General

God’s Laws vs. Commandments of God

To understand agency requires an understanding of God’s Laws and how they are used and termed. The laws of man will not be addressed.

by Jean Valjean

A Christ-Centered Relationship

Understanding Agency and Liberty usually comes in stages, with those stages matching our stewardship. Although the different stages overlap and may not always come in the exact same order for everyone the basic path is quite common.

by Jean Valjean

Mormons are Gentiles

I was pondering about why I believe we are qualified to be the “gentiles” who reject the fulness. (3 Nephi 16:10)

Mingled with Scripture – GenCon 2015

Here are the words of scripture from conference as delivered line upon line, here a little and there a little. 11.5 hours of conference and this is every line read during the 11.5 hours.

I Saw Two Personages

When Joseph recorded his “first vision” he never mentioned The Holy Ghost in any of the versions published. See all of the accounts side by side.

Secret Works of Darkness

A friend of mine isn’t bothered that Church discipline can be directed from the top down. But what do the scriptures say about who should judge, and how?

Rend That Veil

Joseph warned the saints about reliance upon him. Here is a quote worth pondering.

Temple Ritual

I shared Denver Snuffer’s post “Stiff Necks, Ancient and Modern” with my friends on Facebook. It wasn’t well received. Why would this post be offensive?

One Day

There will come a day for every member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when they will wake up and say, “What has happened to my religion?” Some have already gone through this paradigm shift years ago.

Response to A Critique Directed to Those Who Claim to Believe What Denver Snuffer Teaches

A blog post in January 2015 asked some fair questions of those who believe what Denver Snuffer teaches. Here are its questions, with my answers.

I Will Make a Spokesman for Him

In the 3rd chapter of Second Nephi, Lehi is quoting a prophecy from Joseph of Egypt. The quotation is nearly verbatim to the original given in the Genesis 50 JST.

Pure in Heart

Those who go to Zion will know Him. This is the requirement for entering and living in Zion. You need to know Him. The Second Comforter is a requirement. Temple Recommends won’t be enough. Prestigious callings are not enough.

Conditional Love

I’ve been out of work for the past six months. I’ve learned a lot. I had a good job and expected to help others with part of my paycheck. That has definitely changed. Now I’m on the other end, I need help.

True Prophets, True Disciples, and True Messengers

This is a follow up post to the False Prophets, False Priests, and False Teachers one. These are some of the characteristics of True Prophets, True Disciples, and True Messengers.

False Prophets, False Priests, and False Teachers

There are many who claim to speak for the Lord in these the last days. Many who take upon them His name, yet He doesn’t claim them. The Lord gave us a measurement to test those who claim such high regard.

Small Tokens

I have realized that it’s a process. Think of the tokens in the temple. Small touches, that get stronger and more pronounced as you move along. Think of the exchange of a token or coin.

My Witness

On September 9th I heard the final lecture given by a servant of the Lord. I cried with joy as he read to us revelation from the Lord. God is moving, He is accomplishing His work, through His strange act.

Enter Into His Rest

The doctrine on resting has been wrested: Enter into the Rest of the Lord

Why Settle for Lesser? Seek Greater!

I would add powerless, i.e. a vain attempt or laboring in vain. I would also add fruitless. i.e. Our efforts were fruitless. Why does the Lord labor in the vineyard? God is looking for fruit!

The Ironic Priesthood

“incongruity between a situation developed in a drama and the accompanying words or actions that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play —called also dramatic irony, tragic irony.”

Covenant Relationships Bear Fruit

The first commandment given to Adam and Eve given in the Garden was to ‘be fruitful’ and to ‘multiply, and replenish the earth. Understanding how they would accomplish this is no mystery, and that commandment is still in force today.

Christlike Affirmations

I focus on Christ. I think and act in a Christlike manner. I immerse myself in the scriptures and feast on the words of Christ. I know that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ. I exercise faith.

As a Man Thinketh

I even bought the simple book by James Allen called, "As a man Thinketh." I liked the book, and the concepts presented. It seemed to flow with what I believed and practiced.

100+ Character Traits of Christ

The first post on this blog, Christmas 2009: character traits of Christ, each with the scriptures that show it.