Posted on 30 January 2010 by Doug
“Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened” Elder Bruce R. McConkie said that our salvation is made possible because of “three divine events—the three pillars of eternity” (A New Witness for the Articles of Faith [1985], 81). He said that these pillars are the Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement, which are all part [...]
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Posted on 23 January 2010 by Doug
Green Mountain 1st Ward Conference This Sunday, members of the Green Mountain 1st Ward are participating in our annual ward conference. We will not cover the Old Testament lesson material this week. Stake leaders will conduct the various meetings. I have posted handouts covering lessons through the first Sunday in March. I encourage you to [...]
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Posted on 15 January 2010 by Doug
The Creation This week we discuss the Creation and insights we gain from Moses’ writings in Moses 1:27–42; 2–3. Presently, our understanding of the Creation is limited. The Lord has revealed only that portion of eternal truth that our mortal minds can understand and that we need to know to gain salvation. This lesson reviews [...]
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Posted on 9 January 2010 by Doug
“Thou Wast Chosen Before Thou Wast Born” FORE⋅OR⋅DI⋅NA⋅TION: noun, God’s premortal ordination of his spirit children to fulfill certain missions during their mortal lives. When we apply scriptural teachings in our lives they become more meaningful to us. It is helpful to put ourselves in the place of ancient prophets and their followers as we [...]
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