Warning! This can be an emotionally charged subject. We all know people who are kind and good, yet still fall under the Lord's definition of being under the bondage of sin. Let's see if we can think this through. Perspective [...]
(Labeled for reuse on thedilettantesdilemma.com) This lesson is all about adoption and growth. Israel was God's chosen people. Like any newly adopted child needs to learn to trust their new parents, Moses and Israel needed to learn to [...]
We naturally focus on our own redemption through Christ. But what else does Christ redeem? Perhaps I should have said, who else does Christ redeem? I have written several other articles about the patterns we see in God's dealings with [...]
Week 32 is scheduled for study Aug. 2-8, 2021. This week's lessons are alive with opportunities to listen to the Spirit and to fulfill our opportunities and obligations to gather Israel. Day 1 Doctrine and Covenants 85:1-2 - It is [...]
Week 31 is scheduled for study July 26 - August 1, 2021. The blessings of the gospel come from the priesthood. Priesthood blessings are thick throughout the entire gospel and in all the covenants found in the holy Temples. Day [...]
Lesson 30 is scheduled for study July 19-25, 2021. This week's lessons offer some great opportunities for us to reflect on our current and past callings, as well as how we will proceed in the future. Day 1 Doctrine and [...]
I Am the Light of the World, by James Fullmer The scriptures are full of examples of Christ's divine nature. Unfortunately, our minds tend to look at only one small aspect of his behavior at a time. It [...]
Week 29 is scheduled for study July 12-18, 2021. There are covenant privileges that are all around us. Because we have made covenants the Lord has given us special promises. Sometimes we are blessed, but need to have our eyes [...]
Week 28 is scheduled for study July 5-11, 2021. "The Vision" defines the great reward all are entitled to through obedience to the laws God has given us. Even the lowest of rewards are greater than we can imagine. Day [...]
Week 27 is scheduled for study June 28-July 4, 2021. While it is true that Christ will not allow any weapon or plot used against his Church to prosper, this week's lessons are more about how we can each prepare [...]
Week 26 is scheduled for study June 21-27, 2021. Often what the Lord directs at one, He means for all. This week's lessons fall under that category. This week the Lord offers some precious advice. Day's 1 and 2 of [...]