All I Possess

Leaving behind false traditions in search of the true Jesus

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Shameless Audacity

    I love this phrase I just found in Luke 11:8 NIV. Shameless audacity — having the boldness to speak up for what you need and want! I don’t remember ever reading Luke 10:5-8 before, as context for the oft-quoted verses 9-10. Jesus applauds those who speak up with audacity, asking for what they stand in Continue reading

  • Update: Where I’m At

    A lot has been going on here, and I haven’t blogged much lately. But I have two videos from our podcast to share with my readers, to let you know where I’m at. First, a video with my husband where we share some experiences, thoughts and questions we are dealing with. Secondly, here’s where I’m Continue reading

  • Reversing the Reformation

    I’ve been learning a ton of Middle Ages history with my students—things I didn’t know before! I’m amazed how little the LDS church (and public schools) teach about the reformation. Who in the world are the Huguenots? I had literally never heard of them before. What the LDS church will tell you about the reformation Continue reading

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  • The Bible is Incomplete?

    Did Paul preach only the tip of the iceberg? Was his gospel as he taught incomplete? Maybe the endowment ceremony and eternal marriage just didn’t make it into his teachings. Really? “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house Continue reading

  • The Great & Abominable Church

    I’ve previously written about the LDS mistrust of the Bible, and the “Plain and Precious” things purportedly removed. But today I want to assert a new claim: Which one is the church that “removed” the plain and precious doctrine of salvation by grace? It’s technically in there, but they skip right over it. Which one Continue reading

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  • Same Words, Different Definitions

    Wow! This is so good! But hearing the beliefs side by side really shows you how sacrilegious LDS doctrines are. (Just watch the first 30 mins for the comparisons) “If you feel angry, that’s understandable. But if you don’t feel burdened, then maybe you don’t understand the gravity of this.” Oh man, that hits home!! Continue reading

  • Righteousness by Proxy

    Mormons perform saving ordinances for the dead based on the idea that our works can bring salvation for someone else; they can be judged as worthy because we did something on their behalf. (Sounds familiar….almost like something in the Bible….) One reason I was taught that the Book of Mormon is superior to the Bible Continue reading

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