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Tag: Relationships

The importance of covenants

September 8, 2024

Over the last couple of months I have received messages from two friends. Both have them have asked me very similar questions. Essentially, the question is “We have a loving Heavenly Father, why would he insist that we participate in ordinances and engage in covenants? Surely, his love is enough to save us without the … More The importance of covenants

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Influences and relationships

September 11, 2019

This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online There is a line in my favourite musical that says: Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? But because I knew you. I have been changed for good. Every time I hear this line, it makes me … More Influences and relationships

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Relationships and responsibilities

September 11, 2019

This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online Relationships, for the most part, are taken for granted by most people. Most of us would agree that our relationships with the Godhead and with our families should be preeminent in our lives. It is another relationship that members of … More Relationships and responsibilities

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