The BOM-BITES Come Follow Me Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Old Testament Poetry is pretty cool. It doesn’t have to rhyme, but it does give you an appreciation for our relationship with God.
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Even though there is not one reference to God in the book of Esther, His hand of divine design is all thought it.
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Esther’s courage makes this one of the most well-known biblical stories. What an example of faith, courage, and willingness to step out of comfort zones!
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One of the covenants that we make is to stand as a witness of God wherever we are. Yeah, that can be really hard and require us to step out of our comfort zone…but that can also be where the magic happens.
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Satan will always try and thwart your efforts to rebuild after disastrous choices and situations. Be like Nehemiah and “answer them after the same manner” each time. You are doing a great work! Stay firm and don’t come down!
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We all have “dung gates” and “rubbish” in our lives that need to be attended to and can teach us valuable lessons in the rebuilding process of our lives.
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When you are rebuilding, it is so important to have mentors with the experience necessary to help you out. I love having prophets as my ‘general contractors” to help me build…and rebuild.
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When rebuilding, it is essential to start with the foundation. Our daily offerings to the Lord - the prayers, the scripture study…those daily connections with the Lord, are indeed crucial to rebuilding our foundation of faith in Christ.
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Need help rebuilding a damaged temple…or a damaged life? These books will provide you with excellent resources to help.
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The Book of Mormon is technically an “Old Testament” book in the sense that Lehi’s family came right from this point in the scriptures and when you see that connection, it’s pretty cool!
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At what point in your life did the scriptures start meaning something to you? King Josiah is a great example of what can happen when the scriptures become a part of someone’s life.
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If you haven’t read about King Hezekiah, here is your chance to learn about one of the few righteous kings of Judah. And, boy is he a good one!
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For all the bad kings that Israel and Judah had lead them, it’s so refreshing whenever you see a good one doing “that which was right in the sight of God”.
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The Lord doesn’t forget His people, nor does He fully forsake them, even when they have forsaken Him. The many prophecies that Israel would be scattered were accompanied by many promises that God would one day gather them.
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If we were allowed a little peek at the other side of the veil during our times of trials and loneliness…I think we would be OK.
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The story of Naaman is very instructive to anyone who needs a good miracle in their life. Those small and simple actions can bring great things.
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Has the day of miracles ceased? Nope! Not as long as Elisha is in town!
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Yep! We agree! What a bizarre story! But if you take this familiar story and apply it to our day, it’s not so bizarre after all.
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Can you imagine what it would be like to have to take the place of a powerful prophet? We get a feel for what that might be like and the help the Lord will provide in those and even our own situations.
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We often hear of experiences with “the still small voice”. It’s even more cool to see where the concept originated and what we can learn from it.
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This story is not just a cool “ultimate battle of the Gods” story, but a great example of Elijah’s courage in inviting the Kingdom of Israel to choose who they were going to serve, once and for all.
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An unsung hero in the Old Testament is an unnamed, non-Israelite widow in an obscure area who exhibits an incredible amount of faith in God and his prophet.
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The toxic combo of Ahab and Jezebel “caused the downfall on the Northern kingdom”. When things are at their worst, you call in a man who has “strength of will, force of character, and personal courage”…a man who was “an example of solid faith in the Lord” to save the day!
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Remember the whole “we want a king” experiment back in 1 Samuel 8? And the whole Saul, David, and Solomon fiasco didn’t go well either. This whole idea spiraled out of control pretty fast as Israel took its focus off of Christ.
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The Three Kings of United Israel...What a crazy roller coaster ride! What Israel didn’t realize was that they had the best King all along!
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Wisdom. Understanding. Building the temple. Solomon is doing so awesome…until…
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If you had an opportunity to ask the Lord to bless you with a particular gift, what would you ask for?
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The story of King David’s dramatic downfall is both tragic and instructive for us.
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In the midst of all of the craziness of Israel and its kings, the story of Uzzah “steadying the ark of God” is a nice reminder that God is always in charge…even when we may think he isn’t.
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There are some great examples of friendship in the scriptures, but none may be greater than the friendship of David and Jonathan
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The entire conflict between Israel & the Philistines was to be determined by a single contest involving two men. Israel’s freedom was at and placed on the shoulders of a young man. Probably some application there for our Young Men who are preparing for a mission.
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As tragic as this story is, there is much instruction and relevance to what we like to call “The Rise and Fall of a guy named Saul”
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1 Samuel 8 is a pivotal point in the history of the house of Israel. When we try to be like the rest of world, it never goes well.
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Everyone loves a good monument, right? There's a reason why this particular one showed up in one of our favorite hymns.
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In this crazy world, there has never been a greater time to learn to #hearhim and to act on that revelation than now. And the young boy Samuel is a great example of that.
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Hannah is such a great example of what it means to ask and act in faith when things don’t always turn out the way you’d hoped.
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When things don’t go the way you’ve planned, it is so good to have someone filled with Christlike love and redemption. Meet Boaz! 😇
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When things are very uncertain in your life, the story of Ruth is a great example for us to follow by observing what she chooses to hold fast to.
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How do we respond when things don’t turn out the way we’d hoped? This week’s CFM study can help us know how to respond life’s surprises and struggles come up.
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The story of Samson is probably the most well-known in Judges. Where did Samson truly get his strength and power? What if I told you that it wasn’t from his incredible hair? 💪🏻
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The story of Gideon is a great story reminding us that two men can accomplish anything, even miracles…as long as one of them is God. 😇💪🏻
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Everyone needs a good, loyal friend like Deborah in their life…someone who reminds you that God is there and has prepared the way for you to do amazing things. 🙏🏻
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As long as there a humans on the earth, we will see the same cycle of pride and destruction. How do we instead learn to get stuck in the “humility and gratitude” cycle??? 🤷🏻♂️🤔
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Welcome to the crazy book of Judges! A time of violent, lawlessness, and impulsive behaviors for Israel. But, if you are mindful and looking, you will find Jesus and his mercy and goodness. Kind of like our day, right? 😀
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Who would have thought that two of my favorite scriptures in two different places in the book of Joshua would go so well together with a great little lesson? 😀
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One of the best supporting actors of the Old Testament gives us a great little lesson for overcoming challenges and obstacles.
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In todays episode we have two very different stories with a couple of rather unorthodox battle strategies; but the principle is the same and it is very relevant to us today.
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Before we see the miracles and answers to our prayers, the Lord often requires is to “get our feet wet” with a little leap of faith.
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**Can you imagine what it would have been like to be Joshua having to replace Moses?
When something is repeated once or twice in a scripture block, that’s pretty cool. But seven times over a period of two chapters? Chances are that should be very important to us - particularly to anyone with a daunting task ahead of them! 💪🏻😇**
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I found a title of Jesus Christ in my studies this week that I have never seen before. Have you ever heard of this one??? 🤔
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**The Lord’s command to the Children of Israel to have daily reminders of the scriptures has a ton of relevance to us today.
What are some things you do daily to keep the Scriptures on your mind and in your actions?**
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In yesterday’s episode I shared with you a great activity that you could do as individual or as a family finding some of the best verses in Deuteronomy. Today, we process a couple of those and why they mean so much to us.
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**The book of Deuteronomy is filled with so many “power verses“ to really help a person out today. For today’s episode, I have included a little activity that you can do as an individual or as a family to study some of these amazing verses.
Here is the link to the PDF**
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Man, what a life for Moses…and what a fitting “end” for him as well. For today’s episode, we’re starting at that “end“ to set up some of the amazing counsel given by Moses in his last book of scripture.
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Ok, prepare for one of the most bizarre OT stories ever…your inner 10-year old may chuckle a bit. 😂 It also has a very relevant principle that can bless our lives when we are about to make a bad choice.
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Sometimes we humans really like to overcomplicate things when all it really comes down to is to “look to God” and we can be healed from all kinds of problems. ⚕️
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**When it comes to the uncertainties and assumptions that the future holds, do we stare doubtfully at the walls or focus faithfully on the grapes of the Promised Land?
Oh, and be careful what you wish for…you might actually get it. 😱**
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If you choose to view things with the eyes of faith then you will see the promised land. If you choose to view with eyes of doubt, you may miss out on some of the Lord’s greatest promises.
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The Lord has repeatedly shown us a wonderful pattern to teach us how to organize our own lives effectively.
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In his efforts to help Israel become a more holy, clean, and different people from the world, the Lord wants them (and us) to be a little bit more “salty“… 😀🧂
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Now that the children of Israel have a Tabernacle, we need a little glimpse into how they used it along with it’s relevance to us and especially our young men of the Aaronic Priesthood today.
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Most people don’t think of the book of Leviticus as having much relevance for our lives today, but if you dig deep you will find it has much meaning to us - particularly for our young men in the church.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
As we finish the book of Exodus today, it is so cool to see how kind of the Lord is in giving us a pattern to make it through this crazy mortal journey of life.
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Towards the end of Exodus, the Lord spends a lot of time teaching about the tabernacle and ways that the children of Israel can gain blessings from it and gain more of an understanding of him.
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What a crazy story we have here! 🤣. What was the children of Israel’s motive in creating a Golden calf when they had specifically been told not to worship idols? How do we respond in similar ways when we don’t think the plan is working?
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As Moses and Aaron prepared to enter the tabernacle, there were certain clothing items that they wore that were very symbolic and a reminder of those “glorious and beautiful” covenants. So grateful that the Lord has done the same for us today.
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As Moses and Aaron prepared to enter the tabernacle, there were certain clothing items that they wore that were very symbolic and a reminder of those “glorious and beautiful” covenants. So grateful that the Lord has done the same for us today.
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As Moses is helping the children of Israel make and keep covenants with God, he does a pretty crazy object lesson that has deep spiritual meaning for us.
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There’s a lot of crazy things in the Law of Moses. But even those laws doesn’t cover everything. There are some things where the law cannot be fulfilled by you and you need a Savior to “make it good.
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The last six of the 10 Commandments may seem like they deal with behaviors that are in the extreme - killing, stealing, lying, etc. But if we understand the root of why the Lord asks us not to do these things these things will never be a problem for us.
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Have you ever thought about the phrase “I God am a jealous God“? I don’t believe it is what it appears to be on the surface, but rather a beautiful way of helping us build a relationship with him.
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The Lord is so wants to bless his children and bring them into his presence to have a relationship with him. To properly do that, we need to understand our relationship with him and our relationship with others.
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If there were to be a “thesis statement” for the entire Old Testament, it could arguably be found in Exodus chapter 19. And the lesson is no different for members of the church today.
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To anyone who is called to be a leader in the church, you will appreciate the message found in Exodus 18.
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Have you ever noticed that the children of Israel have short term memory issues? 🤔. How do we keep the memory of the goodness of God in our lives when things don’t appear to be working out?
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When the Lord rained manna from heaven, his purpose wasn’t just to feed the hungry, murmuring children of Israel, but it also teach them more about him and the need to gather his goodness daily.
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Israel…we have a problem. The trick for all of us to figure out how to properly deal with those problems when they arise and not just do what comes so naturally to all of us.
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How would you feel if you were just redeemed and saved from Pharaoh’s armies? Yeah, I’d want to sing praises too! What is your “redemption hymn”?
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Out of all the examples to use to explain the principle of revelation, why would the Lord use the classic story of Moses parting the Red Sea? 🌊
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The Passover Feast is such a sacred experience for all who appreciate the symbolism of it. It reminds us all of the need to remember.
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The only way that Israel can be completely freed from Egyptian bondage is through the death of the firstborn. And there is some wonderful symbolism there for us as well. 🙏🏻
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If you want to have an interesting experience, search the word “plague“ in the last 40 years of general conference talks. You will see that the same God who helped Israel get out of Egypt, is the same one that will help us through modern day plagues.
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Sometimes the greatest sermons can be found in the singing of the hymns. 🎶
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In order to be liberated from Egypt, the very gods which held Israel captive had to be destroyed. Where the plagues just “random acts of cursing” or was there a purpose behind each one of these plagues?
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Israel was never meant to be a slave in Egypt, so the Lord prepared a series of fantastic “object lessons” to help liberate Israel from the grasp of the Egyptians.
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Moses felt very inadequate with his new task of liberating Israel from Egypt. There are great lessons here for any of us who also feel inadequate with the tasks that we have to do.
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Of all of the titles of Jesus Christ that are mentioned in the Scriptures, these two might have the most power. Hopefully we can all remember that. 😇
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In order for Moses to truly deliver Israel out of bondage, he first has to recognize the things that he needs to overcome. There is a pattern in these verses that is very applicable to us today.
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Just like Pharaoh tried to prevent two Hebrew midwives from fulfilling their duties, Satan is also trying to prevent good women today from fulfilling their divine roles. I love this story of two women of faith who recognized their divine role and purpose and saved the day.
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As we start our study of the book of Exodus, we will see parallels to our own journey through this crazy world as we strive to Let God Prevail! 😇
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Man, what a year it has been studying Come Follow Me so far! All I ever learned in life…I learned in the Books of Moses, Abraham, and Genesis! 😃If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
What an amazing this it is to have “a choice seer” to help us gain a knowledge of covenants. So grateful for the prophecies of Joseph of Egypt that help me love Joseph Smith and The Book of Mormon even more. 🙏🏻
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There is a wonderful little lesson in Genesis 50 about forgiveness - whether it be to your family or to yourself.
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So, what does it really mean when you get a patriarchal blessing and your “lineage” is declared? Well, this crazy family needs to be gathered - and we get the privilege of participating in it. 😎
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As one of my students so wisely stated, “Jesus is horrible at hide-and-seek in the scriptures”. 😂. If you look for him, you’ll find him. Hence, the question we should all ask ourselves when studying the scriptures is “WWJT”? 🔍
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Joseph is a hero! His life is a wonderful example of how “all things work together for good to them that love God”.
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Joseph is the perfect example for showing us tips for tackling temptation when they are put in our path.
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Man, Joseph had some hard trials hit him at a very young age, and yet people could tell that “the Lord was with him”. What an example! 🙏🏻😇
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Props to the late Stephen R. Covey for the inspiration on this message that goes so well setting up the story of Joseph.
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Before we get into the awesome story of Joseph, there is a cool little principle in Genesis 35 that serves as a wonderful reminder of our need for covenants and holy places. 😇
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of reconciliation. There are many instances where we see this in the scriptures, but this one might be one of my favorites! 😇😇
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After a crazy night of wrestling, Jacob persevered and gained a tremendous blessing that also helps me know that I too can “let God prevail”! 🙏🏻😇💪🏻
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One of the simplest verses in the Old Testament provides one of the most powerful messages! 🙏🏻
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Just like his grandfather Abraham and his father Isaac before him, it is crucial that Jacob marry in the covenant and have posterity…but, man - what a crazy adventure these two chapters are in getting him there! 😂
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Genesis 28 gives some great context to a very familiar hymn of ours and gives some excellent counsel on getting “Nearer, My God, to Thee” 😇
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Abraham is a hero! I mean, not everyone has a covenant named after them, right? There several things that we can learn from the life of Abraham to also be considered, like he was “a friend of God”. 😇
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What a crazy chapter! Can righteous people be deceived? We humans are a messy bunch aren’t we? Thank goodness there is a merciful, all-knowing God who still accomplishes his will…even when we get in the way and try and help in very clumsy, myopic ways.
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The real reason for failure is giving up what we want the most for what we want at the moment.
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If the continuation of the covenant from Abraham to Isaac is of the utmost importance, then who Isaac marries is absolutely crucial! Rebekah is “a ten camel companion” in so many ways… 😀
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Genesis 24 is is a crucial chapter in the continuation of the covenant that God made with Abraham as it hinges on Isaac marrying in the covenant. And it has some personal meaning to me as well. 😀
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We should constantly be looking for Jesus Christ in the stories in the scriptures. The story of Abraham and Isaac is a perfect example of this. 🙏🏻
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If you think about the question “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?”, our initial response is “of course not!”. That said, it is one thing to believe that God can do all things but another to realize that it can actually happen in your own life as well.
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The story of Lot’s wife and looking back at Sodom after she was specifically commanded not to is a tragic story…with some great application for us. 🧂
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To keep the Abrahamic Covenant, to be different than the world and to have the Spirit of the Lord, we need to be very cautious in our homes and in our personal lives to not even except a thread of what the world has to offer.
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When Abram and Lot separated, Lot chose the more “well-watered” area and pitched his tent “toward Sodom”. Where you decide to pitch your tent can make a huge difference in where you end up.
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The story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar is a messy story where otherwise faithful people panic when the fear of God’s promises not coming to pass is in their minds. I love the principle taught in this chapter to help any who feel misunderstood, confused, or fearful.
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Back in Abraham 1:2, one of the things Abraham desired was to be “a prince of peace”. This story gives us a perfect example of that righteous desire in practice. Pretty sure there’s a lesson here for us in this divisive and contentious world.
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In a world that is absolutely obsessed with labeling and dividing us - of all the “identities” to be known as, “the seed of Abraham” is a pretty amazing identifier. 😇
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The “Thoughts to Keep in Mind” about The Covenant in the CFM Curriculum this month is awesome! “Did this covenant give Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants a privileged status among God’s children? Only in the sense that it is a privilege to bless others.” So good!
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Desire is a pretty crucial thing in our lives. It dictates where we put our energy and priorities. It is cool to see what Abraham desired and sought after and what it led him to…and how it has blessed my life. 🙏🏻
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The Tower of Babel is such an interesting story. You’ve got a group of people who are trying to get into the presence of God by doing things their own way rather than doing them the way God wants them to do it. There’s definitely a valuable lesson there for you and me in our desires to get closer to God.
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It must have been pretty frustrating for Noah to invite all to get in the ark and to have them ignore his counsel. I’m so grateful for a modern-day Noah who is not only inviting us to do the same thing, but asking us to “flood the earth” with messages of goodness in hopes that they will choose to get in the ark and choose to stay.
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The Lord asked Noah to build an ark. I can only imagine the questions, concerns, doubts that Noah had along the way in the building process. There are more than a few lessons for us here as we are preparing for the “floods” of life.
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I imagine that the account of the flood could really scare a lot of people into obeying God out of fear. But if you remember the Lord’s work and glory, then the flood could be viewed as one of the most merciful acts from a loving God.
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How wicked were the people in Noah’s day? It’s kind of sobering to see how similar they were to the things going on in our day.
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As long as the Lord has had a people on the earth, his goal has been to gather them and establish Zion. He did it for Enoch and his city, he wanted to do it with the early Saints, and would also love to do it with us...as we LET GOD PREVAIL.
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In our world where “men’s hearts (are) failing them, (as they are) looking forth with fear”, let’s be the ones who are sweeping the earth with a flood of righteousness and providing hope to those failing hearts. 😇
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We have a God who weeps for us and with us! What a wonderful doctrine! Perhaps that is what makes him such an amazing “Man of Counsel”. 🙏🏻
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Through Enoch, the Lord was able to create a Zion people. 😀. Sometimes when we read scriptural accounts, we forget that this all didn’t happen in a couple of days. The phrase “in process of time“ means everything when you are trying to build something God-like.
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In order for Enoch to build Zion, he had to change the way he viewed the people around him. Once we do that, miracles can happen! 👀
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If we will open our eyes, then we will see Christ in everything all around us. Thanks @tobymac for the inspiration.
