Category: LDS Theology

Two Essential Rules for Resolving Conflicts
Oct 2

Two Essential Rules for Resolving Conflicts

Q: Bullied for Over a Year (Submitted by Susan): I have been bullied for over one year now. Rumors and lies follow me at church but I will not leave. I believe God put me there for a reason and despite everything, I love my church. I know who is behind the bullying and yes,…

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Bullying at School or Church?
Feb 10

Bullying at School or Church?

My father (a black belt) taught me how to handle bullying, but not the way you might think. Here is a Christ-centered approach. An old friend in Australia asked me recently about my children’s experiences with bullying in school, and whether it happens in LDS denominational schools. Our discussion started because of this tragic article (caution:…

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The Quest of a Lifetime
Jan 18

The Quest of a Lifetime

During that time and beyond, I began to feel the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. It was truly as Nephi said, “If ye will enter in by the way and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show you all things what ye should do.” (2 Ne 32:5.) I literally had it given to me, at the very moment, what should be said in difficult interpersonal relationships, or when approaching someone about the gospel. A power far, far beyond my own flowed into my life…

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Questions, Temples, and Ordinances
May 29

Questions, Temples, and Ordinances

In studying the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I encourage everyone I know to ask detailed questions and learn all they can. This, of course, in addition to the supernally-important process of praying and asking God for heavenly guidance. Asking questions is the best way to get good answers, and there are many…

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Science and Religion: "What Is Truth?"
May 12

Science and Religion: “What Is Truth?”

Strolling across the BYU campus with a non-religious co-worker, I mentioned that I majored in physics and loved science. Her reply betrayed a widespread prejudice.. “It must have been hard to be religious and study science at the same time.” My reply startled her. I said: “Not at all. I’ve found that truth is truth,…

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The True and Living Church—and a Living Prophet
Apr 21

The True and Living Church—and a Living Prophet

In 1999, I heard Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speak at a regional leadership training meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. It wasn’t his speaking ability that impressed me, but a flood of inspiration and great desire to change my life that came as he spoke and taught by the power of the Holy Ghost.

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"Excuse me. Where is this train headed?"
Apr 14

“Excuse me. Where is this train headed?”

Just discovered a decade ago, supermassive black holes shed profound “light” both on the processes of galaxy formation and the Book of Abraham (cosmologically, symbolically, and especially spiritually). And not only do they remind us of the inspired nature of the Book of Abraham, but they help us see sacred symbolism that deeply matters to us here and now…

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