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Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 137–138 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Nine Years: Why God Lets Good People Wait for Answers

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This is a message for anyone who feels that they have found God and love Him, but also carry around a doctrine or policy that doesn’t make sense to them; this is for anyone who is having a difficult time reconciling the idea of a loving God (with whom they’ve had good experiences) with doctrines that don’t seem loving to them. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 137–138 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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An Underrated Section: How to Become Zion…and Heaven

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With Joseph and Hyrum martyred, Brigham Young was now the prophet. After the Saints were expelled from Nauvoo, Brigham was in charge of finding them a permanent home in the mountains of the west. Though the westward movement of the Saints was among the most impressive immigrations of Americans, it did not start out that way. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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You Don’t Have to be Ready, Just Willing

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Joseph Smith was 38 years old when he was murdered in Carthage Jail. He received the First Vision at age 14. He began translating The Book of Mormon at age 21, and he completed it at age 24. The Church was also organized when he was 24. The Kirtland temple was built, the Nauvoo temple began, temple ordinances were restored, the work of salvation for the dead was set in motion, numerous revelations were received, and missionaries were sent abroad. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Leaving Babylon, Building Zion

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At one point in time, the call to gather Zion was a physical one. The Lord commanded those who were getting baptized to come and gather with the rest of the Saints. That commandment changed to a spiritual one as the needs of the Saints likewise changed. It will one day change again as we are commanded to gather in one physical place to await the coming of the Savior. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 133–134 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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The Second Coming: Is the World Righteous Enough?

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In the readings for this week, Joseph Smith helps us glimpse into eternity so we can see a portion of what it looks like. Understanding what eternity looks like can help us more fully take advantage of what the Lord has given us with this mortal experience. He covers a variety of topics. Here is one of the things that Joseph Smith taught. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Is Exaltation Blasphemous or Worship?

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In case it was ever in question, we believe in exaltation. As I worked on this post, I felt like I was addressing a non-member even though it’s usually members who look up Come Follow Me posts. In the end, I decided to keep it that way. Even if non-members don’t look up this content, we can learn how to potentially respond to those who question our beliefs.

So let’s talk about exaltation. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 129–132 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Redoubling Works or Effort: A Lesson on Faith in God’s Timing

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There is a verse in this week’s readings that always jumps out to me. It came at a time when I was praying about what I needed to do. I had started my blog, and then a while later, I found out that I was pregnant. I prayed about taking a break during the pregnancy and postpartum periods before working on everything again. I prayed, confident that the Lord would be fine with me taking a step back and then continuing on again.

Boy, was I wrong. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 125–128 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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Deep Water: Lessons from Joseph Smith and a Croatian Free Diver

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Context for this week: Joseph Smith and his companions were freed from prison by sympathizing guards during a transfer. Though they returned to their families, persecution rendered it necessary for Joseph to go into hiding. Some of what we read this week came through letters that Joseph had dictated with the will of the Lord. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 125–128 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson

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Choosing Faith Through Failure: God’s Timetable for Zion

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Because of an extermination order, the Saints were driven out of Missouri and into Nauvoo. In Doctrine and Covenants 124, the Lord excuses His people from building the temple in Missouri after they had been driven out. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson

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An Unchanging God, Individualized Grace

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In August of 1840, Joseph Smith delivered a sermon that introduced the concept of baptisms for the dead. People rejoiced and began being baptized for their kindred dead shortly thereafter. The Mississippi River was often the choice of setting for these sacred ordinances.

In January of 1841, Joseph Smith received Doctrine and Covenants 124 along with this instruction. [Read more…] about Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson