Spreading Sunshine and Sharing Faith
Today in our family scripture reading we read in Alma 37. In verse 6 it says, "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass." I often wait to write a blog post because I want it to be something interesting, and I want it to be just the right topic at the... Continue Reading →
Sam responded to my last blog, and while he did become a little more confrontational, I wanted to respond because he said that I was avoiding engaging in meaningful conversation. Hello Sam, I do not like to become argumentative, and your tone seems to be a wee bit confrontational. There is a lot to unpackage.... Continue Reading →
I received another question and thought that I would share my response from someone I will call Sam. Sam said, "There is absolutely no biblical evidence for what you suggest by stating that a deceased person has any ability to accept your postmortem “proxy baptism”. It’s not easy to accept that they (loved ones) are... Continue Reading →
Jim continues our conversation from my previous posts. He says, "Do you believe that Jesus is God? That it is only through him that we are saved? That there is nothing that we can do on earth, no "good deed," that will make us deserve or achieve eternal life?"Yes, Jim. I believe that. I am... Continue Reading →
With his permission, I have been sharing an ongoing conversation over the past few posts with someone whom I have been calling Jim. Jim is still having trouble accepting anything other than the Bible as the word of God. I thought that our conversation was over after my last response, but he writes, "I would... Continue Reading →
Jim writes, "Proverbs 30:6 says, 'Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar' (NIV). The Book of Mormon was established years after this was already written and established as truth in the Bible. God would not have had this written if he was later going to add... Continue Reading →
My conversation has continued with my friend who I will call Jim. Jim asked, "How do you reconcile the contradictions of the Book of Mormon to the Bible? There should be no disparity in the Word of God. One Word, one God." Jim, There are also many contradictions within the Bible itself. Here are some... Continue Reading →
I was asked this question yesterday by someone who I think was sincere in his asking. Many who believe in the Bible think that it is the complete word of God. "Why do we need the Book of Mormon?" I responded, very simply, if you believe in Jesus Christ, and you love His words, why... Continue Reading →
Someone asked this question yesterday, "What does it mean to bear your testimony?" I'm guessing they are not of my faith. I'll call him Jim. Here is my reply. That is a good question Jim. As an active, practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I would say that it means... Continue Reading →
There is something very poetic about the French language. I think all hymns just sound better in French. After having served a mission in France for 2 years in 1991-1993, I have a special place in my heart for these French hymns. I can't find them in French on YouTube, so while I don't have... Continue Reading →
