Month: December 2004
Famous Atheist Now Believes in a Supreme Being: Compelling Evidence of Design
The LDS blog A Soft Answer calls attention to a Dec. 9 story at ABC News [June 2007 update: the ABC link fails, so use a story from Accuracy in…
Christmas Eve Services: The Appleton Experience
One of the most successful missionary efforts I’ve seen in my part of the world has been the annual Christmas Eve Musical Devotional sponsored by the Appleton Second Ward in…
More on Dreams (or Moron Dreams?)
A comment on my previous post on dreams raises the issue of people who have dreams that suggest doing something unwise (like not joining the Church). Yes, that happens. If…
Dreams
I had an interesting experience yesterday, similar to several other experiences I’ve had involving dreams. Shortly before I woke up, I had a couple of dreams about an LDS Hmong…
Word of Wisdom Info: Mar|juana and Mental Health
The pro-mariju*na lobby has long claimed that mariju*na is not harmful. But in addition to several adverse health effects, a new study points to mental health problems. A Dutch study…
Physical and Mental Health Resources: LDSDiabetics.com
LDSDiabetics.com is a valuable new site by David Olsen that provides resources and a discussion group for LDS people and those of all faiths struggling with the spiritual, mental, and…
Matthew 19: Can You Explain This Away?
In Matthew 19:16-21, a man approaches Christ and asks “What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Quiz time! Which of the following was Christ’s answer?…
Idolatry in the Book of Mormon
John Tvedtnes has a great article in Meridian Magazine, “Idolatry in the Book of Mormon.” An interesting point is that the rise of idolatry among the Nephites, Lamanites, and Jaredites…
