|  Lessons
from the Parables
In the time of judgment
we are all alone, accountable for everything we
have done, or failed to do, perhaps especially failed
to do. Chances not taken. Now is the time for helping,
and being helped.
By Anne Perry
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It
Started with Tomatoes
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Edited by Laurie Williams Sowby
Was
the Liahona, in part, a Magnetic Compass?
(Part 1-B)
This installment of the series exploring
the nature of the Liahona delves into the process of using
the Liahona, and questions what were the markings on the
ball.
By Alan C. Miner
Paul’s
Non-Biblical Sources
Lesson
31 Scripture Footnotes
Among the Apostle Paul's writings
are many quotable quotes, some of which were original and
some of which were quotations from other sources.
By John Tvedtnes
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