Monthly Archives: November 2007

Tozer quote

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” – A.W. Tozer

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10 Reasons I’m Thankful

1. Even when I was an enemy to God, a child of wrath who was dead in sin, God opened the eyes of my heart and freely forgave my sins by faith alone. I remember explaining Ephesians 2:8-9 away, but … Continue reading

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When Mexicans Plant a Church

When Mexicans plant a church in the United States

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What’s next for FLDS?

What’s next for FLDS? (CNN video)

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Are You a Christian? Who Gets to Decide?

In an article posted last week on The New Republic web site (November 12, 2007), journalist Josh Patashnik took a look at Mitt Romney’s tendency to distance himself from LDS doctrine for the sake of his presidential campaign. Mr. Patashnik … Continue reading

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Exaltation Speculation

On November 9th (2007) an article by Mathew N. Schmalz appeared in Commonweal Magazine. The article, titled “Meet the Mormons: From Margin to Mainstream,” discussed some interesting aspects of Mormonism, from Kolob to BYU. But one comment really caught my … Continue reading

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OxyMormonics on Mormon Confusion over Order of Authority

[SWF]http://s3.amazonaws.com/slideshare/ssplayer2.swf?doc=oxymormonics-1-how-much-authority-where-1194031202288441-4,425,355[/SWF] The older YouTube version of this is available here. This topic reminds me of a quote by Robert Millet from the recently published Claiming Christ: “It’s a little tough to answer the question: Which is of greater importance to … Continue reading

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Saying Goodbye

Saying goodbye to a friend and fellow-laborer.

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The Man I Witnessed to was Killed

The Man I Witnessed to was Killed – “How many times do you really get to come across their path and share God’€™s plan of salvation before they’ve passed from this life and into eternity?”

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Changing the Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon has undergone manifold changes since it’s first printing in 1830. Some of these changes have been minor, and some have carried doctrinal impact. When the 1981 edition of the Book of Mormon was published it reflected … Continue reading

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