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Short posts, usually scriptures or thoughts that I want to share but are not my original work.
I’d like to discuss a short piece of advice. Something that we all can learn from. St. Luke, chapter 24, verse 8, reads in its entirety: “And they remembered his words.” In the verses before this, “they” were described as “perplexed thereabout” and “afraid.” They were certainly grief-stricken too at the sudden change in their … Read more
Some observations about “the word of God” is quick and powerful (The Book of Mormon | Helaman 3:29) is sharper than a two-edged sword, to the dividing asunder of both joints and marrow (Doctrine and Covenants 11:2; 33:1) shall divide asunder all the cunning and the snares and the wiles of the devil (The Book of … Read more
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil…. (Exodus 23:2) The temptation to be popular may prioritize public opinion above the word of God. Political campaigns and marketing strategies widely employ public opinion polls to shape their plans. Results of those polls are informative. But they could hardly be used as grounds to justify … Read more
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we ought to do all we can to redeem others from suffering and burdens. Even so, our greatest redemptive service will be to lead them to Christ. Without His Redemption from death and from sin, we have only a gospel of social justice. That may provide some help and reconciliation … Read more
11 …A great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: 12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: … Read more
We live at a time in the world’s history when there are many difficult challenges but also great opportunities and reasons for rejoicing. There are, of course, those times when we experience disappointments, heartaches, and even tragedies in our lives. However, if we will put our trust in the Lord, He will help us through … Read more
This Thanksgiving evening, I read from The Book of Mormon, Moroni 8:24 – 26. These verses stood out to me as a recipe for repenting and living. In my mind, as I read, I reordered the sentence structure a little bit and underlined some words here and there, to see how each step flows into … Read more
If you’ll allow me, for just a moment, I’d like to brag about my humility. It is one of my best attributes, after all. There are some teaching moments in the holy scriptures that tell us to be a little more humble. For example, Matthew, Luke, and Nephi all recorded Jesus asking a very important … Read more
It seemed, at first, that “improvisation” is what today was about. At work, my “host” who would help me present a webinar to the customers couldn’t make it. I had to quickly adjust and handle both the roles of host (running the behind-the-scenes technical side and moderation of the comments) and presenter. All at once, … Read more
As I ate a bowl of corn flakes at the breakfast table this morning, I opened the Book of Mormon somewhat randomly. I landed on Chapter 11 of the Second Book of Nephi and began to read: 4 Behold, my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of Christ; for, … Read more