A Priceless Book – D&C 135:6
In 1994 Bill Gates bought the Codex LeicesterNotebook comprising a collection of scientific writings by Leonardo da Vinci, in his own hand. According to Wikipedia, …
Scripture Insights
Building our Spiritual Tapestry -D&C 46:11-12
Many people hear the word disciple and think it means only follower. But genuine discipleship is a state of being. This suggests more than studying …
The Great Work to Be Done in the Temples – D&C 138:48
Our temples are beautiful structures, and they are expensive. Many may ask us what justifies that expense? To answer that question, we need to …
Christ in America – 3 Nephi 10:18
Someone once asked me “What’s wrong with this picture?” It feels inappropriate to be critical of this painting, but for several years I have had …
My Soul Delighteth in the Words of Isaiah – 2 Nephi 25:5
I had a nephew ask me a question about the Isaiah chapters in the Book of Mormon. He was concerned that he wasn’t getting much …
Unworthily vs. Unconsciously – Mormon 9:29
Recently I heard this question: Which is worse, partaking of the sacrament unworthily, or partaking of the sacrament unconsciously? Of course, the first scripture that …
Ministering – Matthew 20:26-28
Some may be struggling with ministering and are asking questions like, “What does that mean to me?” or “What am I supposed to do?” As …
I Made a Covenant with Mine Eyes – Job 31:1
The first phrase of Job 31:1 is very interesting. It says: I made a covenant with mine eyes; . . . We all know that a covenant …
Having Been Commissioned – D&C 20:73
As I listened to the baptismal prayer recently, a thought came to me. What does it mean to be commissioned of Jesus Christ? “Having been …
Charity – Alma 7:24
At the end of Chapter 6 in Preach My Gospel, there is a self assessment to help you understand how you are developing Christ-like attributes. During …