The Sabbath – A Day to Worship
My wife and I were talking about this week's lesson on the Sabbath, and it occurred to me that many of us have been raised in cultures that have forgotten what it means to worship. We have, as a people, [...]
Old Testament 33 – Sharing the Gospel
Servants of the Lord come in all flavors. Jonah was a reluctant and resentful one. The Lord told him to go to Nineveh and preach repentance. Jonah didn't want to share the gospel message with them. He wanted them to [...]
D&C Christmas – The Matchless Gift of God’s Divine Son
Week 52 is scheduled for study Dec. 20-26, 2021. What difference does it make that Christ is alive today? What would that mean in your life if he wasn't? Day 1 One way to focus your thoughts on the Savior [...]
D&C 51 – The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Week 51 is scheduled for study Dec. 13-19, 2021. The proclamation on the family is one of the most profound doctrinal statements in our generation. Only prophets could have given us this powerful document. Day 1 President Dallin H. Oaks [...]
D&C 50 – We Believe
Week 50 is scheduled for study Dec. 6-12, 2021. Everything about this week's lessons boils down to what we believe. We each need to personally answer the questions of why we need to believe in living prophets and what they [...]
D&C 137-138 – The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead
Week 49 is scheduled for study Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2021. One of the most important principles of these sections is that the offer of redemption is universally given to all of God's children. Day 1 President M. Russell Ballard taught: [...]
D&C 135-136 – He Has Sealed His Mission
Week 48 is scheduled for study Nov. 22-28. Joseph and Hyrum have been martyred. It is now a time for a reflection of their work and their accomplishments. There is a lot to think about here. Day 1 As you [...]
D&C 133-134 – The Coming of the Bridegroom
Week 47 is scheduled for study Nov. 15-21, 2021. Let's take stock of what we are expected by God to do to prepare for His Second Coming. What are the blessings He has in store for us? And what should [...]
D&C 129-132 – When We Obtain Any Blessing
Week 46 is scheduled for study Nov. 8-14, 2021. This week we will look at what is to come. Our focus is on the promises we have been given that with faith and hope we can achieve the blessings of [...]
D&C 125-128 – A Voice of Gladness
Week 45 is scheduled for study Nov. 1-7, 2021. Baptism for the dead is one of the most original doctrines we possess. No other Christian denomination believes such an opportunity exists. Day 1 Remember to record your feelings as you [...]
Two Sources of Universal Suffering and How to Stop Them
Photo by Rodrigo Rodriguez on Unsplash Here are two related teachings about where suffering and happiness come from in life. The world's view and the gospel's view are very different indeed. World's view on suffering and happiness I [...]
D&C 124 – A House Unto My Name
Week 44 is scheduled for study Oct. 25-31, 2021. This week we look at some of the principles behind why we have temples, and what temples are supposed to accomplish. Day 1 As you read Doctrine and Covenants 124, ponder [...]