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LDS Apologetics
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LATEST ARTICLES ( 353 )
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Pain: The Shadow of Pleasure
There is something modern psychology has in common with Hinduism and Buddhism.To explain; in the bhagavad gita Krishna describes the goal of life as detachment... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Fasting
Patricia Bragg Ph.D.- "Proven throughout history for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation, fasting promotes cleansing and healing; helps normalize weight... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Spirit of Christmas; The Spirit of Christ
"I do not like the old man being called up for erring in doctrine. It looks to much like the Methodists. And not like the latter-day-saints. Methodists have... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Karma
My new Book The Metaphysics and Science of Mormonism is available here. In paperback and on Kindle for now with many other ereader platforms to follow. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Pants in Church
So there's this thing today about women wearing pants to church to show that they can dress nice without having to conform to dresses. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Gossip
Last Sunday during fast and testimony I sat in front of two sisters who gossiped about one of the brothers who got up and bore his testimony, laid his soul... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2012 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
I Am A Fan Of Meditation
. I have done some forms of it for the last year or so, not often and it’s usually the contemplative meditation not the stringent sort that many practice. Read more
Posted on 20 November 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, SPIRITUALITY -
Enhance Your Calm
So I’ve been doing some thinking lately reflecting on a few of the things I need to work on and the common ways in which I go wrong sometimes. And a lot of it... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2012 -
The Metaphysics and Science of Mormonism
"Father Lehi is on his death bed. He’s trying to share with his sons the last element of gospel testimony before he passes away. He’s pleading with his sons to... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 -
Blessed Are They That Mourn
"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." (Romans 12:15)"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)My wife... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2012 -
Science: A New World Religion
In 1953 Stanley Miller performed an experiment which has had a lasting impact on us all. He demonstrated that passing a spark through a chosen mixture of... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2012 -
I Am That i Am
John 10:34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? John 10:35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 -
The Kingdom of God is Within You
The Tao that can be explained is not the Tao. And it is also true that wisdom that can be memorized is not wisdom. For one to be wise an inner change must take... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2012 -
Why God Has Judged America
“The Almighty has His own purposes. ‘Woe unto the world because of offenses; for it must needs be that offenses come, but woe to that man by whom the offense... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 -
The LDS Faith: The Modern Loss of Joy and Spirituality
In the early days of the LDS church, our gatherings were fervent and joyful. Visions occurred regularly and healings were also common, the singing was joyful,... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 -
God's Judgment Enacted on American Soil
The Harbinger by Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn is an engaging book about an ancient prophecy applied to Israel that it seems has been applied to America as well. Read more
Posted on 30 September 2012 -
Looking Upon God
In his book Confessions Augustine describes a good friend of his Alypius of Thagaste who is convinced to go and see the Roman Games. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 -
Your Own Personal Jesus
In 2002 I liked Jesus but didn’t believe. I was interested in Faith but couldn’t grasp it. Faith was a gift I just hadn’t received. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2012 -
Sacred Garments
People of faith often wear special clothing or accessories as a reminder of their religious beliefs and commitments. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 -
Lehi's Dream
Lehi’s dream was simple but profound. There was a iron rod leading through the darkness and murky waters to a tree, the tree of life with fruit that symbolizes... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2012