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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BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

The eldest son of Billy Graham published a letter (dated December 27, 2012) via the Billy Graham Evangelical Association website. This letter calls an awareness and a warning to America regarding the spiritual and moral cliff that we are facing. Dear Friend, As we come into the new year, America is facing many challenges. For … Continue reading »

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My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

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

“. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death” —Philippians 1:20 My Utmost for His Highest. “. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing … Continue reading »

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“There is no better time than now”

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ. Let it be a time that lights the eyes of children and puts laughter on their lips. Let it be a time for lifting the lives of those who … 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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Avoid wrestling with pigs

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 6 Comments

George Bernard Shaw adequately stated the following: I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it. As we engage in the conversations about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are going to come across individuals with a pernicious tenacity to engage us … 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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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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Defending the Faith: Too many credible gospel witnesses to believe they all lied | Deseret News

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Timothy Berman • Leave a comment

Professor of Islamic and Arabic studies at Brigham Young University, Daniel C. Petersen provides this insight into something that our critics miss. If the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is faulty, if it is based on hallucinations and lies, then why are there far too many credible witnesses to the Resurrected Savior, and the most … Continue reading »

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Devotion: What manner of men ought ye to be?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

When we set our foot on the path of righteousness, when we set our eyes on the Savior and redeemer – Jesus the Christ – and when we comply in fulfilling our priesthood duties, we inevitably strive to become a righteous man. Not a man that meets the standards of the world today, but a … Continue reading »

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Choose Liberty or Captivity

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Timothy Berman • 1 Comment

“…the right to direct your life is one of God’s greatest gifts to you.” – For the Strength of Youth, p. 2 Scriptures: 2 Nephi 2:27; Matthew 25:14-19; Moroni 7:15-19 and Doctrine and Covenants 58:27-28 We live in very challenging times where living according to the principles of the gospel has become an increasing … Continue reading »

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

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