By Grace and By Choice
Doctrine and Covenants 20 is the foundational document of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It testifies that Jesus Christ...
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Come with me to explore deep questions about the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. We'll pay close attention to inclusion, Zion-building, and gender roles while strengthening our faith in living prophets.
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Anne Kassel
Feb 21, 20214 min read
He Cometh Unto His Own
"And lo, he cometh unto his own, that salvation might come unto the children of men even through faith on his name;" (Mosiah 3:9) Who is...
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Anne Kassel
Feb 14, 20215 min read
Two Churches
I've pondered a lot on Nephi's meaning when he talks about the 'great and abominable church" in 1 Nephi 13 and 14. But I'm excited by the...
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Anne Kassel
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Father, Creator, and Mother's Helpless Babe
"And he shall be called Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 30, 20214 min read
Temptations
“And lo, he shall suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 25, 20212 min read
The Lost Manuscript and Plural Marriage
I'm finding it difficult to continue my Come Follow Me posts in addition to my weekly essays on references to Jesus Christ in the Book of...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 24, 20214 min read
Dealing with Devils
Mosiah 3:6 And he shall cast out devils, or the evil spirits which dwell in the hearts of the children of men. Culturally, I don't think...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 17, 20212 min read
1832 vs 1842 Accounts of the First Vision
1832: It seems that in this account, Joseph is painting with a broad brush. This is a first draft, I'm thinking, and so contains...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 17, 20214 min read
Sensitivity and Resilience
Mosiah 3:5 -- Second Half "[He] shall come down from heaven among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay, and shall...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 11, 20213 min read
Unity of the Father, the Son... and Us
Mosiah 3:5 first half. These are not King Benjamin's words. From verse 3 onward, these are the words that were spoken to him by an angel,...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 8, 20213 min read
Things I Know For Sure
This morning I listened to a podcast conversation between Sisters Sherri Dew and Wendy Nelson. In it, Sister Nelson encourages listeners...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 6, 20211 min read
References to Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon
As I begin my Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants, I feel the need to continue my daily study of the Book of Mormon. The...
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Anne Kassel
Jan 1, 20214 min read
Faith and the First Christmas
Every year, we read the story of the First Christmas as it is recorded in the Gospel of Luke. I love that tradition. And this year, I'm...
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Anne Kassel
Dec 20, 20201 min read
Moroni 10: The Power of God and Sanctification
If we ask with sincere heart, real intent and faith in Christ, the Holy Ghost will manifest the truth of the Book of Mormon to us. The...
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Anne Kassel
Dec 20, 20203 min read
The Power of God Versus The "Evil Gift"
Moroni 10, with its emphasis on spiritual gifts and the reality of the power of God, seems to be written with an especial message to...
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Anne Kassel
Dec 13, 20201 min read
Promises: Moroni 7-9
Moroni 7 If we peaceably follow Jesus and obtain sufficient hope, we can enter into the rest of the Lord during mortality. We can clearly...
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Anne Kassel
Dec 13, 20205 min read
Warrior of Mercy
My favourite chapter in all scripture has to be Moroni 7. And my least favourite has always been Moroni 9. This week's Come Follow Me...
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Anne Kassel
Dec 6, 20203 min read
On Prayer and Power
Moroni 2:2 -- What constitutes mighty prayer? Once ordained by Jesus Christ himself, why was it necessary for the 12 Disciples to pray...
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Anne Kassel
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Why Must Faith Precede the Miracle?
In Ether 12:12, Moroni states something almost stunning: "For if there be no faith among the children of men, God can do no miracle among...
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Anne Kassel
Nov 29, 20203 min read
Partakers of the Heavenly Gift: Promises in Ether 12 - 13
The last few chapters have been full of history, but Moroni breaks into the narrative here to teach and to issue some promises. Here are...
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