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In the midst of all of these hundreds of years of living among the early Patriarchs, it’s important to note that someone took the time to write all this stuff down. If only there were a lesson there for us, right??? 😀
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Satan has done a great job pulling plain and precious truths out of the Old Testament. Another reason that I am so grateful for modern scripture and continuing revelation that has restored these beautiful and basic truths. 🙏🏻
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Enoch’s call to be prophet had to be such a crazy experience as he learned to see the way a seer sees! So grateful that seers walk the earth today!
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Enoch is one of my scripture heroes! Imagine if all we knew about him just came from the Bible. So grateful for modern revelation and scripture!
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Parenting is tough work! It’s always frustrating to see a child go astray, but it’s important to always remember agency and the atonement through the whole process.
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With all the fears that Adam and Eve had leaving the Garden, having and raising a family was probably one of their greatest. That hasn’t changed much over the years. So grateful for these verses today that remind me that we can do it with the help of the Lord. 😀
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The Fall, at the time it happened was probably a pretty stressful experience for Adam and Eve, but what an absolute blessing it has been to us!
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I love these early chapters because they not only teach foundational truths about God, but they also expose Satan for the fraud that he is. Yes, he has power to bruise us - but we also have power to crush him! 💪🏻
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Today we’ll talk about one of the most misunderstood characters in scripture - Satan. Not that he is a misunderstood being, but that I think we often misunderstand who he is and what his motives really were.
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Not artistic, musical, mechanically inclined? That’s ok. You and I are offspring of the most creative being in the universe and we all have the innate desires to create.
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Rest is a part of God’s Plan and I am grateful for that example! How blessed we are to have a day to come up for air from the routines of life.
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We can learn a lot about how to create our own good life by observing the pattern that the great “Creator” showed us in these chapters.
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To quote Nacho Libre’s sidekick, Esqueleto…”I don’t believe in God, I believe in science”. 😀. Ok, so what if you can actually believe in both?
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Just a brief overview today to illustrate that as we study this week about The Creation, we’ll also learn a lot about “The Creator” in the process and how he works so well with our wildly “unorganized matter”.
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With all of this awesome Astronomy in Abraham 3, there is a very important principle to remember as God sends us here to earth…for a couple hours! 😂
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Ok, friends - time for an Astronomy lesson! Similar to Moses 1, Abraham 3 shows man in relationship to God…but in more of a cosmic way - and it’s SO amazing! 🙏🏻
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Whenever you are about to do something spiritually significant or have just had a spiritual experience, you’ve got to expect opposition. Moses 1 is such a good chapter to teach us how to handle ourselves and what to remember when that happens. 🙏🏻
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I love Moses 1! It is a foundational chapter to the Old Testament that answers the questions of what God’s purpose is with his children.
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Hey friends - BOM-BITES are back after a couple weeks of relaxing with the family. And we’re so excited to study the Old Testament with you this year. Don’t worry, It’s not that hard…it’s just long and old! 😃. And there’s some great application for our lives in it.
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Hey friends! We are back with one episode this week in celebration of Christmas. “The Living Christ“ is a wonderful document to study when you want to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. 😇
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Spoiler Alert…there are NO perfect families out there. 😀. All families struggle with something. But just because your family is not the “ideal”, it doesn’t mean that the standards, doctrines, and practices in this document are flawed or outdated. They still apply to us and there are wonderful promises to those who follow them.
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Satan is bent on the destruction of the family largely because it represents everything that he can never have. Thank goodness we are blessed with wonderful battle strategies found in this amazing and inspired document.
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There is a great pattern for us to follow as we watch men like Wilford Woodruff and Spencer W. Kimball struggle through getting answers to their prayers. The things they did are the same things we can do when searching for our own “declarations” from God.
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There are SO many stories of amazing African and African-American Saints who navigated their way through some difficult times by acting in faith, having an eternal perspective, and looking to divinely appointed sources. Their testimonies are inspiring. 🙏🏻
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I love the words “He has heard our prayers, and by revelation has confirmed that the long-promised day has come.” God is good! 🙏🏻
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There’s some great lessons to learn about God’s timing and his goodness from Wilford Woodruff’s experience with seeking revelation with regards to the challenges of plural marriage in the late 1800’s.
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Even though it may seem like there hasn’t been as much of a focus on The Articles of Faith as there used to be, they are a great foundation to what “we believe”. 🙏🏻
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There are a bunch of stories that testify that those on the other side of the veil are being taught and ministered to and seeking repentance. It’s our privilege to be a part of that great work!
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With all of the experience that Joseph F. Smith had in his life with loss, I would definitely feel comfortable asking for his advice and wisdom about the Spirit World. 😇
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Joseph F. Smith understood tragedy and loss on a deep level. It is important to know this as we are getting ready to study the most important section about the state of those we have lost and the other side of the veil.
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Today’s short episode introduces you a little bit to the amazing man who received D&C 138 - Joseph F. Smith. Faithful, tough, and true blue, through and through! 💪🏻
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Of all the doctrines revealed to Joseph Smith, this one had to be one of the sweetest because of the many losses his family had experienced. God is so good! 🙏🏻
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Ok, folks - time to get the Saints out of Nauvoo and headed west…where none shall come to hurt or make afraid, there the Saints will be blessed. Especially if they follow the pattern set up in this cool section! 😇
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We don’t talk very much about how Joseph’s family, particularly his beloved wife Emma, was affected by the events of the martyrdom. Hopefully, you will appreciate how “sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven” for her as well.
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The aftermath of the martyrdom had to be such a rough, unprecedented time for the Saints. Who should lead the Church? Thank goodness, as always, God is in charge! 🙏🏻
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How are “millions” going to know ‘Brother Joseph’? That requires us to share about him. Today, I’ve included some great friends who are doing exactly that! 😀
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“Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, save Jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it.” (D&C 135:3) ‘Nuff said…
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The early Saints’ relationship with government was very complex. That said, they believed in the concept of it and its abilities to be a benefit to all citizens.
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In this third part of D&C 133 where the Lord asks us to GO out of Babylon in preparation for his coming, he wants is to go TO the principle figure in Zion. 😇
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In preparing for the Second Coming, the Lord many times asks for us to “GO”, but where does he want us to go from?
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Sometimes we over complicate the things to do to prepare for the Lord’s Second Coming, when in reality - it could come down to just two letters. 🚦
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As Joseph’s days were coming to an end, he felt the need to throw in some last minute instructions to the Saints - including something that had been written over 12 years earlier as “an appendix” to what we now know as the Doctrine and Covenants.
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Even though the Lord has NOT asked us to practice plural marriage today, he has asked us to have another kind of marriage - one I am ETERNALLY grateful for! 🥰
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Plural Marriage is so tough to understand - so many unknowns which makes it a pretty messy topic. But, by putting ourselves in those faithful Saints’ shoes for a minute (or even Abraham’s Old Testament shoes) it may enable us to offer them a lot of grace and patience as they acted in faith.
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The principles of knowledge, intelligence, diligence, and obedience as found in D&C 130:18-21 go so nicely together in helping us become more like our Heavenly Father. 😇
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D&C 130 is jam packed with all kinds of doctrine designed to help us understand the true nature of God and help us love him even more.
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D&C 129 may seem like a pretty obscure section - and it kind of is, but you have to take into account that Joseph spoke with a lot of credibility on this subject. And there is definitely some application for us today. 😇👼
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I love Joseph Smith’s excitement in D&C 128 about the work on both sides of the veil and it has carried over to our leaders today who share that same excitement for this most important cause!
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According to Joseph Smith, what subject is “the most glorious of all subjects belonging to the everlasting gospel”? You’ll see in D&C 128… 😇
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While Joseph is in hiding for a few months, he teaches us some amazing things from D&C 127…the first of which is how to stay positive in the midst of difficult trials. 🙏🏻
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As we are striving to serve faithfully in our church service, we often need to be reminded that our greatest opportunities for service are right in front of us in our own homes.
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On the surface, D&C 125 doesn’t appear to be all that impressive, but there is a great little principle found in this short section that can apply to us all in a big way!
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D&C 124:49 is for anyone whose missions have been cut short for whatever myriad of reasons that are out there. The Lord loves you and is very mindful of your situation.
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One of the coolest scripture study skills is to place your name in the scriptures in place of another individual and see how it sounds. Well, there are 60 people mentioned by name in D&C 124 as Nauvoo is being organized. Did all of them stay faithful to their promised blessings?
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How do you drain the stagnant swamp of social media? You send out a “loud proclamation” and flood the internet with messages of hope and goodness to get those waters moving again! 😀
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The Lord has the amazing ability to take weak things and build them up to be strong - whether it is a malaria filled swamp or a young inexperienced missionary. 💪🏻
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What worries and concerns do you think the Saints had in 1839-1840? How do we “cheerfully” get them out of Missouri and into a place of “rest”? 😌
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D&C 121:34-46 are probably my most marked sections in the D&C. Only 12 verses but man, are they packed! LET me share them with you… 😀
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D&C 121-122 are so inspiring! The language in D&C 123 is different from any other section of scripture you will read in the D&C, but it can be as inspiring - particularly when you apply them to our situations today.
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We may not always know why bad things happen to us, but the Lord always provides “compensatory” help to us - in the form of D&C 121-122.
Use the link below for a great activity for yourself and your family to apply selected verses from D&C 121-122.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-5Wz9pxM6_WRNvT4qr6l1pSfNR7pXtR1ecm0U0Mqurk/edit?tab=t.0
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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave a masterful talk called “Lessons from Liberty Jail” in 2008. I love his application to all of us and it is a great preparation for your study of D&C 121-122. 😇
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The Liberty Jail sections (D&C 121-123) are sacred territory in my opinion. So much goodness and instruction. It’s also important to understand what got these men here in the extremely tough year of 1838 in an obscure Missouri town.
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The principle of tithing is such a cool principle. Just another way the Lord is looking for opportunities to bless us. 🙏🏻
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What do you do when you’ve been given a commandment and it seems nearly impossible, and even dangerous to fulfill it? You read D&C 118 and watch today’s BOM-BITES episode! 😀
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Leaving Kirtland due to persecution would have been so hard to do, particularly if you had a thriving business. The Lord puts all of that into perspective for 3 good men in that situation.
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Even though D&C 116 has only ONE verse, Adam-ondi-Ahman is a holy place or worship and the blessings that will come from it will be numerous! 😇
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January 16, 2018, NBC News wrote - “Noted heart surgeon Russell Nelson unlikely to transform Mormon church as new president.” Haha, nice work guys! 😂 How blessed we were to have a prophet who was unafraid to “arise and shine forth” and be a light to the nations.
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This week has been an interesting character study on some of the original 12 apostles in this dispensation and how the Lord loved and worked with them. And the story of David W. Patten is a pretty cool one!
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If soft hearts and “unstiff” necks can bring conversion (D&C 112:13), then hard hearts and stiff necks can bring apostasy. Sadly, some of these early members of the church fell right into that pattern. A good lesson for us today!
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In 1836, it was a great time to be a Saint. The temple had just been built, and things were going really well…which may have been one of the big problems for them.
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Can the Lord take our stupid mistakes and turn them around to actually bless our lives? A HUGE message from a short section.
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There is a beautiful, recent example that shows that regardless of who has been the owner, the Kirtland Temple is still a reverent, holy, and sacred place. 🙏🏻
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You can learn a lot from a dedicatory prayer. They are given so THAT we can see the purposes of God in why we build these sacred buildings.
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If you’ve ever been to a temple dedication, then you know that a unique and special spirit accompanies that experience. The first one in this dispensation was certainly sacred on so many levels from so many that day in 1836. 😇
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I don’t think we appreciate how much time, love, and labor that those early Saints put into the building of the Kirtland Temple. We’re going to spend a few days just giving some time and attention to some experiences that surrounded the dedication of this glorious house of God.
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If you knew that someone only had 4 years left to live…but you couldn’t tell them, what would you teach them so that they would get the most out of their remaining years?
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When it comes to the priesthood, it is one thing to simply learn your duty but it is another thing to act in diligence while you are doing it.
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There’s a new quorum in town…well, not really NEW, but new to this dispensation in 1834 and they are called do some pretty amazing things…and they still do!
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How do you become such an amazing priesthood holder that they decide to name the priesthood after you? 😇
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We don’t know a ton about Warren Cowdery (Oliver’s older bro) but we know enough that when we replace his name with ours in this section, there are some pretty cool promises.
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Truth be told, I’ve never been a fan of math - but I could totally get on board the way God uses it in D&C 104! 😀
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In the midst of all of the Zion’s Camp craziness, the church in Kirtland still needs to grow and stay organized. Hence, D&C 102. When difficulties arise, it’s good to have that High Council to help “settle” those matters - all in an effort to help a member grow closer to Christ. 😇
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Was Zion’s Camp a failure because it didn’t achieve the perceived result? Not if you’re looking at the bigger picture through the eyes of Lord. 🙏🏻
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As the Lord is gathering together Zion’s Camp, there are a few important and timeless principles that he wants them to know before they go.
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In preparation for this week of CFM study, I want to jump back to one of the Savior’s little known parables in D&C 101 that I call “The parable of the empty field” or simply “The Parable of Why?”.
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D&C 101 is a wonderful section with a lot going on (hence the almost 15 minute episode today), but trials and adversity are such universal topics, that when they happen - one can’t help to ask the question “WHY?”
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D&C 100 is great for anyone who struggles with the balance of raising a family and well, pretty much everything else… 😂
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When you see a phrase like “waiting patiently” in the scriptures - those can often be two very frustrating words and yet they may be two of the most instructive words when going through our trials. 😀
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When persecution comes as a member of the church (and it will), keep in mind that you are in fantastic company and the Lord will help you even as he helped them. 😀
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This week we start to see some of the most intense persecution of the Saints. Why did the Missourians hate the “Mormons” so much? With a little bit of context, we find that it was all about R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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We already know that the temple is full of symbolism, but D&C 95 & 97 not only teach about how to build the temple but also can be very symbolic of building our lives. 😇
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The early Saints were fascinated with the concept of Zion. There are lots of words and adjectives to describe Zion…including one word in D&C 97 that appears on the surface to be a little out of place 🤷🏻♂️
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With all the great stuff in D&C 94-95 and 97, I really have never really done anything special with D&C 96….until today. There is a very relevant principle for our day here and I hope you enjoy it…well, sort of… 😂
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God loves us SO much! More than we can comprehend. In D&C 95, we see the love of God in a major way…and sadly, most of us don’t always see this as a manifestation of his love. ❤️
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The Lord uses a really good pattern to not only show the early Saints how to build a city, but the there is a lesson in D&C 94 for us on how to build our lives.
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Right after beautiful lessons on Christ, grace, light, and truth - the Lord gives us some extremely relevant council on what we do with those lessons with our own families. 😀
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Any time you study about light and truth in the scriptures, it’s going to be a great day! 💡
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Imagine what it would be like to try and teach the gospel to someone…who doesn’t have a knowledge of who Jesus Christ is. D&C 93:1-10 can us help see why he has to be the foundation of all that we teach. 🙏🏻
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I learned a very valuable principle the first time I seriously studied D&C 93…and I’ll share it with you in today’s BOM-BITES episode! 😃
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I love D&C 92! Only TWO massive verses but in them is one of my favorite gospel principles to share to a world that needs a bit more “life” to it! 😀
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D&C 91 is kind of an obscure section with an underlying principle that is very relevant for our day. Thanks to @keithaerekson and his book “Real vs. Rumor” for the inspiration on this one.
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Two women are mentioned by name in the D&C - both are amazing, but one of them is not as well known! Let’s change that today! Let’s make Vienna Jaques famous! 😎
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What a time to live in, right? So grateful to have “oracles” on the earth to guide us in these crazy latter days! 🙏🏻
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How many Word of Wisdom lessons do you think you’ve had in your life? And how many of those were about behavior rather than focusing on principles and promises?
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D&C 88:117-126 might be some of my most marked verses in my scriptures because they are so applicable and relevant to establishing our homes as places of learning and faith.
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I really believe that one of the big responsibilities of a member of the church, regardless of how comfortable you are in doing it….is to “teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom”. As you diligently do this, his grace will attend us. 😇
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When it comes to finding verses that teach you using words like “God”, “light”, “truth”, “glory”, D&C 88:1-50 is fantastic! 🙏🏻
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In times of war (global, local, or personal) it’s so nice to know that someone pretty powerful has your back. 🙏🏻
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D&C 88:62-68 can be so helpful to someone who feels like they have drifted far from God and needs help finding their way back.
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How do you stand in holy places when there aren’t any holy places around you? D&C 87 provides some wonderful counsel. 😇
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Jesus’ parable of the wheat and tares is a tough one understand at times. Hopefully our take on it today from D&C 86 helps a bit. 🌾
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The Old Testament story of Uzzah “steadying the ark of God” has always been a crazy one. Hopefully D&C 85:8 sheds some light on it.
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Whether it is serving faithfully in callings or as you step out of your comfort zones in faith, the Lord prepares angels to bear you up and help you. 😇
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I decided to take a little different approach to D&C 85:1-2 with a familiar topic for members of the church. 😀
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Just a simple message today from D&C 85:6 reminding us of the importance of learning how to #hearhim. 😇
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In the midst of a revelation about the temple and priesthood, the Lord lovingly calls out the Saints for something they are omitting from their lives. There’s a great message for us here as well!
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The Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood (D&C 84:33-41) is such a great reminder to all of us that God keeps his promises to all those who are faithful and magnify their callings.
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Every priesthood holder has something pretty amazing in common with Moses and it’s found in D&C 84:6-16. 😇
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The priesthood, as explained in D&C 84 is pretty amazing and I believe it gives us a little taste of what it is like to be like God.
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The whole idea of the United Order and the law of consecration is really found in D&C 82:18-19. When this is our aim, I think we really start to get an idea what Zion really is. 😇
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To any of our friends who either sin on a regular basis (all of us) and those who struggle with dieting (many of us) - the message in D&C 82:7 is for you.
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D&C 82:10 has always been a favorite verse of mine. But like most scriptures, the more you study - the more your understanding of that principle evolves and you grow to appreciate it even more. Hopefully today’s episode will help with that. 😀
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Ah, Spider-Man…one of my favorite scripture heroes. 😂. Ok, yes I know he’s not in the scriptures but a verse in D&C 82 that completely reminds me of him is.
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I’d love to meet so many people from Church History! One in particular is Jesse Gause. I’d LOVE to know more about his story - most of which is a mystery to us. But the counsel and promises originally meant for him in D&C 81 can apply so much to all of us.
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When it comes to missionary service, sometimes we got so excitedly caught up on the “where” that we tend to forget and almost devalue the what and the why. D&C 80 addresses those pretty well.
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In D&C 79, we get a small peek into one of the more effective missionaries in Church History and how his faithful service truly saw him “crowned with sheaves” 👑
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March of 1832 was a rough period for the Saints, particularly for Joseph and his family. D&C 78 can be just the right medicine for anyone who has unwanted adversity and to be reminded that “the kingdom is yours and the blessing thereof are yours the riches of eternity are yours”. 😀
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D&C 77 is a pretty cool section. Not just in its content but in the underlying principle of how to approach our loving Heavenly Father with questions. The phrase “What are we to understand?” might be one of the best repeated statements here regarding how to approach our sincere questions. 🙏🏻
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Just a quick overview of D&C 77-80 showing the Lord’s purposes in creating the United Firm and other “earthly things” that are still designed to bless our lives and “lead us along” the way.
