Posts Tagged ‘ missionary work ’

Literary Lorenzo Snow #10: The Temple of God at Nauvoo

May 12, 2013 | 3 comments
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Literary Lorenzo Snow #10: The Temple of God at Nauvoo

We tend to talk about the benefits of the temple more than the obligations. In the temple we may gain knowledge, revelation, be sealed to our families, and give our relatives who have passed on the opportunity to accept necessary earthly ordinances—all important elements described in the Lorenzo Snow manual lesson 10. But these benefits come with some obligations (beyond those required to qualify for a recommend), such as the obligation to attend the temple periodically, support temple work, do genealogical work, and even work in the temple when called. On a practical level, these obligations are quite different... Read more »

Literary BMGD #25: To Elder L. Snow

June 18, 2012 | one comment
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Literary BMGD #25: To Elder L. Snow

Among the most beloved figures in the Book of Mormon are the four sons of Mosiah, who, after their conversion, take leave of their native land and homes and serve missions among the Lamanites. Where missionaries today serve for just a couple of years or less, the sons of Mosiah served a total of 14 years which I assume (the record doesn’t say exactly) was much longer than anyone expected. Instead, I suspect, they and their friends and family must have wondered if they would even return alive, for, after all, the Lamanites were the enemies of the people... Read more »

Literary BMGD #23: Our Missionaries

June 4, 2012 | one comment
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Literary BMGD #23: Our Missionaries

Much of the Book of Alma covers Alma’s missionary efforts in the land of the Nephites, and in this week’s chapters, Alma 8-12, he meets and preaches with his principle missionary companion, Amulek. Unlike the experiences of the sons of Mosiah, Alma and Amulek’s experiences aren’t always successful in the end. Instead, they face many tribulations, have many who refuse to believe in what they teach, very similar to what our missionaries face today. Be the first to like. Like Unlike Read more »

H2 Chapter 5 Part 1: Missionary Work and Convert Retention

September 3, 2011 | 14 comments
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H2 Chapter 5 Part 1: Missionary Work and Convert Retention

While to some it may seem like “the work of salvation” is about missionary work, the Church takes a much broader view. In this chapter of Handbook 2, the work of salvation is defined as including “member missionary work, convert retention, activation of less-active members, temple and family history work, and teaching the gospel.” Clearly salvation doesn’t end with baptism. Be the first to like. Like Unlike Read more »

Are Gated Communities Moral?

May 27, 2009 | 58 comments
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When my wife and I talked with our missionary son recently, he said he was glad to be in Carson City, Nevada, instead of Las Vegas. When I asked why, he said: Gated Communities. Be the first to like. Like Unlike Read more »

The Ninety-Nine and the One

April 17, 2009 | 41 comments
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It isn’t easy to be inconvenienced, especially when we are asked to tolerate the views or the actions of the other, and love them too! It would be easier to ignore them, cast them out, keep things easy and pure. But that isn't the plan. Read more »

Contemplating Missionary Work in Cuba

April 14, 2009 | 47 comments
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The Obama administration announced yesterday that it is easing a handful of restrictions imposed by the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Among other things, Cuban-Americans will now be allowed to travel to Cuba as much as they like and will be free to send money and gifts to friends and relatives without securing travel or export licenses from the Treasury or the Commerce Department. 3 people like this post. Like Unlike Read more »

Simple ideas to be a better missionary

November 5, 2008 | no comments
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A horrible, no-good, very bad blog can still run a great series on missionary work. Read it, take it to heart, recommend it to others. Part I Part II Part III. *** Bumped. Be the first to like. Like Unlike Read more »

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