The Book of Jared

Overview for 'General-Musings'

Is the Savior more than a worry stone?

I think the question in the title is one that every disciple of the Master must ask themselves at one time or another. When I think of my Savior, I think of one who is active in comforting me, and who is actively interested in my welfare and improvement. A worry stone, or a similar object…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Whither Captain Moroni?

In the book of Alma, in the Book of Mormon, we read about a group called Kingmen who wanted to overthrow the government established by the Nephites, a democratic theocracy, and replace it with a different form of government; one ruled by a king. (Alma 51) It is interesting to note that th…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Castilla y la mancha

I was just sitting here and I thought that Castilla and La Mancha sounds like a cool name for a cop drama. Two Latino partners, Roberto Castilla and Guillermo de La Mancha, fighting crime along the U.S. and Mexico border. I don't know much more than that, but it sounded interesting to me;…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


The opening of the 7 seals...

A friend recently asked me, "What is your opinion on how many of the 7 seals have been opened?"  To be completely honest, I have not thought or studies the seals much, so I thought I had better take a look. According to the Doctrine and Covenants (77:6) the seven seals are each a representatio…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Just a little thought

I just had a thought: Many people think that the Jews are the ones that really run the world, others think that it is the Freemasons. I have another theory, that it is the Mormons who control everything, and we are mistaken for Jews (the whole we are of the house of Israel thing) and the Freemasons…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.


Spiritual Fitness

After a long period of inactivity, I recently realized that my weight had skyrocketed to almost 300lbs. I was mortified and set out to find a gym. I have always enjoyed working out, but rarely would I make time for it, but with the opening of a Planet Fitness location near my office, things have ch…

Written by Jared on Friday December 16, 2022.