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Boys and girls

We just had our home teachers switch this past week and now have a 16 year old as one of … Continue reading Boys and girls

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How are you going to teach lesson 31 for Gospel Doctrine?

I am directing this question to all the Gospel Doctrine instructors out there. How are you planning to discuss lesson … Continue reading How are you going to teach lesson 31 for Gospel Doctrine?

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From the archives: Commandments

Our church seems to be focused on commandments and rules. It would seem—though perhaps scientifically unconfirmed—that of all the Christian … Continue reading From the archives: Commandments

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Priesthood lesson on Relief Society

Today’s priesthood lesson was on the Relief Society. As soon as I saw the title, I knew how the lesson … Continue reading Priesthood lesson on Relief Society

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Should we drop these doctrinal ideas?

Geoff Johnston, from New Cool Thang, recently suggested in a Nine Moons guest post the following five doctrinal ideas that … Continue reading Should we drop these doctrinal ideas?

From the archives

From the Archives: Desirous to see, hear, and know these things

While studying the scriptures tonight, I came across a verse that seemed pretty timely. It’s 1 Ne 10:17 and in it … Continue reading From the Archives: Desirous to see, hear, and know these things

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Why baptism was instituted.

While preparing for my lesson in two weeks, I was reading D&C 128:12: The ordinance of baptism by water, . … Continue reading Why baptism was instituted.

Canada, Health

What’s health care really like in Canada?

This guest post is provided to you by Johnna Cornett, an Our Thoughts reader living in California. If you’d like … Continue reading What’s health care really like in Canada?

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Swearing in the Bloggernacle

I’ve noticed a trend over the last year or so. Granted, this is all anecdotal, so don’t be expecting me … Continue reading Swearing in the Bloggernacle

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Saying goodbye to Mormon Doctrine

Matt W. over at New Cool Thang reported that the Church is releasing a new version of Gospel Principles for … Continue reading Saying goodbye to Mormon Doctrine

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