There are many blessings that come from reading the Book of Mormon. In my lifetime, I specifically remember heeding the challenges quoted below and receiving the promised blessings.
Tag: scripture study
17 Testimonies of the Book of Mormon from Latter-day Prophets
The Book of Mormon is the keystone of my religion. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I am grateful for the influence this book has had on me. It does not replace the Bible for me—a book I also love—but rather it reaffirms and enhances the doctrines taught therein….
Give the Lord Equal Time
There are many voices trying to get our attention and sympathy for their cause. The key is to recognize the voice of the Lord so that we are not deceived by the “Sherem’s” of the world.
The Sunday School Answers
Sometimes when we are asked a question in a class at Church we give what some people call “Sunday School” answers. These are typically the basics: read your scriptures, pray, go to church, get a testimony. I’m sure others could be added to the list. I have to admit–sometimes I cringe a little inside when…
My Soul Delighteth in the Psalm of Nephi
Here are my favorite phrases from Nephi’s Psalm (2 Nephi 4:15-35): For my soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them. (2 Nephi 4:15) Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard. (2 Nephi 4:16) I know…
A Formula for Hope
Do you ever lose hope because of all the commotion in the world? 1 Nephi 19:24 has a nice formula for hope: (hear ye the words of the prophet) + (liken them unto yourselves) = have hope Let’s break down the formula: Hear ye the words of the prophet The footnote for the word ‘hear’…
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