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In my opinion, there is one major difference between the Terrestrial and Celestial Kingdoms…and D&C 76 describes it well.
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The biggest part of D&C 76 is the understanding of the three degrees of glory, so today we start with the lowest - welcome to the Telestial Kingdom!
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Well, here it is - the Celestial Kingdom in all its glory, as found in D&C 76! And what if I told you that I believe that our chances of getting there are actually pretty high?!? ☀️
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Here it is…D&C 76 - one of the most important sections to our understanding of God’s Plan, simply known as “The Vision”.
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The fall of Lucifer - a son of the morning, along with those who followed him was definitely a tough “loss” for our Father. Perhaps there are some things to learn from them from D&C 76.
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So, D&C 74 has always been a bit of an anomaly for me. It’s out of context, no real story line….and yet, there’s a nice little message here. And much thanks to Steven Harper for his insights on this one.
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Have you ever felt like you are just DONE and you can’t do anymore when it comes to the difficult things in life? Hopefully this little thought from D&C 75 helps… 😀
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Preaching the gospel doesn’t always come naturally for many, so today - in the immortal words of Allen Iverson, “We talkin’ PRACTICE!” 😂 🏀
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Have you ever been given a calling in the church that you felt like you haven’t measured up to? If so, you’re normal! Hopefully D&C 72 can help those who feel like they are inadequate when it comes to certain calling in the church. 😇
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In my opinion, D&C 71 has one of the coolest verses in all of the Doctrine & Covenants! Why would we want to confound our enemies? Let's discuss! 😄
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Do you mark your scriptures? If so, what have been the verses that have blessed your life the most? D&C 70 gives us a chance to look at the passages in D&C that have been worth more to you than “the riches of the earth.” 😄
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Do you keep a journal? “Saints”, the awesome multi-volume history of the Church, is fantastic evidence of why writing your own history might be a good idea. 😉
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The Lord tells us to "be of good cheer" so many times throughout the scriptures. Being of good cheer should be easy, so why is it one of the hardest commandments to follow? 🤔
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Sharing the gospel can be a difficult thing in our world today, but the Lord gives us an "ensample" in D&C 68:1-5. 😀
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Why would God allow an imperfect man to lead his true church? Some folks have the hardest time with this idea. Hopefully today's message in D&C 67 will shed a little light on that and help us love these imperfect men even more. 😀
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You’re probably familiar with "Jeopardy" - where you see the answers and have to come up with the questions? Welcome to D&C 66 Jeopardy... the William E. McLellin edition. 😀
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For a short section, D&C 65 is packed with all kinds of awesomeness! This church is rolling forth like crazy - let’s share it with the world! 😀
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When tithing becomes about money, people struggle with it. Tithing has nothing to do with money, but it is very much about the heart and a willing mind.
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D&C 64:5-11 are so amazing and instructive! Forgiveness most definitely requires both the heart, a wiling mind, and the compassionate help of Jesus Christ. 🙏🏻
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D&C 64 is an amazing section about what an “omni-generous” and loving God requires of us…a lesson that has changed and continues to change me. 🙏🏻
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I think if we really grasped this simple “T” word in D&C 62:3, there would never be those awkward silence moments in fast and testimony meeting ever again. 😇
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Latter-day “T” number 3 affects all of us on a daily basis. I love the truth taught when you combine D&C 61:39 and D&C 62:1 together. 😀
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Today’s “T” for Latter-day Saints could arguably be the most important of them all and there plenty of examples to show how important it is to have a “thankful heart” in all things. 🙏🏻
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Today’s “T” for Latter-day Saints, is something that can really put a wrench into a lot of important things in our life if we don’t make peace with it and learn how to properly manage it. ⏰
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This week’s lessons in D&C 60-63 all have to do with the letter “T” and the first one is one that hopefully we all can relate to - especially when it comes to our fears of sharing the gospel with the others.
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Our concluding lesson for a Zion people this week to “bloom where you are planted” can help us when the Sabbath day rolls around and you’re not sure what is ok or not ok to do. 😇
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In order to “bloom where you are planted”, it is important to understand the role of commandments in our lives and how a loving Heavenly Father gives them to us so we can grow and be free. 😀
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Lesson 3 for a Zion people to help us is so crucial to “bloom where we are planted”. Knowing that God has a perfect memory makes the invitation to repent hit a little different.
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One of the best ways to build Zion in a wilderness is to “bloom where you are planted”. This week, we’ll point out 5 lessons to build Zion by blooming. This first one is one that we all can relate to. 😇
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The concept of Zion is something that a lot of God’s children have chased after over the last several thousand years. It order for it to really work, there is one word that has to be involved...and it might not be what you think. 🌹🌿🌱
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Lesson #2 for a Zion People helps us learn a great lesson from the majestic...sloth! 😂
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How do we as members of the church feel about “the cross”? We respect the cross. We respect it enough not to drag it around, but to “take it up”. It reminds me of all of the work that @johnhiltoniii has done lately helping us understand more about the importance of the cross in our lives. 🙏🏻
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D&C 55 is short, but is to a wonderful man whose life and example has impacted us in many ways...especially when we crack open the hymnbook. 🎶🎵
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People fascinate me and reading about them in the scriptures makes me want to know more about them. D&C 52 has 34 men mentioned by name and the Lord teaches them a valuable principle about missionary work. Oh, and #johnbytheway should appreciate this lesson.😀
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What does it really mean to live the law of consecration today? It’s not about giving everything away— it’s more about willingly offering what we have to help others thrive.
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I mentioned back in D&C 42 that your chances of being called as a teacher in the church are very high, so it is important to learn how to teach. It may be even more important to “learn how to learn”.
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I love a good watch - you guys have probably seen that, right? The early verses in D&C 50 have what I like to call “The Parable of the fake Rolex” that is applicable to all of us. 🤣
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I appreciate a good buffet just as much as the next person - especially one with lots of options to choose from. But as one of my wise students said recently “you can’t treat religion like a buffet!”. You’ll see what he meant in D&C 49:1-4.
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Of all the false beliefs held by the Shakers, there is one that might be the most under attack by the world because it is central to God’s plan for the happiness of his children.
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Ah, the Shaking Quakers. What a unique group to study about as we start off this week - and the Lord has an important message for them in D&C 49.
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As the Saints from the east were all moving to Ohio, the Lord gave counsel to the Kirtland Saints to help them out as they are migrating there. One phrase from D&C 48 could have some interesting unrelated application to us.
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D&C 47 is kind of an obscure little section with a great message for all of us…whether it be accepting a calling that we would “rather not do” to a commandment to keep our own history.
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So, let’s say there’s a certain gift of the spirit that you would love to have - not just to make you look cool, but to really help bless and benefit others? I’ve got great news... 😇
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Spiritual gifts are gifts from a loving Heavenly Father designed to benefit his children. Everyone has them - the trick is recognizing them in ourselves and others.
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In this week of searching out titles of Jesus Christ, I’m picking one today that is not mentioned specifically in D&C 45 but it is eluded to all through it…along with multiple references in April 2025 General Conference.
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This weeks’ study of #comefollowme has 3 awesome little sections. Understanding the context of why they were given will really help you appreciate the content better.
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In this week of searching out titles of Jesus Christ, I’m picking one today that is not mentioned specifically in D&C 45 but it is eluded to all through it…along with multiple references in April 2025 General Conference.
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“Alpha and Omega” is of my favorite titles of Jesus Christ. I think we tend to think of this one with an eternal feel to it, and rightfully so. But what if we looked at it with a more DAILY mindset?
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I was told there are more than 300 titles of Jesus Christ in the scriptures. I want to focus on 3 of them this week in D&C 45. Today’s is an amazing one that I don’t think we fully grasp. Hopefully it can help us understand this particular title just a little better. 😀
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When false reports and foolish stories are reported about the church, it is so good to have a section like D&C 45 to bring “joy” to the Saints of any age. 😇
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There are so many competing voices in the world, thank goodness the Lord knows how to counteract all of them...if we are willing to learn how to #hearhim.
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If I were Satan, I’d be having a heyday with the early Saints in 1831 while all the church leadership was still in process of moving to Ohio. He is so good at deception, but we have protection so we are not easily deceived.
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Back in 1831, missionaries were asked to “go forth” and teach the gospel. The problem? Most of these guys were farmers without any professional teaching experience. Even today, we call “teachers” in the church assuming they know how to teach. The Lord is kind and gives the first ever “teacher training” in D&C 42. 🙏🏻
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Mt. Sinai and “The Ohio” aren’t too different in the fact that the Lord took his people out of the world to establish a holy people by giving them “the law” to help them govern their lives.
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As dramatic as the story was for James Covel last week in sections 39-40, we learn a lot about the simple goodness of Edward Partridge from just a few verses in D&C 41.
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James Covel is such an interesting character study in the D&C. In some ways, I think we are more like him than we would like to admit.
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The Lord commanded the early Saints to go to the Ohio “because of the enemy”. Twice in this chapter he refers to that enemy being in “secret chambers”. I have a couple thoughts on who that enemy might be...and it’s not who you think. 🤔
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When Jesus Christ reminds us that he is “the same” who did great things in the past, he means business. He can most definitely do it; we just need to have faith that he can.
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Ah, the mission to the Lamanites...that didn’t baptize any Lamanites. But it did give Parley Pratt a chance to catch up with an old friend. Great story!
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As these early missionaries went out, they had all kinds of crazy experiences - some perilous, some humorous. Whatever the experience, they let God prevail!
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That stone wasn’t rolled away so Jesus could get out—it was so we could go in. He still removes obstacles so we can see clearly. 🙌🪨👣
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Peace isn’t always the absence of chaos—it’s the presence of Christ in the chaos. That promise still holds. Especially this week. 🕊️✝️
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Did you know Jesus made an Easter cameo in Kirtland? 1800 years after the Resurrection. He still shows up—and not just in scripture. 🙏🏛️
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Sometimes Easter feels a little too perfect. But it’s actually all about broken people finding hope. That’s what makes it such good news. 💔➡️💛
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I love that Jesus said even rocks would praise Him if people didn’t. That’s Holy Week boldness right there. So if a rock can testify… maybe we can too. 🪨🙌
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These early missionaries mentioned in D&C 30-36 set a foundation for many eventually joining the church. I will always have a special place in my heart for one of them (see …D&C 32) because I am doing what I am doing today partly because of his desire to serve.
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The Lord will often call upon the weak and ordinary things of the world to do some pretty extraordinary things. With the help of the Lord, the small and simple can absolutely “thresh the nations”. 💪🏻
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I love the stories of individuals in D&C 30-36. The one in D&C 34 with young Orson Pratt is relevant to anyone who is new to the faith and has just been called to serve, but is not sure what to share.
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The story of Thomas B. Marsh found in D&C 31 should give comfort to any missionary and their families as they depart from one another.
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I remember hearing of missionaries talking about a program called “OYM”. I thought it sounded odd until I learned what the acronym actually meant. Pretty important in sharing the gospel! 😀
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Section 29 really introduces this concept of “the gathering” and it has really “captured the attention” of President Nelson...and he has really emphasized the importance of it in our day to help the world prepare for the Second Coming of the Savior. 😇
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The Second Coming of the Savior will be a crazy and scary time for some, but the first few verses of D&C 29 contain some hopeful, helpful, and glad messages to prepare the world for that great time.
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Another aspect of the gospel that the world needs to hear is how the Fall is a crucial part of God’s plan of Happiness. And I think you’ll appreciate a nice take on an old familiar nursery rhyme.
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One of the things that this world needs to hear to prepare for the Second Coming is that God has a perfect plan and Jesus Christ is our loving Savior. 🙏🏻
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When the Lord says “I come quickly” in 1831, it could freak out a lot of people. The reality of it is that we are here to help prepare the world for the Second Coming...and there are some that may not understand what that means and how to do it. Hopefully this week of studying D&C 29 can help. 😀
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Satan’s greatest desire to do deceive us; so it is crucial that we understand the truths in D&C 28.
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The Armor of God is a staple in Christianity. Combine it with another foundational truth and you’ll see the constant need for armoring up!
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If you’ve ever been to Adam-ondi-Ahman, then you know what a beautiful place it is. D&C 27 makes it even more beautiful when you learn what will take place here.
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In order to keep “eye single to the glory of God”, it will require us to focus without distraction. As we do this, I believe that is when we really unlock the power of the sacrament in our lives. 😇
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D&C 27:2 is a powerful and instructive verse. Sometimes we only remember the first part and that could potentially get us into trouble.
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D&C 26 a great little section to help “strengthen, encourage, and instruct” us. You’ll never look at the piano the same! 🎹
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I’ve always been one who has preached the importance of the hymns and their ability to really bless our lives. Good music is an essential part of our lives! 🎵
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Emma Smith should forever hold a dear place in our hearts for all the good that she did and for all that she sacrificed in those early days of the Restoration. The timeless counsel in D&C 25 is not just for her, but for any who desire to be “elect”.
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D&C 24 gives some wonderful counsel to dealing with difficulties. If the Lord is with us “even unto the end” of our days, then that will give us the ability to endure.
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D&C 24 gives some wonderful counsel to dealing with difficulties. If the Lord is with us “even unto the end” of our days, then that will give us the ability to endure.
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I absolutely love our Prophet! So wise. So faith-filled. So optimistic about the future. If we will sustain him, the promises given to us are amazing.
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I once read that when Michael Jordan was off his game in any way, he would go back to the basics of shooting free throws. Likewise, I think when our testimonies are struggling - we too can go back to the basics of the gospel to get back to where we need to be.
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Section 20 is like the constitution of the Lord’s Church and can be a little daunting to read all at once, but if you dissect the section into little “bite-sized” portions, then you will see how important each part of it is. Can I get an “Amen!” 😀
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This week we get to see HOW the church officially began...and today we’ll even take you on a little tour of WHERE it all began!
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We always say Jesus died for us—and that’s absolutely true. But D&C 19:19 gives us an even deeper reason—and because of that, we are blessed beyond measure.
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The Lord told Martin that suffering follows disobedience, but here’s the good news—Christ already paid the difficult price. His sacrifice makes ours possible, and way more doable. 🙏🏻
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You would think that the shortest multiple choice quiz in D&C 19 would be a no-brainer. But you and I struggle with it all the time.
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D&C 19:23 is pure gold—learn of Christ, listen to His words, and you’ll find peace. Martin Harris had a choice: let his past define him or trust the Lord and move forward. Same goes for us.
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As members of the church, we covenant to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ. In scripture, there are well over 300 different names and titles of Christ. As we take upon us his name, perhaps some of his titles can also be applied to us.
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Martin Harris gets a bad rap for his big mistake, but his faith and sacrifice were incredible. He even introduced Joseph to E.B. Grandin, making the Book of Mormon possible. D&C 19 shows the Lord’s take on sacrifice—something Martin knew well.
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Sharing the gospel has a beautiful exponential ripple effect that just keeps on going. 😀
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I have a very strong testimony that when you share the gospel with one person - it is NEVER just one person. Just ask Alma…
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D&C 18:10 reminds us the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. We are His children and one of the best ways we can show our gratitude to him to bring Him joy is to seek to repent and change daily….and help others do the same.
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D&C 18 contains one of the shortest verses in scripture, but man is it powerful!
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Two very identical sections with a most important message to not only to the Whitmer brothers, but for us today. Teaching repentance is what it all boils down to, and hopefully sections 15-16 help us do it effectively and with love…and acceptance. 😃
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What an amazing experience to have been chosen to fulfill ancient prophecy and be a witness to the plates like these good men got to do. The same process they went through to see what they saw is the same process for us to become “witnesses” to aspects of the gospel that we would like to gain a stronger testimony of.
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Today we are introduced to one of the first families of the Restoration, a family who provided their home and their testimonies to the establishment of this great church. Hope you get to love the Whitmer family, especially David just a little bit more. 😀
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The scriptures are full of “Best Supporting Actors” and in D&C 12 you get to meet a great one...an ever faithful, temperate, and devoted friend to Joseph Smith and this great work. 😀
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The events of a wonderful day in 1829 changed everything, and D&C 13 captures that power in just one verse! 🙏🏻 And then add Oliver Cowdery’s testimony (one of the best scriptures no one reads_—and you get a beautifully poetic take on receiving the Aaronic Priesthood, baptism, and repentance. 😇
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We often hear the phrase “heart, might, mind, and strength”, but what does that mean? Hopefully D&C 11:19-20 adds a little clarity. 💕⚡️🧘💪🏻
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We love and revere Joseph Smith - and rightfully so. But let’s not forget about his equally amazing brother. Hyrum. The Lord gives him some wonderful counsel that is very applicable to us today.
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In D&C 10, not only do we see Satan exposed for the fraud that he is, but we also see the true character of Jesus Christ and his goodness in helping us become “more than conquerors”. 🙏🏻
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I remember a quote from Ezra Taft Benson which said that The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. Well this section of the D&C may be one of the best at exposing Satan himself and his tricky, terrible tactics.
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I love D&C 10 for many reasons. God is in charge and he knows what he is doing. His plan is perfect and if we have faith in him and his plan, then Satan will lose all power in our lives. 💪🏻🙏🏻😇
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D&C 6, 8-9 sections are full of Powerful Principles Pertaining to Personal Promptings...(like my alliteration??? 😂). I think I found over 30 of them, but why should I have all the fun? See how many you can find in these amazing sections!
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D&C 8:2-3 have always fascinated me! Of all the great examples out there, why would the Lord use this one to describe personal revelation? After a little bit of study, I think he chose the perfect example! 👏🏻
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The words “doubt” and “fear” have been driving a lot of emotions and opinions over the last year or so. These are not new emotions, and Satan leverages those to his advantage. God knows our propensity to lean towards these two emotions, and has a great solution...for Oliver Cowdery, and for us today. 😀
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Harmony, PA was a place of growth for the Restoration of the gospel. Oliver Cowdery played a huge role in the unfolding of this “marvelous work”. Indeed, as he himself said, “These were days never to be forgotten!”
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I imagine that once Joseph had the ability to translate back, he was anxious to jump back in and try and catch up. The Lord is good and promised him “means” whereby he could do that. He puts someone into his life at the right time for that to happen. He does the same today with us. 😀
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As Martin Harris and Joseph were both healing from the events of losing the 116 pages, the Lord gives both of them some very important counsel that certainly applies to us today.
