I’m in an interesting situation right now when I consider removing my name from the LDS church. Firstly let’s just say that in general, to all Mormons, including my ward members and family, you have trust with them when you’re in their circle. If I am considered to be in their circle, and begin to Continue reading

We see an interesting connection in John 5:18– “For this reason they tried all the more to kill him; not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.” The Pharisees were astounded at the thought that anyone would make themselves equal with God! Continue reading

In each of the four gospels, we have the story of the believing Jews welcoming Jesus, riding on a colt as Zechariah prophesied, into Jerusalem. They wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna!” This means “Save us!” It is a desperate plea for help. They had heard that this man is the Messiah and can do Continue reading

I spent all of 2 weeks in the sales industry. It was 20 years ago, but I remember this maxim. The Mormon missionaries are sales people. They’re trained in sales, and they’re fairly good at it. Oftentimes, they come back to the normal world and get a sales job to get them through their schooling. Continue reading

My list of Bible scriptures being taken out of context in the LDS church is growing faster than I can document it.  Yesterday I read Ezekiel 37 about the “stick of Ephraim” and the “stick of Judah.” I get how sometimes the Bible uses metaphor and there might be some differing ideas on what it Continue reading

This is such a striking concept for exMormons to learn. There really is no Biblical option anywhere to keep half the law and have the rest covered by grace. Living by some commandments and feeling “righteous” or “worthy” for doing so really disconnects a person from Christ because it lessens their understanding of how they’re Continue reading

The LDS church encourages the investigators and members to pray about the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon, yet it is never so much as mentioned that God can reveal the same truth about the Bible! What a double standard if there ever was one. The church encourages personal revelation and seeking truth — but Continue reading

It’s so fascinating how the Book of Mormon really didn’t reveal any new doctrine at all. It only reflects the discussions already happening in Joseph Smith’s time. Here’s a quick conversation with Chat GPT, but I do own the book about the burned over district, where I can learn more in depth about this. ** Continue reading

It is a heresy in the LDS church to say you need to be free from sin (and addiction) before you can be saved or take sacrament/communion. Romans 5:8 “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 7:15 “I do not do what I Continue reading

A few days ago, my family went to see the Draper Philharmonic perform Arise: Ignite the Praise. This was a Christian music event with choir, orchestra, soloists, children’s choir and ASL! It was very well done. It was interesting for me to sit in an interfaith space and do some reflection. No doubt most of Continue reading