Section 42 of the Doctrine and Covenants was given as fulfillment of the Lord’s promise that the “Law” would be given in Ohio. It is one of the few revelations that are specifically named in the Doctrine and Covenants. The significance of the Law is not just in its content; the significance is also derived from the manner in which the revelation was received. By understanding how this revelation was received, we can learn... Read More

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This is a blog I wrote a while ago on my religious blog on SPAM (http://www.spamlds.org)
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Rock, Paper, Scissors

While writing my latest post in the "Why Reason" debate, I quoted a Relient K song that got me thinking about the game rock, paper, scissors.

Rock, Paper, Scissors, is a simple game played by people of all ages normally played to decide something. In c... Read More

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When I was taking lessons with the missionaries before I joined the Church one of the things we went over was Tithing.  I did not then nor do have a problem with tithing.  From what I have heard, some investigators do not join the Church because they don’t want to give up tea and alcohol.  Some do not want to tithe their money. 

 Let’s make this clear - your money is not your money.  All that you have has been giv... Read More

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I have been listening to "The Life and Teachings of Joseph Smith" on CD while I commute (I drive about 2 hours per day) and I have learned some very interesting and wonderful things about the first prophet of this dispensation. Today, I listened to the lecture on the Law of consecration and it revealed to me how giving, how generous, and how loving the Prophet Joseph Smith was. Very often, he would give his last dollar to anyone who was in need, rendering himself penniless. How amazing. Does... Read More

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