One verse stands out to me in Alma 10. Amulek, speaking of the reasons he was not fully engaged as a member before he was commanded by an angel to return home, take care of Alma, and be blessed by him: “Nevertheless, I did harden my heart, for I was called many times and…
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The Conversion Triangle
To start a fire, three things need to be present: heat, fuel, and oxygen. This is often called the Fire Triangle. If any of these three is missing, a fire cannot be started. Likewise, when sharing the gospel,there are at least three critical elements that need to be present for there to be conversion: the…
Of Flint and Steel
Life has a way of striking us: an offense, a difficult teaching, an unexpected trial. But what happens when those sparks strike a heart that has grown hard? Nephi’s comparison of a hardened heart to flint offers a surprisingly vivid warning, along with a hopeful reminder about repentance and healing.