Tag: Obedience
Upon The Mountain — Reflections (Part 4.0 of 4)
After nearly a month of contemplation, there are a number of things that come to mind that I feel a need to clarify and to explore. Whereas I can’t see doing all that in one post, this is the first of several. The others will follow as Part 4.1 of 4, etc. 1. All of > > Read More …
Upon the Mountain — Introduction Addenda (Part 1 of 4)
Awaking this morning, it was made clear that there were some things of import missing from the prior post. On July 24th and 25th, we received some singular revelations. This was in consequence of offering the prayer on July 23 to ask for a little more time, for which the parallels to the servant pleading > > Read More …
Upon the Mountain — Introduction (Part 1 of 4)
If you have been following this blog, you know that Joy and I have been praying regularly to be shown our false beliefs (unbeliefs) and false traditions. We have been less diligent than we should have been in studying and preparing ourselves. It appears that the Lord is done waiting for us. Over the last > > Read More …
To Be Worthy
I received an indirect “question” regarding my definition of worthiness in my last post (Musings on the Sacrament). This is fair as I did not elaborate on this topic to any great degree. I will attempt to do so here, though this is no simple task. While the concept of worthiness may be relatively simple, we > > Read More …
In the name of Christ
I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about what it means to be “willing to take upon [us] the name of Thy Son….” I just don’t get it. Help, please. As I look at the scriptures, “name” is used in a wide variety of contexts. Before diving deeper, it seems reasonable to note the the > > Read More …
Well, I Think….
I hate those words. When I hear an LDS person respond to a question of doctrine with the words, “I think…,” I want to scream out, “Who cares what you think. What does the Lord think?” Does this seem unkind, uncharitable, and/or unloving? Let’s back up. For 40-some years I competed for air time to > > Read More …
Throwing Down The Gauntlet
One really can’t be a Mormon who deeply and seriously studies the gospel of Christ without stumbling over Denver. Personally, this has meant (note imperfect verb form) that I could take an impartial look (yeah, like anyone could actually do that) at some portion of his teachings, opinions, and testimonies without having to make an > > Read More …
Oh God (4) — Praying to Jesus?
Generally, there is no intention to quote other blogs here, but every once in a while there is a post related to a long list of topics yet unwritten that seems to call for a more immediate, if not totally prepared, posting.
Exit Plan B
Might we correctly say that Heavenly Father does not want us to have to repent? What if we thought of this as Plan of Happiness, Plan A? Have faith in Christ (always remember Him; always keep His commandments) Receive the constant companionship of the Spirit In short, Plan A. Obedience. What if we thought of > > Read More …