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Two of my favorite concepts about God are taught in the first 10 verses of D&C 3.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
D&C 4 has always been known as “The Missionary Section”, but it is not just for missionaries. It is for anyone with a desire to serve God. 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What does the idea of “fearing man more than God” look like today?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Martin Harris’s story is both inspiring and complicated, but a little context to D&C 3 will help you see how valuable he really was to the work of the Lord at this time.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
After caring for these plates for at least 36 years on this earth and 1400 years on the other side, Moroni was ready to give Joseph charge of the plates...but not without some specialized tutoring and preparation.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Why did Moroni keep Joseph up all night quoting the same scriptures? These verses had everything to do with the work that Joseph was about to embark on - the uniting of eternal families.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Moroni is the perfect mentor and friend to Joseph, and he shows us how true friendship works in these verses. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Obviously Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith to tell him where the plates were buried and prepare him to get them. In my opinion, Moroni was the perfect mentor for Joseph because the scriptures show is that they had more in common than we originally think.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Other than the First Vision, we don’t really know a ton about Joseph’s teenage years. But, the JSH gives us a little into his character and possibly some things to be aware of in ourselves, regardless of our age.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
After Joseph’s life altering vision, all kinds of people persecuted and didn’t believe him. He found solace in the company of some unlikely heroes...one in particular from the New Testament who became a great example to him.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Whenever you have a spiritual experience - either before, after, or sometimes both, you’ve got to expect opposition in some form. I love the what Joseph refers to himself in today’s episode and it should be a worthy goal for all of us to be called the same. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I love reading the account of the First Vision! The way Joseph sought after truth is the same way we can do it in our day. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
It never ceases to amaze me to see history repeated in the scriptures. The same “war of words and tumult of opinions” is still as “incessant” today as it was in the early 1800’s.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The more I read the JSH, the more I see it as extremely relevant for our time. Who do you look to when you see others “militate” after the growth and progress of the church?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
How grateful I am that during such a time of many “calamities”, the Lord calls a prophet to guide us in these latter days! Now, we just need to listen to him and HEARKEN..
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A calamity is “an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster”...which often comes when we try to do things “our own way”.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The preface of a book gives the author’s subject, scope, or aim. Section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants certainly does all of that and more. Here is an intro and overview of “The Lord’s Preface” in D&C 1.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Even though it's the opening chapter, D&C 1 wasn't given first chronologically—but it lays the foundation for everything that follows in the Doctrine and Covenants and the Restoration.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
BOM-BITES are back for the new year and we are so excited to study the Doctrine and Covenants with you. Here is a little intro to help you get started. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
As we are finishing up the Book of Mormon today, I wanted to share a personal experience with it that made a huge impact on my testimony of this amazing book.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Today’s episode is a short one, but it’s a good one. It’s one of my favorite principles of the gospel. So grateful that Moroni exhorted me to remember this. 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Most everyone who has read the Book of Mormon is familiar with Moroni’s promise or challenge. But there is one word that to me, adds a different dimension to our whole experience of determining the truthfulness of this wonderful book. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
One of the most important “exhortations” from Moroni is to have us remember how merciful the Lord has been in our lives. That message really seems to be the bookends of the Book of Mormon along with everything in between. 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Here we are! Last chapter of the BOM! And Moroni nails it with a few important “exhortations” for us, which will be our focus for this whole week.😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In the midst of all of the depravity and craziness, it is easy to be weighed down. Moroni 9 has a verse that can change everything about your view when you’re having a rough go of things. 😀
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There are many reasons why Jesus invites us to “be as little children” - this chapter adds to it very well. 😀
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Do you believe in miracles? As long as we have faith that they will happen, prepare to be amazed by them. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Part 3 of Moroni’s “Priesthood Manual to future Lamanites”, he throws a ton of stuff into 9 short verses...the most interesting to me is a section that I like to call “How to fix boring church meetings”. 😀
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Does God have a favorite scripture? I really don’t know, but I think we make a pretty good case for a couple in today’s episode. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In these opening chapters of Moroni, wanted future generations—including us—to understand how vital ordinances are and to feel the peace and power that come through the gift of the Holy Ghost.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Have you ever wondered why Moroni is at the top of most of our temples? Yes, I know - we won’t be seeing him up there as much in future temples, but I think his example of proclaiming the gospel and standing as a lone witness is such a nice thing to see on top of our holiest places. 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In addition to studying the book of Moroni in the month of December, we also get a chance to #lighttheworld. Today’s brief message introduces you to an idea we had to add to your experience of finishing the Book of Mormon this month. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What a great week we’ve had sharing the various aspects on faith found in Ether 12. Verse 27 is a “go-to” verse for a lot of people, and it’s largely helped me become who I am today! 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
God has always been a God of miracles...ALWAYS! But our faith (in his will, his abilities, and his timing) are huge parts of whether or not that miracle will or won’t happen. Sometimes miracles happen while we are waiting for a miracle to happen. 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
To quote the great character Andy DuFresne - “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And good things never die”. Please keep that in mind as we address today’s question! 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Why is our faith often tested through trials? I’ve got some great examples from some great people.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Here it is - smack dab in the midst of a huge mess of bad kings and struggling people, Moroni gives one of the best masterclasses on faith - Ether 12. In fact, the word “faith” is mentioned 39 times just in this chapter. Sounds like a good place to spend this week.f you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In the midst of all the “Good King/Bad King” shenanigans of Ether 6-11, there a simple little principle that I love and have a strong testimony of. 😊If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Alright friends - today’s episode is a little study of Jaredite “Good King, Bad King”...and the lessons we can learn from them. 🤴If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
It seems to be a huge turning point for most societies. We see it in the Old Testament, with the Nephites, and here with the Jaredites. The brother of Jared’s words echo clearly...especially to our day.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Been looking forward to this one. One of my favorite sections of the B.O.M. So relevant and timely, and so applicable for the crazy voyage we are each on. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting us have the ride. 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When King Limhi first saw these plates, his response was “Doubtless a great mystery is contained within these plates,”. Boy, was he right! This week’s CFM lessons contain some pretty cool knowledge to help us all solve some of life’s great mysteries. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I love the faith of the brother of Jared! There are some fantastic phrases and principles in Ether 3 that could really help us all see more of God in our lives. 👈🏻👇🏻🙌🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Ah, barge building! So many wonderful life lessons. God is so anxious to help us...and also for us to learn how to properly utilize him in our own “barge building” efforts! 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When we only pray in crises, we start to see God as a “repairman” rather than our daily guide and companion. If we think of God day and night, not just when we’re desperate, we build a deeper, ongoing relationship with Him. 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Prayer can literally change the night to day and our consistency in prayer can and should be a great strength in our lives. Enjoy! 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
There is something so familiar about the Book of Ether. It’s like I’ve already been reading it all year. 😀. Hope you enjoy today’s brief episode as we start a pretty amazing book.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When we are always looking to condemn or cancel people - past or present, it becomes nearly impossible for us to notice “a God of miracles” in our lives. Rather, let’s love, be patient, be forgiving, and gratefully learn from others. That’s when the miracles will start rolling in! 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The Book of Mormon is for our day! It wasn’t written for them, there, and then. It is most definitely for me, here, and now! 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I love the Bible! Both Old and New Testaments! So many great stories of faith and courage, so many heroes, so many wonderful scripture verses. One of the main reasons that I love it is found in Mormon 7! 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Here is a chance to share with us a part of the B.O.M. that has been “of great worth” to you so far this year. Please comment and share - we’d love to hear! 😁If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Mormon loved his people...and his enemies - no doubt about that! Because of that, he felt a great yearning to share with them that which to him was of “great worth”...😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In the midst of a super sad and tragic chapter, there are a couple of nice things to point out. Makes me love and respect Mormon even more. 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Ok, truth be told - after chapter 1, Mormon 2-5 is a pretty sad and depressing tale of a very wicked and disobedient people. That said, Mormon loved them and there are some lessons for us to learn from it. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I love how prophets often compare their experience with spiritual things with food. Words like “feasting”, “hungering and thirsting”, and “tasting” help me understand what it was probably like for them...and I want to do the same and like him, share it with those I love. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Two of the greatest compliments a person (let alone a 10 year-old!) could ever receive - and what a blessing those qualities of Mormon have been to us!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I LOVE MORMON! This guy! I have grown to love him more than I ever have this time reading the B.O.M. Yes, I am proudly a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but what an honor it would be if someone described me as “Mormon”. 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I love how instructive 4 Nephi is! And it parallels so closely to our own society. To quote Marjorie Hinckley “I have two choices. I can choose to be happy or I can choose to be sad. I choose to be happy.” 4 Nephi is a great example of that! 😀
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Can you imagine the daunting task of trying to describe how to be successful as a nation in a few short paragraphs? Much respect to Mormon and his editing skills. Hopefully this brief intro to 4th Nephi will prepare you to have a great experience in this very instructive book. 😀
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3 Nephi 29-30 are yet another great reminder how important covenants, and particularly “the NEW covenant” of the Book of Mormon are to our loving Heavenly Father. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Ah, the disciples affectionately known as the THREE NEPHITES! What a great story! Definitely more questions than answers when it comes to these three. Hopefully we can help with a few of them today!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
3 Nephi 27 is full of all kinds of goodness...especially to any who are “trying to be like Jesus” and getting frustrated because they keep falling short. Perhaps this episode can help. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Since this week has been all about covenants...why does God REALLY command us to pay tithes and offerings to him? Hopefully we can shed some light on that important question from a familiar chapter. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I love this 3 Nephi 22! Probably one of the most marked up of all my BOM chapters...and it’s from Isaiah! 😂. So grateful for the Lord’s mercy and goodness to his covenant people!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When we talk about covenants, the history of the house of Israel, how God feels about Israel, and a way to gather scattered Israel - you’ll see why these chapters should mean everything to us! 😁If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What name strikes fear into the hearts of most every faithful Book of Mormon reader? ISAIAH! Don’t just skip these chapters with a lame crossword puzzle or word search...start climbing the 3 Nephi 20-26 mountain with us this week and you’ll see some beautiful things this week. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
We invite, testify, and hold up the light of Christ—then we let Jesus handle the healing. Let’s not mix up those roles.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
How do you actually 'pray always' without feeling overwhelmed? Jesus gave us a simple answer—just start with one prayer at a time and watch what happens. 🙏If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In a world that is constantly overwhelmed and distracted, what does it really look like to “always” remember the Savior.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
How does the God of sheep, humans, worlds, and universes without number work with them??? One by one... 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When you’ve just watched 10 hours of General Conference over a two day period and you’re a little overwhelmed with all of it...you know who understands? Jesus. AND, he knows how to help you process and digest all of it so it actually means something to you. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Jesus is most definitely “The Good Shepherd” and he knows each one of his sheep by name and wants to bring them all the gospel message. But when you start counting them...that’s A LOT of sheep! 🐑 💤If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
As our feet are pointed in the “Perfection Direction”, Understanding the difference between being judgmental vs. being judicious can be a difficult navigational challenge. But when we “take the long view” on people and situations - it’s really not as hard as we make it out to be.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When qwe are perplexed and distressed and our future appears to be uncertain, don’t worry…about a thing 🎶 God knows what our future is like. And as we put a little faith and trust in him, it is going to be better than we imagined! 😁If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Does God expect us to be perfect? Yes...eventually, and only through the Atonement and mercy of Jesus Christ. In our efforts to work on perfection, there is a temptation to put on a perfect show when we are not perfect. Don’t just do things to look perfect, be real and be authentic. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
**How can the command “I would that ye should be perfect...” motivate us rather than frustrate us? Hopefully these next few days of “The Sermon at the Temple” can help with that. 😀
Here is the link to the Google Doc mentioned in the episode**https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hhv_LWxZ_O2m7Wobc50z-E5BFa6BHuwZ/viewIf you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Right out of the gates, Jesus wants his doctrine very clearly understood by the Nephites...and all of us. And it is pretty simple stuff!
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The “day of days” has arrived! HE’S HERE! What more can I say? 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
During times of uncertainly and confusion, isn’t it nice to have the imagery of a mother hen gathering and protecting her beloved chicks? He’s done it before, and He’ll do it again. We just need to be willing to accept and welcome that protection.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Just like one of the more well-known Isaiah prophecies - “For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.” Not to punish them, but to invite them to connect with him through covenants that can save and protect. 😁If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Here it is - “The Great and Terrible” day of the Lord that prophets for hundreds of years have been prophesying about and pleasing with the people to prepare for. “O, that we had repented” may be one of the saddest phrases in scripture. An important lesson to learn from this sad chapter.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Our theme for this whole week - If you knew that the most important event to ever happen to you were coming in just a few years, could you stay patient and faithful so you could experience it. A great lesson to learn from the Nephites in the BOM. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Yay! The Nephites are righteous...for a couple chapters! 😂. There’s actually some great insights on what it means to be a “disciple” of Jesus Christ and why that is so essential to not only survive, but thrive in this world.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Satan is always going to try and flex and intimidate you, but if you are prepared, he’ll have no power! Not today, Satan! 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
How does someone reason away “a day, a night, and a day” without any darkness? Sounds like we need to be more careful with protecting and preserving our “Spiritually Defining Memories”.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The believing Saints at this time in the Book of Mormon were desperate for the sign that a prophet had promised. Their lives depended on it. For us, when difficult times come - even though you still believe in miracles...sometimes, it’s just nice to have that faith validated from time to time. 😁If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
As we are getting closer to the coming of the Savior to the world, the people in the Book of Mormon break into “parts”. It is introspective to wonder which “part” each of us would fit into during those crazy times. 🤔If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
This is kind of a “part 2” from yesterday about our not only our absolute need for a prophet, but how we respond to him when he lovingly calls us to repent. 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
For nearly 2/3 of the Book of Mormon, the Nephites have been “the good guys” while the Lamanites were “the bad guys”. Now, they’ve switched places! What exactly got the Lamanites to this point where they are now the righteous ones? 🤔If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What was it that got the Nephites so angry at Samuel the Lamanite that they wanted to kill him? Well, it’s the same message that prophets have been sharing as long as God has had children on the earth.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Happy 100th birthday to beloved Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. What a wonderful, historic event to celebrate a man who has helped me improve my life in so many ways as he has invited me to focus better on Jesus Christ!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Mormon is THE best editor around! I love his “directors cut” commentary on the state of the Nephites here. And I love his almost poetic description of why we get stuck in the Pride Cycle!...If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
One of President Holland’s favorite quotes is “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”.. Welcome to Helaman 11! I hope we can learn from it better than the Nephites did.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I came across a great quote a while back...”Wonder is retained by wise pondering”. Pondering is becoming a lost art. What a great thing it would be to take time every day to think and ponder and see what good it would do us. 😇If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
“We doubt not the Lord, nor his goodness. We’ve proved him in days that are past. The wicked who fight against Zion will surely be smitten at last.” Perfect words for these chapters! So thankful for a living Prophet to guide us in these crazy days! 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Helaman 7 is a crazy chapter - it makes me love our wonderful prophet and the message he shares from Christ even more. 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Helaman 5:12! One of the most applicable verses to our lives! I’d love your insights as you watch the video today - please comment below so we can learn together on how to build an even stronger foundation on Christ in these “windy” times. 💨
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The word ‘Remember’ - “to put memories and members back together”. Now I can see why this might be the most important word EVER! 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Ah, the infamous "Pride Cycle"...Or, maybe it could be the wonderful “Blessing and Prosperity Cycle”! Guess it depends on what parts we choose to get stuck in, right??? 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The CHURCH is true! But what about its members who profess to believe in it??? It is super important to develop the skills and mindset to differentiate between the two. It could be life-altering!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Welcome to the book of Helaman! Boy, you want to talk about a relevant chapter for our day? Mormon most definitely saw our time and our day. 😁If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
This was a tough one! Anger is such a hard topic because it comes so naturally for many, but we don’t have to be a slave to it. In a world that often claims “If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention”, I beg to differ that anger requires our immediate attention so we don’t let it overcome us. Call this your “BOM-Bites Anger Management Course from the Book of Mormon War Chapters”. 😀
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Why don’t we have more kids in the church named after Pahoran??? I think he is as much of a hero as Ammon, Nephi, etc. And what makes him a hero is very practical and very needed to help improve human relationships - especially when we feel misunderstood or wrongfully accused. 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
So, I know I am taking these two chapters out of context, but after reading them - I actually felt motivated to get out and do good things. Do these chapters “bestir” you at all? 😀If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Gotta love everything about these Striplings! And who do we largely have to thank? Moms and Grandmas...you have an assignment in this episode! Watch carefully and please respond. It may help others out there who have doubts to “not doubt” because of the advice of a good mom or grandma! 🙏🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
We must evict the enemy NOW with a sense of urgency; and never let the enemy “flatter us out of our strongholds”If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When proper preparation and fortification takes place, weak areas of our live can become strong, which can also help us find happiness in the midst of uncertainties and trial.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
We must be “fixed with a determined resolution” to avoid one very wicked man’s deceptions. And when one righteous man stands up courageously for their beliefs, they can empower others to do the same.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When properly armed and prepared - including maintenance by the word of God, we will be better able to defend ourselves against the adversary.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
BOM-Bites are back with a quick intro to what are known as “The War Chapters". They're not just about what they're about. The same principles that you see in these chapters apply to you and I today as we fight similar battles on a spiritual level.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Hey folks! The BOMSocks team is OOO, so we’re doing things a little differently this week! BOM-BITE #1115 is a special, extra long episode that will cover the material for the whole week of CFM. We’ll be back next Monday with our regularly scheduled programming! 😁🙌🏻If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Whatever you do - don’t forget about Shiblon! | want to be just like him! I also need to work on the things that his dad counsels him to do in this great chapter! #dontforgetshiblon
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Alma understood the great responsibility of the scriptures in his life, the life of his family, and future generations. It is vitally important for all of us to also take care of "These Things".If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
One of the most powerful truths found in the scriptures is that the small things we do often produce the biggest results.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When our minds truly "catch hold" of the love that God and Jesus have for us, it can take us out of some very dark abysses and change our whole outlook on life.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When Jesus Christ is at the center of your world and life, you will see that all things not only lead to him, but also come from him.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
If you are looking for offenses, you will always find them - it takes no skill to look for them. Part of the journey of building faith is learning how to handle being offended.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When Alma literally sits down and tag teams his good friend and fellow missionary Amulek, he steps up to the plate and he knocks it out of the park with over 30 ways to gain more power out of our prayers and worship patterns.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The more we understand how to really “worship” our merciful God, the greater our abilities to do it will be enhanced.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The latter half of Alma 32 is something we should devote a lifetime of study to. That said, there are very basic gardening principles that everyone needs to become good at to "sow and grow" your own testimony and faith in Jesus Christ.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Humility may be one of the greatest and noblest of virtues…also one of the hardest to cultivate. God wants to give His kingdom to those who are humble, and how we choose to get that virtue can often determine our readiness for it.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When you compare the stark contrast between the Zoramites arrogant and judgmental prayer with the humble and hopeful prayer of Alma - I think there are some great lessons to be learned for us.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Are you ready to “try the virtue of the word of God?” What scripture has had a powerful effect on you to lead you to do that which is just?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Is there a God? You’d better believe it! And we don’t need signs given to us to know that if we will look around us with an eye of faithIf you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
One of Satan’s biggest objectives is to interrupt our rejoicings with false doctrine from “anti-Christs” of every kind. We need to be “Pro-Christ“ in all we do - to be someone who can “interrupt the negativity“ of all those that are trying to destroy these good things in our lives.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Is it really possible to “jump for joy” in the midst of tragedy and uncertainty?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Never underestimate the Lord’s abilities to perform “many mighty miracles“ with someone who has a repentant heart.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The Book of Mormon clarifies the role of the Law of Moses in coming unto Christ for these early believers and shows us that in many ways and that he is certainly “in every particular” of our lives.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The Anti-Nephi-Lehies' decision to hide and bury their swords “as a testimony” of their repentance and commitment to never use them again showcases their deep conversion and willingness to sacrifice for their beliefs.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Does having a testimony and knowledge mean you are converted? When you are truly converted, you are willing to act on the knowledge that you have.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The Lord often wants exactly the same thing for us that we want; but he will often take us in a different direction than we planned to make the magic happen… and it usually is way out of our comfort zone.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
One of the greatest stories of conversion in the Book of Mormon, couldn’t have happened without the example of two righteous, faithful women.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
We are all as members of the Church asked to share the wonderful gospel with others…and if we follow Ammon’s example, I think we can do it.
