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Sometimes we limit what God can give us by the “receptacle” or “vessel into which something is received” (Webster’s 1828 Dictionary) we bring to him. We may come to God begging for spiritual food while holding out a single finger…
In Lehi’s vision, there are 18 references to the fruit of the tree of life with only 9 references to the tree itself. (1 Nephi 8) In Nephi’s vision, there is a larger focus on the tree of life with…
I was reading Alma chapter 29 recently and I thought I’d share some observations that I think are particularly relevant to today’s world. I love how you can keep coming back to scripture to find new things. As we age, mirrors reveal changes,…
“Focus upon asking the right questions” – David A. Bednar
- Where Blind Faith Ends
- The Meaning of Isaiah 4:1 and Seven Women Taking Hold of One Man
- Joseph Smith on Truth
- The “All-Seeing-Eye” Symbol and the Urim and Thummim Connection
- Analysis of an Incredible Eve/Mary Artwork by a Roman Catholic Nun
- A Proposed Reinterpretation of Jacob 2:30
- Characteristics vs. Attributes: Demystifying Lectures 3 and 4
Book of Mormon
View AllBelow is an excerpt of Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” with a few minor edits I’ve introduced. [Socrates] And now, I said, let me show in a figure how far our nature is enlightened or unenlightened: – Behold! human beings living…
It’s very interesting how certain beliefs and teachings are common all around the world. Psychologist Carl Jung conducted some interesting research into archetypes, which are ancient mental images that persist in the present consciousness. But can that account for many…
“According to Keith Stepan (former Managing Director of Temple Construction), many LDS temples are thematic, making use of a single visual motif to unify the exterior architecture and interior design and furnishings. These unifying motifs potentially point to a particular doctrine or concept. At the Mt.…
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