December 2011
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So there's this guy in my home ward... →
heatheretcetera:
so there’s this guy in my home ward who I’ve always suspected to be gay but I never really knew for positive. then I randomly found his tumblr today by searching the BYU tag and it’s all about gay stuff. and I read one of his posts about him coming out to his family and he talked about how they took a couple weeks to let it sink in before they came around, but when they talked...
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Spazthmatic: My Father In Heaven... →
chelsiebopp:
Loves Me———————————————————————— John 3:16
Guides Me———————————————————————- 2Neiphi 9:41
Listens To Me ——————————————————————Alma 17:10
Gives The Best Gifts ———————————————————-D&C 14:7
Forgives Me———————————————————————- D&C 81:7
Judges Me By My Works————————————————Alma 11:43
Provides Temple Ordinances—————————————— D&C 124:39:41
Gives Living...
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Is polygamy a requirement in the Celestial...
I think not. I don’t expect that most early sister wives will be ripped away from their husbands on the other side if the veil if they were truly happy with their situations, but I can’t see it being a requirement. We’re told that every member who doesn’t marry on this side of the veil will find an eternal companion on the other side and I see no reason that they...
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late Christmas post
A few days before Christmas I mentioned that my mom got some sort of LDS gift for me. It was a CTR ring! :D It’s gorgeous and it’s so me.
I absolutely love it.
She also got me a Book of Mormon stories colouring book and she got Ben a beautiful CTR tie!
My mom is the best. I would have no idea where to begin getting a religious gift for someone of another faith. I’m so...
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randomconferencetalk.com →
You know how sometimes you want to read a conference talk but don’t know what exactly to read? This is for you.
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I’ve been expecting package for about a week now. My mom ordered stuff online for me and Ben (and BEN!! <3) and had it shipped directly to me. We have instructions not to open the box before Christmas.
The box arrived today. It’s from ldsbookstore.com. (My mother is not a member and has never even investigated the church.) What? WHAT?! What in the name of Rudolf did she buy...
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“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the Lord...”
– 2 Nephi 22:2
(via caaamarambio)
xoandreeaa asked: Can you tell me what he means by a mission?
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Bible references in Harry Potter?
Yep. They’re there, if you know where to look. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Chapter 16, Harry and Hermione make an important visit to Godric’s Hollow. They go to the cemetery where Harry’s parents are buried. Their grave bears the inscription “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” (1 Corinthians 15:26) I’ll spare you the huge literary...
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The internet is working fine but Etsy won’t load.
I think my computer knows it’s the Sabbath. o.0
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Patriarchal Blessing
I got my patriarchal blessing on Wednesday. It was one of the most amazing things that I have ever experienced. I could never have imagined some of the things it contains, but I know that they can be my reality if I stay faithful. It blows my mind. It answered so many questions and mentioned so many things I never expected. My head was reeling when we left the patriarch’s house. I am so...
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It just dawned on me...
I know of at least four church members who struggle with self-harm (some of whom are followers of this blog).
The church has a great addiction recovery program. It helps people overcome all kinds of addictions through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s a free and anonymous program run by people who have been through it themselves. I think it’s definitely something worth considering.
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“It is impossible to judge the truthfulness of a religion based upon the merits...”
– -Matthew B. (via mynameispj)
I immediately thought of how this applies to Mormonism, to Islam, and to all religions really. It’s the people who take upon them the name of Christ or of a particular religion and then don’t follow their teachings that give religions a bad reputation. To...
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““The most prominent point of difference in sentiment between Latter Day Saints...”
– Richard Bushman, Rough Stone Rolling (via thetrickbrain)
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It’s after midnight… That means that technically it’s Wednesday now. That means that I’m getting my patriarchal blessing today…
Let the freaking out BEGIN!!
Seriously, it doesn’t feel real. It doesn’t even feel possible!
Last minute advice, anyone?
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Mormonistic: 12 Days of Christmas: Mormon-style →
mormonistic:
The Twelve Days of Smithmas:
Our Family’s Mormon Version of the Ancient Carol
By Lori Smith
On the first day of Christmas, the Prophet gave to me My ancestors on a family tree. On the second day of Christmas, the Prophet gave to me 2 years on a mission And my ancestors on a…
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On Gratitude
The First Presidency message published in this month’s Ensign is on gratitude. It contained a gratitude challenge and I highly recommend it. I did it first thing this morning and I feel great. It was a wonderful start to my day. I offer an excerpt from mine (they are listed in no order):
Write 10 things about the gospel you are grateful for. the Atonement Relief Society temple ordinances...
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Mormon Muscle: Dear Elder- The Power of Missionary... →
pectacular:
Dear Elder,
Remember that one time I blew you off and told you I didn’t care what you had to say. Or that one time you gave me a Book of Mormon and I promised you I would NEVER read it. And the several weeks I told you, ‘what? Sunday? Oh yeah…Im busy.’ And I will never forget the time you asked…
I was goose-bumped and misty-eyed by the time I finished it. No matter what your...
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Who just scheduled her patriarchal blessing for next week?
THIS GIRL.
Eep! I’m so excited!!
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Chocolate Covered Razor Blade →
scerythlabs:
“But it feels so good!” Satan entices. It’s not a lie. It does feel good to look at pornography or to masturbate. What you feel immediately afterwards, when you recognize that you’ve done something against the commandments of God, that you’ve messed up yet again, that’s what…
This pornography and masturbation are the examples used but really, it applies to all addictions....
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Tumblr problem
For a bit of time now, I haven’t been able to use the ask box on anyone’s page. There have been several lovely things that I have wished to express to you guys personally (like today when Alesha asked for uplifting scriptures in her ask box!) but it’s always been a no-go.
I get a message that says “Sorry! That feature isn’t available yet. Please check back...
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Aiming High
I’m reading the Old Testament from start to finish, followed by the New Testament. (I recently finished a run of the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price that took me way longer than it should have.)
I’m in Exodus right now. I want to get through 2 Samuel before January 11* and finish the Old Testament by the end of the spring semester. Then I’ll...
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Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
I’m currently making a playlist based on this verse.
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2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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Mosiah 4:30 But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God, and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord, even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish. And now, O man, remember, and perish not.
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“No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; … the truth of God will...”
– the Prophet Joseph Smith
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“You are doing the best you can and that best results in good to yourself and to...”
– President Gordon B. Hinckley
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Decisions to be made
D&C 107:30-31 The decisions of these quorums, or either of them, are to be made in all righteousness, in holiness, and lowliness of heart, meekness and long suffering, and in faith, and virtue, and knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity. Because the promise is, if these things abound in them they shall not be unfruitful in the knowledge of the Lord.
To...
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“As you walk your various paths, walk with faith. Speak affirmatively and...”
– President Gordon B. Hinckley
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“I hope that we welcome and love all of God’s children, including those who might...”
– President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “You Are My Hands” (via ldsquotesdaily)
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D&C 63:9 But, behold, faith cometh not by signs, but signs follow those that believe.
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“You did not come into the world to fail. You came into the world to succeed. You...”
– President Gordon B. Hinckley
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Christ-centered Christmas Advent Activities →
This post has multiple lists of advent countdowns including scriptures, music, activities, history, and more to help remember the reason for the season. There’s some seriously cool stuff so I highly recommend that you check it out.
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Ecclesiastes 9:16-17 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
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This will be my first Christmas as a Latter-day Saint!
I got the Book of Mormon from Ben right before winter break last year and I even talked to someone about it on a plane home but I was still fairly far from believing at that point. I’m so excited to embrace the holiday from a whole new perspective!
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“Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be...”
– Thomas S. Monson (via the-21st) 