The history of Whiting Woods
I grew up here. My childhood home in Whiting Woods has quite a history. It seems there was a...
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Is the servant marred or anointed in Isaiah 52?
The word “marred” in Isaiah 52 could actually be “anointed.” You know that...
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Calculating Good Friday
Good Friday is one of those holidays that change dates every year — like Passover and...
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Why the calendar evolved from Roman to Julian to Gregorian
I’m sitting here looking out my window at the newly fallen snow. And yet, today is the...
Read MoreLove your neighbor
This is a great video from The Bible Project that explains how the word “love” is translated in our scriptures. We lose so much in translation. Translation of other languages and just trying to figure out what...
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The great and abominable church
Over the years, I’ve heard several descriptions of who or what is the “great and...
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Counting sheep and Noah’s ark
Some nights I don’t sleep well. Instead of counting sheep, I listen to Hugh Nibley on...
Read MoreThe Bible Project videos for learning
The Bible Project has some interesting resources — videos and downloads that may help your study of the scriptures. Although everyone interprets the Bible differently (for example the story of Adam and Eve and the Holy...
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Council of Fifty – don’t be a dough head
Joseph Smith formed a council called the Council of Fifty. He had some advice about councils,...
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Symbolism of the Winter Solstice
It’s cold here where I live, in the northern hemisphere on December 21st, the Winter...
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Was Christ born on Christmas?
There’s always been some conflict about the date of Christ’s birth. In fact, as a...
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The meaning of Gentile
In my studies of Isaiah, I’ve using the books and lectures of Avraham Gileadi. I have...
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The meaning of “marvelous”
Sometimes I have a hard time sitting in Gospel Doctrine because people are so rigid in their...
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Barbie’s Secret Past as Lilli
The Barbie Doll has quite a reputation. Some mothers love them; some mothers hate them....
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Israeli Couscous and Asparagus
Israeli Couscous is one of my favorite basics for a quick meal. Since it is Spring, I’ve...
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Cardston Temple Vision
I found an old book on my bookshelf, entitled “Temple Manifestations” by Joseph...
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Do I favor one child over another?
When my kids wonder if I love one child more than another — or if they think I’m...
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A Correct Account of the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith
Four armed men under the command of Col Williams shot and murdered the Prophet Joseph Smith and...
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The Book of Enoch Audible
Lately, I’ve been listening to the Book of Enoch on Audible — a great way to become...
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