Agency Misunderstood
I know a couple whose returned missionary son is considering moving out of the house and into his own place. What seems like a normal move for a twenty three year old male does not appear that way to [...]
7 Important Principles Found in Enos
The story of Enos is often referenced as a great example of how we can find forgiveness of our sins. But how much thought have we actually put into what went into his "wrestle" with God in order to receive [...]
Jacob 5-7 – The Lord Labors With Us
Scheduled for study Mar 16-22, 2020. The allegory of the olive trees is probably either one of your favorite chapters in all the Book of Mormon or you dread it like you dread Isaiah chapters. This chapter is all about [...]
What Are God’s Dealings with the Nations of the Earth?
Latter-day Saints can sometimes be myopic or narrow minded about our own importance. We are so focused on the all-important covenants, and the relationship with God those covenants bring we forget that God still loves, and is involved with, all [...]
Jacob 1-4 – Be Reconciled unto God
Scheduled for study Mar. 9-15, 2020. How can we be reconciled to God? This week we talk about magnifying our callings, taking delight in chastity, avoiding spiritual blindness, and how we can support our Church leaders. Day 1 Jacob 1:6-8, [...]
2 Nephi 31-33 – This Is the Way
Scheduled for study March 2-8. The doctrine of Christ sets us on the covenant path. But living on that path requires us to follow his example, listen to the Spirit, believe in his teachings, and always remember him. It is [...]
4 Insights into Baptism
2 Nephi 31-33 talks about the doctrine of Christ. Christ's doctrine centers around baptism. Let's look at four aspects of the doctrine of Christ you may not have consciously thought of before. What is the doctrine of Christ? Following is [...]
Is Eight the Right Age for Baptism?
Some parents are concerned about children as young as age eight making life-changing covenants when they decide to be baptized. I'll address some of their concerns and also the advantages of baptism at age eight. Questions of concern When is [...]
Book of Mormon 09 – A Marvelous Work and a Wonder
Scheduled for study Feb. 24 - Mar. 1, 2020. What is the Lord referring to when He talks about performing a "marvelous work and a wonder"? Let's look at what qualifies as God's marvels and wonders of the last days. [...]
Book of Mormon 08 – We Rejoice in Christ
Scheduled for study Feb. 17-23, 2020. This week is all about how we can rejoice in Christ. Sometimes finding ways to rejoice takes a change in perspective. Sometimes it requires we do something openly to express our gratitude for Christ. [...]
All Must Die in Order to Be Exalted
The name of this article came to me as I was writing commentary for 2 Nephi 11-25 and was studying Nephi's testimonies of Christ. It never occurred to me before that death is a requisite step in our progression to [...]