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Public and private worship in the Book of Mormon
Within the Book of Mormon, hundreds of years apart in time but only a couple of chapters apart, we have two examples of worshiping God: Enos and King Benjamin. These illustrate the kind of relationship we should have with our Father in Heaven and also with our fellow beings. Enos relates to us a very…
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I believe in Christ because The Book of Mormon is true
I know the Book of Mormon is true. I am convinced on every level. Intellectually, having studied the documented process, contemporary witnesses, and the text itself I find there is no other explanation other than that Joseph Smith translated The Book of Mormon, “by the gift and power of God.” (Title Page, Book of Mormon)…
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Experiencing the Book of Mormon
One of the first things to understand about the Book of Mormon is that it’s a history. As Nephi explains, it’s account of the ministry of the peoples of the Book of Mormon. Because of that, most of the book is story based, but not just any stories. These are accounts specifically included to lead…
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Tender Mercies
A couple of weeks ago, I started school online through the Pathway program of BYU-Idaho. I will be honest: I knew that I would learn something but I mostly entered the program so I could matriculate into BYU-I online. It has not turned out to be just a bridge I must cross before I can…