Photo by Dominik Schröder on Unsplash I was asked what the "things pertaining to righteousness" are. That got me thinking. This is a brief overview of what I found. First response My first reaction to the question was, [...]
"The Lord is my shepherd." This is one of the most recognizable quotes in all of sacred writ. But why? What is it about being a shepherd that makes us have such respect for the Lord? It is true that [...]
This article is the introduction to the Day 2 lesson for Come, Follow Me, week 25 of 2023. The scriptures being studied are Luke 22 and John 18. Christ's atoning sacrifice covered every living soul in the history of the [...]
Peter was still able to do much good, even before his wholehearted conversion. We should never forget that conversion cements within us what we already feel. Introduction This article was originally written as the Day 1 entry for week 25 [...]
Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash There is a big difference in how the rest of the Christian world sees what happened in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how the Latter-day Saints see it. This piece points [...]
Week 24 is scheduled for study June 5-11, 2023. Let's explore what it means to abide in Christ, and how it changes our life. We'll also look at the purpose behind the Holy Spirit. Day 1 As you read the [...]
Photo by Misky on Unsplash I wrote this commentary on John 15 as a way of explaining to myself what Jesus said to the Apostles the night of the Last Supper. In his words to his disciples Jesus [...]
Week 23 is scheduled for study May 29-June 4, 2023. Two lessons this week: remember Christ, and love like Christ. The best of humanity is displayed in Christ's personal behaviors. Day 1 As you read about the events described in [...]
When all is said and done, the chapters used for the Come, Follow Me lessons in week 22 of 2023 are about how our performance and desires will be measured in the final judgment. So if you really want to [...]
Week 22 is scheduled for study May 22-28, 2023. Get ready. We are preparing for Christ's second coming. Is your heart in the right place? Are you enlarging all that God has given you? This week's message says, "As you [...]
Week 21 is scheduled for study May 15-21, 2023. Let's look at the qualities of our King. This week we glance at his behavior, his majesty, and his importance in our lives. Day 1 Before reading the ideas in this [...]