Do businesses have a right to deny services to homosexuals based on religious conviction?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Timothy Berman • 3 Comments

According to Komo News 4 and the Seattle PI, several Republican Lawmakers are introducing a measure to exclude business owners from Anti-Discriminatory lawsuits where their religious beliefs would be protected in denying services or goods to those who identify as homosexuals. This measure is Senate Bill 5927. It is being sponsored by 12 of the … Continue reading »

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Gay Marriage | A fresh and eternal perspective

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Timothy Berman • 2 Comments

Today, an interesting conversation ensued between a fellow classmate and I. As we talked about the class and the quiz, our conversation veered toward what area of study and career we are concentrating to work in. For myself, I am already working in the field as a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee. Our conversation progressed; he … Continue reading »

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Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

This is from the Independent Journal Review. A Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review. According to the news article, a Latter-day Saint Student at Florida Atlantic University declined to participate in an activity where a Professor of Communications asked his students to write the name “Jesus” … Continue reading »

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Effective strategies for member missionary work

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Members of the Marysville Washington Stake are highly encouraged to adopt a family mission plan, read through and study the Preach My Gospel manual, and to prayerfully find ways to share the message of the Restoration to family, friends, neighbors and even strangers. It is quite the challenge because many of us (from young and … Continue reading »

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New curriculum for 2013

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Timothy Berman • 4 Comments

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will engage in new curriculum for Sunday School and Priesthood/Relief Society. For the Sunday school curriculum (14 to Adults), our study will focus on Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Members should receive – or already possess – the following copies: Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class … Continue reading »

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New Church Website on Same-Sex Attraction Offers Love, Understanding and Hope

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

SALT LAKE CITY — In an effort to encourage understanding and civil conversation about same-sex attraction, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched the website “Love One Another: A Discussion on Same-Sex Attraction” (www.mormonsandgays.org). It features a number of videos from people who share real experiences from their own perspectives on a sensitive … Continue reading »

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Where is your focus? | My Utmost for his Highest – Oswald Chambers

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 2 Comments

… except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ … Galatians 6:14 The feebleness of the church is being criticized today, and the criticism is justified. One reason for the feebleness is that there has not been this focus on the true center of spiritual power. We have not dwelt enough on the tragedy … Continue reading »

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Morning devotion: A labor of love

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also. – John 4:21 Missionary Work is a work of love and trust, and it has to be done on that basis – Gordon B. Hinkley, Stand a Little Taller The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Missionary … Continue reading »

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LDS Living – Why Am I Always Tired?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Dr. Thomas J. Boud, MD published a recent article in the most recent issue - LDS Living – Why Am I Always Tired?. Dr. Boud writes: Many people feel exhaustion creeping up on them during the holiday season, but it is possible to overcome the tide and find energy again. Fatigue can tax just about every … Continue reading »

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Crossing the bridge into immortality and eternal life

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

There is an old railway bridge outside of Shelton, Washington called the Vance Creek Viaduct. It is the highest railway bridge structure in North America. Built in 1929, it served as part of the rail system for the Simpson Timber Company. The bridge is about 450 feet in height and approximately 800 feet in length. … Continue reading »

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Apostasy | A personal and social epidemic

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

One of the very fundamental teachings of the LDS Faith is that of a Universal Apostasy. Meaning the original authority of the Church of Jesus Christ, the priesthood authority, became corrupt due to heresy and man’s own philosophy and understanding. Unfortunately, this post is not about the understanding of the universal apostasy of First Century … Continue reading »

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Engaged in the Lord’s work

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

We announce that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the kingdom of God on earth, the only place where men may come to learn the true doctrines of salvation and find the authority of the holy priesthood. Continue reading »

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Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

According to Aaron Earls article, found here Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective, one cannot escape the flawed statements made. At first, one reads and finds some congruence with what Earls is saying, and the informational statements made by Tal Davis and Ant Greenham, about Mitt Romney … Continue reading »

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How to properly handle critics and criticism against the Church

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

In light of recent conversations about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a question needs to be addressed. How do we, as Latter-day Saint Christians respond to those individuals that are antagonistic against the LDS Church, doctrines, history, and belief system? Mormon Apologia would like to provide this simple “how-to” guide for those who may … Continue reading »

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Guideposts : One Simple Step Toward Forgiveness

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

The power of forgiveness in the life of a Christian is a very powerful act of Divine origin. Since we receive forgiveness and pardon for our own sins and transgressions, we must be able to be ready to forgive as Christ and our Heavenly Father forgives. This article is from Huffington Posts Religion blog and … Continue reading »

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5 Tips to serve and reach less active and part member families – Seattle LDS Church | Examiner.com

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

Every month, the Ensign contains a message from the First Presidency. This particular message is studied and shared in the homes of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This month, President Thomas S. Monson shares a message about the Savior’s call to serve. Our Priesthood duty in fulfilling our home … Continue reading »

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Fasting – A Canvas for the Lord

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

This Sunday is Fast and Testimony meeting. With this thought in mind, and a bit of inspiration from the New Era’s vintage 1979 Mormonad caught the interest of the importance and truth of Fasting. The caption reads: Not eating is to fasting as an empty canvas is to the Mona Lisa. Abstaining from food is just the empty … Continue reading »

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Mormon Theological Ethics – Obedience to Authority | Worlds Without End

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Seth Payne has just published an interesting article via Mormon Theological Ethics – Obedience to Authority | Worlds Without End. In this article, and subsequent forthcoming articles, Payne is focusing on the understanding of Mormon Theological ethics and how it plays in the lives of Latter-day Saints. Ethics, in general, is an interesting area of study. Unlike … Continue reading »

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Thought for today – October 23, 2012

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Declaration of Belief And he said, Lord, I believe. – John 9:38 Be not afraid, only believe – Mark 5:36 I commend these wonderful words to all who are called upon to stand up for what they believe, and to do so with confidence – Gordon B. Hinckley, Stand a Little Taller, p. 310 We … Continue reading »

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