Comments on: Miracles

By: askin

askin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:13:57 +0000

Another way to define “miracles” is by experiencing them and relating them, as I did in my book “SMALL MIRACLES” by Askin Ozcan – ISBN 1598001000 Outskirts Press
http://www.outskirtspress.com/smallmiracles

By: Ray

Ray — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:18:54 +0000

Also what Mark said. I’d love to be a part of this lesson.

Fwiw, when you use the “mighty works” and “wonders” definition, I see miracles every week in what some members do now that they never could have done without the Church and Gospel in their lives. I can think of one man in particular who is such a different person pre-conversion to post-conversion that the only word that describes that change properly is “wonderful” (miraculous).

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:23:45 +0000

We often throw out the “days of miracles have ceased” idiom as foil for the Restoration. But really, it is so germane to the context of the nineteenth century Church that it is, in my opinion, impossible to contextualize the Restoration with out it. Cessationism is of the most fundamental catalysts of Joseph Smith’s religion-making.

By: Cynthia L.

Cynthia L. — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:42:11 +0000

What Mark said.

Now, Kevin, if you could come up with something for my gospel doctrine lesson tomorrow, that would be great. :-)

By: Mark IV

Mark IV — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:23:29 +0000

Thanks, Kevin.

This is what I absolutely love about the bloggernacle. Your post reflects years of effort (acquisition of languages) and deep and thoughtful study. And now the rest of us get the benefit of your efforts.