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I love this Thai commercial that really inspires you to do good. If only we had more messages like this in the world, imagine the impact it could have.
Well, five years, 340 posts later and I’m still doing this! I have no intention of stopping, in fact, I’m planning on redesigning the site soon to be responsive for mobile devices and tablets. I’ve met some great people just by…
A fun idea about how adults, youth, and kids can learn about symbolism and temples with a sketchbook and LDS Symbol Cards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uBBJmqDqjc
The “Conversion Spectrum” in the Book of Mormon
Sometime around the turn of the century when I was serving as a full-time missionary, I discovered something that I’ve wanted to dive into more over the years and produce some kind of spectrum-like chart. Well, I’m still not there…
Have you been baptized by fire?
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Finality Robs Symbols of Their Meaning
This quote brilliantly sums up a critically important key to understanding symbols. “One explanation of a symbol that has been given does not preclude someone else seeing beyond that. Symbols were intended to expand our freedom of expression and feelings, not limit…
The Sacred Number 8
Karate Kid Perspective on Ordinances
Symbolism on my mind.
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Notice that Reorientation is a Thinking process, turning the mind, and Reconciliation is a Feeling process, turning the heart. – Kevin Christensen
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