Personal Revelation and My Future Self
One of the things I love about the church is its emphasis on personal revelation. The theology of having the Holy Ghost, a member of the Godhead, as a constant companion is beautiful to...
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Book Review: Why Isn’t God Answering Me?
I will be the first to admit that I do not read “churchy” books. However, an opportunity came up to review Why Isn’t God Answering Me?By Gerald Lund for the blog and I decided...
Good Doctrine Tastes Good
One of my favorite things that Joseph Smith taught, is that truth tastes good. I especially love this part in “The King Follet Sermon“: This is good doctrine. It tastes good. I can taste the...
Relief Society Lesson 12: Seek the Spirit in All You Do
Guest Post by Trudy Rushforth I was excited when I was asked to write this lesson plan. Seeking and living by the Spirit is one of the parts of the gospel that I really...
May Young Women Lesson: How Do I Receive Personal Revelation?
Introduce the doctrine Invite the young women to list some important decisions they will need to make in the next few years. Write the list on the board. What is personal revelation? How can...
This Is Life Eternal. Right Here. Right Now.
Victor Hugo wrote, “To love another person is to see the face of God.” I used to think this was a beautiful metaphor for the divine power of Love. Now I’m beginning to believe it is a mandate – at least for me personally: To love another person is to learn their language. To learn their language is to see a face of God that we might otherwise never have seen.
Birth/Rebirth: From God, Who Is Our Home
“. . . And, sister, if this is what guardian angels are, then none of us has anything to fear. They were fierce and powerful and beautiful and full of God’s love and light.”
Lord, Let Me Be a Wind Tunnel
” . . .Yet, for me, the single most astounding piece of doctrine within the Mormon faith is this: that God speaks to us where we live. And that each person can find answers to her questions if she is willing to let go of whatever keeps her from the truth.. . . “
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