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What power for good would there be if those not of our faith and those in less-active families in our neighborhood could testify to each other of the friendship we and our families gave them.
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When we set a good example, the Lord can make us instruments in His hands unto the salvation of many souls.Here’s the link to the MTC Scripture activity!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Who would have thought the old phrase “check yourself before you wreck yourself” was scriptural in nature, right? This phrase provides a powerful message in the Book of Mormon.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
After reading the last few verses of Alma 15, I hope you love Amulek just a little bit more - along with anyone else who is willing to “forsake all… for the word of God”If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Don’t ever underestimate the Lord’s ability to “deliver” us in times of need according to our faith in HimIf you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The plan of happiness is very much like a crazy adventure-filled three-act play… and you and I are right in the middle of “Act Two” and we don’t know our lines very well. 🥺 Thank goodness God is in charge and knows what He is doing!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
The order of the Melchizedek Priesthood can provide a lot of rest to a disorderly city like Ammonihah and even our own lives when we feel “out of order”.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
If you really want to see change take place in a person, stop dwelling on their behaviors and focus on getting the Doctrine of Christ IN their hearts…and lasting change will happen!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Yes, bad things are happening all around us on many platforms and levels, but please don’t allow the few bad things to occupy your time and “destroy that which is good” around us. This life is good, SO good! Let’s focus on those good things!If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
We as humans forget a lot of things, but one of the worst things a person can forget is that we can repent and change!
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When we have burdens that are weighing us down, God knows how and when to bring the right people into our path to bless our lives just when we need them.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When we respond ‘speedily” to the words of the Lord, He helps us find ways to obey His commandments.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
How do we access the Atonement of Christ? You do it confidently through the Doctrine of Christ.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
There is nothing that the Savior doesn’t understand…and everything difficult about life can be lumped into THREE amazing verses.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
There is nothing that the Savior doesn’t understand…and everything difficult about life can be lumped into THREE amazing verses.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
If you are carrying around unnecessary guilt and burden of sin, it’s time to repent and make it right so that you can truly “look up”.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
It is so important to constantly evaluate our spiritual progress by asking ourselves the many questions found in Alma 5.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When are some times that you feel like you have truly heard “pure testimony“?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What are some ways we can choose to positively “distinguish ourselves” as disciples of Jesus Christ?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What does “courage and courtesy” look like in 2024 when it comes to handling persecution and those who want to destroy our faith?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Is being “popular” a good thing or a bad thing?”If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
For some odd reason, people of all ages have loved the idea of having a king. Mosiah taught the people a valuable lesson about why this is not the best idea.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What does it mean today to for us to “give up the kingdom”?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Once you start getting into the habit of righteous behaviors - no one cares how long you didn’t do it.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
If you have a family member who is struggling with the gospel, what exactly do you pray for?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Conversion is a miracle that, in one way or another, needs to happen in all of us.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
We are here to experience every emotion…and that is a beautiful part of God’s planIf you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Trials and challenges often come to us because,“the Lord seeth fit to chasten his people; yea, he trieth their patience and their faith.” It is vitally important to not give in to the adversary’s discouragements, but rather to remember the Lord’s purposes in these difficult tests.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When we get ourselves into bondage due to our dumb choices, we need the Savior to help deliver us. Those who repent are going to find the blessings of deliverance in their lives.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Many potential battles in our lives can be solved by proper information, communication, and understanding.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
In order for us to truly be on “the covenant path”, we need to be around others and help love and serve them along that same path.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When you share the gospel with ONLY one person, it is never just ONE because we never know of the influence of that ONE person.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I love Abinadi and his bold, courageous witness of Jesus Christ. It has influenced so many and it will yet influence billions more.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Something that Abinadi preached in these chapters changed Alma’s heart and he applies his message. We don’t know what it specifically was that changed Alma…but I have some ideas.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When we truly “apply” the gospel message and allow it to be “written in our hearts”, that is when true conversion takes place.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
A prophet’s message has always been to invite us to repent. How we respond to that message can affect our level of confidence and peace in our lives.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
When you are dealing with a “blinded” people, how important is it to have access to a “seer” to help us understand?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Why do these Lamanites want to fight the Nephites so much? What is at the root of their “eternal hatred”?If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
Oftentimes in life, in our “overzealousness” and excitement - we sometimes neglect the instructions, thinking we know better.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
I can testify to you that we have a prophet, seer, and revelator in Russell M. Nelson and his ability to “See” things we can’t see, is of “great benefit” to us.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
As we put our trust in God, He will deliver us out of bondage…regardless of where or how that bondage originated from.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
One of my favorite, but lesser-known titles of Jesus Christ is found in Mosiah 7, and it can give us great comfort as we put our trust in Him.If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
What does it look like to always have the name of Jesus Christ written in our hearts? Hint: It was mentioned 255 times in April 2024 General Conference.
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How do you lose your disposition to do evil? You do good continually. And doing good continually develops great hopes for the future.
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It’s been said that our eyes only see and our ears only hear what our brain is looking for. The way we think greatly affects attitudes and behavior, as well as the joy we feel.
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When teaching your children - you can’t control the outcome, but you can teach. And that is where the success comes.
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**Belief in Christ is a wonderful thing, but acting on it and doing is what leads us to not only a remission of our sins but lifeline “retention”.
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When we learn how to “put off” the natural man within us all, then we can truly learn how to be a Saint through the atonement of Christ**.
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“Unprofitable” and “eternally indebted”. Not the best business model, but it is the best spiritual model for building a state of “never-ending happiness”
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If you truly want wisdom, learn to serve others and it will heal your soul.
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When it comes to the scriptures, we as members of the Church cannot claim ignorance. In fact - it is quite the opposite, because we are able to “have them before our eyes”, we are able to profit and prosper.
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Historically speaking, the concept of a king has generally been a bad idea…except when you follow the Lord’s “prototype for a righteous king”
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How did King Benjamin get a people from “much contention and many dissensions” to “establishing peace”?
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How do you “offer your whole souls as an offering?” One of the best and most effective ways can be done on a daily basis.
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Let the word of God lead you through the wilderness of life and you will see the “power of his arm”
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As you keep moving forward in faith, that faith will be verified - which gives us greater confidence in God.
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The Lord is not always going to be specific about where we “go to”, but as we pray to him in faith - he’ll help us know how to fill in the rest of that phrase.
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When we look back on the ways God has blessed us and the miracles we have seen, as the “Sherems” of life try to shake us from our faith, we won’t be able to be shaken.
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What a blessing it is for us that we get an opportunity to participate in the gathering in these days. Therefore, what is our part? BE WISE!
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Once we realize how much the Lord of the Vineyard see the value in his beloved “trees”, then we can start to get a glimpse of how He feels about us.
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The Olive Tree Allegory has NOTHING to do with trees, but all about how the Lord of the vineyard wants to help me grow.
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How can someone build on Jesus when they don’t even believe in him? Jacob will “unfold this mystery” unto any who have this same concern?
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If we are not careful, we can miss coming to know Jesus plainer and better because our myopic focus is on the things we cannot understand and thus, we become guilty of “looking beyond the mark”.
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In what ways does the pleasing word of God ‘heal YOUR wounded soul’?
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Are you ready for another guilt lesson on the law of chastity??? Yeah, me neither...hopefully, this is better and we can get to the root of why so many struggle with what Jacob called, “a grosser crime”!
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We all struggle with “the universal sin” of pride, but how do we welcome and adopt “the universal antidote” into our lives better?
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When you are feeling “great anxiety” about uneasy things, there is great power in faith in our Savior to help us “magnify” ourselves to do those hard things.
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We celebrate the living Jesus Christ at this season of continuing Restoration and Easter, not just for some, but for all. He came and comes to heal the brokenhearted, deliver the captives, recover sight to the blind, and set at liberty those who are bruised. That’s each of us.
Big thanks to the following for their wonderful testimonies in this episode…
@missionaryuniverse
@ganellyn
@onceuponasonrisa
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Jesus is never in a forgotten corner, because our thoughts of Him are always present and “all that is in [us adores] him!” We pray and rehearse in our mind experiences that have brought us closer to Him.
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@arantza_condie
@wordyscriptorian
@thecleverhomesteader
@theworthofsouls
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One of the most evident signs that we are drawing closer to the Savior and becoming more like Him is the loving, patient, and kind way with which we treat our fellow beings, whatever the circumstances.
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@krissybrower
@takemoderncourage
@shimabaughman
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By divine design, His atoning sacrifice concluded His mortal ministry, making it possible for us to live with our Heavenly Father for eternity.
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@the.awesomeproject
@bro_robb
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Look at the Book of Mormon in a new light and consider the profound witness it bears of the reality of the risen Christ.
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When we understand the constant need for connection with our loving Heavenly Father, then the act of praying always, doesn’t sound so daunting.
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Feasting on the word of Christ is not about quantity, but rather about consistent “unusual quality”.
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Enduring to the end is not really as hard as we make it sometimes.
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The doctrine of Christ can be plainly summed up in a sentence that missionaries all over the world know and love.
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The Lord wants us to know that His gospel is for all people and that His word is not limited to the Bible.
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Nephi identified some of the false ideas and strategies Satan would use to try to turn people from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in the last days and how to combat them.
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The Book of Mormon is that marvelous work and a wonder that Isaiah saw and continues to astonish the honest reader of it.
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God loves each of His children and “inviteth them all to come unto him”. As disciples of Christ, we seek to become more like Him in how we see and treat others.
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There is a verse of scripture that I come back to whenever I have a question or concern about the gospel - whether it be doctrinally, procedurally, historically, or even personally.
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The amazing grace of Jesus Christ may be one of the most important principles to understand as we develop faith in Him.
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When our children sin and make mistakes, it is crucial for us to teach them the right source to look to for comfort, clarity, and change.
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Isaiah’s world, culture, and geography can be confusing to us in 2024, but Isaiah also saw our day and much of what the House of Israel dealt with then, can very much apply to us now!
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One other the easiest Isaiah chapters in the Book of Mormon is also one of the most inspiring and comforting.
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The people of Isaiah’s time were scattered due to their wickedness and disobedience, but because He loves them - he wants them to be gathered back in…and He allows you and I to help with that most important effort!
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Our loving Heavenly Father’s hand is always stretched out to help us, not to punish us.
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When you are full of fear and uncertainty, don't ally yourself with the wrong people. Ally yourselves with God, because He is the great Immanuel ("God with us")
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By having the courage to say “Here am I, send me” when opportunities to serve come, it will cleanse and sanctify us.
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As we ‘exalt” the temple above all other things in our lives, it will truly become “a place of refuge and a covert from storm” for us.
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When we understand that God loves ALL his children and wants to keep covenants with us, then like Nephi, our souls will “delight” in the words of Isaiah.
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Being “reconciled to God” is not about just “doing things His way and learning to deal with it”; it is helping us become united with the will of God and grow closer to Him through the atonement of Jesus Christ.
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When we recognize our need for the Savior, we will feel greater appreciation for Jesus Christ’s role in helping us overcome sin and death.
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The Lord is the same God who “dried the sea, the waters of the great deep”. He’s not flexing…He’s comforting. When we realize that, we’ll be more likely to arise from the dust, sit down, and listen to Him.
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Rather than walking in the light of our own “sparks”, when we walk in the light of the Lord - things will become much better and we’ll be able to see much clearer.
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One of the most important things we can understand about Isaiah’s writings is about why God wants to make covenants with his children, especially the ones who have forgotten Him.
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The same patterns and elements of daily life that enabled Nephi and his people to be happy 560 years before Christ work equally well today.
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Nephi wrote about some of his deepest feelings. He expressed his joy as well as his sorrow. His example shows us how we can turn to the Lord when we experience the challenges of mortality.
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Everyone faces temptation and feels down or discouraged at times. The prophet Nephi also felt this way. But he doesn’t stay there for long as he shows us how to respond faithfully to temptation and discouragement by turning to the Lord.
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By regularly writing “the things of our soul”, it will fill us with gratitude as we recognize and acknowledge the goodness of God in our lives.
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Imagine Joseph Smith’s surprise when he discovered that he was the subject of much of the amazing prophecy made by Joseph of Egypt.
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Agency is key to the Plan of our Heavenly Father. At the end of the day - the decision is ours to see if we will have, like Lehi, “chosen the good part”.
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Not all opposition is a bad thing. In fact, it may be the very thing that helps us become more Christlike.
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Keeping the commandments doesn’t guarantee us an easy life, but faith in “the righteousness of (our) Redeemer” provides us with the hope we need to handle the hard times.
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Followers of Jesus Christ are always going to be different from the rest of the world…which is why it is crucial for us to arise and “come forth out of obscurity”
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We are the most blessed of all people to be led by prophets. There are no other leaders like them in all the world.
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The scriptures will help us feel greater hope and love in Christ - especially when we feel a little more scattered than we’d like to be.
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When we really start searching the scriptures and “likening them” to our own situations, they will be more for our profit and learning than they’ve ever been before.
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When we are close to Jesus Christ, we can feel love and gratitude for Him even during difficult and even perilous times.
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If we put forth our own effort and seek the Lord’s direction, then He will help us through our difficulties - just like He always has.
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Our Patriarchal Blessings can be a divinely appointed source to lead us to the most “fertile parts” of this life if we will give it faith, diligence, and heed.
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When we are positively focused on Christ, we may not even be aware of the negativity and filthiness that surrounds us.
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When we keep our covenants, we will be armed with righteousness and with the power of God…even though our numbers may be few.
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Through the restoration of the Gospel and The Book of Mormon, we are blessed with the knowledge of the plain and precious covenants that were taken from the Bible.
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Whenever there are questions, issues, or outcomes that you are unsure of - always go back to what you DO know and things will work out.
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We can learn a lot from the examples of Nephi, Laman, and Lemuel on what to do (and what not to do)vwhen we want to acquire spiritual knowledge.
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When we don’t know all things, it is SO comforting to know that there is someone who does.
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When it comes to navigating our way to the Tree of Life, continually holding fast - “hand o’er hand” to the iron rod, is the most effective way to get there.
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The Tree of Life is a representation of Jesus Christ, and the iron rod will help us truly come unto Him. We must do everything we can to avoid the mists of darkness that will keep us from getting to know Him better.
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Forgiving others may be the most difficult thing for someone to do, but in doing it - we are able to truly move forward and “travel on our journey”.
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Forgiving others may be the most difficult thing for someone to do, but in doing it - we are able to truly move forward and “travel on our journey”.
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How we choose to ACT and respond to others in adversity can strengthen our relationship with them and their relationship with God.
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If when we don’t know how things will turn out, our previous experiences with the Lord can give us enough faith toe move forward.
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When we stop murmuring, the Lord will enable us to “go and do” the hard things in our lives.
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Nephi’s famous simple statement about his father dwelling in a tent can have significant meaning in our lives.
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How would our lives be different if Nephi had not “made a record of his proceedings” so we could look for the tender mercies of the Lord in his writings?
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If you want to see a powerful witness of the Book of Mormon, you need to look no further than our beloved Prophet.
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God wants all of us to have the blessing and privilege of being a witness of the Book of Mormon
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If you want a stronger testimony of many aspects of the gospel, start reading the Book of Mormon and watch what the “keystone of our religion” can do.
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The Book of Mormon will show you in so many ways that repentance and hope in the Atonement of Jesus Christ are real and available to anyone who desires them.
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Many books are good. Some are great. Few are life-changing. One will truly change your life for eternity, and that book is The Book of Mormon.
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The coming of Jesus Christ and His Millennial Reign will be such an exciting time that we all should look forward to.
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What a blessing it is to have continuing revelation from God through his Living Prophets and Apostles.
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By binding Satan and his influence out of our lives and truly “shutting him up”, we can start fresh and create a beautiful newness of life.
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As mysterious and tempting as worldly influences can be, focusing on the Lamb will always enable us to overcome the world.
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As we learn and look for the many names and titles of Jesus Christ, the greater will be our desire to become like Him.
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Jesus Christ is the Light of this world and the more we seek His Light, the meaning we will have in our lives.
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Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace and as we strive to develop Christlike attributes, we also can become instruments of His peace in the world.
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Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who lovingly cares for all sheep of His fold.
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Jesus Christ is not only Alpha and Omega but He is everything else in between.
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Repelling the dragon is not just a one-time event. It requires daily work and constant patience with ourselves and with our living Heavenly Father and Savior.
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Knowing the truths we’ve learned about the pre-mortal War in Heaven will help us in the continued war against Satan today.
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We chose to follow Jesus Christ long before this world was created. The true test is to see if we will continue to choose Him now.
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When we truly feast upon the words of Christ, the uncertainties and trying times of this life will be easier to handle.
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The message of the book of Revelation - particularly found in the seven seals, is that God will win! Period. End of story! And those who are on His side and stay true to Him will win too.
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Only Jesus Christ could make Heavenly Father’s plan possible and he will help smooth out the difficulties in our lives.
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The Savior stands at the door and knocks, but we need to overcome our “lukewarm” natures and decide if we are going to let him in.
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The Savior’s counsel to the Churches in John’s day is the same counsel to you and me as we navigate the challenges of our time.
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The symbols in Revelation 1 can teach us a lot about Jesus Christ, including who He is, what He does for us, and what He is like.
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You don’t have to understand every symbol in the Book of Revelation to understand its important and basic themes, including its most prominent theme: Jesus Christ and His followers will triumph over the kingdoms of men and of Satan.
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When we “contend” for the faith, it doesn’t mean that we need to be “contentious” about it.
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There is truly no greater joy than when we see our children are walking in truth; but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the opposite of that is also true.
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Love God, Love People. And the order in which we do it is crucial to us becoming better at both.
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Once we truly understand how Jesus Christ is our “advocate” and “propitiation”, then we will love and trust Him even more.
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Because of John’s personal experience with Jesus Christ, he qualifies as a powerful witness of His light, life, and love.
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When we remember and understand the divine nature within us, every other identifier becomes very temporary.
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When you count your many blessings and name them one by one, it will really surprise you what the Lord has done…AND you’ll be more apt to serve “without grudging”
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Never be scared or anxious to share what gives you great hope to overcome the world. Remember that the Holy Ghost will be with you…and He is much better at it than we are.
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When we change our perspective, trials don’t happen “to us”, but rather “for us”.
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In order to be a light and make a difference in the world, we need to be different from the world. Being “peculiar” is a very good thing!
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Never underestimate the power of prayer and testimony in helping others...and that includes ourselves.
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You cannot serve God without offending the devil. Overcoming the natural man is one of the most difficult tasks we face in this life.
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It is one thing to say we have faith, it is another thing to show it through our actions.
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The tongue weighs relatively nothing, but few people can hold it.
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We’re all here in the Church today because a teenager had a question and went to the most Divine of sources to get his answer.
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One of the most comforting doctrines of our faith is that Jesus Christ is our Savior “still the SAME”
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Sometimes “the author” allows the main characters in the story to experience chastening and tragedy so that they can become the hero of the story.
