Tag Archives: Discernment

More on Normal Mormons

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last month I wrote about the new LDS ad campaign tailored to convince people that Mormons are just normal folk. The 30-second commercials continue to flood the airwaves in nine test cities across America. Longer versions of these “I’m [fill … Continue reading →

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Normal Mormons

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Sharon Lindbloom

The LDS Church has launched a “considerably” expensive advertising blitz in nine markets across America.  The city I live in happens to be one of them. The advertising campaign is designed to persuade people that Mormons are nothing special or … Continue reading →

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Is Your Prayer an Abomination Before God?

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Aaron Shafovaloff

These past two weeks I have been away from Utah, first in Colorado to meet with the development team of the upcoming Internet Biblical Seminary e-learning platform, and then in Tennessee to stay with my uncle and then go to … Continue reading →

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From the Mailbag (12/9/2007)

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Aaron Shafovaloff

“I am investigating the LDS church…they seem to discredit this article I gave to them, what is your advice to learn who is right?” – Jason Jason, I would make sure you take the time to look at both sides, … Continue reading →

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Mormonism and Spiritual Experience

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Sharon Lindbloom

A couple of weeks ago (July 8th) LDS Deseret News printed a column by staff writer Jerry Johnston. He told this story: Not long ago I was visiting a woman from Mexico who had been praying about joining my own … Continue reading →

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