Monthly Archives: November 2006

If any of you lacks wisdom, don’t ask.

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

On November 7, 2006 LDS Apostle Dallin Oaks presented a devotional address to the students at BYU-Idaho. In his talk, entitled “Be Wise,” Mr. Oaks defined the principle of wisdom and demonstrated how wisdom may be applied in several different … Continue reading →

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Mormonism in the News

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

There’s been lots in the news lately about Mormonism; mostly related to Mitt Romney’s suitability as a presidential candidate in 2008. But there are some other tidbits that have cropped up as well. If you’re interested, here’s a run down … Continue reading →

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A living message to a dead world

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Eric Johnson

“Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.” –Acts 19:8 Some would say that making an overt apologia (“defense”) for the Christian faith is something that is ineffective and thus … Continue reading →

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Praise and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

O my God,Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects,      my heart admires, adores, loves Thee,      for my little vessel is as full as it can be,      and I would pour out all that fullness before Thee                  in ceaseless flow.When I think upon and converse … Continue reading →

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Unholy Devotion

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Sunday’s San Francisco Chronicle ran a lengthy article about Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In “A Prophet in Purgatory” journalist Don Lattin examines Mr. Jeffs’ history, leadership and behavior as the Prophet-leader … Continue reading →

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Got Milk? The Public Voice of Mormonism

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Journal Gazette Times-Courier out of east-central Illinois is in the middle of a pretty interesting online rant. It began on November 3rd when journalist Lee Thomson answered a couple questions about Mormonism in his (her?) “Journey of Faith” column. … Continue reading →

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Of Grackles and Bluebirds

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

Christianity Today posted an article on November 10th by Dr. Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary. Titled Shoot-First Apologetics, Dr. Mouw here recounts a story he once read, written by the late Dr. Walter Martin, about the danger of … Continue reading →

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Mormonism and Murder

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

In October a new book hit the shelves: The Open Curtain by Brian Evenson. Dubbed a thriller by Publishers Weekly, The Open Curtain is a story about Mormonism and murder. Evenson (Altmann’s Tongue) explores some controversial Mormon history in this … Continue reading →

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Crossing Cultures

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

The newspaper of Burlington, Iowa, The Hawkeye, ran a story on Monday about Truth Outreach, a 30-minute television program hosted by Rocky and Helen Hulse. The Hulses are the directors of the Nauvoo Christian Visitors Center, a Christian presence in … Continue reading →

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Another botched joke?

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Bill McKeever

Last week Massachusetts Senator John Kerry took a lot of heat from all sides for a comment he made about education. He told a group of students at Pasadena City College that if they study hard, do their homework, and … Continue reading →

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