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This category is added to every article that has to do with service, love, relationships, neighbors, missionary work, etc. Ministering is a broad category that covers a lot of doctrine and there are many ways to demonstrate the love of God in how we relate to our brothers and sisters here in mortality, as well as beyond the veil.

New Testament 35 – Ye Are the Body of Christ

Kelly Merrill2019-08-24T10:22:33-06:00Come, Follow Me, Doctrine & Information, Ministering|

Scheduled for study Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2019. Our journey back to our heavenly home is not a solitary one. We must learn to deal with diversity among our eternal-family members, and find unity of purpose among all our differences. Day [...]

What Are the Chains of Hell?

Kelly Merrill2019-07-30T11:26:57-06:00Doctrine & Information, Ministering|

There are a number of references in the scriptures that refer to the chains with which Satan binds God's children. I am limiting what I address here to Alma's description of the chains of hell as found in Alma 12. [...]

New Testament 34 – Be Perfectly Joined Together

Kelly Merrill2019-07-29T11:35:08-06:00Come, Follow Me, Doctrine & Information, Ministering|

Scheduled for study August 19-25, 2019. The Lord's Church cannot thrive without unity among the members. In these chapters Paul sorrows that the Saints of Corinth have become so divided that he cannot give them the doctrine he would like [...]

Basics of Personal Revelation – Part the Second

Kelly Merrill2019-07-18T20:55:40-06:00How Do I Do This?, Ministering|

There is good reason for why the Brethren don't give us a manual on how to receive personal revelation. The reason is because it is personal, and that means that each person will learn it in their own way and [...]

A Change in My Perspective of the Celestial Kingdom

Kelly Merrill2019-07-13T20:45:47-06:00How Do I Do This?, Ministering|

From NASA When we study the gospel, if there is one thing that is always guaranteed to happen it's that we will make discoveries and have thoughts we never anticipated when we sat down to study. The Spirit [...]

Unity Vs. Loneliness – a Speculation

Kelly Merrill2019-07-08T17:36:10-06:00Ministering, Modern Issues|

I was watching a short video and heard a comment that got my attention. The man said that nothing in this life is as difficult to endure as loneliness, and not feeling connected to anyone else. My first thought was [...]

New Testament 31 – A Minister and a Witness

Kelly Merrill2019-07-27T13:28:22-06:00Come, Follow Me, Ministering|

Scheduled for study July 29-August 4, 2019. Every missionary is a witness. The purpose of missionaries is not to be personally recognized and glorified, but to offer to others the gospel of our Father. Paul did just that, and no [...]

New Testament 30 – The Lord Had Called Us for to Preach the Gospel

Kelly Merrill2019-06-20T12:19:58-06:00Come, Follow Me, Ministering|

Scheduled for study July 22-28, 2019. Missionary work is the theme this week. The lessons look at what our relationship with the Lord is, as well as how we should be viewing those to whom we seek to teach the [...]

New Testament 29 – The Word of God Grew and Multiplied

Kelly Merrill2019-06-17T12:59:00-06:00Come, Follow Me, Ministering|

Scheduled for study July 15-21, 2019. The Lord looks upon the heart. He sees our potential for good in life. His gospel is for anyone who believes, no matter what they are doing in their lives at this moment. Anyone [...]

New Testament 28 – What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?

Kelly Merrill2019-07-06T14:29:23-06:00Ministering|

Scheduled for study July 8-14, 2019. The Lord has given us a gospel, a plan that requires action. When Saul was actively pursuing doing what he thought was right, the Lord intervened and showed him his efforts could be put [...]

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The gospel of Christ should be easy to understand. The Savior taught in parables, but he spoke of simple things so people would have the best chance of grasping His meaning.

I deliberately avoid lots of references and scholarly quotes and citations so that we can focus on the principles behind the doctrine. To live a teaching in the gospel of Christ we have to first have a basic understanding of what is wanted or expected of us and how it will affect our life when we live it.

This site is specifically for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I want you to find joy in Christ's teachings because you understand them. This is the goal of the website. I hope you will be glad that you stopped in for a visit, and I hope you come back often.

Here is a comment received from one reader in Chile.

"Dear Brother, you do not know how much we enjoyed this year of the study with you. It has been a constant inspiration and source of good ideas. We admire your efforts to make the Gospel even brighter." C and M from Chile