The sinner's favorite scripture passage is Jesus' acclaimed, "Judge not lest thou be judged."  And yet, surely we are to call sin sin.  We do not overlook adultery, spousal or child abuse.  We even encourage those compelled towards drugs, alcohol, or other compulsions to enter into fulltime residential treatment.  None of this is considered judgmental.  In fact, good correcting, rebuking, and instruction in righteousness should be basic to discipling believers--especi... Read More

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Judged by our works

I am going to write today on a topic that I myself must heed and listen to as I read, and when I  studied this the realization came that through the power of the Holy ghost i am to be taught  that I must take a look at myself and ask the question.

Are my intentions really sincere? 

Do I do my utmost best to carry them through?

And most of all what will I say when he... Read More

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Andrea Pozzo’s ceiling painting masterpiece “Allegory of the Missionary Work of the Jesuits” is a spectacular work of Baroque artwork, featuring Venetian coloring, Raphael’s graceful movement, and Michelangelo’s muscular form. Pozzo transformed the flat, 55 foot (17 meter) diameter ceiling into a breathtaking, three-dimensional scene. To the viewer, the walls appear to extend much higher than they real... Read More

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I was saddened to see an attack of thoughtless malicious name-calling on the members of the LDS church on this very website a few days ago. Not only was this attack poorly worded, but also written from a base of total ignorance, with total disregard or knowledge of The Book of Mormon and the Holy Bible.  Mam/Sir, if you want to air your opinion or launch an attack, may I suggest you do so from a foundation of written and understood knowledge,... Read More

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