Joseph Smith Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery What are contraries? They are opposing concepts in line with what are more commonly called paradoxes. More importantly, why are they important? Their importance may derive from the fact that they enhance our understanding of many important concepts. But it’s important …
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Christ’s love is like a poem that doesn’t always rhyme, yet comforts all of us in ways that are devine. The beauty of the rose belies the sharpness of its thorns, like the miracle that blesses all who are forlorn. A miracle is God’s gift that’s not always seen to be profound. …
We are all familiar with the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It is the first story that appears in the Book of Genesis which is the first book of the bible. As Christians, we are also familiar with the doctrine of original sin, the idea that we are all …
What is government’s responsibility for establishing equality among the people? That is the question!!! Or is it, really? How thoroughly have we thought about this? We know that people, individuals, are inherently unequal. So what is the libertarian view of how government should approach the problem of equality? The image above gives us an idea …
WHEN DARK CLOUDS ARISE AND THE LIGHT GOES OUT The photo that graces the entrance to this post symbolizes the light of The Holy Ghost which testifies of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is like the sun which God maketh to shine upon all. But the dark clouds of doubt can …
The Prophet Joseph Smith received the following revelation at Kirtland, Ohio, December 16 and 17, 1833. https://www.instituteofreligion.org/?&sw=dc&bk=dc&ch=101&vs=80 And for this purpose have I established the Constitution of this land, by the hands of wise men whom I raised up unto this very purpose, and redeemed the land by the shedding of blood. It was not …
The underlying and unmistakable concept behind the Declaration of Independence and the institution of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as set forth in the inauguration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is freedom. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the unalienable rights of men, which is universal throughout the world, and for …
President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has designated the year 2020 for a bicentennial celebration of Joseph Smith’s first vision which ushered in the restoration of the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This vision was one of the few times in human history when God The …
HOW WE “HEAR HIM”-I LISTENED AND THE HOLY GHOST SAVED MY LIFE Read More »
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Understanding this concept will answer the question of why a loving God allows pain, suffering and evil in the world. Please read with that in mind and be alert for ways it may benefit your own life. …
“THERE MUST NEEDS BE AN OPPOSITION IN ALL THINGS” Read More »
Latter-day Saints are familiar with the saying that, “God will force no man to heaven.” One will search the scriptures in vain for any mention, however small or insignificant, of behavior forced by the Great Jehovah. We are by the dictates of the gospel guided, directed, pleaded with, and shown by example of all that …