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.

From the Mailbag (3/8/11)

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

After relating his conversion-to-Mormonism story consisting of feelings, miracles, and other experiences, “Ben” concluded, I had a lot of other spiritual experiences [on my mission] and over the years since then. I won’t take up any more of your time … Continue reading →

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Salvation and Grace

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

In The Plan of Salvation LDS author Matthew B. Brown provides his audience with an appendix “designed to direct the reader to information on the LDS view of salvation and grace.” Included (among other things) are four pages of helpful … Continue reading →

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Prophets of Mormonism

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Another self-proclaimed Mormon prophet has delivered a message to the world. As is usually the case with these prophets, the words are purported to come from God Himself. What follows are excerpts from four different revelations, delivered by four different … Continue reading →

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Honor Codes and Covenants

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a covenant church. By that I mean that covenants are an important part of LDS faith and culture.  Members make covenants with God when being baptized, when getting married, when being … Continue reading →

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Something Darker?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last Friday (25 February 2011) the Wall Street Journal (digital edition) ran an article by Mitch Horowitz titled “When Does a Religion Become a Cult?” Mr. Horowitz comments, “America has long been a safe harbor for experimental faiths. But the … Continue reading →

Posted in LDS Church, Mormon Culture | Tagged | 81 Comments

Substantially Correct (part 2)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last Monday (7 February 2011) I wrote about the first half of Daniel Peterson’s article, “God’s sheep recognize his voice” in which Dr. Peterson argues for the idea that Mormons (Mormonism) do not really reject non-Mormon religious experiences and doctrines. … Continue reading →

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“I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all substantially correct.”

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

LDS scholar Daniel Peterson wrote an article for Mormon Times, published in its Defending the Faith section, titled, “God’s sheep recognize his voice.” The main point Dr. Peterson seems to be making in this article is that Mormons (Mormonism) do … Continue reading →

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Mormon and Jewish Parallels

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Salt Lake Tribune recently reported on a lecture given in Salt Lake City’s Jewish Community Center by LDS speaker Mark Paredes. A blogger for the online Jewish Journal, Mr. Paredes believes “Mormons have much more to say to Jews … Continue reading →

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Heber C. Kimball’s Potter and Clay

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

The January 2011 issue of Ensign magazine reprinted a portion of a discourse first delivered by Heber C. Kimball in 1854. Mr. Kimball was the First Counselor in the First Presidency when he spoke to the Latter-Day Saints about “The … Continue reading →

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Whoops.

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Subscribers (and others) may have noticed two new posts today (Sunday), a departure from our regular posting schedule here at Mormon Coffee. Alas, this was caused by a glitch — either in the software, or the scheduler (me). Both posts … Continue reading →

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