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The Beginning of Great Sorrows and Lamentations for American Liberty and Freedom

The message and hope is found in the Book of Lamentations written by the Prophet Jeremiah. There is not going to be a complete or understandable explanation for what we are most likely going to endure in the next few months. Maybe within the next few years. We already are seeing the silencing of certain voices, censorship on an unparalleled scale. We will be standing as witnesses to greater human suffering and sorrow that past generations may not have ever seen. Many Christians are appearing to be blindly led toward false hopes and securities with the claims that Christ's coming is on the threshold of human history.

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Who God is | Dismantling a Strawman Argument

 WHAT DO MORMONS BELIEVE ABOUT GOD? NOW YOU KNOW The views and interpretations of LDS Doctrine in this apologetic essay reflect the understanding of the author and are not necessarily the official views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information presented is based upon the writer's intensive study into this subject and… Continue reading Who God is | Dismantling a Strawman Argument

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Is the Latter-day Saint Christian Faith a Polytheistic Religion?

Photo by Wendy van Zyl on Pexels.com Content writer, Alicia Purdy, published an article on March 2019 at Crosswalk.com: Are Mormon's Christians? 7 Major Differences in Critical Theology  After careful review of her brief 7-point synopsis of these 7 major, and critical, differences in theology - there seems to be something amiss. Purdy made 7 critical false… Continue reading Is the Latter-day Saint Christian Faith a Polytheistic Religion?

Mindful Recovery, Spirituality

Mighty Power Unto Deliverance

Today's reading: 1 Nephi Chapter 1 ...I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.  ~ 1 Nephi 1:20 ~ A mindful and spiritually focused recovery program empowers an… Continue reading Mighty Power Unto Deliverance

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How God meets us where we are in the present moment

One of the most challenge things in being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is having to constantly be aware of one's on going work toward perfection. Many times, as a Mormon, the constant teaching of, "you have to do this in order for this to happen," came across the… Continue reading How God meets us where we are in the present moment

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Nature and Understanding of God

We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.  ~ First Article of Faith ~ ... all things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular… Continue reading Nature and Understanding of God

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How judging prevents blessings

At some point in each of our lives, we come to a place where we are in need of prayer, encouragement, support, and assistance. Within the Christian community, we are all in need of these things. Problem is, there is criticism, judgment, and lack of compassion and empathy upon those who come with their needs.… Continue reading How judging prevents blessings

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How opposition is beneficial to our authentic Christian life

For it must needs be, there is an opposition in all things ~ 2 Nephi 2:11 ... it is as necessary that we should have difficulties to contend with, in order to make intelligent provision for our spiritual concerns, as it is that we should have the winter frosts and stormy weather to enable us… Continue reading How opposition is beneficial to our authentic Christian life

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The need to love God – Our greatest commandment

To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is all-consuming and all-encompassing. It is no lukewarm endeavor. It is total commitment of our very being - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - to love of the Lord. What is the greatest commandment? When the Sadduccee's challenged Christ on the doctrine of resurrection,… Continue reading The need to love God – Our greatest commandment

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Paul's Pericope "Another Gospel" of Galatians 1:6-9

The Apostle Paul writes to the Church in Galatia defending his apostolic authority. One of the most perverted forms of Biblical interpretation is that of Galatians 1:8-9. This passage is commonly used by Christian Apologists in their attempt to prove that Mormonism is "another Gospel". Therefore, the purpose of this post is to provide understanding… Continue reading Paul's Pericope "Another Gospel" of Galatians 1:6-9