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In the King James Version of the Bible, we find the terms “Holy Ghost” and “Holy Spirit,” while in modern translations we typically see only “Holy Spirit” used. Technically, the modern translations are more correct since the Greek words behind Holy Ghost…
In keeping with the purpose of this blog as my personal study journal, I’m going to be doing something new. This last General Conference was particularly inspiring for me, as I’m sure it was for many. I want to dig…
The variety of opportunities for teaching in the Lord’s kingdom are expansive. Each member of the church is commissioned to “…speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world” (D&C 1:20). Mormon explained that the…
The Greater and Lesser Arches
This week, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published a new gospel topic titled Becoming Like God. Personally, I thought they did a great job with this piece, hit all the right scripture verses, and explained the doctrine…
The “Conversion Spectrum” in the Book of Mormon
How are we “Saved”?
“If it hasn’t happened to you—it should.”
David O. McKay Temple Address
An address on the Temple ceremony by President David O. McKay given Thursday, 25 September 1941, at 8:30am, Salt Lake Temple Annex (Manuscript in BYU Library Collections.)
Climbspiration
“All things denote there is a God” – Alma 30:44
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You Cannot Stay on the Summit Forever…
In the very quote that inspired the title of this blog, Rene Daumal penned a profound though: “You cannot stay on the summit forever; you have to come down again.” The purpose of the climb is to reach the summit and…
Sacred Silence and the Mysteries of God
Occasionally I will hear the subject of “mysteries” brought up in a church class or in conversations with other church members like it is an off-limits subject; “Don’t go delving into those mysteries!” I often wonder if they know what…
Temple Worship by Elder John A. Widtsoe
A talk given at a meeting of the Genealogical Society of Utah at the Assembly Hall in Salt Lake on October 12, 1920. By far one of my favorite talks on the temple. The whole thing is great, but the last third is really priceless information.
Was 9/11 our Mormon 3:10?
The wickedness of the Nephites proved their destruction, that we know. Part of this wickedness was a dramatic shift in their policy of war, a policy that we have adopted here in our day.
The Proper Role of Government
Ravening Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Why We Celebrate the United States Constitution
JRNL Rootstech video with yours truly
A little taste of our experience at Rootstech this year. You’ll see Nick Jones, my business partner and I’m in there too! Check out JRNL.com if you’re looking for a great journaling solution. Keep your eye out in the next…
Spices, Gnats, and Camels
Silent Night #LightTheWorld
Family…It’s Worth Fighting For
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