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Motivations for Criticism
One of the most fascinating questions to explore are questions exploring motivations. Why do we do what we do. Why do I do what I do? I mean, why do I really do what I do? Today I was involved in a discussion about why people criticize others. This made me think about why I…
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Bridging the Distance
It should go without saying that everything I have learned has been made possible by the faith of others. I take very little credit for whatever light I have. I have been very blessed to have placed in my life individuals and resources that have molded me and blessed me in miraculous ways. They have…
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The Great Plan of Mercy
We all need second chances. We all need mercy in order to advance and be perfected. So often, we learn by fault, by experiencing the negative consequences of foolishness. And so, we all need second chances. We all need many chances. God is merciful. And so He gives us grace. Grace is something we have…
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The Laws of Justice and Judgement
The laws of agency, obedience, justice, judgement, and mercy are all interconnected. Each is essential for the functional integrity and eternal longevity of all God’s laws and creations. Each are essential for our progression. The Laws of Justice and Judgement stipulate that there must be fair and equitable consequences for both obedience and disobedience to…
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The Law of Obedience
“There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated, and when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated.”[1] “Whatever principle of intelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us…
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The Law of Accountability
We must all eventually be judged and held accountable for everything we do. This is the Law of Accountability. And again, this is just a part of the Law of Justice. The Law of Accountability is requisite with the Law of Justice. Without accountability, there can be no justice, no righteous judgement, no mercy, no…
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The Law of Restoration
The Law of Restoration is an appendage to the Law of Justice, which will be discussed a few chapters later. The Law of Restoration states that what you do will be returned or restored to you again, according to the justice of God. It is requisite with the justice of God that all things must…
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You’ve got to be smarter than that.
To those who choose to follow an institution merely on the basis of “testimony“: You’ve got to be smarter than that. Don’t just hang your hat on a charismatic. Don’t be schmoozed by charismatic men and women within an organization and then think that all you’ve got to do is then follow that organization. Never…
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Dreams and Visions as Allegories
I’ve launched a YouTube series where I share several dreams and visions I had years ago and discuss them as allegories. Episode 1 – Dreams and Allegories, Part 1 – The Waters of Life Episode 2 – Dreams and Allegories, Part 2 – The Rock and the Serpent Episode 3 – Dreams and Allegories, Part…
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Gaining and Losing Light
Robert Smith recently posted an absolutely phenomenal video on the topic of gaining and losing light. I cannot overstate how valuable what he shares is. It is just 37 minutes. If you turn away this gift you will be losing a priceless gift for which a very high price was paid that you might receive…
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Advice for Singles
New Video: click here. Learn wisdom in thy youth; yea, learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God. (Book of Mormon | Alma 37:35) But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God. And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek…
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The Parable of the Stepstool
New video: click here. He that is ordained of God and sent forth, the same is appointed to be the greatest, notwithstanding he is the least and the servant of all. (Doctrine and Covenants | Section 50:26)
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Making Sense of Chaos and Pain
“One way to interpret disagreeable experiences is to recognize that they are exactly what is needed to teach you precisely what is necessary for you to enjoy the next level of reality. Every disagreeable experience is an invitation from God, showing you that he knows you are ready to qualify for the next level of…
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When Jesus Came
I had a dream this morning that Jesus suddenly came among us. We seemed to be somewhere in the vicinity of Palestine. I don’t know who the others were, but we all rejoiced in his appearance. He spoke many things to us. His manner was exuberant. He was in a very good mood. Joyful even.…
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Evil is not cool!
I just uploaded two new videos: Evil is not cool! MAGA? Will America be great again?
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Born to Run!
This is part 4 of my series on repentance. In this video, I talk about becoming a great runner and likening this to repentance. I discuss the as-if principle, mantras, and tools for staying on course. I discuss the unity of heart, mind, and body in connection with unity with Jesus Christ. Amazon link to…
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Do the Math
This is part 3 of my YouTube series on repentance. In this video, I talk about gospel study and learning. I talk about techniques for studying the gospel and obtaining further light and truth. I talk about leveraging the efforts of others who have paid very high prices for our benefit.
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False Traditions
This is part 2 of my series on repentance. In this video, I talk about false traditions and false beliefs as obstacles to effective faith in Jesus Christ and repentance. Again, this is a topic from Robert Smith‘s book: The Glory of God is Intelligence: Acquiring and Disseminating Light and Truth.
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Divide the Light from the Darkness
In this short 5-minute video, I discuss a topic from Robert Smith‘s book : The Glory of God is Intelligence: Acquiring and Disseminating Light and Truth. Learning to divide the light from the darkness is the first principle, and perhaps the one and only principle that most completely teaches perfect and complete repentance. This is…
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The Doctrine of Renewal
I just uploaded a video to my YouTube Channel on the Doctrine of Renewal. Here are the scriptures I quoted and a comment I added in the comments section for the video. “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall “mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and…
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