To the Reader— The Book of Mormon is a source of spiritual guidance and inspiration for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and likely many others. This book of scripture has long been revered as… Read More »A More Modern (AMM) Interpretation of the Book of Mormon: Introduction
1 Nephi Chapter 1 A More Modern Interpretation of the Book of Mormon: Introduction 1:1 I am Nephi. I grew up in a good home with parents who taught me well. Even though I’ve faced hard times, I feel blessed… Read More »(AMM) 1st Nephi Chapter 1
1 The words which Jacob, the brother of Nephi, spake unto the people of Nephi, after the death of Nephi: 2 Now, my beloved brethren, I, Jacob, according to the responsibility which I am under to God, to magnify mine office with soberness, and that I might rid my garments of… Read More »“Magnify Your Calling” – Understanding the Meaning and Origin of This LDS Phrase: Jacob 2:2
Those raised in a high demand religions where church, God and the gospel reside at the core of measuring self worth and purpose may find the book “Stoner” by John Williams, and the main character William Stoner intriguing and refreshing.… Read More »William Stoner – Religion of the Heart
Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. A short story of Henry, a former believer, and his return to church Henry sat nervously in the pew… Read More »Romans 14:1 and Paul’s advice on how to receive unbelievers into religious communities
For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. No Man is an Island No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; If… Read More »Romans 14:7 and the Poem: “No Man is an Island”
Engaging with pornography can be a deeply complex and personal experience. For people of faith, it often evokes profound feelings of shame, guilt, and disconnection from God. And though studies continually show that a “vast majority” of males, and a… Read More »Shame, Hunger, Healing: How does God feel about us when we look at Porn? Luke 9:10-17
As Alexander Hamilton lay in his bed, dying, following the infamous duel against Aaron Burr, he was visited by Rev. Dr. Benjamin Moore, the Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New York. These are Dr. Moore’s recollection of events:… Read More »Compulsion or Conviction? Analyzing Hamilton’s death bed communion
DEATH IS SMALLER THAN I THOUGHT My Mother and Father died some years agoI loved them very much.When they died my love for themDid not vanish or fade away.It stayed just about the same,Only a sadder colour.And I can feel… Read More »1 Corinthians 15:55: Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?
“The New Whole Duty of Man” is a Christian devotional work that has had a significant influence on Christian doctrine and thought since its publication in the 18th century. Within the text, there are specific articles of faith that outline… Read More »The twelve articles of faith from “The New Whole Duty of Man” compared to LDS canon