We Choose Equality with Christ or Domination by Satan
Only by choosing our Heavenly Father’s loving plan
of freedom, at-one-ment, and equality with Christ
can we find “refuge from the storm and wrath.”
Encircled About in the Arms of His Love
Technologies have been revealed to man to help further the kingdom of God on earth and spread gospel message all across the world. This plethora of information comes to us with expectation that we will use it responsibly and within reason.
Learning about Mormonism: Take a Sensible Approach
Curious about the Mormons? This series suggests a sensible and non-threatening way to learn what you want to know.
Our Unrealistic Expectations
Those who feel like they are on the Lord’s errand never stop to ask if they have reached a quota. They know there is always more that can be done and more people to bless and they find joy in the service they are able to perform.
Crucible of Doubt: Bring Your Brain Power to Read it!
Be prepared to use some serious brain power because you are going to need it to read Terryl and Fiona Givens’ latest book.
Book Review—The Crucible of Doubt, part 2
In my opinion, this book is for those who already have a strong testimony, anchored in the Atonement, and who are looking to add intellect to the soul….But for those who are struggling with their testimonies, this book may distance you further from God.
Painting: Wallowing Like a Pigment
Looking to enrich your life with some new talents? Try painting!
Housecleaning: The End of the World as We Know It?
There’s no way around having to do housework, but there’s also no reason to make it too hard. Here’s how a mother of nine keeps it all under control.
Fatherhood: Unexpected
Fatherhood: Believe me. I will be the first to admit that life doesn’t always turn out as expected. It frequently is better than we ever imagined.
Ashley’s Dating Quest: Good News and Bad
Ashley’s quest to test great places to meet LDS guys–trying everything friends suggested–comes to an unexpected twist. Now she needs your advice.
Fidelity in Marriage
When marriage gets hard, don’t go looking outside your home for companionship or sympathy–work on your marriage.
The Crucible of Doubt Review: Recommended with Caveats
If you have doubts, read this book if you are willing to take a fresh look at your doubts. If your doubts are currently eclipsed by the pain you feel in relation to them, I would be careful.
The Crucible of Doubt: Reflections on the Quest for Faith
The Crucible of Doubt—rooted in Christ, the scriptures, the prophets, and the Givens’ own faith—is a wise, inspirational companion on our lifelong quest to proactively seek and cultivate the gift of faith in Christ and his atonement.
Miracles
Walter’s life was saved by a miracle as a child. Learn about the role of miracles in our eternal lives.
The Crucible of Doubt: Well-Researched, but…
I believe it is a very rare person who has doubts who would say, “Gee, I have all these doubts. Maybe I should read a book on doubt and figure out how to stop doubting.” In that regard, this book is probably aiming at a very small number of doubters.
Anger: Teachings of LDS Prophets, Part 2
Biblical explanations of God’s anger often confuse readers. It is important to understand the term does not refer to the type of anger practiced by mortal beings.
The Crucible of Doubt: For a Neglected Audience
This is the book I needed as an investigator, and, if my faith began to waiver, it is the book I would need today. As a teen raised in a highly intellectual home, I struggled to understand how to make faith and intellect work together.
Sculpture: Making a Clean Cut
Learn how to carve soap–an inexpensive and entertaining hobby.
Reviewing the Crucible of Doubt
It became clear to me that this is a book that may have a specific audience of which I am not a member. Likewise, I did not feel it to be a good match for those who are struggling with their testimony.
The Crucible of Doubt: Intellectual Lessons of Faith
The Crucible of Doubt is a collection of writings by Terryl and Fiona Givens which dissect the formation of testimony building.
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