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Bear's LDS Blog: May 2010
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Sunday, May 30, 2010. Ruth is situated in the Old Testament between the books of Judges and 1 Samuel, though the story takes place during the time of the Judges- a time of cyclical apostasy for the children of Israel. Bruce Satterfield. Pointed out that, ". Satterfield, 2010.). Brother Satterfield, in the above-cited article, makes the argument that the story typifies Israel's scattering and gathering and I believe that he is right. But I also think th...
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Bear's LDS Blog: The Tale of Two Davids
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Sunday, June 27, 2010. The Tale of Two Davids. Today's lesson concentrated on David's adulterous fall and some of the consequences of that depressing chapter of his life. There are numerous ways to examine and derive lessons from this episode and I can't begin to cover them all. However, there were some thoughts that came up today in our discussion of this lesson that I think are worth sharing. Equally ironic is David's early regard for the women in his li...
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Bear's LDS Blog: Into Canaan!
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Saturday, May 15, 2010. We "bid farewell" to Moses this week and now look forward to going with Joshua into the land of Canaan. From the perspective of "types and shadows," I feel like the upcoming chapters represent somewhat of a departure, at least in terms of the Israelite leader being a specific "type of Christ," with some notable exceptions. However, the story line seems to hold true and I think we can continue to put ourselves. And President David O&...
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Bear's LDS Blog: November 2010
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Some Notes on Truth, Part I. I have been banished from Gospel Doctrine class and sentenced to an indeterminate time in Primary, so I've kind of lost some of my fire for the blog. My apologies. I'll work to resurrect it, however, and will begin the process by posting some notes and thoughts on some specific doctrines. So, here's Part I:. What is the scriptural definition of truth? D&C 93:24-25; Jacob 4:13. 6 Jesus saith unto him,...
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Bear's LDS Blog: Since My Banishment...
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Saturday, January 22, 2011. It's been some time since I was banished from Gospel Doctrine class to the Primary. Yet, my learning and experience has continued unabated- perhaps it's even accelerated a tad. I won't detail it all here, because it certainly won't be applicable to every reader. But I want to pass on some things that were shared with me by some excellent people in the hopes it may be of some use to whatever readers I have, here.
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Bear's LDS Blog: Ruth
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Sunday, May 30, 2010. Ruth is situated in the Old Testament between the books of Judges and 1 Samuel, though the story takes place during the time of the Judges- a time of cyclical apostasy for the children of Israel. Bruce Satterfield. Pointed out that, ". Satterfield, 2010.). Brother Satterfield, in the above-cited article, makes the argument that the story typifies Israel's scattering and gathering and I believe that he is right. But I also think th...
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Bear's LDS Blog: May 2012
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Monday, May 28, 2012. Mother's Day. Late. In my effort to re-start and re-vitalize my blogging, I've decided to post my Mother's Day talk that I was asked to give this year. I likewise have some new fodder for this project as time goes on. Stay tuned! NOTE: I will "blogify" this talk to make it easier to read, etc. Thanks for stopping by! In 1942, the First Presidency declared:. Is] a holy calling. And ‘they who keep their second estate shall have gl...
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Bear's LDS Blog: Some Notes on Truth, Part I
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Some Notes on Truth, Part I. I have been banished from Gospel Doctrine class and sentenced to an indeterminate time in Primary, so I've kind of lost some of my fire for the blog. My apologies. I'll work to resurrect it, however, and will begin the process by posting some notes and thoughts on some specific doctrines. So, here's Part I:. What is the scriptural definition of truth? D&C 93:24-25; Jacob 4:13. 6 Jesus saith unto him,...
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Bear's LDS Blog: Mother's Day... Late
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Monday, May 28, 2012. Mother's Day. Late. In my effort to re-start and re-vitalize my blogging, I've decided to post my Mother's Day talk that I was asked to give this year. I likewise have some new fodder for this project as time goes on. Stay tuned! NOTE: I will "blogify" this talk to make it easier to read, etc. Thanks for stopping by! In 1942, the First Presidency declared:. Is] a holy calling. And ‘they who keep their second estate shall have gl...
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Bear's LDS Blog: Give me Liberty!
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LDS Doctrinal ruminations of Bryan "Bear" Baird. Friday, June 15, 2012. Call me lazy. Call it a cop out. Call it what you will. Today, I am simply going to offer this for your consideration:. March 23, 1775. Mr President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Let us not deceive o...
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