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Category Archives: Why I Believe
Why do Mormons Get Married in a Temple?
This is a valid question and one that many might be curious about. After all, why would someone want to get married in a temple that would limit the amount of guests that could participate in the ceremony, and not … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Mormonism 101, Religion, Why I Believe
Tagged afterlife, family, temple
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How to Be Real with God
Editor’s Note: This post was written in response to a comment by Tim on the post The Book of Mormon Musical–A Mormon’s Review. The text of the comment is reprinted below: I was raised in the church and have done … Continue reading
Ten Percent Is Nothing
Tithing, the Mormon practice of voluntarily giving one tenth of your income to the Church, is one of the greatest principles of Mormon faith. Tell a nonmember friend about tithing, and you’ll see a lot of head scratching, confused looks, … Continue reading
Memory and Hope
When I was a college freshman, the teacher in my physical anthropology course reviewed the evolutionary history of humanity, as found in the fossil record. Early on you have creatures with five fingers and toes; then there are the numerous … Continue reading
Learning to Be More Honest in Prayer
I overheard my 6 year old niece Tessa recently give the most beautiful prayer. She said, “Heavenly Father, please help me to stop sucking my thumb, to learn how to read better this summer, and to stop throwing fits.” I … Continue reading
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Tagged Heavenly Father, honesty, how to pray, prayer, stillness
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Home Away From Home
At nineteen years old, I was itching for adventure. (Weren’t we all?) I signed up for a summer program in London, and then—armed with a change of clothes, a stash of peanut butter bars, and plenty of pluck—I backpacked from … Continue reading
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