Fri - Mar 21, 2008 : 10:56 pm
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2nd Nephi : 28
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Well.... From the first eight verses of this chapter, I could write pages. The first verse itself is a great testament to the veracity of Jacob 4:13, which states that the Holy Ghost "speaketh the truth and lieth not".
Because we all can be under the influence of the Holy Ghost (and worthy members have the opportunity to ha...
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Thu - Mar 20, 2008 : 12:17 pm
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Talk For This Sunday
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Imagine for a moment you had no idea about the atonement of Christ.
Now imagine you sitting there and listening to what I have to say.
And the first thing you hear are the words, "God demands perfection for salvation."
Not sure about you, but for me, that creates a sort of sinking feeling inside... I put "perfection an...
Lds / Spiritual
Wed - Mar 19, 2008 : 10:52 pm
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When it rains...
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About a week ago, I began thinking I needed another project. I really was getting to thinking about how I spend my time, and how I can better use the time I have.
Nothing popped out at me, until yesterday.
Yesterday, I got a call from one of the people in my ward, and he asked me if I would teach the 15-16 year olds in their gospel doctri...
Personal / Spiritual
Wed - Mar 19, 2008 : 10:46 pm
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2nd Nephi : 27
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In the beginning of this chapter, I didn't realize that the book to which the verses were referring was the Book of Mormon.
I guess this chapter answers the question, "What is in the sealed portion of the Book of Mormon?". The answer is quite simply found in verse 10: "...for behold, they reveal all things from the foun...
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Wed - Mar 19, 2008 : 12:16 am
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2nd Nephi : 26 - Part 2
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Ya know, I sure am glad that Nephi wrote verse 22 of this chapter. In all of scripture, this is the only chapter which uses the word "flaxen" to describe the way Satan tempts us.
Flax is a fiber from a plant which is used to make linen. Linen isn't known for its strength.
Satan indeed does "lead us" with very ent...
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Mon - Mar 17, 2008 : 11:43 pm
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2nd Nephi : 26 - Part 1
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First thing I noticed in this chapter is verse 1. He tells his children that Christ will show himself unto them. How is this possible if this was written approximately 550 years before Christ would come? Very interesting... I'll have to research that.
Verse 7 pops out at me like a bolt of lightning. I've been lookin...
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Sun - Mar 16, 2008 : 08:30 pm
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2nd Nephi : 25
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It feels quite refreshing to be able to understand more than just a couple of verses again. As I was reading tonight, I realized how much could be written about this chapter. It's quite full of good doctrine.
Here's what I noticed tonight:
From verse 1 until 6, Nephi seems to be trying to explain the "hard to understand" n...
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Fri - Mar 14, 2008 : 09:58 pm
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2nd Nephi : 24
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I find it interesting how Satan is described throughout scripture.
In this chapter, through verses 13 - 20, Satan is seemingly exposed as the weak fraudster he really is. Verse 16 is quite potent, written from the standpoint of people who were tempted by him, when shown his actual person, are amazed at the frailness of Satan. They say...
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Fri - Mar 14, 2008 : 09:49 pm
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2nd Nephi : 23
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All I gotta say about this chapter is man, I do not want to be on the wrong side of things when the 2nd coming of Christ is ushered in.
Verses like 16 and 18 really hit home on what we're in for.
I can only assume the destruction of Babylon can be typed as a metaphor for what is coming when Christ comes again....
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Wed - Mar 12, 2008 : 08:26 pm
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2nd Nephi : 21 & 22
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Surprisingly... I'm not sure if it's because of my attitude or what, but I believe I got a bit more out of this chapter than I have for the rest of the Isaiah stuff.
I'm not 100% sure what the branch is that comes out of the root of Jesse, but I've been told that is refers to the prophet Joseph Smith (D&C 113).
I also believe that when it s...
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Mon - Sep 15, 2008 : 08:18 am
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Dew Tour 2008
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Two days ago, after I got done with the Salt Flats, Steve and I went over to something which previously I had never even heard of before. It's called the "Dew Tour".
The event is in Salt Lake City and runs for 4 days during which the best skaters and bikers in the country come and compete.
I was only there for maybe 4 hours, but...
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Tue - Jul 05, 2011 : 10:44 am
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Ether : 4
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So, on last chapter's post, someone left a wonderful comment. Thank you, whoever you are. That is precisely why I do this.
Now... Ether 4. This chapter starts out with an interesting verse. I guess Mosiah would have had several channels whereby he could have known he should not let the book of Ether out of the bag u...
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Wed - Jul 13, 2011 : 04:32 pm
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Ether : 6
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Interesting how verse 3 is pretty much an exact parallel with the light of Christ in our lives.
Verse 4 is yet another example of taking a pretty huge risk in the name of God. Getting into ships, the likes of which none of them had ever seen before, being built by the blueprints of God. Closing the doors, with all your family inside, ...
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Fri - Mar 12, 2010 : 04:09 pm
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Helaman : 3
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It seems that this chapter is just a informational chapter on the goings on over a space of quite a few years. Heh... That's pretty general, but there's really not any story-line, or analogy, or deep doctrine here...
I did find it interesting how they spoke of using cement, and the sparseness of timber, and such like that. I wonder wh...
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Sun - Jul 13, 2008 : 11:07 am
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Mosiah : 3
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This time through Mosiah 3, I had a few interruptions, so I wasn't able to concentrate as much as I would have liked, but family really does come first, so, ya gotta do what ya gotta do...
Anyway.. Mosiah 3, to me, this time rang loudly of what the Atonement of Jesus Christ is all about. It speaks of who needs the Atonement, who is c...
