Blessings of the Word of Wisdom – D&C 89:18-21
The last 4 verses in the 89th section of the Doctrine and Covenants it provide a set of promises to those who obey the principles …
What do you want? – Ether 8:7
The other day I had the opportunity to sit and ponder on a profound question. I asked myself, “What do you want?”. It caused me …
Two vs. Ten Thousand – D&C 133:57-59
As I read D&C 133:57-59, I asked my self what it means when it says that “two shall put their tens of thousands to flight” …
Efficiency: “The thing that thou doest is not good.” – Exodus 18:17
As I re-read Elder Eyring’s April 2017 general conference talk I came across this little gem. “. . . the Lord’s work is not …
Scripture Study: Counting the Cost – Luke 14:28
Goodreads.com is a great website for people to select books to read and to track reading. Each year they have a reading challenge. Members of …
Unanimity, Presiding, and Counseling Together -D&C 107:27
Recently I had an experience that caused me to reflect on this idea of unanimity, presiding, and counseling together. As I searched the scriptures and …
I was called but I would not hear – Alma 10:6
Many of us can relate to Amulek, one of the lesser known people in the Book of Mormon. After Amulek joined Alma in preaching the …
Gentleness, Meekness, Love, and Kindness – D&C 121:42-44
After re-reading President Monson’s April 2017 conference talk titled “Kindness, Charity, and Love” I have been thinking about why he would choose this subject as …
Written in Your Hearts – Mosiah 13:11
When Abinadi was calling King Noah and his priests to repentance he made an profound statement. 11 And now I read unto you the remainder …
Immediate Obedience – Helaman 10:12
A scripture speaking about the prophet Nephi in the Book of Helaman contains an interesting phrase the we often skip over. In verse 11 …