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Genesis, Noah and his descendants and Biblical Fallibility

Mar 10, 2010 5:25am

I have started to simply read through the scriptures by going to readthescriptures.org. My attempt is to read all the standard works within 365 days. I have already completed day three readings. The problem is that sometimes I dwell too much on some passages of scripture that strike me as...

The Atonement through Jesus Christ

Mar 2, 2010 2:20pm

Easter is a month away and my thoughts are turning to one of the most sacred events in the history of humanity. While our culture and society today has created a more commercialized version of Easter as that of easter egg hunts, the easter bunny, and an excuse to munch...

“Should LDS Women be allowed to hold the priesthood?” Responding to Becki Detro

Mar 1, 2010 3:04pm

For those who are not familiar with who Becki Detro is, she is part of the ministry team of Truth in Love Ministries. An evangelical Counter-cult ministry whose sole mission is to reach out to hurting, confused, and oppressed women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons,...

March First Presidency Message – Moral Courage

Feb 25, 2010 10:16pm

March is coming around the corner. As always, the new edition of the Ensign is already in the mailboxes. I have already received mine, and have already glanced through some of the articles. There are several articles that are very interesting to read, prayerfully study through, and ask for comprehension....

Book of Mormon Devotion: 1 Nephi 1:1

Feb 22, 2010 6:18am

If you have never read the Book of Mormon, or if it has been a long while since you opened the pages, then you are not alone. My personal encounter with reacquainting myself with the Book of Mormon turned out to be one of the most positive and uplifting spiritual...

Nehemiah, Katrina, Indonesia, Haiti, and Rebuilding Our Lives

Feb 6, 2010 1:55am

On January 12, 2010, and at 4:53 pm (Haitian Local Time), a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the nation of Haiti. A region being referred to as the poorest country in the Northern Hemisphere. The response to this catastrophe is phenomenal. Prior to this, on December 26, 2004, a 9.0 magnitude...

When the Critics Ask – how one can respond.

Feb 3, 2010 6:44am

A definite question to ask any Critic who love to use Galatians 1:8 as a proof text against Mormonism. This is definite youtube video that is put together to respond to the misuse of the passage in Galatians, and how it is placed in its proper perspective. Filed under: Uncategorized...

Biblical Doctrine or False Mormon Doctrine?

Feb 1, 2010 3:33am

The following is a question for anyone to discuss. Whether you are a Born Again Christian, a Mormon, or a person of another religious faith, this question is simple. Is the following statement a False Mormon Doctrine or a True Biblical Doctrine? This is not a “yes or no” question....

Baptists say they were trying to do good in Haiti | US National Headlines | Comcast.net

Jan 31, 2010 9:33pm

Baptists say they were trying to do good in Haiti | US National Headlines | Comcast.net According to the AP article, written by Frank Bajak and Paisley Dodds, an Idaho Baptist Church group decided that it is in their best interest to go into the earthquake devastation of Haiti and rescue...

A Letter of Urgency to Modern Evangelical Christian’s

Jan 28, 2010 11:08am

Responding to an Ex-Mormon’s Letter of Urgency posted on Truth in Love Ministries Website “Letter of Urgency The following letter is written to all Christians by an ex-Mormon member of the Truth in Love Ministry team.” INTRODUCTION Dear Christian; If you saw a house on fire with someone trapped inside, what would you do? Would...