Tag: church
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Another Church
Brandon and I went to a different church this morning. It’s run by Pastor Dan who has been a friend of mine since highschool. He knows I’m not converting but seemed excited about the possibility that Brandon would want to be baptized. Brandon liked the service and he and Dan got along great. During the…
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Church with Brandon
My oldest son Brandon is inspired by my determination to surrender to God. Today he drove me to church again. He is unfortunately not finding the truth about God that he needs most in Mormonism. The Church can be very strict and he does not need that now. So next week I’m going to go…
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Unrest
The house is quiet right now, but I’m thinking about all the unrest here and abroad. I’m feeling particularly powerless to change any of it. In a few hours it’ll be Fast and Testimony Sunday. I do not have plans to go to church but I intend to fast and pray for a more peaceful…
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Hard Day for Mormons
Today was Fast and Testimony Sunday. I wasn’t planning on going to Sacrament Meeting but I decided to fast anyway. I started my fast at 11 pm Central Time. When I woke up in the morning I got news that the prophet and president of the church had passed away at almost exactly the same…
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Loud Noises
This morning there was a knock on the door. I was half asleep but it was firm and insistent. I got up and one of the brothers from church was calling. We talked for about an hour. Well I talked, he’s a better listener than I am. I let him know how our lives are…
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The Sabbath is for Man
Today I have rested. I haven’t been to church in months because that is anything but restful. I still kick myself for being less productive. Did the gods rest? Do they? Or is divinity 24/7? Men need rest. We are finite and fragile. The eternal and the sublime may recede in certain times and places…
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General Conference April 24
I tried to watch the LDS General Conference sessions today. I have a hard time sitting still when I’m getting a lecture. I also had to take several long breaks to deal with the needs of the family. Of the four hours I probably managed to watch about a half hour here and there. One…
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Forgot to Fast
Today is another Fast and Testimony Sunday. I didn’t realize this until after arriving at church (having previously eaten breakfast). At least I made it to church. The testimonies were pretty standard today. Everyone loves Jesus and “Knows The Church is true” better than I do. I’m full of a lot of beautiful little spiritual…
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Wives and Children
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it? I love my wife so much I want another one. I would like to have more children but that would probably require a second wife. I live in the United States where polygamy is illegal. I am…
Latter Day Sinner 