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Tag Archives: Jesus Christ
How to Respond to Acts of Terror
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Events like the Boston Marathon bombing make the woes prophesied in the scriptures seem all too real. The horror and tragedy … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Jesus Christ, Religion
Tagged anger, Boston Marathon, Boston Strong, fear, forgiveness, grief, I love Boston, Jesus Christ, mourning, peace, tragedy, war on terror, weapons against terror
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The Holiest Week
By Zach D. Growing up in the Church in St. George, Utah, Easter Sunday was the only part of Holy Week noted and was generally commemorated by three things: a new tie before church, a possible talk about the Resurrection … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ, Religion
Tagged Atonement, Catholicism, Crucifiction, Delhi, Easter, Gibraltar, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jesus Christ, Kyiv, Malaga, Maudy Thursday, Orthodox, Palm Sunday, Passover, Resurection, Saetas, Ukraine
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Finding Hope in Regret
By Tim Regret is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be; there is hope within regret. In fact, I propose that there are such things as Refined Regrets and Resolutions. The regret is the original feeling of … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ
Tagged Atonement, death, hope, Jesus Christ, learning, mistakes, regrets, resolutions
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Valentine Makeover
Whether in a relationship or not, Valentine’s Day can make you feel forgotten, disappointed, filled with unreasonable expectations, or you might just find the whole thing ridiculous. As a way to help come to terms with these feelings, I propose … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus Christ
Tagged Atonement, God, Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, love, prayer, relationships, Valentine's Day
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Peace
The shootings in Connecticut were a grim reminder that the world often lacks the peace that we seek. And in many cases, those who are most innocent and most deserving of that peace are the ones who are dealt heartache. … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Jesus Christ, Religion
Tagged Christmas, Jesus Christ, Newtown, peace, service, suffering, tragedy
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Olympic Musings
The Olympics are always a fascinating time. We watch men and women who have dedicated their lives to their sport giving their all for coveted prizes – an Olympic medal, a dream come true, national pride. I was interested to … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Atonement, book of mormon, dedication, goals, Jesus Christ, Olympics, religion
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