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I have fought my way thru
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I have fought my way thru

Oh, that each in the day of his coming may say, “I have fought my way thru; I have finished … Continue reading I have fought my way thru

Joseph Smith, the seer stone, and a hat
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Joseph Smith, the seer stone, and a hat

During a seminary morningside this morning, a stake president relayed the experience of Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon … Continue reading Joseph Smith, the seer stone, and a hat

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Honesty, according to For The Strength of Youth

In Gospel Doctrine class today, we split into small groups to discuss six principles in For The Strength of Youth. … Continue reading Honesty, according to For The Strength of Youth

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Happy 10th anniversary!

So I completely missed a major milestone this year: in July, Our Thoughts hit our 10 year mark. In that … Continue reading Happy 10th anniversary!

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Does modern revelation tie into Jesus’s teachings

I think most people can agree with the definition of Christian to be one who follows the teachings of Christ. … Continue reading Does modern revelation tie into Jesus’s teachings

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Conducting a small sacrament meeting

I was recently asked to oversee the sacrament meeting at a local seniors residence. We have about half a dozen … Continue reading Conducting a small sacrament meeting

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Should we put conditions on who we give money to?

Do you think we have an obligation to give to others (if we have the means) unconditionally? Should we be … Continue reading Should we put conditions on who we give money to?

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LDS Young Women Survey

Interesting results from a survey on gender and sex in the LDS church: These are the results so far of … Continue reading LDS Young Women Survey

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Why reading the Book of Mormon in two languages provides more insight

The other day, for my scripture study, I came across two verses that caught my interest. I read my scriptures … Continue reading Why reading the Book of Mormon in two languages provides more insight

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Is the Holy Ghost the second comforter?

During elders quorum today, the instructor commented that Jesus is the Second Comforter. It seemed a bit odd to me, … Continue reading Is the Holy Ghost the second comforter?

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