Recently, someone asked my opinion of what I thought of those who commit suicide.  After thinking about the sensitivity of the topic and of my own inadequate understanding of it, I turned to the Lord and prayed about it. I believe that it comes down to a matter of accountability. How much understanding one possesses when suicide overtakes life is a matter that I think sh... Read More

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         Medical advances in our day have caused infant mortality rates to drop significantly from where they were for most of the history of the human race.  Just a couple of centuries ago nearly every family experienced the death of a child and in many cases parents would have to bury several of their children within their lifetime.  Many of the Christian sects of the time could not see any way that these children could be saved in the kingdom o... Read More

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This morning I attended the baptism of my sweet little neighbor Marianne. She is eight; the age which we consider 'the age of accountability'. She was able to make the choice for herself to be baptized as she now is aware of her agency to make choices and to experience the consequences of those same choices.

I would appreciate your comments about baptism!

http://simplymormon.blogspot.com/2008/08/baptism.html

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Clear your mind.  You are going to have a vision.

Find a time and place where you can relax.  Perhaps close your eyes if it helps.

Please envision your best life.  Notice what you see, hear, smell, move, who you know, etc.  For many of you, you won't have to make up a thing.  The vision will be something you already know, that has been built up beginning in your youth.  You can start jotting down notes of as many things as you can acknowledge.

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Our 2nd Article of Faith states: "we believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's trangressions." http://scriptures.lds.org/a_of_f/1

The 2nd Article of Faith is based on our belief that each person is accountable for his/her own choices; we have been given the ability to make choices, and have to be responsible for them.
No, Adam is not to blame for the poor choices I've made in my life!!! and it's my privilege to make another choice which is to repe... Read More

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