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HS Dropout :: @Ch_JesusChrist :: Husband/Father :: Veteran :: Dev Engineer :: Artist :: Board-game Designer :: Welder :: Autistic :: Stoic :: Known to be Funny

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Joined November 2022
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I was 14 when I first encountered the Book of Mormon. I had ordered it from a TV commercial because it was free. I was living in Texas at the time. Several months later one of my sisters met with the missionaries in New York and join the church. She called me now and then and
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I went from being a homeless alcoholic high school dropout to an amazing life of success and peace all because of this book.
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What’s ONE Christian book that changed your life? (other than the Bible)
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A few weeks ago, my youngest son told me his favorite color was pink. This was a sudden and unexpected change since he has always loved blue and green. I told him that pink was a fine favorite color. After, I started to wonder what caused the sudden change. His younger sister
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I'm thankful for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. We were at our church fireworks block party (which was on par with the BYU Stadium of Fire - so awesome) and I was sitting with my wife and kids near where the cars were parked. She and I both got the feeling that we should move to
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Goodbye dad, I'll see you on the other side. 😞
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On one side, people say they left the Church because they 'learned things' - and now they don't believe. On the other side there're people like me, who've learned things and now cannot leave the Church - because it's no longer possible for us to disbelieve.
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the two missionaries who were willing to serve and teach me the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am no longer trapped in poverty, I am no longer trapped by addiction, I was a homeless high school dropout and now I have multiple degrees and live a
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@PoisonedFoon @TheExMoCringe 2 years to be a salesman for a cult* Fixed it for you.
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The YSA wards need to go back the 3 hours. The third hour will be dedicated to learning to introduce themselves to members of the opposite sex, good conversation skills, how to get a number/date, and how to respectfully decline a date. This is a neeeeed!
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Trending sentiments have resulted in a meme. You're welcome.
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I thought the Bee was satire? Now they're doing accurate reporting? lol
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I'm amazed by the amount of energy people will commit to being wrong about the Book of Mormon. Meanwhile, church leadership in Africa who actually know what the book teaches ....
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Lol this book says that black people are going to hell simply because they’re black do you know how deranged you have to be to believe in this “religion”
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I was taught the gospel by Elder Boswell and Elder Salisbury in Syracuse NY in 1994. If you don't mind sharing this, maybe we could track them down and let them know I served a mission, got married in the temple, and I'm an active member. @Ch_JesusChrist
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@OrwellNGoode My current stick:
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If women can wear whatever they want because men should control their thoughts then men can say whatever they want because women should control their emotions.
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Seems about right.
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When my son was 15 he had a dream. In the dream he was in a large field playing games with his friends from school. Part of the field was lush and grassy and the other part, where he was with his friends, was covered in dead grass. In the dead grass were many snakes. He didn't
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Provo Temple Update: Change can be painful but improvement is worth it.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not for those simply looking for a religion, It's for those looking for a relationship with Christ. 🙏🩷💪 @Ch_JesusChrist
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Lindon Utah Temple is progressing.
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Anyone not get this joke?
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Joseph Smith could have used a KitchenAid mixer shoved in a cow's butt to translate. I don't care. The Book of Mormon has changed my life in every way for the better, because it has connected me to Christ.
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I never thought that my post saying "what's the problem with using a seer stone & hat? Didn't everyone know this?" would be the post that got so much traction. I apologize to all, that my parents sucked at brainwashing their kids properly. Bad parents. Bad, bad. 🙄
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From my 6 year old's prayer last night: "Heavenly Father, thank you for you." 🥲
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General Conference is coming up!
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Do you all remember the anti-Book of Mormon argument that stood for a long time about records never being kept in books made of golden pages? Here's some more recent evidence about a book created at least 2000 years ago and written in ancient Hebrew. Discussion link in the
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Follow the Prophet.
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It's ok for hate speech to be directed at members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Because they don't have a history of being hated, given slang names, harassed, killed, and driven from their own lands like the Jews ... ... wait ....
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This one hit too close to home. 😆
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Pretty much, if you want anyone to show up to your church activity - cookies are required.
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It's wonderful for you to clean the toilets at church for free Especially if you have a 6 or 7 figure salary. You should never feel 'too good' to serve the Lord and His people.
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Jesus: "Thou hast not watered that which ought to have been watered."
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While many women struggle with unobtainable beauty standards, Many dads struggle with the unobtainable dad standard of this guy.
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Q: How big is the mountain? A: Big enough to cast shadows upside-down. Q: What?
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In case any of you have not understood me.
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@DominionReport yes - this seems like a step in the right direction.
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20,000 new members baptized by missionaries per month, Into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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I was homeless for a while as a teenager. I can't recall everything from that time but have a clear memory of trying to sleep on the cold ground without pillow or blanket - just had the clothes I wore. Most every night now (25 years later) when I lay down to sleep, feeling the
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This happened to me twice last night. What the heck.
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One of my favorite quotes.
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BYU is ... Broken. Can we get a class on Nelson Mandela instead, or some other great thought leaders? Jordan Peterson maybe? Let's do a careful study of her song lyrics and see what great paradigms she's introduced to better our society.
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BYU is offering a new course focused on the career of Taylor Swift. Read more:
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All you Utah haters are just jealous obviously. Here are the 10 Best States, according to U.S. News & World Report: 1. Utah 2. New Hampshire 3. Nebraska 4. Minnesota 5. Idaho 6. Iowa 7. Vermont 8. Washington 9. Florida 10. Massachusetts
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Satan would have you adopt any identity other than being a Son or Daughter of God. Smart, fat, republican, trans, CEO, black, rich, Asian, college grad, model, white trash, etc, etc. - Satan does not care as long as your primary identity is not being a Child of God.
