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Am I better yet?

I don’t really bother with New Year’s resolutions, but I did read a good article today in that vein, which was less about a new year and more about continual change. It was quite perfect, actually, for me, because I’ve been struggling with something ‘new’ (there’s always something); my weakness in trying to ‘be better’. Which I’ve been doing all my life, and haven’t achieved yet. (Like there’s a point at which I could achieve it – bing! You’re better). Continue reading Am I better yet?

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So is the Atonement about Jesus “dying for our sins”, or is it more than that?

Being Easter recently, I heard the phrase “Jesus died for our sins” in people’s talks, and today, two people shared their testimonies in fast and testimony meeting that they knew that “Jesus died to save us from our sins”. I always wonder when I hear that sort of phrase; either people are repeating something by … Continue reading So is the Atonement about Jesus “dying for our sins”, or is it more than that?

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Evolution

A lot of people seem to have trouble with the concept that the reason for our existence is to develop and grow, and eventually to become as God is. It’s seen as heresy; craziness; hubris. One of my favourite books is The Road Less Travelled, by Dr M. Scott Peck. In it, he writes about … Continue reading Evolution

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Perfect in Christ

When Christ said, “Be ye perfect,” it seems that He meant we should be perfect in our sphere; our mortal sphere. But what does that mean? Perhaps it means to be perfect in Christ. Meaning, “come unto Christ, and be perfected in him” (Moroni 10:32).  I don’t think the Lord is inviting/commanding us to be … Continue reading Perfect in Christ