Author: Daniel A. Burgess
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Sunday School Lessons
_______________________________ The following slides are for examples only. They are NOT intended to provide definitive, exhaustive lesson details but rather demonstrate the progression and types of outlines used in the Sunday School for Parents with Toddlers post. If there are any doctrinal errors or mistakes, I take full responsibility, and this is not intended to…
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Sex And Illness
Anonymous Question Series: Q: “What would you do if you had a sick spouse you loved but was unable to perform sex due to illness?” A: The quick answer: find a way. Consult with medical professionals and spouse (if they are capable of discussing) and explore options. If your spouse is physically or mentally incapable (or…
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Goodly Parents
Here’s something to consider when reading 1 Nephi 1:1. “I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had…
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You Are Probably A Mormon Fundamentalist
Have you ever said something like, “I believe all the words of the Prophet.” Or, “No matter what the Prophet says, I will do it or I will believe it.” Or have you dismissed uncomfortable ideas or unfamiliar concepts from sound, faithful scholarship and defaulted to a comment similar to, “The Prophet is silent on…
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Subdivisions In The Celestial Kingdom
Image: The Necessity for Receiving the Priesthood Ordinances of Salvation, Bruce Satterfield, Department of Religious Education, Brigham Young Universtiy – Idaho The traditional view of the Celestial Kingdom divided into three subdivision and its respective requirements (D&C 131:1-4) appear to be problematic, specifically the interpretation of “In the celestial glory there are three heavens or degrees; And…
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Word of Wisdom: A Modern Interpretation (Full Book)
Word of Wisdom: A Modern Interpretation BY JOHN A. WIDTSOE AND LEAH D. WIDTSOE Published byDESERET BOOK COMPANY 1937 Copyright 1937THE DESERET NEWS PRESSPrinted in the United States of America TO PRESIDENT HEBER J. GRANT Life-long observer, defender and expounder of the WORD OF WISDOM Whose vigor of body and mind at four score and…
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Marital Myth Of Communication
Marital Myth of Communication: It’s never about communication. My hope in this piece is to address a mistaken idea that if an individual (or both) in a relationship will improve their “communication skills” they will save and improve their marriage. It’s my belief that this idea has become popular among both therapists and couples because…
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Learn To Be The Best You
Before the age of 21, steady dating should be avoided. It is during these adolescent years that you learn to emotionally detach from your parents. Those who become serious in relationships during this time transfer their attachment needs from their parent/family system to their partner. This is a breeding ground for unhealthy, codependent relationships. Even…
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Christmas Sabbath
Over the years, I have been blessed to work in careers that provided me with a significant amount of time off during Christmas. This time of year is a type of Sabbath to me, to reflect on the tender mercies Christ’s life has brought me in my life — His marvelous redemptive power and the…
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Organization And Culture Of The Gospel
This is a guest post by Amy R. Nelson. Find more of her writings on her blog “They May Be Light” by clicking here. “And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after:…
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