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Who was in church and didn't have this as one of the meeting hymns? We sang it.
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I would bet a lot of money that hymn #1001 was the most sung hymn at church today.
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My sister and her husband visited my dad today and found him unresponsive. He's in the ICU right now, still unresponsive. My other sister is calling the shots - she has power of attorney. Unfortunately she's a highly irrational and overly emotional person. I'm worried she's
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I got a doorbell cam notification. I checked it to find my neighbor mowing my lawn since I'm out of town. Good people are priceless.
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There's a very dark feeling here in Alamogordo, NM. Both my wife and I felt it as soon as we drove into the town; it seems to be everywhere. Currently playing music from the scripture app to try and offset it a bit.
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@Foxceles I'm not taking a crack at the kids - I think the kids are so often victims of parents and leaders rushing to slap a new identity on a child when there would barely be any evidence to support their assumptions. The kids, not knowing, and suddenly feeling special, are eager to go
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Chess, if Disney did the remake. @Disney
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“Your religion is not just about showing up for church on Sunday, it is about showing up as a true disciple from Sunday morning through Saturday night—24/7. There is no such thing as a part-time disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Russell M. Nelson
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I might get some hate for this, but: Dove chocolate tastes so much better than Dove soap.
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My wife is 100% not excited about church changing from noon to 9 AM. She's going, but she's grumpy. 😆
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This would be awesome.
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My programmer friends will understand.
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Marriage Conundrum: My wife is half my size. My wife occupies 70% of the bed when we're sleeping. 🧐
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To clarify a recent discussion on X, according to President Holland: We are to pray unto the Father, in the name of Jesus Christ.
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Oh, Utah
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Sorry everyone.
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This is one approach to a complex problem.
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I would like to tell my kids a Social Security joke, But they're never going to get it.
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@prageru Read the Book of Mormon and apply the teachings to your life. I know it changes lives. I've experienced it.
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The Lord has impressed on my mind that I need to know the scriptures with greater fluency and I have about two years to be ready (for what, I don't know). What are some of the most effective ways you've found to study/know the scriptures? 🙏
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This wins the day.
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It's a matter of perspective.
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One of my favorite pictures from my mission.
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I'm down 12 followers today. Did anyone important leave? Where are my favorites? Emergency roll call! Lol
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If you're over 35, you should get this one.
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They did it! My son's high school got Kevin Bacon to come to prom!
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Students at Payson High School, where "Footloose" was filmed, are on an all-out mission to have star Kevin Bacon attend their prom. In a TODAY exclusive, @KayleeHartung reports on their viral campaign — and @kevinbacon 's responds live!
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Love is not the same as accepting sin.
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@cctvidiots I am not for violence. That being said, she had that coming and I would have done the same thing in that situation. He tried to walk away, he warned her - she kept assaulting him - wham. I'm guessing many people will say she was an innocent victim.
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My wife studied this as part of her degree. If couples wanted a divorce but didn't get one, the majority reported being very happy in their marriage 5 years later. Those who got divorced, the majority reported being still unhappy five years later. There are many things that
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50 of unhappy marriages improve to happy (50% of that improve to very happy) when the couple decides to stick it out. Have faith in your spouse and WORK together. Please.
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My 6 y.o. is building my bookshelf for me. I've basically needed to do nothing so far.
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It checks out.
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My 16 year old and one of his friends have started doing things without my knowledge. Apparently they think it's Fine to sneak off to the temple before school starts. What's this world coming to? Dang righteous youth.
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Time to purge my followers: I don't believe the Ezra's Eagle prophecy relates to the United States and it's leaders. With love, StretchyWombat
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I already agree with everything @NelsonRussellM is going to teach in the April 2024 General Conference.
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Am I the only one that balances their egg cartons?
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So you don't think the Second Coming of the Lord will be during your lifetime .... that's cute.
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Pre means before. Post means after. To use both prefixes together would be... preposterous.
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My 16 y.o. and I were walking through the valentines isle at Smith's. He looked around and said, "I don't think all this candy is here for the people in love. I think it's here for the single people so they can comfort eat and forget about the holiday." Too insightful. 🫣
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It's great if you want to send me a direct message. But please know: --- I will not be sending you money, no matter how sad your story is. --- I will not be visiting your sleazy web link, no matter how pretty you are. Wombats are difficult to trick or trap. Have a great day.
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I agree.
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hahahaha
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I don't care what Bud Light ever does to save it's brand, I'm still not going to drink it. 😆😆😆
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The living Prophet, President Nelson has directed us to do the following: "Keep on the covenant path" "Gather Israel" "Let God prevail" "Build bridges of understanding" "Give thanks" "Increase your faith in Jesus Christ" "Take charge of your testimony" "Become a peacemaker" and
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Optimus Prime, feeling the pinch of the current economic situation, accepts a job below his skillset just to make ends meet.
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I'm looking forward to the day When the temples of the Lord Outnumber McDonald's locations.
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I have not been blocking the Latter-day Saint haters. Where'd they all go? I can't practice loving my enemies if I don't have any around to love. What the heck.
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One of the best things for us all to remember.
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How do we know Noah was a good finance manager? He was able to float his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.
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True or False: 'The Chosen' is helping prepare the world for the Second Coming of Christ. @thechosentv #thechosen
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I've been feeling a sense of deep sadness and loss for a couple weeks now. I can't identify a cause. Everything in my life is basically going great. My family is doing great too. I've doubled down on prayer, scripture study, and loving and serving people around me. Yet the
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This could really go either way ....
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I've noticed when I feel very close to the Lord I become more extroverted and excited to meet new people. This is in stark contrast to my historical 'people avoidance' state of being. Is people avoidance a sign of being distanced from the Lord? It seems to be in my case.
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