Section 76 of the Doctrine and Covenants illustrates some important principles of scripture study--practices that I wish I had been more engaged in earlier in my life: pondering and writing.
Verse 19 reads: "And while we meditated upon these things, the Lord touched the eyes of our understandings and they were opened, and the glory of the Lord shone round about." This verse connects meditation with understanding by the spirit, and receiving more of God's glory.
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The CTR ring has been a religious symbol of faith for the Mormon religion for nearly 50 years. The three letters meaning “Choose The Right”, inset on a green shield, have a rich history, and a profound, deeper meaning for many of the church’s members. Since it’s inception in the 1960s by the church’s Primary General Board member Hellen Alldredge, it has grown to become a fashion fad amongst the LDS people.
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