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You and I should strive to live a life of faith so that we too can be added to “The Faith Hall of Fame”
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When you truly understand the phrase “Cast not away therefore your confidence” and how relevant it is to us today, your life will forever be changed.
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Why is Jesus Christ referred to as “an high priest of good things to come”?
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Despite our many sins and weaknesses, God is approachable and His grace is attainable because of the mercy and goodness of his son Jesus Christ.
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What does it mean to you to have Jesus Christ referred to as “the forerunner for us entered”?
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As we profess to believe in Jesus Christ, it is so important that we act and believe that He is “the High Priest of our profession”.
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The more we will come to know Jesus by His many names in the scriptures, the more we will want to become like Him.
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When we recognize that Jesus Christ is greater than everything else out there, our lives get that much better!
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What does it mean to be “a prisoner of Jesus Christ”…and how do we get ourselves arrested?
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When we share the good news of the doctrine of Jesus Christ, let’s always remember to share it with love and our good works.
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Anyone who reads the book of 2 Timothy will see that Paul describes our day with remarkable clarity and accuracy. The trick is to figure out how to be the exact opposite of all of those “perilous” behaviors.
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Staying “all in” on the covenant path is such a tremendous blessing to us in our noisy, discordant world of “vain janglers”.
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The books of 1 & 2 Timothy are preserved for us “that thou by them (the principles found in these two amazing books) might war a good warfare"
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It can become very easy to become “weary in well doing”, but don’t give up. The harvest is so worth it.
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One of the most beautiful doctrines our missionaries teach is that the gospel has been restored.
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Paul rejoiced in the faithfulness of the Thessalonian Saints, but he also wanted them to “abound more and more” in that faithfulness and become even better.
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When we radiate joy and happiness about the gospel, some of the our most powerful sermons will be unspoken.
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Paul’s message to the Saints in Thessalonica, and to us, is to continue to “perfect that which is lacking in [our] faith” and to “increase more and more” in love.
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The singing of the hymns can be one of the greatest ways to get “the word of Christ” to truly dwell in our hearts.
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When we make Jesus Christ the foundation of our lives, then being “rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith” becomes a part of who we are.
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When you can “learn to be content” and have gratitude like Paul did, then you can truly do “ALL THINGS” through Jesus Christ.
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When Jesus Christ is part of your future, celestial vision, it makes every sacrifice worth it.
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Whether it be in life or death, understanding the importance of Jesus Christ in our lives makes everything turn out OK
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Imagine knowing how to use the scriptures as well as the Romans know how to use the sword.
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When it comes to navigating our crazy family relationships, being “grounded” doesn’t so bad after all…
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What a blessing it is to have a group of men and women so in touch with what is going on in the world and how to help us develop greater faith in Jesus Christ to combat many of those worldly philosophies.
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General Conference is filled with “wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of (Jesus Christ)” so it is crucial that we take time to review it after it is over.
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The principle of gathering together in one all things in Christ applies to so many practical ways to learning and living the restored gospel in our daily lives.
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We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
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Love God. Love our Neighbor as ourselves. Repeat. In that order. Everything else will work out just fine.
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A person can receive all the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant—even if he or she is not a literal descendant of Abraham.
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The Lord’s favor leans toward those who keep His commandments, to those who repent, and to those who are seeking Him. And yes, that includes YOU!
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There are some who come along in our day with what they deem as “gospel” which although it may sound like “good news”, it is often contrary to what our Church leaders teach us and can take us from Jesus Christ.
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When Jesus Christ is a part of our lives, we will pass EVERY test given to us.
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The moment we stop complaining and start “glorying” in our own infirmities is where we can truly come closer to the Savior.
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When we focus on the simple basics of the gospel, our lives can be so much blessed…and better.
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The process of bringing our thoughts “into captivity” and focusing them on Christlike behaviors can be a most empowering experience.
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When our motivation is simply “cheerful giving”, it blesses everyone involved.
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When we truly feel “godly sorrow” for our sins, it becomes one of the greatest spiritual gifts we could ever receive.
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What a blessing it is to be led by Prophet who is “crazy for God”.
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As we seek the help of Jesus Christ through the difficult task of forgiving others, we can become “ambassadors for Christ” and participate in “the ministry of reconciliation”
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When we are "pressed out of measure" and out of our comfort zones, we find ourselves driven to our knees and "knowing no helper but God" and He will make the magic happen!
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The “consolation” the Savior offers is oftentimes much better than the things that we even wanted in the first place.
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When we can remember the simple truths found in 1 Corinthains 16, it can help us become more “addicted…to the ministry of the saints”
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Imagine if all you had was 1 Corinthians 15, could you still teach the most vital aspects of the Plan of Salvation?
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The doctrine of baptism for the dead provides so much hope that our deceased loved ones can continue to progress along God’s amazing covenant path.
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Death is a part of this life experience…and there is a way to conquer even that “enemy”. And as Paul says so well, “thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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When we “covet to prophesy (testify of Jesus Christ)”, then everyone gets edified.
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When we remember that Jesus Christ in the embodiment of charity, we will always be reminded that He will never fail us.
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If we can remember that we all have been blessed with different gifts and our diversity can be a blessing and a compliment to each other, perhaps that is when we will start to see “Zion” in our families, various groups, and our world.
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When Jesus Christ is allowed into a marriage relationship, it will always make things completely better!
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What are some principles that you runners out there adhere to when you don’t think you can run in the race anymore? Chances are, there are gospel principles attached closely to those and will help any “runner” endure to the end and finish strong.
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If we remember that our goal is to seek peace, as our Prophet has pled with us to do - we’ll find steps to help one another come closer to Jesus Christ and not to create more stumblingblocks in our already divisive world.
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We can learn a number of important lessons by comparing the Church’s temples to our physical bodies as temples and the constant renovation and work needed to prepare the foundation to handle anything that comes its way.
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When we too remember the doctrine that our bodies are indeed like the temple, that truth—refreshed gratefully each day—can positively influence your decisions about how we will care for our body and how we will use it.
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Some may call us “fools” for what we believe, but “the foolishness of God is wiser than men.” What a blessing it is to be “fools for Christ’s sake” (1 Cor. 4:10)
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Labels in and of themselves are not necessarily bad. But when we choose “honor labels more than we honor each other”, we start to divide, judge, and contend with one another.
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Just like the Corinthians of old, if we will repent and turn back to the Savior - we can be rebuilt into something better. Yes, “something far greater than what we were—far greater than what we can ever imagine.”
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The last five chapters of Romans contain dozens of pretty amazing and specific instructions about how to live as Saints in this crazy world.
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When we truly recognize and remember that we are children of God, and he “elected” us to do amazing things before this world was even created - that natural, carnal man within us won’t stand a chance!
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Romans 8 is also filled with verses and phrases that remind us not only that God absolutely loves us, but also that we can become “more than conquerors” through those trials as we turn to Him in faith.
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Romans 8 is not only one of the best chapters in scripture, but it gives us beautiful principles on how to overcome that carnal, natural man within all of us.
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Thank goodness Jesus Christ is there to help us stay away from the bad things that we often easily do, and have the courage to do the things that we really want to do, but often struggle with doing.
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If we aren’t repenting, we run the risk of becoming “spiritually dead”. Which is why the possibility of becoming “alive unto God though Jesus Christ” is so beautiful.
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Even though our repentance is never “yet completed”, Jesus Christ and His grace still allows us to reconcile ourselves to Him.
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The more we correctly learn about the doctrine of grace and how it applies to us individually, the more we will fully love and appreciate Jesus Christ and His goodness.
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Like the early Jews, sometimes we get so hung up on the outward “letter of the law” that we forget about the real changes that need to come to our hearts, that may not look like what we are used to “outwardly”.
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The gospel that we have is such good news! Let’s never be ashamed to share it with a world in desperate need of it.
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Joseph Smith and Paul were kindred spirits who could have easily lived very comfortable lives if they had chosen not to follow the divine call from Jesus Christ to be witnesses of Him to all the world. Thank goodness they both accepted the invitation that has blessed our lives.
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If you read Acts 27 as a metaphor for our lives, you will see many parallels to help us through the crazy storms we go through.
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When we ALMOST keep the commandments, we ALMOST get the blessings that come with them.
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When we truly accept the Savior’s message to “be of good cheer”, we too will be able to exhibit that cheer - even in the most burdensome of circumstances
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As Paul is on the Lord’s errand, the Lord blesses him with the strength to do all that he needs to do. And He still does the same for all those today who are also on His errand.
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There is really no healing virtue or power in any item of clothing or other object, whether owned by Paul or Jesus or anyone. But sometimes objects may be used to help increase faith. And those healings and miracles ultimately come by the power of that faith.
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You don’t need to know everything about the gospel to be an enthusiastic and effective missionary. You know enough to do a lot of good.
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The greatest place to start teaching someone is to teach them about the qualities and characteristics of our Loving Heavenly Father.
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Don’t ever underestimate the power of reasoning from the scriptures in helping “turn the world upside down”
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When we are willing to ask the right questions, we start the ball rolling that can facilitate real and lasting change in our lives.
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Real missionary character is developed by dealing with a companion 24/7 and there are some lessons to learn from it that will help all of our relationships to be more charitable in nature.
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As Paul and Barnabas’ mission continued, we get to see many more things that would help our missionaries today become even more effective.
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What if we created a simple version of “Preach My Gospel” for Paul and Barnabas from their own experiences as missionaries?
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Don’t ever underestimate the power of prayer in helping and sustaining our Church leaders in their times of need.
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God is indeed “no respecter of persons” and as Peter said so well in Acts 10:36, “(he is Lord of all:)…and yes, I think the “smiley face” scriptural emoji is very appropriate here.
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is all about change…making bad men good and good men better.
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When we are having a difficult time understanding the scriptures, it’s not a bad idea to seek divinely appointed sources to help us in our quest to understand.
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For most of us, what is required is not to die for the church, but to live for it. Living a Christlike life every day may be even more difficult than laying down one’s life.
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As the church continues to grow at unprecedented rates today, the Lord continues to call many to assist in the work - and they are faithfully answering that call.
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When we “keep back part” of ourselves that could bless someone else’s life, a part of us dies…and we too can “give up the (Holy) ghost” in the process.
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Difficult days are ahead and rarely in the future will it be easy or popular to be a faithful Latter-day Saint who testifies of Jesus Christ. But don’t let that stop you from sharing goodness - hopefully you and I get to be “worthy to suffer shame for his name”.
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The Lord has a wonderful way of seeing all of us, as He did Peter - in the “eternal NOW” and to help use understand how we fit into God’s plan to bless the lives of others.
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As we allow the Holy Ghost into our lives, we can be very effective witnesses and not just “casual observers” of the resurrected Christ and His gospel.
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Thank goodness that God is in charge - a message that should bring hope and comfort at times when we aren’t sure what to do or when unexpected things happen.
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The scriptures are written to preserve miracles so that we can know that they still happen…and apparently…we haven’t seen anything yet!
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When we make a commitment to Jesus Christ, we never look back and strive to be disciples forever.
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It sometimes takes a lot more energy to “doubt our doubts”, but as we do it - we’ll be able to see and believe even more clearly through lenses of faith.
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As we travel our personal road to Emmaus, we need never walk alone. We can ask the Savior to be with us.
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The Resurrection is the center point of hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ and is the most glorious of all messages to mankind.
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We must all strive to say at the conclusion of our mortal lives, what the Savior said at the end of His – "It is finished"
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In our moments where we feel like God isn’t there or has forsaken us. I promise you that He hasn’t. God is ever mindful of us and knows perfectly what to say and when to say it to us. Never lose sight of that hope that you will “triumph over all your foes” too.
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Even in His most difficult and uncomfortable moments - when His humanity was being pushed to it’s limits, Jesus still found a way to comfort and to serve others.
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If Jesus is offering grace and mercy to those who were willfully seeking harm him - then how kind and merciful will He be to those of us who are just doing our best to follow Him and clumsily fall short?
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Even in the most unorthodox and uncomfortable of “classrooms” - the cross on Calvary, Jesus was still the perfect teacher.
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When we are astonished, depressed, dejected, or in anguish - our tendency and temptation is to sleep, when we should instead be more watchful and prayerful which will help us avoid the temptations that come with that depression and anguish.
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The word “Nevertheless” may be one of the THE most significant words in the scriptures. His Father’s glory has always been Jesus’ main focus - and we are the beneficiaries of his love of God and willingness to be obedient to His Father.
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When we let our minds go to Gethsemane and reflect upon the pain and suffering of Jesus Christ, we will come to love the Lord Jesus Christ on a whole new level…and gain the strength necessary to do the hard things in our lives.
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Conversion is a lifeline process and thank goodness that Jesus sees the big, eternal picture in all of us and invites us to continually work on our ongoing conversion.
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How does Satan’s influence get to a person who was once righteous? And what happens when you are around the same companions and influences long enough…for good or bad?
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When we recognize that the Savior actually overcame the world and its negativity…and how He did it, that should give us SO many reasons to CHEER!
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The word “abide” is a great word to describe the loving relationship that should exist between us and Jesus.
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The only true power that we have against the adversary is when we connect ourselves to the members of the Godhead through covenants and by loving Jesus enough to “keep His commandments” (John 14:15)
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It is so important to understand the true natures of God and Jesus Christ, so that when we desire to estrange or “orphan” ourselves from them for any reason, those feelings won’t last long.
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John chapters 14-17 are filled with “power verses” that can calm an agitated soul, giving peace, hope, and a restoration of confidence in one’s ability to overcome the challenges of life.
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How can we make the familiar commandment to love one another “new”, and how can we make sure that love is our defining characteristic as a Christian?
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It’s one thing to know that service is important, but as we truly start to look outside ourselves and serve one another, “happy are ye if ye do them”.
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The singing of the hymns has little to do with how well we can sing - it is a form of worship and can be one of the best ways to prepare our minds to become “sacred“ as we are prepare for that most holy of moments each week with the sacrament.
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When we humbly ask the question “Is it I?“, it can open up all kinds of opportunities for our lives to get better.
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Whatever you give - if it is your ALL, it is enough. You have done what you could...and the Lord is pleased with your efforts.
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How we love and treat our fellowmen will play a big role in our preparation for the Savior’s Second Coming.
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When we are given talents, we’re not always sire what to do with them. But this much is for sure - we all must take time to share them.
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Quiet, steady attention to our present duties will make it so when our own spiritual “check oil light” comes on, we’ll be able consistently take care of it.
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If we will all focus on spending time daily with the Lord treasuring up the scriptures, the elect will be less likely to be deceived.
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How can we stand in holy places when the world we live does not seem to be very holy?
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What social consequences sometimes discourage us from expressing or defending our belief in Christ?
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If we want to see real growth in ourselves and develop a relationship with Jesus, we too must do small things to “stand a little taller” so that we can see Him more clearly amidst the pressing crowds.
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What is the difference between hypocrisy and the human weaknesses we all deal with as we try to live the gospel?
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When you are able to remember to love God and love people, it also enables you to also love yourself. The inverse of that is true as well. It’s not always easy, but it makes everything else easier when we do it.
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Thank goodness we have a God who is “mighty to save”. The trick is to remember always how He HAS saved us and that he WILL continue to save us. That’s worth shouting “Hosanna” over!
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As we consistently seek to build a relationship with the Lord, and “cry day and night unto Him,” we will build faith in Him and learn how to better align our will with His. @skylightyourlife
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The parable of “the laborers in the vineyard”, could easily be retitled the parable of “The Good, Patient, Merciful, Compassionate, Generous, Forgiving, Gracious, and Kind Employer”
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What a blessing it is to those who are a little “late to the gospel party” to still receive all that the Father has. And it’s ok for us to so happy for them.
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When we are asked to do something hard, what a blessing it is to think of the Lord beholding us and loving us.
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What a blessing it is that the Lord allows for “individual adaptation” when the ideal doesn’t quite work out the way a person had hoped.
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When we understand the context of why “Jesus wept”, then we’ll better understand how to handle the trials and difficulties that come to all of us
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Gratitude can be one of the greatest expressions of faith and can also provide us with the happiness necessary to navigate this crazy world.
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We are all in some way “prodigal” with what we have been given, which is why the Savior takes the time to teach us of His mercy and love through this awesome parable.
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When we recognize and understand the value of ONE, we’ll take the time to and the effort to search, rescue, and gather.
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To those of us who have good intentions, ideas, and goals, I hope that we will do better at “counting the cost” first and that we can lessen the likelihood of all the unfinished towers in our lives.
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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever and He IS exactly who He says He is.
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Sheep can be really difficult to work with. Thank goodness we have a Good, Beautiful, and Magnificent Shepherd that knows ALL of his sheep…by name…wherever they are.
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Despite the many reasons for trials and hardships, the key is to clear the world out of eyes so that we can see clearly and look for how “the works of God should be manifest” in us.
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Perhaps we are casting the wrong kinds of “stones” at people in their times of distress. We have a better idea…
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If we want a testimony of a certain gospel principle, we DO it…and then we will KNOW that it is true.
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That which is needful - our daily building of our connection to Christ, will help us navigate all the good, better, and best decisions in our lives.
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A tricky lawyer’s question turned into one of the Savior’s greatest parables. But to really address the lawyer’s question, Jesus explains to him the real reason why we are to truly love God and love people.
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Forgiveness is not only about letting go of the wrong done to us, but also about recognizing the mercy and grace that we have received in our own lives.
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It's so easy to hold grudges and let offenses fester. There is wisdom in the Savior’s mode of conflict resolution…and He’ll help you make it not as awkward.
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What makes a person “great” in the kingdom of God? Look no further than a child.
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It is one thing to believe that Jesus can do all things. It’s another thing to believe that he can do it for you.
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Few events in the Bible equal the experience on the Mount of Transfiguration in importance when it comes the gathering of Israel.
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To say “this should never happen to you” is often in opposition to God’s plan and in some ways can be very “worldly” and maybe even “Satanic” in our approach to life.
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Don’t ever underestimate the opportunity to have revelatory experiences with members of the Godhead.
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It’s not so much about what goes into our mouths as much as what comes out of our mouths that “defiles” us. And President Nelson’s Conference talk April 2023 Conference absolutely hit this principle on the head perfectly.
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“I testify that Jesus Christ is relief. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we may be relieved of the burden and consequences of sin and be succored in our infirmities.” -Camille N. Johnson
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“The Lord loves you. He always has” - Henry B. Eyring
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"Jesus Christ is the solution to even our most difficult problems." - Milton de Rocha Camargo
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"Because of Him, everything changed. Because of Him, everything is better. Because of Him, everything is possible." - Gary E. Stevenson
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"Never give up an opportunity to testify of Christ" - Bonnie H. Cordon
The hymns can be a wonderful resource to give us a lively hope and joy in Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3). A big thanks to my wife Rochelle for her testimony on this one!
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I’m sure there were many confused by this “hard” or “hard to understand” message but they still stayed and followed Him. Not because he was the “free bread guy”, but because He was THE Bread of life” And let’s face it, without the Bread of Life - we are all TOAST!
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As we have faith in Jesus Christ, through his grace we can also “Rise, take up (our) bed, and walk.”
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When we take our eyes off of Jesus and give energy to fear and doubt, we start to sink in this life. And the Lord is there to catch us as we look back to Him in every thought.
