I am proud to be an American. When I am proud of who I am or of certain aspects of my life, I am not just faintly proud. That word holds so much more meaning and power behind it then to be feebly used. I feel the pride encompass my whole being. I am filled with fervor and delight when I consider all the sacrifice that went forth to create this American Nation. The revoluti... Read More

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Prompt: Please write 500-600 words on the book of Mormon description of the founding of America.

Response: It was so awesome to understand this connection. I remembered the part about Christopher Columbus but I did not really remember or see the connection of anything else. In the book of Mormon the description of the founding of America is explained as deliverance by the power of God. In every story throughout the book of Mormon it is the sa... Read More

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There are several revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants that have specific titles attached to them. One such revelation is section 20, also known as the Articles and Covenants. This revelation is a very significant one from the Lord. All revelations are important in that they are the words of God guiding his children in pursuing his will. However, some of the revelations in the D&C are more beneficial and crucial than others for all members... Read More

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In the early years of the restoration of the Gospel the Lord gave unto Joseph Smith Jr. a great calling. This calling was revealed to Joseph by the angel Moroni in a vision. This vision occurred three years after the first vision in which God the Father and Jesus Christ revealed themselves to Joseph in the Sacred Grove. Moroni revealed four commandments that Joseph was to obey and carry out. He was to first obtain the golden... Read More

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              In the early sections of the Doctrine and Covenants the Lord repeats “a marvelous work is about to come forth among the children of men” many times. When something in the scriptures is repeated over and over it is usually a very important idea. 

              The... Read More

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