The Power of Belief
Belief wears many faces. It is found in every culture and speaks every language. There is no person who does not possess belief in at least some small degree. Every religion has it, and every atheist both has it [...]
The Power of the Advocate
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash What is an advocate? And what does it mean when we say we need an advocate with our Father? The 2021 Come, Follow Me lessons for Doctrine and Covenants 45 talks about [...]
Dealing With Today’s “Uncertain Sound”
The blowing of the Shofar We live in an uncertain society. We are uncertain of our roles in marriage, in our genders, in our civic responsibilities, and in so many other arenas of life. How do we deal [...]
D&C 41-44 – My Law to Govern My Church
Week 17 is scheduled for study April 19-25, 2021. This week's lessons demonstrate beautifully the truth that God's laws govern everything, from our misery to our ultimate happiness. Day 1 Doctrine and Covenants 41 - He that receiveth my law [...]
D&C 37-40 – If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine
Week 16 is scheduled for study April 12-18, 2021. Unity, unity, unity. We simply must find a way to become more united with each other, to be more forgiving, accepting, and loving of one another. If we don't, Christ has [...]
Why God Punishes Those Who Disobey Him
Photo by NOAA on Unsplash For some, this concept of punishing the disobedient is cut and dried, and easy to understand. At least it is on the surface. But for others, there remain many questions as to why [...]
D&C 30-36 – You Are Called to Preach My Gospel
Week 15 is scheduled for study April 5-11, 2021. Sharing the gospel is not the frightening task we often make it out to be. The steps this week's chapters outline are simple and apply to all of us. Day 1 [...]
D&C Easter – I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain
Week 14 is scheduled for study March 29-April 4, 2021. The importance of this week's theme is that Christ is he who lives, today. There is plenty of doctrine here to sink your teeth into. Day 1 Doctrine and Covenants [...]
The Effects of the Atonement
Photo by Vinícius Henrique Photography on Unsplash I believe the act of the Atonement made by Jesus was anything but simple. It was difficult to perform, and has as far reaching a set of consequences as any other [...]
D&C 29 – Jesus Christ Will Gather His People
Week 13 is scheduled for study March 22-28, 2021. We review the plan for our salvation, the process of the Gathering, and we define and discuss the elect. Day 1 Doctrine and Covenants 29 - Heavenly Father prepared the perfect [...]
To God, it Is All About the Relationship
Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash This is an exploration of the idea that to God everything is about relationships. I just read Doctrine and Covenants 29 for the Come, Follow Me lessons for week 13. I was [...]