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I was looking at this picture of the Salt Lake Temple the other day and had a thought. Typically, the “all-seeing eye” of God is depicted within a triangle and not an oval. This version also has a veil-like curtain…
In Jacob chapters 2-3, we encounter one of the most fervent and emotionally charged sermons in the Book of Mormon. Delivered by Jacob, the brother of Nephi, this sermon provides profound insights into the condition of his people, as he…
There are 3 things that Jesus taught that enable one to build upon what he called his “rock.” Building upon his rock is critical to find safety from the floods and winds that cause one to fall and be received into…
Everyone wants a miracle
God can do miracles, but so can the adversary – BUT…
Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
This Christmas I had some thoughts about the gifts that were given to the young Jesus by the wise men. I haven’t had time to really dig down deep and see what I can unearth concerning gold, frankincense and myrrh…
Climbspiration
“By controlling our reactions, being calm and temperate and avoiding contention, we will begin to qualify for the gift of meekness.” – Ulisses Soares
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The Questions the Temple Creates
In God’s great wisdom he has deliberately made the symbols of the temple unique, because their very uniqueness demands the mind ask the questions: Why do we do that?What’s the meaning of that?What’s the significance of this?These are the very…
The Relationship Between The Ancient Israelite Temple And The Endowment via TempleStudy.com
The following article is from TempleStudy.com Professor William J. Hamblin has offered some good starting points in considering the relationship between the ancient Israelite temple ritual and the modern day LDS temple endowment. It is from this vantage point that we should…
Persuasion vs. Force
Too often lawmakers resort to the force of law rather than the power of persuasion to solve a problem in society. In this brilliant essay, Mark and Jo Ann Skousen proclaim a better way…
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