John Merilatt of Ephesians 2 Ministries asked this question on his Facebook Page: Question to ask Mormons: If baptism is … Continue reading » Read More →
Archive for the ‘Personal Reflections’ Category
Answering the Critic’s Question: Baptism and why Christ did not Baptize
Why the LDS Church is a Missionary Church
Sitting in Ward Conference yesterday, learning to fulfill a calling as a ward missionary, the reality is becoming how and … Continue reading » Read More →
“Not My Will, but Thine be Done” New Testament Lesson #25
“Not My Will be Done, But Thine, be Done” New Testament Lesson #25 Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46 … Continue reading » Read More →
“This is Life Eternal” New Testament Study #24
New Testament Lesson #24 “This is Life Eternal” John 16-17 Study outline: John 16:1-15: Jesus prepares his Apostles for the … Continue reading » Read More →
“Inherit the Kingdom Prepared for You”
This week’s Gospel Doctrine Lesson is on Matthew 25 – titled “Inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” This lesson discusses the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), Parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30); and the parable of the sheep … Continue reading → Read More →
Safety First – Have we forgotten the Principles of Morality?
In various work environments have established safety policies and procedures. In my former place of employment, an employee had to be cognizant of his/her surrounding areas. If something went wrong, there are specific Lock Out Tag and Try procedures that must be performed in order to safely work on the machine, remove any fiberboard that [...] Read More →
When you say you are Pro-Choice…..
Those who say that a Woman has the right to choice whether or not she ought to carry through her pregnancy or terminate her pregnancy, what are they truly saying? The following video is very graphic and disturbing. Still, it … Continue reading → Read More →
The Light of Truth in a Darkened World
The other day, I happened to take some things over to the local Goodwill store. Out of sheer curiosity, I took a moment to go in and browse in the book section. Once in a great while, I will come across some good books – especially if it is in the religion section. One particular [...] Read More →
Genesis, Noah and his descendants and Biblical Fallibility
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 peculiar, impressions of thoughts and [...] Read More →
The Atonement through Jesus Christ
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 on chocolate (as well as [...] Read More →
“Should LDS Women be allowed to hold the priesthood?” Responding to Becki Detro
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, Mormonism). She also claims to [...] Read More →
Book of Mormon Devotion: 1 Nephi 1:1
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 experiences ever had in my [...] Read More →