Tag Archives: Atonement

Sufficiently humble?

In the August 2015 Ensign magazine is an anonymous article on page 10 titled “We Believe in Being Humble.” On the opposite page are artistic renderings depicting five ways a person “can show humility”: “receiving counsel and correction,” “giving selfless … Continue reading

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The Pattern of Mormon Temples

Last week I returned from a visit to Utah. While there, I took a tour of the Mormon Church’s newly completed Payson Temple. As is the normal practice for temple open houses, the tour began with a video about Mormon … Continue reading

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He Is!

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It’s a good Friday because…

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Mormon Church does not require “bloodletting”

Last week the Utah Senate voted to reinstate death by firing squad as one of the state’s options in carrying out a judiciously imposed penalty of capital punishment. The bill awaits the signature of Utah’s governor before it can become … Continue reading

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Should the cross just be an afterthought?

How one viewed the historical events remembered over the past week makes all the difference in the world. Yesterday some families woke up and had the kids hunt for Easter eggs before putting the ham in the oven and driving … Continue reading

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For the Sake of Love

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Could this be…my Savior?

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‘After All You Can Do’ to Screw Up Your Life

All You’ll Ever Need By Andrew Peterson The blood of Jesus, it is like the widow’s oil It’s enough to pay the price to set you free It can fill up every jar and every heart that ever beat When … Continue reading

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Packer’s Atonement Parable: Refinancing Your Debt

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