I was the organist at a funeral I attended recently. As I sat there looking over the music I was to play next, I only half heard what the current speaker was saying. I don't know what he said, but [...]
This is the opening passage in the Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2019 manual: "The aim of all gospel learning and teaching is to deepen our conversion and help us become more like Jesus Christ. For this reason, [...]
Week 29 is schedule for study July 11-17, 2022. Trust in God's grace. Trusting in God in all things will make all the difference in our life, no matter what the topic may be that is in question. Day 1 [...]
Sometimes we may be tempted to think that sophisticated arguments against trusting God is something invented in today's society. These verses paint a very different picture. When I read these two chapters I was enraptured, like I have never been [...]
Week 28 is scheduled for study July 4-10, 2022. This week we are studying the power of small and simple things that produce great blessings. All we need is simple faith, simple works, and time. Day 1 As you read [...]
Photo by Joe Hepburn on Unsplash Section 132 is a rare discussion of one of God's laws in His own words. He lays out the law and the conditions required to be blessed by that law. We are [...]
Week 27 is schedule for study June 27-July 3, 2022. This is a "Choose ye this day" kind of lesson. If God really is the power in your life then commit yourself to Him. If not then commit yourself to [...]
Week 26 is scheduled for study June 20-26, 2022. This week we examine revelation, discernment, the importance of the temple covenants, and the worship of false gods. Day 1 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable [...]
I write this to sort through my thoughts and feelings about the Old Testament story of the widow of Zarephath and the prophet Elijah. My purpose here is to find context for this powerful story of faith. These comments are [...]
Week 25 is scheduled for study June 13-19, 2022. God knows His own place in the universe. Do we know ours? This week we see examples of how we relate to His place in the scheme of things. Day 1 [...]
Week 24 is scheduled for study June 6-12, 2022. This week is a collection of uplifting topics. They tell us to trust in God, that Christ can turn tragedy into triumph, we need to obey His word, and we can [...]
Week 23 is scheduled for study May 30-June 5, 2022. The lessons we learn this week are that God is always faithful, the sins surrounding the Israelites are still here and in powerful force today, and that when we are [...]