“Education is not about obscure facts and little test scores. Education is about the overall effect of years of slow absorption of concepts, philosophies, approaches to problem-solving. The whole process is so grand and all-encompassing that it really can’t be threatened by the occasional late-night no-hitter. It is important that a boy spend time withContinue reading ““Education is not about obscure facts and little test scores” – Mr. Feeny”
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Books in 2022
It’s time for my annual list of books read last year. My 2022 list is down quite a bit due to some non-book reading and studying. I’ll rank the books from favorite to least favorite with a short description of what I remember about the book or what led to its ranking. Without further ado,Continue reading “Books in 2022”
Devastation of Ignorance
Recently I was trying to do something I had no idea how to do. Let’s call it HTML coding. The point I need to stress here is I was starting at point 0. I’d done little to no coding and didn’t understand HTML, and still don’t. It’s not my job to know HTML so itContinue reading “Devastation of Ignorance”
What is the Power of Faith?
What is the power of faith? Well, by it the worlds were made so… what can our faith do? I’ve written about a miracle I saw happen in my post Miracle Baptisms. I was once told a story that strengthened my faith and taught me something about the power of faith. By the way, thisContinue reading “What is the Power of Faith?”
Godhead – My Understanding
Two posts ago I discussed the doctrine of the Trinity and my opposition to it. This will be a much gentler post, detailing how I personally come to the belief and understanding of the Godhead as true doctrine. First, an explanation I didn’t give last time. Definitions: Trinity or Trinitarian belief: God is one God,Continue reading “Godhead – My Understanding”
Organized Religion
What do you think the point of organized religion is? I had an obvious realization recently, only recently. The point of organized religion is to bring you closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. If organized religion doesn’t bring you closer to God, then why do it? I think it’s why we see so manyContinue reading “Organized Religion”
Letter to a Sinner
I write this with as much humility as possible. Fully knowing and understanding my weaknesses have given me perspective. It is my faults and errors that make me feel like I can write this letter. I remember when I came back to church I was asked to not take the sacrament for three weeks. ItContinue reading “Letter to a Sinner”
Lectures on Faith – Lectures 3 and 4: The Character and Attributes of God.
These two lectures are combined because they are so closely linked. They were also combined into one video in the series I’m watching that teaches about the Lectures on Faith. Lectures 3 and 4 are about the unchanging attributes of God and why understanding those attributes is necessary for our faith. The points made inContinue reading “Lectures on Faith – Lectures 3 and 4: The Character and Attributes of God.”
One True Church
I initially tried to write this post with the hope of using scripture and doctrine and principles to convince anyone who would read that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is God’s true church, restored from the meridian of time on the same principles that Christ established while He was here. I haveContinue reading “One True Church”
Lectures on Faith – Lecture 2: The Object of Faith
A main theme throughout the Lectures on Faith is God’s perfect attributes. Logically, for us to be able to have any faith in God He must be perfect. We must know that we can trust God and, in turn, His Son, Jesus Christ. The major theme I took away from Lecture 2 specifically is howContinue reading “Lectures on Faith – Lecture 2: The Object of Faith”
No Coincidences 