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Does baptism wash away our sins or not?

Shortly after Paul was baptised, Ananais instructed him to “arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins.” (Acts 22:16) … Continue reading Does baptism wash away our sins or not?

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Will Judas Iscariot be a judge?

During companionship study tonight, we came across D&C 29:12: …the Twelve which were with me in my ministry at Jerusalem, … Continue reading Will Judas Iscariot be a judge?

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Patience and job loss

Two days ago, I was called into the office of the chief operations officer where I work and was told … Continue reading Patience and job loss

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Introduction to Official Declaration 2

Check out this great analysis of the new introduction to Official Declaration 2. Continue reading Introduction to Official Declaration 2

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LDS Church releases new version of the scriptures

The Church has released a new edition of the Standard Works. The current printing masters of the 1979 edition of … Continue reading LDS Church releases new version of the scriptures

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Tell him his fault . . . and him alone

I had an experience this week that made me reflect on something Jesus said shortly after his transfiguration. “Moreover if … Continue reading Tell him his fault . . . and him alone

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I don’t think the “body is a temple” scripture is about tattoos

In one of the breakout sessions I attended during a seminary training seminar this weekend, we briefly discussed 1 Corinthians … Continue reading I don’t think the “body is a temple” scripture is about tattoos

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Did the Deloitte audit really prove that Theresa Spence is corrupt?

Earlier this week, CBC reported that they had received a leaked copy of an audit performed by Deloitte on the … Continue reading Did the Deloitte audit really prove that Theresa Spence is corrupt?

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Sacrament does not renew the baptismal covenant

In our elders quorum class on Sunday, we were discussing ordinances. At one point, we came to the ordinance of … Continue reading Sacrament does not renew the baptismal covenant

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Limits on number of prayers

When I was elders quorum president, occasionally when I asked someone to say a prayer, he would respond by saying … Continue reading Limits on number of prayers

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