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Over a half century ago, while I was still a child, I recall hearing a number of old people offer the following explanation for the great disasters that had befallen Russia: “Men have forgotten God; that’s why all this has…
In Alma 37, Alma the Younger describes the meaning of certain relics to his son, Helaman who is about to come into possession of them. The Liahona, Interpreters, and Gold Plates were among the items placed in Moroni’s box that…
This will be the first in a series of posts exploring basic archetypal symbols and their meaning within a doctrinal context. This first post will focus on the number one and some of it’s many meanings.
Repentance: the Renewal of the Mind
The word repentance may stir a variety of thoughts and feelings within our minds; fear or relief, perhaps terror or joy. It is all about learning to see differently and receiving a change of mind.
Mormon Yeshiva
I was speaking recently with Todd McLaughlin, who introduced me to the work of Robert Kay and his YouTube channel and blog “Mormon Yeshiva.” If you like my content here on oneClimbs about symbolism, you’ll love Robert Kay’s stuff. Here…
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