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The Atonement in Everyday Life
- By Marcia Day
- Published 06/21/2012
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I have had many challenges in my life lately, many of which are out of my control. After much searching and prayer I have discovered that the Atonement of Jesus Christ has helped me be able to overcome and deal with the difficulties in my life and be happy again.
Don't Pray About the Book of Mormon?
- By Gary Bailey
- Published 12/10/2011
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Many critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourage people not to pray to find out if the Book of Mormon is true! Is Moroni's promise at the end of the Book of Mormon wrong? Does the Bible agree with these critics or with the prophet Moroni? Find out in the article below.
Can You Trust Your Heart?
- By Gary Bailey
- Published 09/14/2011
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Many critics of the LDS church claim that we cannot trust the feeling of our hearts, as Moroni 10:3-5 instructs us! Does the Holy Ghost confirm Gods truths by the feelings of our hearts? This article unveils the scriptural truth.
The Waterfall Concept for Addiction Recovery
- By Roger Stark
- Published 09/18/2010
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Addicts who stand near their acting out behaviors will not have sobriety survive. We need to move far upstream near the Savior to find healing.
Why Go to Church?
- By Loretta Derrick
- Published 09/11/2009
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An LDS Sacrament meeting is designed to revitalize our spirit, the part of us that without constant nourishment goes dormant, grows cold and dies. We gain strength, direction and purpose through attendance. We can feel the Savior's Love and watch care over us.
Oquirrh Mountain Temple - Circles of Eternity
- By William
- Published 08/26/2009
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I love symbols. So much meaning can be packed into a single image. I guess that's one reason I love temples so much, because they are filled will symbols. In this article, I look at the magnificent "circle" symbols in the new Oquirrh Mountain Temple.
The Issue of the Word "Horse" in the Book of Mormon
- By Ted Dee Stoddard
- Published 07/20/2009
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According to the archaeological and historical records of the Americas, horses simply were not extant anywhere in the Americas during the time periods of either the Jaredites or the Nephites. Yet the words horse and horses occur fourteen times in the Book of Mormon. If the Book of Mormon is indeed a real account about real people who lived somewhere in the Americas, readers of the Book of Mormon should naturally expect logical explanations for occurrences of the words horse and horses in the Book of Mormon.
Receive the Light of the Gospel
- By William
- Published 03/16/2009
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The Apostle Paul was one of the greatest missionaries in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ. Recently I was reading the fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians where he gives a message to the world, inviting them to partake of the light of the gospel. Paul's language is sometimes difficult to understand in our day. But, with careful study, his message is powerful. Here is a verse-by-verse study guide, and a synopsis of his message
Why Pain and Suffering: Scriptural Insights
- By William
- Published 11/4/2008
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The scriptures are filled with the message that God is just and that he loves his children. Yet, one needs not look very far to see that the world is full of pain and suffering. Naturally the wicked suffer, but even the righteous, the innocent, and the pure, are allowed to suffer pain and heartache. If God is just and merciful, if he loves his children, how can he allow (or cause) so much suffering in the world?

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