Alma 47
Don’t go there, Lehonti –
stand your ground
remember your purpose
don’t let him turn you around.
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Lift Up Your Head
Mosiah 7:18-19
This is a difficult stretch
you are called to walk on.
Days of peace and joy
seem to be long gone. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: A Living Witness of the Living Christ and The Power of the Book of Mormon in Conversion
Really it’s pretty simple. The object and design of the Book of Mormon is to teach us about Christ. The whole book points us to and focuses on Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Once we gain that knowledge, what are we going to do with it? Change for the better to align ourselves with Christ?
Continue readingGeneral Conference thoughts: The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon
When you think of miracles, what do you think of?
Moses parting the Red Sea?
A newborn baby?
A personal miracle of your own?
Continue readingThe downside to contentment
I have a theory. It’s not a popular theory. In fact, when I posed it as a question on Facebook there was some disagreement. But I maintain my thesis. Here it is: people who are content will not change. There would be no need. They will stay in their comfort zone with no desire to leave. It takes unhappiness, a burr in the saddle, some kind of discomfort to prompt or prod us to level up, so to speak.
Continue readingGeneral Conference thoughts: Found through the Power of the Book of Mormon
A simple exercise when it comes to the Book of Mormon is to sit down and ask yourself “Why do I read the Book of Mormon?” The answer should be a testimony born of experience in reading and applying its teachings. A witness can’t be shared if there is no familiarity. In fact, the word testimony or witness relies on having a personal viewpoint of something. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: The Role of the Book of Mormon in Conversion
by Elder Shayne M. Bowen
It’s not a new statement here. But it is a good reminder of the chain.
Has Jesus Christ’s church been restored to the earth in these days? Are prophets from God speaking God’s word again? Is this miracle even possible? Continue reading
The Iron Rod
General Conference thoughts: God’s Compelling Witness: The Book of Mormon
by Tad R. Callister
One time while on my mission, my companion and I spent some down time tracting. That’s probably the image most people think of when they think of “Mormons” – the door to door visits by missionaries. It’s not the most effective use of time but at least it’s not idling precious time away. Very little good tends to come from it except for the chance to meet a variety of people. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Fear Not to Do Good
by President Henry B. Eyring
Let me sum this one up quickly. This is what a testimony will do to you and for you. A testimony will prompt you to do good things. Continue reading
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