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Sun - Apr 04, 2010 : 10:24 am
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Conference Notes 3
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I love the feeling of Elder Uchtdorf's talk. We really have no basis upon which to judge each other. We need to accept and love each other. "Do unto others that which we would hope they would do unto us"
Seems like we need to actually do the work we need to do. Christ "did" the work, he didn't delegate ...
General Conference / Personal / Spiritual
Fri - May 23, 2008 : 04:36 pm
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Job Security
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I've been pondering on how I am to write about this without seeming haughty or prideful, because quite honestly, I feel nothing more than blessed beyond words.
When I was offered this job, it just felt right. Six months previous to my being offered this job, I was offered another job in SLC which seemed right in every aspect but the fact th...
Nature's Way
Fri - Apr 20, 2007 : 02:43 pm
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Contention Sucks.
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This morning, Steve broke in to chat and said something to the effect of "Pride sucks." Ya know... I completely agree with him. Pride does suck. I wonder why...
I've heard it said that "Pride is the only unforgivable sin." This is the doctrine according to me because I can't remember who said it, nor if it was an authority figure, so.... no ...
Tue - Mar 11, 2008 : 09:45 pm
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2nd Nephi : 20
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To tell you the truth, I didn't get much out of the scriptures tonight. There was a verse from which I thought I could derive meaning.
Verse 15.
The ax depends on him that wields it for its strength. Alone, it is nothing but wood and metal. Used by a person, it can become a powerful tool. Same thing with a saw.
I took ...
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Mon - May 17, 2010 : 10:33 pm
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Best Gig Ever
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So two days ago, I found myself on the same stage with the same band I've been with for the past 5 (or so) years, playing pretty much the same songs.
Except, this time, something was different. As I walked around looking at all of the awesome vehicles on the grounds, there was just something wonderful. I have no idea how to describe i...
Music
Sat - Jun 13, 2009 : 08:40 pm
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Trial Bike Insanity
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The MOST ridiculous trial bike video I've ever seen.
More than half of what this guy does shouldn't be possible.
A-freaking-mazing.
http://www.flixxy.com/inspired-bicycles.htm...
Miscellaneous
Sun - Nov 15, 2009 : 01:19 am
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It's Been Awhile...
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Wow... It's been a long, long time since I updated anything about my life on here. Mostly because stuff got really busy, and really interesting about April of this year. I've documented all the crud that we've gone through, so no need to rehash that.
What I would like to say is that music is more a part of my life now than it ever has...
Life / Music / Personal
Mon - Jun 08, 2009 : 05:18 pm
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Much Needed Update...
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Sorry for the long haitus I've taken from blogging, guys. I guess it doesn't really matter since nobody reads my blog, anyway..
Man... This new job is really taking me for a loop. Right now, the only way I can survive without seriously considering other alternatives is to take it a day at a time. This in no way should sugg...
Conexm / Personal
Fri - Oct 10, 2008 : 08:59 am
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Mosiah : 23
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This chapter was good to read. I felt the spirit quite a bit. Some insights I had this time around were interesting...
I really wish I knew how much Alma knew about the Gospel before he was converted by Abinadi. Regardless of how much he knew, it's interesting that each decision Alma makes with his little city of people he broug...
Book Of Mormon / Lds / Personal / Scriptures / Spiritual
Sat - Mar 22, 2008 : 09:21 pm
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2nd Nephi : 29
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Wow... What a testimony of the Book of Mormon, and of the prophets who wrote it.
This whole chapter is a rebuke against people who don't accept the Book of Mormon. Reading chapters like this strengthens my testimony concerning the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. I mean, what are the chances, if the Book of Mormon were false,...
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Tue - Aug 19, 2008 : 10:52 am
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Visit from Craig and Annie
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We had been anticipating the visit from Craig and Annie Young (my brother-in-law's family) for awhile, and I must say, their visit was simply delightful.
I had to go and attend the LDSFest 2008 on Saturday, from noon until midnight, so I wasn't able to be home then, but I took Friday off and Friday was great!
On Friday, we went and visited Temple...
Family / Life
Wed - Jun 02, 2010 : 06:59 pm
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Helaman : 15
PoeticIntensity
Very interesting that the word "hate" is used in this context. Very interesting, indeed. I'm not quite sure what to make of it, but it's quite interesting there were no other words chosen. I find it difficult to associate the word "hate" with God. I've gotta ponder on that one for a bit.
"Freedom&q...
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Tue - Oct 04, 2011 : 12:43 pm
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Moroni : 6
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This was a good chapter. Starts out stating that worthiness is necessary in order for baptism into the Lord's church:
bringing forth fruit of worthiness (not entirely sure what this means, specifically)
having a broken heart and contrite spirit, showing a witness of true repentance
taking upon yourself the name of Chris...
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Mon - Apr 27, 2009 : 09:47 am
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Alma : 26 - Rejoicing
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Man... I can only imagine what Ammon's joy truly felt like. After reading D&C 18:15-16, I begin to see why Ammon fainted due to overwhelming joy so many times throughout his mission. Dedicating a full chapter to nothing but the rejoicing of Ammon seems perfectly reasonable.
I always thought his brothers were kind of rude to ...
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Fri - Mar 21, 2008 : 10:56 pm
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2nd Nephi : 28
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Well.... From the first eight verses of this chapter, I could write pages. The first verse itself is a great testament to the veracity of Jacob 4:13, which states that the Holy Ghost "speaketh the truth and lieth not".
Because we all can be under the influence of the Holy Ghost (and worthy members have the opportunity to ha...
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