Thorns in the Flesh

I was watching a disabled man struggle tonight and I wondered why he has had to carry such a burden, I thought that he must surely have other afflictions unseen by me and related to his disability. It came home to me that his weaknesses and afflictions (Thorns in the Flesh so to speak) were given to him to teach him more of his unique lessons in life. He is becoming a stronger... Read More

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Apostle Paul writes about his reasons for trials and afflictions.  This reasoning could be unversal and applied to all.

 Second Corinthians Chapter 12: 7-10

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest... Read More

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In class last week we watched Amazing Grace, which, if nothing else, rekindled my passionate love for Ioan Gruffudd, but also stirred up my get-engaged-in-a good-cause fire. I confess, I have not volunteered with any program this year- not consistently- which is a shame, considering that is what BYU is all about. Service. However, the night before we watched this I was talking to some girls about doing a Help International trip next summer to Ghana. I feel such love for people thousands... Read More

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                  The movie Amazing Grace, deals with the abolition of slavery in England. I thought the movie was really touching and nicely made. The topic is very interesting and of capital importance. William Wilberforce was the main actor of the abolitionist movement in England at the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century. In the movie he is sh... Read More

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Grace

              Grace is possibly the most misunderstood doctrine in the church.  In my observations of church culture, the lack of understanding Grace has caused some negative societal outcomes.  I believe that the misinterpretation stems from a verse in the Book of Mormon in 2 Nephi 25:23 which reads” “for we know it is by Grace that we are saved, after all we can do.”&... Read More

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