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• The Betrayal Of Jesus

  

  I'd like to look at the betrayal of Jesus and see if we can asses Christs feeling and take on those betrayals.First, we really must understand the nature of... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Buddha And Christ; Parallel Teachings

  

  1. All the phenomena of existence have mind as their precursor, mind as their supreme leader, and of mind are they made. If with an impure mind one speaks or... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• An Understanding Faith

  

  I'm There is an LDS facebook group called "A Thoughtful Faith." One of the ideas being to promote a thoughtful approach to our faith. Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Bear Your Burdens With Ease

  

  “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and y... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Doubt Less Trust More

  

  Doubt is needed at times, being cynical can help guard us and ensure our safety. It's when those things lead us to assume the worst that we must bring them in... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Wheat And Tares

  

  Jesus taught a parable about wheat and Tares. Except it wasn't about wheat and Tares, it was about why good things happen to good and bad people. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• To Lighten One Another's Burdens

  

  Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How Buddha Can Help Us Be Better Christians

  

  I'm There are many misconceptions about Buddhism in church culture. One is highlighted in a recent lds.org segment on temple garments in which Buddhists are sai... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Handling Death

  

  I haven't written much lately because I've been dealing with a family members recent diagnosis of a terminal illness. They won't die soon, they will waste away.... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Be The Message

  

  You can preach the gospel message but it is much more effective and so much more powerful to be the message. Actions speak louder than words and true examples... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Spiritual Journey

  

  A thought occurs to me that our spiritual journey maybe less about becoming something than it is about unbecoming everything that isn't really us so we can be... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Absence Of Judgement

  

  About a week ago I posted a piece called "Stay on the boat or a walk on water." It was my personal take on Elder Ballards stay on the boat talk. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Disrespecting Christ

  

  With the news of women attending the priesthood sessions of general conference and the news of gay marriage being legal in Utah there was much outrage. Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Stay On The Boat Or a Walk On Water?

  

  We have been counseled by our church leaders to "Stay in the boat" no matter how rough the seas may be. Meaning we should stay in the comfort of the church... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• My Conference Take Away

  

  Dalin H. Oaks gave a talk where he stated that Jesus taught us to love our neighbor as ourselves and that that is the 2nd great commandment according to Jesus.H... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Charity

  

  Here is some of what President Monson said about charity in a conference talk called "Charity Never Faileth.""I consider charity—or “the pure love of... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• You Can't Always Get a What You Want

  

  Jacob in the Old Testament loved Rachel and worked seven long years to earn her hand in marriage but when the time was finished Laban, her father, tricked... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Love Your Enemies

  

  Keshia Thomas 18 years old in 1996 when she attended a KKK protest in Ann Arbor Michigan. The clan was holding a rally only to be met with a protest. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Biblical Lessons Of Sin

  

  There are roughly 20 different words used to describe sin in the Old Testament. But the three most common are Het, Pesha, and Avon. The root of Het, HT, occurs... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Isaiah's Prophecy

  

  Many recognize Isaiah for his prophecies of the ministry and life of Christ but there's something worthy of consideration that many have missed. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY