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Archive for August, 2008

Divine Institution of Marriage at lds.org

Posted by Eric Nielson on August 14th, 2008

I would like to draw attention to an important article on the Divine Institution of Marriage here.

Ideality vs. Reality

Posted by Michelle on August 11th, 2008

As a trying-to-recover perfectionist, I will admit that it’s always been difficult for me to process the ideal when I know that my reality is often so far from the ideal. I have spent a good portion of my life feeling like I am never enough. I have been known to have General Conferences end, […]

Mormon Fatherhood: Choice or Destiny?

Posted by david on August 10th, 2008

At the Sunstone Symposium this past week, panelists discussed the topic “Mormon Motherhood: Choice or Destiny?” where they talked about the October 2007 General Conference talk by Sister Julie B. Beck entitled “Mothers Who Know.”  It seems that discussions of gender and our divine nature and destiny often lead to debates about women and motherhood.
Rather […]

Religious Ritalin (or Adderall if you prefer)

Posted by Eric Nielson on August 8th, 2008

[Like a voice from the dust, as one having a familiar spirit, Blogger of Jared co-founder Ryan Moore favors us with another post]
So despite my departure from Blogger of Jared quite some time ago, I still cruise the ‘nacle occasionally. I even throw out a comment every once in a while. The main reason for […]

God Speaks, not Spake

Posted by Eric Nielson on August 4th, 2008

I am giving a talk in Sacrament meeting on Sunday.  I thought I might spit out a post as part of the preparation.  The talk is to be based on Elder Hollands talk in General Conference called ‘My Words Never Cease’
 There are people out there who are saying that Mormons are not Christians.  This is […]

Afflictions For Our Gain

Posted by david on August 3rd, 2008

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Allied Commander in Europe during World War II and later the U.S. President, endured difficult challenges early in his life. However, these challenges turned into blessings for him and indeed for all humanity. His life reminds me of the promise given to the Jacob by his father Lehi. He […]