Purpose To help the children understand that when they do all they can and trust in Heavenly Father, he will guide them. Scriptures to Study: 1 Nephi 16, Alma 37:38–46, and Proverbs 3:5–6. Questions to Review How was Lehi blessed for his faith and obedience as he traveled into the wilderness? (1 Nephi 16:10) What did Nephi’s […]
Archives for January 2012
A Testimony of the Book of Mormon
This will be a quick study today since I had meetings this morning and am slammed for the entire day. However, last night I read an article by Elder Russel M. Nelson titled “A Testimony of the Book of Mormon“. It really caused me to reflect for a few reasons: Do people who are opposed […]
Honesty and Distracting Information about Truth
It’s really interesting: since my conversation on Facebook with my friend (and then another friend who also studied theology), I have had another conversation with another high school friend who was “worried about my salvation” and shared with me anti-Mormon website info… I want to study today about how I can fight off that anti-Mormon […]
Honesty in Proclaiming the Gospel – End of Facebook Saga
Yep, I got another message from my friend: Nate, The reason it feels like I am telling you what you believe is because you will not admit that we believe totally different things when it comes to God, Jesus Christ, salvation, etc. I pointed out distinct differences and yet you want to say that we […]
What the Scriptures Say About Honesty
Today I’m going to study about what the scriptures say, particularly the Old and New Testament, about Honesty and Truth. I just sent my final answer to my “Christian” friend who had questioned my beliefs in Christianity. Our conversation has been going on now for quite some time and I feel it has taken a […]
My Final Answer to the Facebook Truth Debate
Here’s what I’ve put together and sent on 1.12.11: Hey Luke, I’ve thought a lot about our on-going conversation. Here are a few clarifications: #1. Can you point to some specific contradictions that you see in the Bible. It seems there has been a misunderstanding. I didn’t say the Bible contradicts itself at all. This […]
Honesty: The First Step Toward Full Recovery from Anything
There is nothing more important than being true to the covenants we make with the Lord. Our eternal life depends on the principle of honesty. – Elder Richard J. Maynes As I read an article today from LDS.org titled “Honesty” it caused me to reflect a lot on a couple of experiences: 1. The VP […]
Topical Study of the Scriptures
One of my goals for this quarter and the entire year of 2012 is to study the scriptures topically. I feel strongly that my first quarter study will be based upon the 12 Steps topics: Week 1: Honesty Admit that you, of yourself, are powerless to overcome your addictions and that your life has become […]
Living the Abundant Life
Today I’m going to read the talk by President Monson titled “Living the Abundant Life“. So what is the “abundant life” you might ask? …a life filled with an abundance of success, goodness, and blessings. I like this concept. I think it’s everyone’s goal, at the start of a new year, to be better than […]
LESSON: The Book of Mormon, a Gift from a Loving Heavenly Father
Purpose: To help the children love and value the Book of Mormon. Study: the Introduction and the Testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith; title page of the Book of Mormon, the Testimony of the Three Witnesses, the Testimony of the Eight Witnesses, Mormon 6-7 The Book of Mormon – a Gift From God – Lesson […]
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