Author Archives: Sharon Lindbloom

About Sharon Lindbloom

Sharon surrendered her life to the Lord Jesus Christ in 1979. Deeply passionate about Truth, Sharon loves serving as a full-time volunteer research associate with Mormonism Research Ministry. Sharon and her husband live in Minnesota.

A Mormon Apostle Explains the “Component Parts” of God

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Foundational to the Mormon gospel is the existence of Heavenly Mother, the spouse and counterpart of Mormonism’s Heavenly Father. When Mormon Apostle Erastus Snow taught on this concept in 1878, he explained that God is a component being, consisting of … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Mormonism, God the Father, Nature of God | Tagged , , , , | 56 Comments

Methodists and Mormons

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Christopher Jones writes at the Peculiar People blog about the prevalence of early Mormon converts who came from a Methodist background. It is suggested that this was because they (and others) believed about Mormonism, “It’s like Methodism, only more.” Indeed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Mormonism, Mormon History, Nauvoo | Tagged , , , , , | 87 Comments

“Some people think truth is more important than loyalty to a tradition.”

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

About a year ago news headlines announced that vast numbers of Mormons were leaving the Mormon Church. While that is perhaps considered old news today, for Mormons who are struggling with their faith it is very relevant. This 9-minute video, … Continue reading →

Posted in Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry | Tagged , , , , , | 18 Comments

Mormon proselytizing can be tricky

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Deseret News (online) published this cartoon by Arie Van De Graff on Jan 21, 2013. It might come as no surprise that there actually is A Book of Mormons. Written and compiled by Latter-day Saints Richard S. Van Wagoner and … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon History | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Unpaid Mormon Leaders Get a Pretty Sweet Deal

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Late last year (2012) a copy of the 2006 Mission President’s Handbook was posted on an individual’s blog site. This document, produced by the Mormon Church as a practical instruction manual for mission presidents, “contains basic policies and guidelines established … Continue reading →

Posted in LDS Church, Mormon Leaders | Tagged , , , | 84 Comments

Purposeful Blindness

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Brought to our attention by Mormon Coffee friend, Spartacus, NBC’s Rock Center aired an exposé on the Church of Scientology earlier this month. In “The Defectors,” journalist Harry Smith interviewed four former Scientologists: Haydn, Lucy and Katrina James, and Paul … Continue reading →

Posted in LDS Church, Mormon Culture, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Changing and Correcting Mormon Scripture

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The January 2013 Ensign magazine seems to reflect a new effort toward transparency in the Mormon Church. In an article by LDS historian Gerrit Dirkmaat, “Great and Marvelous are the Revelations of God,” the author discloses “Many Revelations Were Later … Continue reading →

Posted in D&C and Pearl of Great Price, Early Mormonism, Joseph Smith, Mormon Scripture, Priesthood | Tagged , , , , , | 80 Comments

The Second Anointing of Modern-day Mormonism

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Latter-day Saint Tom Phillips was an Area Executive Secretary for the Mormon Church in the United Kingdom when an LDS General Authority invited him to receive his Second Anointing in the Preston England Temple. On Sunday, 19 May 2002, Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Temple, Salvation, Worthiness | Tagged , , , , | 80 Comments

Sobered by their demise — they went contrary to the teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Delbert L. Stapley Early in 1964 Mormon Apostle Delbert L. Stapley wrote a letter to his friend, Michigan Governor George W. Romney. Mr. Stapley wrote the letter due to concerns he had after hearing a pro-Civil Rights talk given by … Continue reading →

Posted in Mormon Culture, Mormon History | Tagged , , , , | 58 Comments

Twenty-four elders cast their crowns before the throne.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

In this two-minute video Dr. Stephen Lawson, preaching on Worshiping the Triune God, explains why the twenty-four elders in Revelation 4:10-11 cast their crowns before the throne of God. May we all live throughout the new year with a deep … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Grace | Tagged , | 10 Comments