Category Archives: Jesus Christ

For the Sake of Love

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom
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Could this be…my Savior?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom
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Being nice to Mormons — let’s just all get along

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

Blogger Matt Walsh has been taking some heat these days. Or, to be more accurate, Matt takes heat every day. Matt stands strong on important issues, and Matt does not mince words. In response to the sorts of comments he … Continue reading →

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Teaching Mormon Children:
Jesus is God’s Only Begotten Son — In the Flesh

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The December (2013) Visiting Teaching Message found in Ensign magazine focuses on Jesus Christ as God’s only begotten Son. The message begins, “Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is called the Only Begotten Son because He is the only person on earth … Continue reading →

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Mormons and Evangelicals Talk of Christ

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

On November 15 (2013), evangelical author (and seminary president emeritus) Richard Mouw addressed 2,000 young Mormons at Utah Valley University. As reported in the Deseret News’ “Evangelical leader says commonality with Mormons deeper than differences,” Dr. Mouw emphasized his discovery … Continue reading →

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Undeserved Riches

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

We came into this world empty-handed. But few of us are empty-handed today. Everything we have—all things material and immaterial—must inspire us to offer profound thanksgiving to our gracious and benevolent God. We deserve none of the gifts He has … Continue reading →

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The Teachings of Joseph Smith and His Apostles

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

The following illustration is found in the Instructor’s Guide for the current Mormon Institute manual, “The Life and Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles, (Rel 211-12)” [The posted scan is from the print edition, page 110]. Found in a section … Continue reading →

Posted in God the Father, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, King Follett Discourse, LDS Church, Nature of God, Nature of Man | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

True Mormonism

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

On September 24th Mormon Apostle D. Todd Christofferson spoke to students at BYU-Idaho during the school’s weekly devotional. About halfway through his talk, “The Prophet Joseph Smith,” Mr. Christofferson explained, “Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling is key to our religion. Without … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, LDS Church, Truth, Honesty, Prayer, and Inquiry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 63 Comments

Approaching General Conference

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

As Mormons settle in this weekend to listen to their prophets, seers and revelators at General Conference, may these insightful and significant words from Christian pastor Charles Spurgeon be on their minds: “Beloved, because Jesus is the sum of the … Continue reading →

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Sects, and Religions, and Cults! Oh My!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

Over at Real Clear Religion author Douglas Wilson wrote about distinguishing between sects, cults and religions. He began, “Classification is always a dicey business, and especially if it is classification that brings with it some sort of implicit praise or … Continue reading →

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