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Neal A. Maxwell made this observation that is not only true but especially relevant for a society in downfall: As people become harder, they use softer words to describe darker deeds.Neal A. Maxwell Think about that. Where do we see…
I’d like to thank my good friend Mike King for being the catalyst that inspired this article. The Bible verses are all from the New American Standard Version just for kicks, thanks, Andrew T. There’s a verse in the Book…
Every now and then, you stumble upon an answer so satisfying it feels almost thirst-quenching, as if a missing piece just clicked into place. I had one of those moments while revisiting the Lectures on Faith with the copy I…
The following is a post created from a talk I gave in church this morning. There is an idea in thermodynamics that everything in the universe eventually moves from order to disorder. The Book of Mormon is a window into…
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OneClimbs reader, Richard N., posted a portion of this quote in a comment a few days ago. He was kind enough to transcribe the full quote from an audio CD by S. Michael Wilcox. “Part of our problem is that…
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Keep my eyes open. Give things time. And re-examine my own assumptions now and then. The alternative is to not pay attention. Insist on final answers now. And never re-examine my own assumptions. Either choice on these three points has consequences in life. – Kevin Christensen
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We usually think of the word ‘covenant’ as simply meaning ‘a promise’ or ‘a promise between two people’, but a deeper study of the word reveals that there is much more happening when we speak of covenants and their implications.
Jellyfish and Temple Teachings
My father has worked for most of his life in residential marine construction and I used to spend a lot of time on job sites throughout my childhood. We worked down by the Gulf of Mexico and were well-acquainted with the sea…
Covenants, Ordinances and Ceremonies
Every covenant we make with God involves an ordinance and every ordinance involves a ceremony. These ceremonies use symbols to illustrate what the promised blessings are. Some ceremonies are long, some are short, and some will be missed if you…
Ravening Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Above is a window at the London School of Economics, it was commissioned by Bernard Shaw in 1910 in reference to the Fabian Society. This was an organization created in the 1800s to subvert the existing order and create a…
Persuasion vs. Force
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Voice of the Spirit Video
This is a Mormon Messages video that I noticed today on lds.org. I thought it presented a wonderful analogy for the Spirit.
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