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The Only Possible Answer

In the Old Testament there is a fascinating story about two and a half tribes from the 12 tribes of Israel.  These two and a half tribes (Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh) were promised an inheritance by Moses that…

Figurative Phylacteries

photo credit: chaim zvi I was recently reading in Deuteronomy chapter six where Moses instructs the people thus: And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy…

Love Waxing Cold

I won’t link to this kind of news article, but suffice it to say that the prophecy in Matthew 24:12 is clearly coming to pass in our day. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because…

I Gave at the Office

When I see people asking for handouts on the street I have faced a quandry about how to react. I can’t give to all of them and I have no desire to give if the gift would be wasted. After…

Done in Wisdom and Order

I have heard this statement from Mosiah 4:27 applied to many things: And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. Somehow…

Government and Religion

I was reading Doctrine and Covenants section 134 today. I have read it before on various occasions, but my perspective on government has sharpened considerably since the last time I read it and it struck a chord with me as…

Deep Connections

I made an interesting connection yesterday during a conversation. Interestingly, I just realized that this connection also ties into a scripture that struck me forcefully the other day: And they shall also be crowned with blessings from above, yea, and…

Breaking Up

When I saw a disturbing story about a woman shot to death by her estranged husband in my own city it obviously caught my attention. Worse yet, this is coming on the heels of me reading about the breakup of…