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Jesus showed us so well, that all he needs is our honest effort of 5 loaves and 2 fishes, and it will be more than enough.
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While there is a time and a place for quiet pondering during our trials and challenges, the best medicine for healing our hard times is to help heal others.
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There were many “certain” women who followed ministered to Jesus, imparting their substance, faith, and devotion to many people. And there’s even more today!
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Perhaps we should focus on the growing and the gathering, and let the Lord do what He does so well with the hearts of people.
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So, how are things like leaven, a pearl of great price, or a net like the growth of the Church in our day? When we take these older parables and “apply them to our daily lives”, it can inspire us to participate more fully in the work of Christ’s latter-day Church.
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Just like how seeds need good soil to grow, we also need to cultivate the right environment for our hearts to accept the will of God and increase our faith in Jesus Christ.
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From mustard seed to a good airplane story, we are surrounded by parables that can bless us if we are prepared to receive them.
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When our words can really connect us daily with our loving Heavenly Father, then I think we will have truly learned how to pray.
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When you cast out an unclean habit from you, make sure fill the space with good so there’s no room for the bad to creep in.
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When we exercise faith first, then the Lord will proceed to show us the things we desire and give us greater light.
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Our relationship with God should be a joy, not a job. If we aren’t enjoying our relationship with Him as we are trying to keep His commandments, something may need to be reevaluated.
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The Savior gives us hope that our burdens WILL get easier as we yoke ourselves to him by staying on the covenant path.
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When you are constantly looking behind you, it is SO hard to be focused on what is ahead of you.
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When you watch miracles happen for other people - does it excite you to think that Jesus can do the same for you and your family and validate your faith, or do you start getting impatient wondering when/if it will happen for you?
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When you and I are willing to reach out to the Savior in even the smallest ways, we will feel his power. And healing will take place.
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Amidst all the “legions” of identities, labels, and emotions that we constantly deal with - it is important to remember to focus on the most important ones. In doing so, we’ll be better equipped to be in our “right mind”
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Whether you are an Apostle…or a Deacon - we are all needed as laborers for the harvest of healing souls.
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If we want forgiveness, we must be willing to humbly and actively do the things that bring us to where the Savior is.
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When that tempest is raging in our lives, it is so tempting to lose faith and doubt whether the Lord will help us during the unexpected storms of our lives. And yet, those volatile winds and waves always obey Him at the command of three simple, but powerful words.
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Even if it is hard to see at the moment - If we keep the right perspective, choosing to put God first will always make our lives better than if we hadn’t.
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Everyone needs four crazy friends. Ones who when they can’t get their friends to see Jesus in the normal way, they find another way.
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Jesus was also the best Physician around. Maybe He wasn’t an official practitioner of medicine, but oh, was He so good at the art of healing not only sick bodies, but sick souls. And He’s still really good at it.
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Understanding the difference between being judgmental vs. being judicious can be a difficult navigational challenge, but when we “take the long view” on people and situations - it’s really not as hard as we make it out to be.
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Why are people so scared for the future and why is anxiety such a prevailing emotion in our day? When we put God first, those emotions can be replaced with faith and excitement for our future.
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So, will God REALLY not forgive us if we choose not to forgive others?
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It’s a good thing that we are members of the Church don’t use “vain repetitions” in prayer…oh, wait…
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I wonder how the Pharisees and hypocrites that Jesus often rebuked would have handled social media today…
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Yes, the Savior commanded us to be perfect. Thank goodness He doesn’t expect us to do it on our own and thank goodness we have Him and eternity to help us get there.
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Salt of the earth and light of the world, that's supposed to be us, right? We are here to add flavor to life, brighten up dull moments, and preserve the goodness in others.
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When you take upon you the name of Christ and stand as a witness of Him, people are going to take notice. While it may not always be an easy thing, its always a good thing.
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Although not to be taken as a “checklist”, Jesus’s teachings in “The Beatitudes” provide some wonderful counsel in finding happiness in our lives.
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By this point in His ministry, it was clear that Jesus’s teachings would be unlike what the people of His time were used to hearing…and what a blessing that message had been to the world!
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Spiritually speaking, when we are thirsty (not seeing clearly, irritable, confused, dizzy, craving spiritually unhealthy things…), the answer is always Jesus!
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What is it about John 3:16 that makes it such an iconic, perhaps even THE most iconic verse that Christians use to proclaim their love of God to the world?
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John 3 contains a lot of powerful one liners that can help us all change things in our lives to become more like the Savior.
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When Jesus cleanses the temple, the word “anger” isn’t used anywhere in this story…but another powerful emotion is referred to, and our lives would be so blessed if we had that same emotion for the temple in our lives.
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Jesus is really good at taking something plain (and often undesirable) and turning it into something of value.
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It would be much easier to follow when we have nothing to lose, which is why the Savior often asks us to follow Him when our nets are full, not empty.
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Sometimes when those who we know really well are called upon to do incredible things, we are tempted to look at how we know them, and not as who they really are in the eyes of God.
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One of the best ways to overcome temptation and it’s effects is to find a way to reach out and minister to others.
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Matthew 4 not only shows how Satan tempts us, but it also shows us how to defend ourselves so we can dismiss the devil.
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Satan is really good at tempting us, so it is also important for us to become REALLY good at understanding his tricky tactics so we can overcome them in our efforts to become more like the Savior.
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This life is filled with valleys and mountains that are crooked and rough that we constantly have to navigate. Thank goodness for a Savior who can perfectly and smoothly balance those out for us.
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The gospel of Mark is a fast paced gospel where right out of the gate we see the immediate and straightway goodness of Jesus Christ.
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As awesome as baptism is - we shouldn’t be content with just seeing someone baptized, but we should help them along the covenant path to the ordinances of the temple.
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Matthew 3 has the most details surrounding not only the baptism of Jesus Christ, but also many of the essential doctrines that we know to be true.
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As long as there are people on the earth who sin, there is great need for a prophet on the earth whose message is to help us become more like the Savior.
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When we come to the realization that Jesus truly knows us, things just change!
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Sometimes we forget that our responsibility is to simply invite others to “Come and see” the goodness of Jesus Christ and then let him do what he does so we’ll.
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John’s gospel is filled with example after example of what happens when people receive the Savior into their lives.
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John, the beloved disciple of Jesus uses a very unique name to begin his testimony to help us understand Jesus’ character, purpose, and plan.
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There’s going to be a time where every person needs to figure out who Jesus Christ is to them.
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Because Jesus increased in all aspects of his life, we can too. We just need to be patient and practice grace with ourselves in the process.
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What a great example not only for children and parents, but for how we can respond when we don’t always understand everything that is going on.
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Most of the wonderful and tender experiences we have in life come by being devout to where are supposed to be and being aware of those around us.
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I know we just read about these men a couple weeks ago around Christmas, but we can learn a lot about what these wise men did to be…well, wise!
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I know we just read about these men a couple weeks ago around Christmas, but we can learn a lot about what these wise men did to be…well, wise!
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I once heard that two individuals can accomplish anything as long as one of them is God. Nothing is impossible as long as God is involved.
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If you find yourself having to wait for a blessing or if it seems that God isn’t hearing your prayers, the story of Elisabeth and Zacharias can be a reminder that He hasn’t forgotten you.
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Matthew 1 gives us most of the information that we have…and it’s not a lot, but we do know that in order to be “espoused” to Mary, he had to be a special individual.
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I’m so grateful to have more than one witness of Jesus Christ and for men like Matthew and Luke (and Mark and John) who courageously shared their witness with the word.
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By having a basic understanding of what happened between the time of the Old and New Testaments, we can see why the world is in constant need of prophetic guidance.
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I have absolutely LOVED studying the Old Testament this year and I hope that we’ve been able to help you see that its “antiquity is filled with relevancy.”
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Note: We will be taking a 2-week break from BOM-BITES to spend some time with family for the holidays, but we’re excited to be back on January 2 with new episodes for your study of the New Testament. Have a very Merry Christmas and thanks so much for watching and sharing!
What an awesome blessing it is when you and I get the opportunity to connect families…which is the purpose of why this earth was created.
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Tithing really has nothing to do money and everything to do with our showing faith and obedience to God…and giving him a wonderful reason to bless us in remarkable ways.
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Our need to make righteous offerings to the Lord is incalculably greater than our his need for our offering.
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The book of Malachi contains ways we can show our love to God and to help us feel connected to him…especially when our choices cause us to feel like we are far from him.
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It doesn’t matter how you start off in this life, but how you finish matters the most and Jesus Christ will help you finish strong as you show faith in him.
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If we want to really see the power out of our prayers, fasting, and worship, etc…we do it for the Lord, because we love Him.
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When we have something spiritually important to do, we have choice to decide if we are going to pay attention to “the adversary and accuser” or “The Lord of Hosts”. Neither can truly influence us unless we allow them to.
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There’s nothing wrong with homes, businesses, recreation, etc…but these things can get in the way of the most important things if we don’t devote the appropriate amount of priority and time to them.
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It is one thing to start something in your life, but the magic comes when you have the courage and motivation to finish.
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Can you imagine our world with an added spirit of meekness? It would most assuredly “undo all that afflicts (us),” (Zephaniah 3:19)
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It is easy to rejoice in the Lord and proclaim the goodness of God…when things are going well. What about when things aren’t going well?
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Even prophets sometimes have questions and feel burdens...whether your name is Habakkuk, or even Joseph Smith.
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As the prophet Nahum was teaching the powerful city of Nineveh, he needed to be clear about the true character of God with both his matchless power and his mercy and goodness.
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The Lord’s ways are everlasting and filled with hope and deliverance…even in books filled with pride, wickedness, and destruction.
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What does the Lord truly require of us? Hint…it has nothing to do with calves, rams, and oil. And what he offers in return is pretty amazing!
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It is well known that the Savior quoted Isaiah and the Psalms. Did you know that He also quoted Micah several times?
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Anger is a normal human emotion that comes to all of us at different times, but it is what we do with t that makes the difference.
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Why would anyone run “from the presence of the Lord”? There is a power in taking our eyes off of Nineveh, and fixing our focus toward the Lord.
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Most everyone knows the Old Testament story of Jonah, but you haven’t heard it until you’ve heard it from the mouth of little Mary-Margaret!
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We only see the word “saviors” (plural of savior) TWICE in all of the scriptures, but it describes very well the vicarious work that you and I strive to do in the temple.
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I’ve heard it said that we as members of the church “go through the temple”, but we really need to allow the temple to “go through us.”
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God has sent prophets to us to share his plans with us and guide us in these latter days. So incredibly thankful to God, for a Prophet!
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We still have people today…in a spiritual famine, running to and fro, seeking the word of the Lord, but not finding it. Someone really should tell them.
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Even though the result is still the same, choosing to be humble is SO much better than being compelled to be humble.
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Each day is a day of decision, and our decisions determine our destiny. We also know very well that having faith in Jesus Christ and being a true disciple is more than a one-time decision—more than a one-time event. It takes daily practice and preparation.
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The “great and very terrible” day of the Lord will be different for every person depending on what we choose to focus on.
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When God makes a covenant with someone, he doesn’t just mean business. He means love, mercy, forgiveness, and devotion.
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No matter how many times we leave “our first husband”, he is always there for us when we repent and return.
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The two awesome books of Hosea and Joel help me want to be more faithful to the Savior and more ready for his eventual return.
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Of all the titles of Jesus Christ, the title “Deliverer” may be one the most often mentioned in the Old Testament….and he’s still really good at it.
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The three words “But if not” may be three of the most important words to help our faith go from transactional to transformational.
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God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and he is ABLE to do so much for those who put their trust in him.
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What a tremendous blessing it is to be part of a kingdom “which shall never be destroyed” and will stand forever.
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Daniel and his friends understood that covenant keeping helped them find rest from the intensity, uncertainty, and anguish of this world.
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The power of temple and family history work bring new life to dead and stagnant waters.
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The good old “stick of Joseph” (Ezekiel 37:16-17…i.e. The Book of Mormon) can give “dry bones” a lot of life.
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Being a shepherd can be really hard at times. Especially if you focus too much on yourself and forget that your responsibility is to take care of the sheep.
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Taking responsibility for our own choices and actions allows the Lord to work with us and help us create a new heart so much better than playing the “blame game”
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Warning people can be hard, but when the word that the Lord gives us to share is “as honey for sweetness” (Ezekiel 3:3) to us, then maybe it won’t be so hard to share and warn after all.
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In the midst of the trials, you can still find some hope, mercy, and a beautiful newness to each day.
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If your heart is in the right place then spending time with Jesus in the scriptures most definitely changes everything.
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This verse might be one of my favorite verses in the entire Old Testament because it truly shows the God that we have leading us.
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Making and keeping covenants actually makes life easier because we have increased access to the power of Christ.
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How do you get hope for your future and for the future of your family members who may have wandered away from God?
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Missionary work can be a daunting task, but it is crucial to remember that this is the Lord’s work and he’ll be with you.
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Here is the link to the Google Doc mentioned in this week’s podcast.
The Savior’s ability to reclaim (to retrieve something that appeared to be lost) is one of the most beautiful aspects of who he is.
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How do we really harness the power of a “true fast”?
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Plain and simple - God is smarter than me! And the more I remember that, the better my life will be.
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I’m all for the concept of getting “spiritually fat”. But it does require a certain element of effort on our part to get to that level.
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Does Jesus have a favorite Isaiah chapter? I have a strong feeling that it may very well be this one for many reasons.
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Abinadi quoted this chapter word for word as he stood in front of King Noah and his wicked priests. His powerful testimony about Jesus Christ changed the heart of one of those wicked priests. Could this chapter have been the chapter that changed him?
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Too often we too are stressed and overwhelmed about the future to take the time to look for the “flickering assurances” of God’s love in our daily lives.
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Understanding the context of why Nephi may have been quoting Isaiah to his brothers will help us when we wonder if God has forgotten us.
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There really is no other name or thing or person or place that can save us.
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Don’t be like Uncle Rico. Don’t just sit around remembering “the former things”. Trust that the Lord can “do a new thing” to bless your life.
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Isaiah 41 is literally FULL of comfort and hope. The Lord is So willing to help us and strengthen us and reminds us that he is with us.
So, why the odd name in verse 14?
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Isaiah 40 may have some of the most comforting verses not only in the book of Isaiah, but in all scripture. Although they were meant to comfort oppressed and captive Judah, they sure do his home for us as well.
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Thank goodness that there are prophets of God that don’t just tell us “smooth” things.
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The Book of Mormon is that marvelous work and a wonder that Isaiah saw and continues to astonish the honest reader of it.
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Jesus Christ is never failing, never faltering, and ever the most certain and reliable force in eternity. He is “the nail in the sure place”
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Satan is loud, angry, obnoxious, and persistent. Just like that chihuahua down the street and keeps yapping every time you walk past.
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I love it when a prophet “musters” together a group of Saints to raise up their voices to the world for a most important cause.
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Never underestimate the boundless mercy and the “stretchiness” of the hand of the Lord to those who reach out to him.
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When we are fearful and it seems like the world is pressuring us to follow it, the worst thing to do is ally ourselves with that world. We need to remember that when “God is with us”, he will always prevail.
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“The shew of our countenances” can often tell a lot about what is or is not going on in our lives.
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Our God is a covenant keeping God who desires to connect with his children. Our temples are the perfect place for that connection.
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What if Isaiah wasn’t really that hard to understand…especially when you look for Jesus Christ in his words.
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All of us have various seasons in our lives and it gets very difficult when we try to balance all of them. Thank goodness we don’t have to.
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Proverbs 31 is the ultimate guide on how to be a virtuous woman. Hopefully we can hope to put some perspective on what that really looks like.
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Never underestimate the power of disciplined words from a humble heart…firm in information, but soft in spirit.
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There is a very good reason that these verses were chosen as the 2022 Youth Theme. When these words are applied, the Lord will direct our paths.
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The word “Proverb” simply means “wise saying”. Wisdom will come to us as we take time to listen to learn, and then act on that wisdom.
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Learning how to truly PRAISE the Lord could be amazing…not for him, but for US!
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Psalm 119 is so cool on so many levels! It is an amazing form of Hebrew poetry that uses EVERY letter of the Hebrew alphabet to teach us how to not only appreciate all aspects of the scriptures, but also the power of taking time to meditate and relax with them.
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You know the God who helped Moses part the Red Sea? Help Nephi build a boat? Saved Daniel from the Lions? Helped a 14 year-old farm boy become a prophet? Yea, he is on YOUR side too! :)
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When we are perplexed, distressed, and overwhelmed, we are blessed to have a God who not only understand those emotions but knows how to help us to “be quiet” and learn to listen to him and trust him.
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The word “lovingkindness” is not one that is easily defined in the English language. But it is mentioned 21x in the Psalms, so we should probably take notice of this incredible word that perfectly describes our God.
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Teaching our children to know Jesus Christ, his characteristics, attributes, and his goodness will help them in immeasurable ways when they make mistakes and need to know how to find peace and happiness in this life.
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I’ve said it many, many times - “If you don’t remember, you forget”. Not as deep as it sounds, right? But it is such an important principle for what to do when things aren’t working the way that we hoped they would.
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If the mountains are the temples, then what are the “little hills” referred to that bring righteousness?
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David’s life was filled with “wonder”…which may not have always been good, but his love of God as his refuge and strength is “wonderful” to read and consider.
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To anyone who sins on a regular basis (which is all of us), we can relate to the need for mercy expressed in these Psalms along with what it truly means to have a repentant heart.
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If you need a friendly little reminder to put the temple higher on your list of priorities in this crazy world, perhaps todays episode can help.
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Do your prayers ever bore you or do you feel like they are coming mechanically from a machine? Psalm 37 has a beautiful and practical pattern to help us get out of that familiar rut.
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The term “sheep” is a pretty darn accurate way to describe us. And the Good Shepherd is an excellent way to describe the Savior.
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Jesus Christ quoted and taught the Psalms often in his ministry. This one may be the most poignant of them all taught from a most unorthodox classroom.
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The Psalms of the Old Testament are very similar to the hymns of today in that they give people who love the Lord a chance to show him.
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Everything turned out great for Job in the end, but we may be surprised at what it really may have been that turned away his trials.
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Job’s “fiery trials” helped guide him right into the outstretched arms of his Redeemer.
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Have you ever considered why bad things happen to good people? If you haven’t had this question at least once in your life, then it may be time to consider it - and it can give you a chance to learn more about a loving and kind Father in Heaven.
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Whoever wrote the book of Job used a little bit of creative and poetic license, but his life is a lesson for us on how to turn the trials of our lives into triumphs.
Old Testament Poetry is pretty cool. It doesn’t have to rhyme, but it does give you an appreciation for our relationship with God.
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Even though there is not one reference to God in the book of Esther, His hand of divine design is all thought it.
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Esther’s courage makes this one of the most well-known biblical stories. What an example of faith, courage, and willingness to step out of comfort zones!
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While the rest of the kingdom bowed to Haman, Mordecai had the courage to refuse which set up another great act of courage. Probably a lesson there for us.
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In a book devoted to the courage of Esther (and rightfully so!), we often forget about another courageous queen who paved the way for others to be courageous.
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One of the covenants that we make is to stand as a witness of God wherever we are. Yeah, that can be really hard and require us to step out of our comfort zone…but that can also be where the magic happens.
