It is pleasing unto me . . . D&C 89:13
I came across this phrase as I was reading Doctrine and Covenants section 89. 13 And it is pleasing unto me . . . (D&C …
Bold Testimony – Alma 9:6-7
There seems to be an de-facto standard that says those who shed the most tears during their testimony are the most spiritual.For those who rarely …
Measuring Discipleship – John 8:31
President Thomas S. Monson said, “When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement accelerates.” (see Thomas S. …
Believe In God – Mosiah 4:9-10
Each of us have critical intersections in our life where we make significant decisions that impact the rest of our life. Some of these are …
The Power of the Word – Alma 31:5
Harry Truman is credited with saying: “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” I have heard that quote in many forms, and …
Spiritual Atrophy – John 6:60
Early in His mortal ministry, Jesus became concerned about the commitment of his followers and after feeding the 5000 he taught them doctrines of the kingdom. However, …
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 …
The Spirit of Power – 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). As …