Why Is it Hard to Fear the Lord?
Photo by Suvam Panja on Unsplash Throughout the scriptures we are taught to fear God. Fear, as defined in the scriptures is to give honor or respect, not to be afraid of. If God is so good to [...]
D&C 6-9 – This Is the Spirit of Revelation
Week 05 is scheduled for study Jan. 25-31, 2021. What is the Spirit of revelation, and how do I look to Christ in every thought? Personal revelation is at the core of this week's lessons. Day 1 Doctrine and covenants [...]
D&C 3-5 – My Work Shall Go Forth
Week 4 is scheduled for study Jan. 18-24, 2021. Faith and works is the theme this week. Over and over again we see the Lord require that we choose to believe in His words, and do the work asked of [...]
The Atonement of Christ, the Ultimate Expression of Love
Someone submitted a video for consideration in the Latter-day Saints Ministering Facebook (FB) group. Normally, I don't even watch them, I just delete them and move on. But this said it was from the church, so I took a moment [...]
Why Should We Serve the Lord?
Photo by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash This article is based on the week four Come, Follow Me lesson for the Doctrine and Covenants (pg. 15). To some this title is a valid question. To some it is silly, [...]
D&C 2 – The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers
Week 3 is scheduled for study Jan. 11-17, 2021. There is lots and lots of information in this week's lessons. You'll consider the meaning of words, the fulness of the gospel, the prophet Elijah, and how to find your mission [...]
Priesthood, Plant, Heart, and Turn – What they mean in Doctrine and Covenants 2
Photo by Jason Dent on Unsplash Doctrine and Covenants 2 has but three verses. This article discusses two of them. As usual, the scriptures use simple words, combined in unique ways, to teach profound messages of responsibility, loyalty, [...]
D&C 02 – I Saw a Pillar of Light
Week 2 is scheduled for study Jan. 4-10, 2021. What a wonderful experience this week's lessons are designed to give us. Put on your thinking cap and be prepared to ponder the love of God for His children this week. [...]
D&C 1 – Hearken, O Ye People
Scheduled for study Dec.28-Jan. 3, 2021. The preface to the Doctrine and Covenants contains God's explanation of why this book of commandments was given and contains a commandment to all the world to listen to the revelations given to Joseph [...]
Christmas 2020 – Come, Follow Me
Scheduled for study Dec. 21-27, 2020. As the Christmas Come, Follow Me commentary for the last lesson of the Book of Mormon, I have completely departed from my usual practice. This is my tribute to Christ and the book we [...]