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Satan will always try and thwart your efforts to rebuild after disastrous choices and situations. Be like Nehemiah and “answer them after the same manner” each time. You are doing a great work! Stay firm and don’t come down!
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We all have “dung gates” and “rubbish” in our lives that need to be attended to and can teach us valuable lessons in the rebuilding process of our lives.
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When you are rebuilding, it is so important to have mentors with the experience necessary to help you out. I love having prophets as my ‘general contractors” to help me build…and rebuild.
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When rebuilding, it is essential to start with the foundation. Our daily offerings to the Lord - the prayers, the scripture study…those daily connections with the Lord, are indeed crucial to rebuilding our foundation of faith in Christ.
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Need help rebuilding a damaged temple…or a damaged life? These books will provide you with excellent resources to help.
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The Book of Mormon is technically an “Old Testament” book in the sense that Lehi’s family came right from this point in the scriptures and when you see that connection, it’s pretty cool!
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At what point in your life did the scriptures start meaning something to you? King Josiah is a great example of what can happen when the scriptures become a part of someone’s life.
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If you haven’t read about King Hezekiah, here is your chance to learn about one of the few righteous kings of Judah. And, boy is he a good one!
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For all the bad kings that Israel and Judah had lead them, it’s so refreshing whenever you see a good one doing “that which was right in the sight of God”.
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The Lord doesn’t forget His people, nor does He fully forsake them, even when they have forsaken Him. The many prophecies that Israel would be scattered were accompanied by many promises that God would one day gather them.
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If we were allowed a little peek at the other side of the veil during our times of trials and loneliness…I think we would be OK.
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The story of Naaman is very instructive to anyone who needs a good miracle in their life. Those small and simple actions can bring great things.
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Has the day of miracles ceased? Nope! Not as long as Elisha is in town!
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Yep! We agree! What a bizarre story! But if you take this familiar story and apply it to our day, it’s not so bizarre after all.
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Can you imagine what it would be like to have to take the place of a powerful prophet? We get a feel for what that might be like and the help the Lord will provide in those and even our own situations.
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We often hear of experiences with “the still small voice”. It’s even more cool to see where the concept originated and what we can learn from it.
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This story is not just a cool “ultimate battle of the Gods” story, but a great example of Elijah’s courage in inviting the Kingdom of Israel to choose who they were going to serve, once and for all.
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An unsung hero in the Old Testament is an unnamed, non-Israelite widow in an obscure area who exhibits an incredible amount of faith in God and his prophet.
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The toxic combo of Ahab and Jezebel “caused the downfall on the Northern kingdom”. When things are at their worst, you call in a man who has “strength of will, force of character, and personal courage”…a man who was “an example of solid faith in the Lord” to save the day!
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Remember the whole “we want a king” experiment back in 1 Samuel 8? And the whole Saul, David, and Solomon fiasco didn’t go well either. This whole idea spiraled out of control pretty fast as Israel took its focus off of Christ.
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The Three Kings of United Israel...What a crazy roller coaster ride! What Israel didn’t realize was that they had the best King all along!
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Wisdom. Understanding. Building the temple. Solomon is doing so awesome…until…
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If you had an opportunity to ask the Lord to bless you with a particular gift, what would you ask for?
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BOM-BITES Episode #579 - 2 Samuel 11-12
The story of King David’s dramatic downfall is both tragic and instructive for us.
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In the midst of all of the craziness of Israel and its kings, the story of Uzzah “steadying the ark of God” is a nice reminder that God is always in charge…even when we may think he isn’t.
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**There are some great examples of friendship in the scriptures, but none may be greater than the friendship of David and Jonathan.
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The entire conflict between Israel & the Philistines was to be determined by a single contest involving two men. Israel’s freedom was at stake and placed on the shoulders of a young man. Probably some application there for our Young Men who are preparing for a mission.
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As tragic as this story is, there is much instruction and relevance to what we like to call “The Rise and Fall of a guy named Saul”
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**1 Samuel 8 is a pivotal point in the history of the house of Israel. When we try to be like the rest of the world, it never goes well.
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Everyone loves a good monument, right? There's a reason why this particular one showed up in one of our favorite hymns.
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In this crazy world, there has never been a greater time to learn to #hearhim and to act on that revelation than now. And the young boy Samuel is a great example of that.
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Hannah is such a great example of what it means to ask and act in faith when things don’t always turn out the way you’d hoped.
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When things don’t go the way you’ve planned, it is so good to have someone filled with Christlike love and redemption. Meet Boaz! 😇
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When things are very uncertain in your life, the story of Ruth is a great example for us to follow by observing what she chooses to hold fast to.
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How do we respond when things don’t turn out the way we’d hoped? This week’s CFM study can help us know how to respond life’s surprises and struggles come up.
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The story of Samson is probably the most well-known in Judges. Where did Samson truly get his strength and power? What if I told you that it wasn’t from his incredible hair? 💪🏻
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The story of Gideon is a great story reminding us that two men can accomplish anything, even miracles…as long as one of them is God. 😇💪🏻
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Everyone needs a good, loyal friend like Deborah in their life…someone who reminds you that God is there and has prepared the way for you to do amazing things. 🙏🏻
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As long as there a humans on the earth, we will see the same cycle of pride and destruction. How do we instead learn to get stuck in the “humility and gratitude” cycle??? 🤷🏻♂️🤔
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Welcome to the crazy book of Judges! A time of violent, lawlessness, and impulsive behaviors for Israel. But, if you are mindful and looking, you will find Jesus and his mercy and goodness. Kind of like our day, right? 😀
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Who would have thought that two of my favorite scriptures in two different places in the book of Joshua would go so well together with a great little lesson? 😀
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One of the best supporting actors of the Old Testament gives us a great little lesson for overcoming challenges and obstacles.
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In todays episode we have two very different stories with a couple of rather unorthodox battle strategies; but the principle is the same and it is very relevant to us today.
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Before we see the miracles and answers to our prayers, the Lord often requires is to “get our feet wet” with a little leap of faith.
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Can you imagine what it would have been like to be Joshua having to replace Moses?
When something is repeated once or twice in a scripture block, that’s pretty cool. But seven times over a period of two chapters? Chances are that should be very important to us - particularly to anyone with a daunting task ahead of them! 💪🏻😇
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I found a title of Jesus Christ in my studies this week that I have never seen before. Have you ever heard of this one??? 🤔
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The Lord’s command to the Children of Israel to have daily reminders of the scriptures has a ton of relevance to us today.
What are some things you do daily to keep the Scriptures on your mind and in your actions?
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In yesterday’s episode I shared with you a great activity that you could do as individual or as a family finding some of the best verses in Deuteronomy. Today, we process a couple of those and why they mean so much to us.
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The book of Deuteronomy is filled with so many “power verses“ to really help a person out today. For today’s episode, I have included a little activity that you can do as an individual or as a family to study some of these amazing verses.
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Man, what a life for Moses…and what a fitting “end” for him as well. For today’s episode, we’re starting at that “end“ to set up some of the amazing counsel given by Moses in his last book of scripture.
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Ok, prepare for one of the most bizarre OT stories ever…your inner 10-year old may chuckle a bit. 😂 It also has a very relevant principle that can bless our lives when we are about to make a bad choice.
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Sometimes we humans really like to overcomplicate things when all it really comes down to is to “look to God” and we can be healed from all kinds of problems. ⚕️
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When it comes to the uncertainties and assumptions that the future holds, do we stare doubtfully at the walls or focus faithfully on the grapes of the Promised Land?
Oh, and be careful what you wish for…you might actually get it. 😱
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If you choose to view things with the eyes of faith then you will see the promised land. If you choose to view with eyes of doubt, you may miss out on some of the Lord’s greatest promises.
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The Lord has repeatedly shown us a wonderful pattern to teach us how to organize our own lives effectively.
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In his efforts to help Israel become a more holy, clean, and different people from the world, the Lord wants them (and us) to be a little bit more “salty“… 😀🧂
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Now that the children of Israel have a Tabernacle, we need a little glimpse into how they used it along with its relevance to us and especially our young men of the Aaronic Priesthood today.
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Most people don’t think of the book of Leviticus as having much relevance for our lives today, but if you dig deep you will find it has much meaning to us - particularly for our young men in the church.
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As we finish the book of Exodus today, it is so cool to see how kind of the Lord is in giving us a pattern to make it through this crazy mortal journey of life.
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Towards the end of Exodus, the Lord spends a lot of time teaching about the tabernacle and ways that the children of Israel can gain blessings from it and gain more of an understanding of him.
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What a crazy story we have here! 🤣. What was the children of Israel’s motive in creating a Golden calf when they had specifically been told not to worship idols? How do we respond in similar ways when we don’t think the plan is working?
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What is ok and not ok to do on the Sabbath day can be answered in a few very instructive verses.
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As Moses and Aaron prepared to enter the tabernacle, there were certain clothing items that they wore that were very symbolic and a reminder of those “glorious and beautiful” covenants. So grateful that the Lord has done the same for us today.
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As Moses is helping the children of Israel make and keep covenants with God, he does a pretty crazy object lesson that has deep spiritual meaning for us.
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There’s a lot of crazy things in the Law of Moses. But even those laws doesn’t cover everything. There are some things where the law cannot be fulfilled by you and you need a Savior to “make it good.
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If there were to be a “thesis statement” for the entire Old Testament, it could arguably be found in Exodus chapter 19. And the lesson is no different for members of the church today.
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Have you ever thought about the phrase “I God am a jealous God“? I don’t believe it is what it appears to be on the surface, but rather a beautiful way of helping us build a relationship with him.
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The last six of the 10 Commandments may seem like they deal with behaviors that are in the extreme - killing, stealing, lying, etc. But if we understand the root of why the Lord asks us not to do these things these things will never be a problem for us.
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The Lord is so wants to bless his children and bring them into his presence to have a relationship with him. To properly do that, we need to understand our relationship with him and our relationship with others.
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To anyone who is called to be a leader in the church, you will appreciate the message found in Exodus 18.
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The Easter hymn of all Easter hymns in my opinion is “He is Risen”. Such inspiring words! And what should we do? “Tell it out with joyful voice!”
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The hymn that I decided to choose today is not one that I normally associate with Easter, but it is one that invites all of God’s creations to “find a voice“ and sing praises to him for the goodness of his holy Son.
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Many Latter-day Saints will remember the much beloved Gordon B. Hinckley as the 15th president of our church. But a lot of people don’t know that he wrote a hymn in our hymn book that is beautiful for the Easter season.
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For Easter week, we are focusing on Easter hymns that remind us of the Savior and his resurrection.
One that we don’t sing very often is #197, “O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown”.
It puts a powerful exclamation point to the well known phrase “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do”. (Luke 23:34)
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Sometimes the greatest sermons can be found in the singing of the hymns. 🎶
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Have you ever noticed that the children of Israel have short term memory issues? 🤔. How do we keep the memory of the goodness of God in our lives when things don’t appear to be working out?
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When the Lord rained manna from heaven, his purpose wasn’t just to feed the hungry, murmuring children of Israel, but it also teach them more about him and the need to gather his goodness daily. GATHER. EAT. REPEAT.
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Israel…we have a problem. The trick for all of us to figure out how to properly deal with those problems when they arise and not just do what comes so naturally to all of us.
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How would you feel if you were just redeemed and saved from Pharaoh’s armies? Yeah, I’d want to sing praises too! What is your “redemption hymn”?
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Out of all the examples to use to explain the principle of revelation, why would the Lord use the classic story of Moses parting the Red Sea? 🌊
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The Passover Feast is such a sacred experience for all who appreciate the symbolism of it. It reminds us all of the need to remember.
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The only way that Israel can be completely freed from Egyptian bondage is through the death of the firstborn. And there is some wonderful symbolism there for us as well. 🙏🏻
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If you want to have an interesting experience, search the word “plague“ in the last 40 years of general conference talks. You will see that the same God who helped Israel get out of Egypt, is the same one that will help us through modern day plagues.
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In order to be liberated from Egypt, the very gods which held Israel captive had to be destroyed. Where the plagues just “random acts of cursing” or was there a purpose behind each one of these plagues?
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Israel was never meant to be a slave in Egypt, so the Lord prepared a series of fantastic “object lessons” to help liberate Israel from the grasp of the Egyptians.
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Moses felt very inadequate with his new task of liberating Israel from Egypt. There are great lessons here for any of us who also feel inadequate with the tasks that we have to do.
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Of all of the titles of Jesus Christ that are mentioned in the Scriptures, these two might have the most power. Hopefully we can all remember that. 😇
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In order for Moses to truly deliver Israel out of bondage, he first has to recognize the things that he needs to overcome. There is a pattern in these verses that is very applicable to us today.
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Just like Pharaoh tried to prevent two Hebrew midwives from fulfilling their duties, Satan is also trying to prevent good women today from fulfilling their divine roles. I love this story of two women of faith who recognized their divine role and purpose and saved the day.
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As we start our study of the book of Exodus, we will see parallels to our own journey through this crazy world as we strive to Let God Prevail! 😇
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Man, what a year it has been studying Come Follow Me so far! All I ever learned in life…I learned in the Books of Moses, Abraham, and Genesis! 😃
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What an amazing this it is to have “a choice seer” to help us gain a knowledge of covenants. So grateful for the prophecies of Joseph of Egypt that help me love Joseph Smith and The Book of Mormon even more. 🙏🏻
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There is a wonderful little lesson in Genesis 50 about forgiveness - whether it be to your family or to yourself.
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So, what does it really mean when you get a patriarchal blessing and your “lineage” is declared? Well, this crazy family needs to be gathered - and we get the privilege of participating in it. 😎
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As one of my students so wisely stated, “Jesus is horrible at hide-and-seek in the scriptures”. 😂. If you look for him, you’ll find him. Hence, the question we should all ask ourselves when studying the scriptures is “WWJT”? 🔍
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Joseph is a hero! His life is a wonderful example of how “all things work together for good to them that love God”.
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Joseph is the perfect example for showing us tips for tackling temptation when they are put in our path.
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Man, Joseph had some hard trials hit him at a very young age, and yet people could tell that “the Lord was with him”. What an example! 🙏🏻😇
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Props to the late Stephen R. Covey for the inspiration on this message that goes so well setting up the story of Joseph.
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Before we get into the awesome story of Joseph, there is a cool little principle in Genesis 35 that serves as a wonderful reminder of our need for covenants and holy places. 😇
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of reconciliation. There are many instances where we see this in the scriptures, but this one might be one of my favorites! 😇😇
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After a crazy night of wrestling, Jacob persevered and gained a tremendous blessing that also helps me know that I too can “let God prevail”! 🙏🏻😇💪🏻
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One of the simplest verses in the Old Testament provides one of the most powerful messages! 🙏🏻
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Just like his grandfather Abraham and his father Isaac before him, it is crucial that Jacob marry in the covenant and have posterity…but, man - what a crazy adventure these two chapters are in getting him there! 😂
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Genesis 28 gives some great context to a very familiar hymn of ours and gives some excellent counsel on getting “Nearer, My God, to Thee” 😇
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Abraham is a hero! I mean, not everyone has a covenant named after them, right? There several things that we can learn from the life of Abraham to also be considered, like he was “a friend of God”. 😇
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What a crazy chapter! Can righteous people be deceived? We humans are a messy bunch aren’t we? Thank goodness there is a merciful, all-knowing God who still accomplishes his will…even when we get in the way and try and help in very clumsy, myopic ways.
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The real reason for failure is giving up what we want the most for what we want at the moment.
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If the continuation of the covenant from Abraham to Isaac is of the utmost importance, then who Isaac marries is absolutely crucial! Rebekah is “a ten camel companion” in so many ways… 😀
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Genesis 24 is is a crucial chapter in the continuation of the covenant that God made with Abraham as it hinges on Isaac marrying in the covenant. And it has some personal meaning to me as well. 😀
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We should constantly be looking for Jesus Christ in the stories in the scriptures. The story of Abraham and Isaac is a perfect example of this. 🙏🏻
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If you think about the question “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?”, our initial response is “of course not!”. That said, it is one thing to believe that God can do all things but another to realize that it can actually happen in your own life as well.
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The story of Lot’s wife and looking back at Sodom after she was specifically commanded not to is a tragic story…with some great application for us. 🧂
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To keep the Abrahamic Covenant, to be different than the world and to have the Spirit of the Lord, we need to be very cautious in our homes and in our personal lives to not even except a thread of what the world has to offer.
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When Abram and Lot separated, Lot chose the more “well-watered” area and pitched his tent “toward Sodom”. Where you decide to pitch your tent can make a huge difference in where you end up.
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The story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar is a messy story where otherwise faithful people panic when the fear of God’s promises not coming to pass is in their minds. I love the principle taught in this chapter to help any who feel misunderstood, confused, or fearful.
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Back in Abraham 1:2, one of the things Abraham desired was to be “a prince of peace”. This story gives us a perfect example of that righteous desire in practice. Pretty sure there’s a lesson here for us in this divisive and contentious world.
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In a world that is absolutely obsessed with labeling and dividing us - of all the “identities” to be known as, “the seed of Abraham” is a pretty amazing identifier. 😇
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The “Thoughts to Keep in Mind” about The Covenant in the CFM Curriculum this month is awesome! “Did this covenant give Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants a privileged status among God’s children? Only in the sense that it is a privilege to bless others.” So good!
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Desire is a pretty crucial thing in our lives. It dictates where we put our energy and priorities. It is cool to see what Abraham desired and sought after and what it led him to…and how it has blessed my life. 🙏🏻
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The Tower of Babel is such an interesting story. You’ve got a group of people who are trying to get into the presence of God by doing things their own way rather than doing them the way God wants them to do it. There’s definitely a valuable lesson there for you and me in our desires to get closer to God.
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It must have been pretty frustrating for Noah to invite all to get in the ark and to have them ignore his counsel. I’m so grateful for a modern-day Noah who is not only inviting us to do the same thing, but asking us to “flood the earth” with messages of goodness in hopes that they will choose to get in the ark and choose to stay.
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The Lord asked Noah to build an ark. I can only imagine the questions, concerns, doubts that Noah had along the way in the building process. There are more than a few lessons for us here as we are preparing for the “floods” of life.
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I imagine that the account of the flood could really scare a lot of people into obeying God out of fear. But if you remember the Lord’s work and glory, then the flood could be viewed as one of the most merciful acts from a loving God.
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How wicked were the people in Noah’s day? It’s kind of sobering to see how similar they were to the things going on in our day.
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As long as the Lord has had a people on the earth, his goal has been to gather them and establish Zion. He did it for Enoch and his city, he wanted to do it with the early Saints, and would also love to do it with us...as we LET GOD PREVAIL.
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In our world where “men’s hearts (are) failing them, (as they are) looking forth with fear”, let’s be the ones who are sweeping the earth with a flood of righteousness and providing hope to those failing hearts. 😇
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We have a God who weeps for us and with us! What a wonderful doctrine! Perhaps that is what makes him such an amazing “Man of Counsel”. 🙏🏻
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Through Enoch, the Lord was able to create a Zion people. 😀. Sometimes when we read scriptural accounts, we forget that this all didn’t happen in a couple of days. The phrase “in process of time“ means everything when you are trying to build something God-like.
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In order for Enoch to build Zion, he had to change the way he viewed the people around him. Once we do that, miracles can happen! 👀
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