Gospel

Jared — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:22:24 +0000

“The most basic principles of the gospel are sometimes those least understood.” Theodore M. Burton The following information was obtained by searching through numerous LDS books and choosing a few definitions that caught my eye. Please feel free to add … 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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When Your Flame of Faith Flickers

Jared — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 03:30:48 +0000

For many the birth of mature faith comes when the faith of their youth is challenged. With this thought in mine I would like to write to those who are feeling the flame of their faith flickering. I think nearly everyone … Continue reading →

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One Part Faith, Twelve Parts Doubt—A Recipe to Reduce Faith and Increase Doubt

Jared — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:35:10 +0000

Faith and doubt are topics that make up much of what is written in the Bloggernacle. I got to thinking the other day about the ratio of post and comments in the Bloggernacle that feed faith or doubt. I don’t … 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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Finally, one night…I broke down. I began to sob and to pray.

Jared — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 22:35:56 +0000

The following sacrament talk was given by Michael R. Conder. Michael, his wife, and four children live in Colorado. He is a system engineer. I contacted Michael by email and asked for his permission to post his talk, which he … 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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Belief and Disbelief

Jared — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:00:06 +0000

Note: Belief and faith are synonyms as I use the terms in this post. I’ve been thinking about the nature of belief and disbelief. Each person appears to have an inherent tendency to believe or disbelieve religious claims. Following are … Continue reading →

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My Experience with Faith

Jared — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:17:53 +0000

Faith is a term that can be used to describe the state of mind one possesses when they seek to do something. When someone starts a business, enters into a contract, climbs a mountain, writes a book, for example, it … Continue reading →

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Each of Us Will Face Trials and Hardships in This Life

Jared — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:56:48 +0000

The following General Conference talk was given by Elder Quentin L. Cook Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Oct 2008. It was titled, “Hope Ya Know, We had a Hard Time”, Ensign, Nov 2008, 102–6. For a shortened YouTube … Continue reading →

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