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I would appreciate it, that is probably the thing I have the most difficulty explaining.

I'm unfamiliar with this, I read the sample on amazon and it looks quite promising. Anything specific about it?

Good point. Both, really-she doesn't feel comfortable believing that acting on homosex(ual inclinations is a sin, and especially believes they should be able to get married. and Lakumi, absolutely. This has been a long and gradual process. It's just hard to see things getting in the way when she gets everything else. Any tips for overcoming stumbling blocks? I don't know if I'd recommend "holding your nose" and joining the church regardless of those issues, but I do know a few people who have and ended up being very happy with their decision.

...which would they be? I have a friend that has been investigating the church on and off, and she has read the Book of Mormon and felt the spirit and had great experiences but has been unable to commit or go any further. I don't like to use the term "last ditch effort" but for the time being, this is what it is. She will carefully read and consider anything I give her, so any advice? Things that could be of particular value are things about listening to the spirit and not trying to over analyze things and of course the atonement is always a winner-and these definitely do not have to be conference addresses! One I will show her for sure is Brad Wilcox's speech "His Grace is Sufficient". Her stumbling blocks include the church's stance on homosexuality and women and the priesthood, if that makes a difference. I am immensely grateful for the help and advice!

Thanks everybody. We worked it out and it's all in the process.

Hey everybody, first-time poster here. So, here's my situation: I submitted my mission papers last year unworthily, and after I received my call I fessed up (sexual sin) and sent it back and worked through the repentance process. I am just now approaching my eligibility date to resubmit and have written (but not sent) my letter to the first presidency, as required, and I have not been through the temple yet. However, recently an old flame came over for a friendly visit (the same girl that I sinned with in the first place) and we ended up finding ourselves alone. We ended up kissing, and long story short, her shirt came off and we engaged in "petting" (I think, those old fashioned definitions confuse me) all above the waist, and then stopped ourselves. So my question is: What will happen to me, especially considering I'm a "repeat offender"? I'm prepared to again delay my mission if necessary, but I'd like to get some input while I wait to see my SP, who I am very close with. thank you all for any input