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, [...]
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 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 [...]
The Present Value of Future Hope
Photo by Pinakeen Bhatt on Unsplash Hope is a complicated thing. Not only does its nature change as you and hope mature together, but no one ever really defines where it comes from in the first place. Well, [...]
Moroni 10 – Come Unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him
Week 51 is scheduled for study Dec. 14-20, 2020. This isn't just a good missionary chapter. This chapter is also good for reflection on the blessings/gifts and mercy Christ and our Father have so abundantly given us. Day 1 Moroni [...]
Moroni 7-9 – May Christ Lift Thee Up
Week 50 is scheduled for study Dec. 7-13, 2020. Christ wants to lift us up. This happens by learning to judge between good and evil, learning how to lay hold on every good thing, and having faith in Christ. Day [...]