Tag Archives: First Vision

“The sweet dream of a pure minded boy”

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the spring of 1820 Joseph Smith went into the woods to pray. “Humbly kneeling, sweet appealing–‘Twas the boy’s first uttered prayer” says the Mormon hymn (“Joseph Smith’s First Prayer”). Joseph sought to know “Who of all these parties [Presbyterians, … Continue reading →

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A mediator between God and man

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Eric Johnson

The other day I was invited to attend LDS seminary classes at the public high school my youngest daughter attends. Seminary, for those who don’t know, is a four-year program put together by the LDS Church for their high school … Continue reading →

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A Remarkable Prophecy About Joseph Smith?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

In Joseph Smith’s official History (found canonized in the Mormon book of scripture Pearl of Great Price), the Prophet relates a prophecy delivered to him by the angel Moroni: “He called me by name, and said unto me that he … Continue reading →

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Mormon Historian Responds to Tough Questions

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

On December 16, 2013 the reddit exmormon forum held an AMA (Ask Me Anything) Q&A with highly respected Mormon historian Richard Bushman. Following are a few forum-member questions, along with Dr. Bushman’s answers (in no particular order). You will also … Continue reading →

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Do Mormons Really Believe They Have the Truth?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

This past summer I was in Nauvoo, Illinois to distribute Christian information and answer questions about my faith and how it differs from Mormonism. This I did each evening for a week, standing adjacent to the outdoor Nauvoo Pageant grounds … Continue reading →

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Joseph Smith and Honesty

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the July 2013 issue of Ensign magazine, young Mormons are taught about the importance of “Honesty and Integrity.” One suggestion given for use in teaching the youth the principles of honesty and integrity is a 2005 General Conference address … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be a Christian? A Mormon apostle explains.

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

In October 2012 Mormon Apostle Robert D. Hales spoke at the Mormon Church’s General Conference regarding what it means to be a Christian. He defined a Christian like this: “A Christian has faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, that He … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Joseph Smith’s First Vision

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Sharon Lindbloom

At the October 1961 general conference of the Mormon Church Gordon B. Hinckley said, “I would like to say that this cause is either true or false. Either this is the kingdom of God, or it is a sham and … Continue reading →

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Mormon History: Here a blip, there a blip…

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Latter-day Saint Melissa Inouye writes, “Mormonism isn’t like a string of Christmas lights.” She would rather liken Mormonism to a loaf of sourdough bread, and here’s why. Each light in a string of Christmas lights is dependent on the other … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Mormonism

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Sharon Lindbloom

Townhall.com posted an article on April 15 (2012) titled, “The Truth About Mormonism.” The article is a basic rehash covering some social aspects of Mormonism that are sometimes misunderstood/misrepresented in the media. Nothing much in the article caught my attention, … Continue reading →

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