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Why the Doctrine of the Trinity Matters
Members of the LDS church, and even many ex-members tend to get pretty hung on on the doctrine of the Trinity. They say it’s confusing. But understanding and explaining exactly who and how God is, isn’t the point. There’s a different reason altogether that the doctrine of the Trinity matters (and why denying this doctrine… Continue reading
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The Sovereignty of God
I previously gave a list of scriptures showing that God is the author of salvation from start to finish— even our faith was provided by Him. Yesterday one of my pastors at The Well gave a great sermon based on the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda. At one point, he mentioned the fact that… Continue reading
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Foolishness to those who are Perishing
The LDS church (and other “Mormons”) are insistent that Gethsemane was an essential part of the atonement, the main focus. But when we go to the letters of the New Testaments, never once is Gethsemane ever even mentioned! But over and over, the apostles write to their audiences, looking back to the cross. The price… Continue reading
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His Word (and Church) Will Truly Stand Forever
Today let’s talk more about the LDS claim that the Bible is corrupted and essential truths are missing from it, that needed to be restored through Joseph Smith. Aside from the First Vision story that called all Christian creeds abominations, here are the Book of Mormon verses where that idea came from: “Wherefore, thou seest… Continue reading
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Within the Walls of Your Own Home
In our church group last night, some women were talking about whether they were natural nurturers (for example, who loved the baby phase) or not. I just listened, reflecting, not knowing for sure where I land. I didn’t mind the baby phase at all. I was present with my babies, wearing them and breastfeeding well… Continue reading
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Principles in the Old Testament
The Old Testament will trip you up if you mistake God’s people for God himself. They were a product of their own culture, and nationalism and warfare was a big thing for ancient civilizations. God didn’t condone everything thing they did, but He met them where they were at, He taught them true principles, and… Continue reading
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With What Measure You Mete
A long time ago, maybe back when I was a teen, I noticed scriptures that seem to teach karma. I was fascinated with how there was a correlation between Christianity and Hinduism. I love the idea that every culture and tradition around the world has some truth. A few years ago, I assigned my students… Continue reading
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Receiving a Double Portion
“You clothe the orphan, and double his portion” – I love this line in a popular Christian song. It makes me think of Oliver Twist and how he was denied a second portion—because that’s what man does. That’s what we are all prone to do in this fallen state. We are sinners, not naturally generous… Continue reading
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Where Is The Bible??
I’m writing this in real time. I am floored. I just reread an Ensign article from a long time ago. This was written by my seminary teacher. She told us this exact story a few years before the church magazine picked it up. I remembered it being such an amazing story—she would go on these… Continue reading
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Jesus Loved Samaritans and Jesus Loves Mormons
It’s amazing how much I’m learning in my study of the Bible this year. I never understood the history in the Old Testament before! In my reading lately, I’ve learned about how Israel split into the North (Israel) and South (Judea). And when I read that the capital of Israel was Samaria, some lights went… Continue reading
All I Possess 