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  3. Why is coffee or tea forbidden?

    in Learn about The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

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    On 7/20/2018 at 8:15 PM, Ironhold said:

    http://www.caffeineinformer.com/

    It surprises most people how much caffeine they take down in a day. 

    I like it black, untainted, hot, and many cups per day. I feel no spiritual remorse for such a pleasant activity, supping the flavor of Godly creation "The Coffee Bean"  Hopefully I have not offended anyone. I guess I don't understand why a person would not drink tea or coffee for religious reasons.

     

    Styln

  5. Does Christian marriage work to enter the highest level of the celestial kingdom

    in LDS Gospel Discussion

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    5 hours ago, Just_A_Guy said:

    If I understand you correctly:  a marriage solemnized by a minister not a member of the LDS faith, will not benefit from the power of the Aaronic or Melchizedek priesthoods.  However, the Lord still honors the couple’s willingness to make a covenant with each other.  On that basis the couple’s union is not seen as being an act of fornication.  But, the couple will still need to seek a temple sealing if they want to qualify for the blessings of eternal marriage and exaltation. 

    Interesting; you speak of eternal marriage? Does that mean that married couples either married in the LDS temple or sealed by it shall be blessed with carrying their earthly marriage forward into eternal life into heaven? 

     

    Styln

  7. Immigrate Manitoba

    in General Discussion

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    On 9/2/2018 at 7:00 AM, Sunday21 said:

    If you know anyone who might like to immigrate, here is the link for Manitoba. Winnipeg the largest city has dangerous neighbourhoods, by Canadian standards, but if you avoid these areas there is no problem. I may retire to Winnipeg. There are many inexpensive activities for all ages and a zoo. There  will soon be a temple. Some smaller cities are virtually crime free. Healthcare is free and schools are good.

    https://www.immigratemanitoba.com/

    I can personally testify to the warm and kindness of people in Manitoba. The saints in Brandon will welcome anyone with unending love and kindness. If you feel this is appropriate, would you mind sending this on to your bishop or perhaps the employment specialist in your ward? 

    https://ca.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=Maple+Leaf+Foods&l=Manitoba

    Info on Brandon Ward

    Sun 10:00 am

    Bishop Smith

    1 204-727-2220

    Google exploratory visit Manitoba and don’t admit to family or friend in Canada but outside of Man

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    Is there LDS in Manitoba ? Pardon my lack of knowledge.

     

    Styln

     

  8. Christmas

    in Taste of Cultures

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    On 10/26/2008 at 11:06 AM, susieSA said:

    Yea yea yea....

    I know it is barely November...

    But considering that Christmas stuff is already in the shops I got wondering about how different people in different parts of the world celebrate Christmas...

    And what family traditions we all have to celebrate Christmas...

    Although this is an old thread, it is new to me. Being new here, I have a lot of catching up to do. Christmas seems to lift up the non-believing people in a peculiar way. The coming Santa Claus marching in the minds of the young is spectacular. Watching the general public in shopping malls is interesting. Jingle Jangle, boxes, and toys. I guess for the consumer saturated population it is what it is for them in the world.

    Christmas for me is a time to reflect on the Christmas message, the coming of the Saviour. A time to fellowship with family, friends, and neighbors. I am interested to learn if LDS heritage recognizes "Old Christmas" on January 6th ? Old Calendar.

     

    Styln

  9. Visiting Forum Intro

    in Introduce Yourself

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    1 hour ago, Sunday21 said:

    @Styln Hi there! I used to live in Brandon Man. Lovely people there! I met lots of nice people. Man is like one big provincial park in the summertime. Have you been to Spirit Springs provincial park? Really lovely! 

    Friendly Manitoba is the Provincial motto. Never been to Spirit Springs. Thank you for the reply.

     

    Styln

  10. Non-LDS: Why do you pray?

    in Christian Beliefs Board

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    On 1/17/2015 at 8:30 PM, Jane_Doe said:

    We have a lot of non-LDS on the board lately and have had some really good discussions, so I thought I'd take advantage to ask a question thats been on my mind for a while.

     

    We LDS folk are really into praying to God for answers to questions.  I ask God about faith, work, family etc.  However, when I talk to a non-LDS person, praying to God for answers seems like a foreign idea.  That doesn't make a lot of sense to me, which probably means I'm misunderstanding something somewhere.

     

    So, non-LDS folks: why do you pray?

     

     

     

    Your question has raised some terrific replies. Replying with a question to your question may not be best but - does the Lord not teach us how to pray? i.e the Lord's Prayer?  Speaking the words "Our Father, Who Art in Heaven".... Is this not the method of communicating with our Heavenly Host? A healthy prayer life is essential. Shall we all pray to God in a like-minded way regardless of any differences in denominations?

    Enjoying the Blessings of God

    Styln

     

  11. Conversion Stories

    in Learn about The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

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    On 7/12/2018 at 11:41 AM, Returninghome said:

    I am a convert I grew up in a very religious family (not LDS) and was told that the LDS church was a cult my entire life.  I never looked into the mormon church as a kid because of this.  I met my (now) husband who was baptized at 8 but that was the extent of his church going when I was 18.  His best friend and wife (who became my best friends) are LDS and always led by example but never pushed the church on either of us.  I saw them, their family, their lives and how they were still able to be themselves while in the church.  I was encouraged by their example.  They invited us to go to a temple open house with them.  While in the temple I had an undeniable feeling that I needed to come back to the temple again- that I WOULD come back into the temple again to be sealed to my family (at the time my husband was my boyfriend or maybe my fiance I can't recall).  I read the Book of Mormon and prayed for guidance.  I knew it was where I was supposed to be.  I had feelings in the temple and while reading the BofM that I had sought after my whole life.  My husband had similar feelings in the temple and had read the Book of Mormon on a whim the week before (he completed it in one day).  My husband and I were married, a month later I was baptized, 9 months after that we had a sweet baby boy and a year after my baptism we were sealed with our little baby for time and all eternity.  Since then the path has been ANYTHING but easy.  We have been tempted and tattered to the bone.  We were on the brink of divorce and both made some pretty devastating choices.  But we always come back to the gospel.  We always know without a doubt that it is the glue that will hold our family together through the eternities.  The journey hasn't been easy but it has been worth every moment.  I know this church is true.  I know that it is really the only thing that has saved my life, my husbands life and our life together.  

    Thank you for sharing your experience. It brings Joy to read how you and your husband prevailed through such difficult times.

     

    Styln