Author: roryjmele

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Once I was excommunicated from the Church I decided to become a serious student of the gospel. I reached out to my mission president, who I hadn't spoken to in a few years and told him of what I was experiencing and my desire to learn. He said, "I was very happy to hear that … Continue reading The Atonement of Jesus Christ – Study Packet

Little Brother, I want to wish you luck on your assignment to speak to your stake on the topic of “Recommitting as a Priesthood Holder” at the beginning of this new year. What a great topic. I hope that I can add some insight to this topic by sharing...[see full article]

From an early age, I recognized something about me that constantly tormented my thoughts and wounded my heart. Despite being brought up on the belief that I am a “child of God” and that I’m loved, I never felt it. I never felt good enough, never felt that I would succeed...[see full story]

Her diagnosis was a surprise to us. The minute she was born, five weeks early and dark purple, my wife knew that something was wrong. Rose saw the pronounced features of our baby’s face and knew that her color was....[see full article]

I was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) near the end of April 2017 on a Saturday evening. It was a surreal experience hearing the Stake President, after prayerful and painful consideration, say, “It is my responsibility to inform you.... See full article

Somebody asked me why I would choose to seek to get readmitted to the very church that excommunicated me, by getting baptized and confirmed a member a year after being removed? Because I believe that Church to be the only organization that contains the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all authority, revelation, … Continue reading Because I believe….