Category Archives: Worthiness

Temple-Appropriateness

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

A friend from the Las Vegas area sent me a copy of a local publication, Desert Saints Magazine. According to the “Letter from the Editor” in the March 2007 issue, “This magazine is produced by three stay-at-home LDS mothers (with … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Satanic Suckerpunches?

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

It’s been said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In this case, one man’s miracle is another man’s “satanic sukerpunch.” Both men are LDS Apostles, designated as prophets, seers and revelators in the Mormon Church. Here’s what they … Continue reading →

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Equally Unworthy

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Sharon Lindbloom

While we’re on the subject of Mormon temples (see Mormon Coffee’s last article), the February issue of Ensign magazine includes an article about the symbolism found in Mormon temples. Quoting LDS Apostle John A. Widtsoe, the article states: “In the … Continue reading →

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Are Christians More Concerned About Doctrine Than Obedience?

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

A friend once said, “I think LDS see us this way though – more concerned about right belief than right living.” First, let me make clear that in the common Mormon mind, the alternative to this is being more concerned … Continue reading →

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Personal Worthiness Required

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

At the LDS Church’s most recent General Conference held in Salt Lake City a little over a week ago, Elaine Dalton took the stand. Directing her remarks to the general membership of the Church, Mrs. Dalton delivered a talk she … Continue reading →

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Commandment-keeping and God’s Grace

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Bill McKeever

My October, 2006 edition of Ensign just arrived. I wish more of my Christian friends who think Mormonism is abandoning its heretical past would take closer notice of what the LDS Church is still teaching; for instance, in an article … Continue reading →

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Insurmountable Debt

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

I was reading Matthew 18, the parable of the unforgiving servant. I was really struck by this: “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to … Continue reading →

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