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Mind and Body

We hope that God has control of everything that occurs, including our minds and bodies. Then we would have God to blame when bad things happen. But God may not have control of  both mind and body. Does God have … Continue reading

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Praise God

Lets play devil’s advocate. If heaven is above, why do we all look down when we pray? Seriously, we bow to show respect to God. Bowing is also a sign to show that someone or entity is more powerful than … Continue reading

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God’s Punishment or Guidance

I remember when I was young my mother will say I would get bachi if I did any thing bad. Bachi to me was God’s punishment for bad behavior. Any time I hurt myself, my mother would say it was … Continue reading

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Returning to the Origin

Why is knowing the origin important? From a traveling perspective, it gives us a reference to where we are going and returning. From a genealogical standpoint it gives of a history of our beginnings. This may also give us vital … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Life

If some one were to ask you what is the best part of your religion, would you be able to answer confidently. I remember once a member of our church brought his mother in law to church. She asked me … Continue reading

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Heaven or heaven on earth revised

Have you ever wondered what heaven is like?  Would it be like your best days everyday? Will there be ups and downs in emotion? Will there be stress and worries? Sometimes without stress or the unknown, life becomes complacent, and … Continue reading

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Heaven or heaven on earth

Have you ever wondered what heaven is like?  Would it be like your best days everyday? Will there be ups and downs in emotion? Will there be stress and worries? Sometimes without stress or the unknown, life becomes complacent, and … Continue reading

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Heaven or heaven on earth, or both?

Have you ever had a dream, but you could not remember it when you woke up? One would ask how would you know if you actually had the dream? Sometime you become aware of the dream after it happen, but … Continue reading

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God’s Guidance

  What if we could predict the score of the Super Bowl? San Francisco 31, Baltimore 17.  Don’t take this to the bank; this is just my guess. But if we were able to year after year to predict who … Continue reading

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Age discrimination

What type of missionary does God want?  Here are two verses from our sacred book Step by step, I shall nurture trees, starting with aged ones, and assemble them in preparation for the future. 7-19 Though I have gathered many … Continue reading

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