How the Wicked Liken the Scriptures
If you don’t keep a scripture journal of some kind, I suggest you start now. I just came across these thoughts I wrote years ago. I may have unwittingly been channeling Elder Maxwell when I recorded...
View ArticleHow to REALLY Get Things Done
The experience of Nephi and his brothers getting the plates of brass teaches an interesting lesson. Not only does it demonstrate that the Lord provides a way, but it also teaches us a little about the...
View ArticleFulfillment of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Have you ever read the story of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, and Daniel’s interpretation of it? You’ve probably read about it in Sunday School and seminary, but if you haven’t read it yourself, you might...
View ArticleQuality vs. Quantity Time
Barbara B. Smith: “It might be a temptation for a working mother to plan special outings and play times as the so-called “quality” time she has with her children. But many are aware of the danger this...
View ArticleUtah-Mormons and Everyone-Else-Mormons
As a member of the church, I hear a lot of talk about whether it’s better to raise kids in Utah (and other predominantly Mormon states, such as Idaho, Arizona, etc), or raise kids outside of...
View ArticleWhy Did the Jews Hail Jesus as King, and Within a Week Have Him Crucified?
Palm Sunday celebrates the Sunday Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem (as would a king), the people shouted praises of Hosannah, hailing Jesus as their king, and the Messiah. So how could the Jews, who...
View ArticleAudio Scriptures for Kids: Matthew 1
I’d be glad to do more of the New Testament, if your interested. Or if you have a favorite bible chapter you’d like to see, let me know.
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Verse by Verse Commentary: The Book of Mormon Title Page
Wherefore, it is an abridgment of the record of the people of Nephi, and also of the Lamanites—Written to the Lamanites, who are a remnant of the house of Israel; and also to Jew and Gentile—Written by...
View ArticleVerse by Verse Commentary: Testimony of the Three Witnesses
Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That we, through the grace of God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, have seen the plates which contain...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: Testimony of the Eight Witnesses
Be it known unto all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, unto whom this work shall come: That Joseph Smith, Jun., the translator of this work, has shown unto us the plates of which hath been...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:1
I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:2
Yea, I make a record in the language of my father, which consists of the learning of the Jews and the language of the Egyptians. I make a record Nephi kept two records. The Book of Lehi, also known as...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:3
And I know that the record which I make is true; and I make it with mine own hand; and I make it according to my knowledge. What a powerful way to begin a record! Three verses in, Nephi is sharing his...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:4
For it came to pass in the commencement of the first year of the reign of Zedekiah, king of Judah, (my father, Lehi, having dwelt at Jerusalem in all his days); and in that same year there came many...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:5
Wherefore it came to pass that my father, Lehi, as he went forth prayed unto the Lord, yea, even with all his heart, in behalf of his people. There are many great lessons in this verse. First, Lehi was...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:6
And it came to pass as he prayed unto the Lord, there came a pillar of fire and dwelt upon a rock before him; and he saw and heard much; and because of the things which he saw and heard he did quake...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:7
And it came to pass that he returned to his own house at Jerusalem; and he cast himself upon his bed, being overcome with the Spirit and the things which he had seen. After Lehi’s first visitation or...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:8
And being thus overcome with the Spirit, he was carried away in a vision, even that he saw the heavens open, and he thought he saw God sitting upon his throne, surrounded with numberless concourses of...
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Verse by Verse Commentary: 1 Nephi 1:9
And it came to pass that he saw One descending out of the midst of heaven, and he beheld that his luster1)The 1830 Book of Mormon spells this word, “lustre” was above that of the sun at noon-day. As...
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