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Apostasy When? – History of the Early Church
When I first began to seriously investigate the Church, I read through Preach My Gospel several times on my own and the first lesson addresses the great apostasy; it says “after Jesus’s Apostles died, there was a widespread falling away… Continue reading
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Where are the Apostles Now?
Last year I discovered, quite by accident, one of the most interesting books I have read in a long time. It was called The Search for the Twelve Apostles (see Recommended Additional Reading) by William McBirnie, PH.D. and in it… Continue reading
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The Role of the Holy Spirit – Sacrament Talk, April 2022
Right after my baptism I was asked if I would be comfortable giving a talk, I said sure no problem. Later when I got the call from the Bishop and was asked to speak on the role of the Holy… Continue reading
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Always Remember Him – Relief Society Talk, July 2024
We can “always remember him” by using liturgy and the traditional Christian calendar of holidays to create sacred time that keeps Christ at the center of our homes. Continue reading
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Understanding Purim
Purim is the Jewish festival that happens in the early spring before the Holy Days of Passover, First Fruits, and the Feast of Weeks. Sometimes called the “Jewish Halloween” it is easy to think that there is not much more… Continue reading
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Lent
Lent is a season of 40 days of preparation for the pinnacle event of the Christian year, Holy Week and Easter. Continue reading
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Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is an ancient Christian devotional of meditating on the last hours of Christ’s life. Continue reading
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Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday
Before Lent begins there are two days of preparation for the season leading up to Easter. One day for celebration and the other for solemn reflection. Continue reading
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The Baptism of the Lord
Shortly after Epiphany the western church observes a day memorializing the beginning of Christ’s ministry at his baptism by John. Continue reading
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Why December 25?
Why is Christmas on December 25? Was it a Christian appropriation of pagan festivals or was the day chosen proactively rather than as a reaction. Continue reading









