I like reference books. Yes, I was the weird kid who actually read the dictionary for fun. In second grade, I went through the school library’s entire collection of biographies. So, when Deseret Book offered me the opportunity to review the new Doctrine and Covenants Reference Companion, I jumped at the chance. And it is… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Scriptures
Modern Decor for a Modern Molly
Do you ever feel like you need to change around the furniture to effectively change your schedule? Reboot the system? I’ve been reorganizing our spare bedroom lately in hopes of turning it into a sanctuary of sorts for myself. I’ve tried my hardest to read my scriptures and study at my computer desk, in bed,… Continue Reading
Feast Upon the Words of Christ
I’m a firm believer that missionaries receive revelation. Over the past few weeks, the missionaries in our ward have been visiting us weekly. It’s been such a wonderful experience to meet with these men who teach us lessons, share messages, challenges and eventually ask to take our trash out for us (of which we’ve only… Continue Reading
A Sure Foundation
Lately I’ve been thinking about Helaman 5:12:And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail… Continue Reading
Land That We Love
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” –Declaration of Independence The Lord provided a way for His gospel to be restored. As we read in the Book… Continue Reading
Doctrine and Covenants Series: Thou Shalt … Offer Up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day
The purpose: To strengthen our desire to keep the Sabbath day holy. Scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 59 Bible Dictionary: Sabbath Scripture Chain: Exodus 20:8–11 Mosiah 18:23 Isaiah 58:13–14 D&C 59:9–13 Mark 2:23–28 Lesson Links (lesson specific): Teacher’s Manual Link Student Manual Link Brother Beardall’s Gospel Doctrine Outlines James E. Neumann Institute LDS Living Meridian Magazine… Continue Reading
First Nephi, Again?
After listening to General Conference this month, I made the resolve to start reading the scriptures on a more consistent basis. Although we are studying Doctrine & Covenants for Gospel Doctrine, I felt that it was more appropriate at this point in my life to hop back into the Book of Mormon. I had typically… Continue Reading
Little Black Books
Scriptures are often referred to as the Word of God. What a powerful tool we possess in having the scriptures in our homes. The word of God is given to everyone if we will but seek it. Quite often, I look at my scriptures (I try to have them visible as it aids in my… Continue Reading
Book of Mormon Mondays – Forgiveness
I came across one of the best stories of forgiveness in the Book of Mormon this weekend. It’s one that I hadn’t really taken much notice of because the person being forgiven is a character we usually consider practically perfect, Captain Moroni. I mean afterall, in Alma 48:17 it reads, “Yea, verily, verily I say… Continue Reading