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Jesus Christ, the premortal Jehovah, God himself, performed the atonement so we can overcome the effects of the Fall.
A covenant relationship with God requires us to make significant promises, but God will bless us for keeping those promises.
Living the doctrine of Christ is following Christ. It is how we come unto Christ and are saved.
There is a power in the Book of Mormon that will flow into our lives as we seriously study it.
The ordinance of the sacrament can teach us how to live the gospel of Jesus Christ in every circumstance.
As an Aaronic Priesthood ordinance, the sacrament helps us to understand the true meaning of daily repentance.
The promise of always having the Spirit in our lives is one of the greatest blessings we can receive.
The Savior has established conditions, primarily repentance, that we must satisfy to receive the blessings of his atonement.
When we take the sacrament, we covenant that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ.
The covenant to keep his commandments which he has given us helps us to focus our minds on the Savior.
The covenant to “remember him” is the primary purpose of the sacrament, and represents everything he asks us to do.
As we live the covenants we make in the sacrament, we qualify for all the Savior’s blessings.
Have you struggled to read the Book of Mormon? How can we motivate ourselves to find excitement in repetition?
The story of Laman and Lemuel teach us that we cannot simply go through the motions; we must choose Christ.
Come, Follow Me 2024: January 15-21; 1 Nephi 6-10 It is well known that the first 116 pages translated from…
The vision of the tree of life teaches us how to come unto Christ and partake of his atonement.
The Holy Ghost will teach us great things, but only if we put in the effort and “study it out.”
Come, Follow Me, 1 Nephi 16-22. This is essentially a study guide of some things I learned in these chapters.
Come, Follow Me 2024: (a) January 29-February 4, 1 Nephi 16-22; (b) February 19–25, 2 Nephi 6–10; (c) February 26–March…
A verse-by-verse explanation of 2 Nephi 17, which is also Isaiah 7.
Jesus Christ has power to relieve our suffering, but in order to receive that blessing, we must believe in him.
We can develop lifelong friendships as we are intentional in our efforts to fulfill our ministering assignments.
Ministering can be better understood as we study basic, fundamental principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
As we live the principles of revelation, we allow God to work his miracles through us.
We gain a testimony of Joseph Smith as we study and live the principles he taught.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are asked to dedicate significant time to serving others. This…
This post is a summary of things I have learned from my Book of Mormon study during 2024.
As we finish Come Follow Me this year, I find myself reflecting on Moroni’s words. Despite his self-professed weakness in writing (Ether…
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often reflect on the profound experience of Joseph…
Learning the stories of the Doctrine and Covenants can help us to enjoy our Come, Follow Me study in 2025.
In 1820, Joseph Smith experienced his First Vision. Through the different accounts of the First Vision, we can gain insights into this significant event.
The history of the Doctrine and Covenants gives us a model for continuing revelation.
Introduction The journey of personal conversion is a deeply transformative experience that shapes our faith and strengthens our testimony. As…
Introduction The journey of repentance is a personal and ongoing process that allows us to grow closer to the Lord.…
Introduction The United States Constitution is more than just a historical document—it is a divinely inspired framework that has shaped…
The 13th Article of Faith says, “If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek…
Sacred music has the power to help us come unto Jesus Christ.
A study guide with resources that discuss the doctrine of the priesthood.
We can learn to recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost as we study and live principles of revelation.
We can learn to recognize and understand promptings from the Holy Ghost as we study and live principles of revelation.
I come from a long line of mostly active, devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
Small, simple habits—like daily scripture study—can lead to profound spiritual growth and greater peace. A recent article published in the…
Designed to test our faith and patience, life will require us to trust in God through adversity. Patience is an essential (and often-unwanted) ingredient that “sidles” our ability to
The plan of salvation shows us the perfect example of patience.
In matters of the soul, now is what matters and the only place where our agency has any power. In sum, today is holy and now is the day
Can I Be Forgiven? Have you ever wondered if God will forgive you of your sins? I have. I’ve made…
The Savior’s parable of the friend at midnight teaches us how we can improve our prayers.
It seems that contention and division are how the world operates – particularly in civic matters. But what if our faith in Jesus Christ requires a better way to
Financial stress is an emotional and psychological (see spiritual) strain from concerns about money. Historically, “money is the biggest stressor…
The oath and covenant of the priesthood requires that those who receive the Melchizedek Priesthood faithfully magnify their calling.