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I created LDS Symbol Cards but didn’t really do much in the way of providing instructions. I thought I’d put together a little video that explains their origins and how I use them personally. Even if you don’t have any cards,…
The number 8 occurs many times in scripture under different contexts, it’s interesting to see these occurrences and think about their meaning.
“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, if…
He Lives and Loves
There are a lot of things that I believe are true and a lot of things that I do not believe are true. There are also things that I “know” are true like the existence of the city of Jerusalem.…
“The Gospel” by Elder John M. Madsen
Eyes to See
Repentance: the Renewal of the Mind
Ok, all joking aside, I was really intrigued by this new “symbol” or logo that was introduced at the Saturday evening session of General Conference. I can see why they did this though. The Moroni statue has become the de…
Climbspiration
“A war is not won if the defeated enemy has not been turned into a friend.” – Eric Hoffer
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Retro Video: Scripture Symbolism
Thanks to my friend Richard Nobbe for bringing this video to my attention. It’s a bit dated in many aspects but the information is very good, and I geek out on just about anything that has to do with symbolism.
Thoughts About Temple Recommend Interviews
The Church recently released an updated/clarified version of the temple recommend interview questions. And for the first time that I can remember, the President of the Church read them out loud over the pulpit in General Conference. It used to…
Parting the Veil
The veil was one of the core elements of the Hebrew temple. It was the dividing line between this world and the symbolic, or from time to time, literal presence of God. There are many meanings, doctrines, principles, types and…
In one of my personal favorite talks on the Constitution by Ezra Taft Benson, the simple principles of truth regarding man’s freedom in these last days are outlined.
Virtue in the people
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Video: My Heavenly Father Loves Me
I love this song and especially this particular rendition. @davidkat99 has produced a great video that pulls it all together. Just kick back, watch, listen and remember the simple truths that make existence possible.
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