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The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ, the premortal Jehovah, God himself, performed the atonement so we can overcome the effects of the Fall.

A Covenant Relationship with God

A covenant relationship with God requires us to make significant promises, but God will bless us for keeping those promises.

The Doctrine of Christ

Living the doctrine of Christ is following Christ. It is how we come unto Christ and are saved.

Book of Mormon Introduction

There is a power in the Book of Mormon that will flow into our lives as we seriously study it.

The Sacrament: an Introduction

The ordinance of the sacrament can teach us how to live the gospel of Jesus Christ in every circumstance.

The Sacrament: An Ordinance for Repentance

As an Aaronic Priesthood ordinance, the sacrament helps us to understand the true meaning of daily repentance.

The Sacrament: the Promise of the Holy Ghost

The promise of always having the Spirit in our lives is one of the greatest blessings we can receive.

The Sacrament: Conditions of Repentance

The Savior has established conditions, primarily repentance, that we must satisfy to receive the blessings of his atonement.

The Sacrament: The Name of Christ

When we take the sacrament, we covenant that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ.

The Sacrament: Keep His Commandments

The covenant to keep his commandments which he has given us helps us to focus our minds on the Savior.

The Sacrament: Remember Him

The covenant to “remember him” is the primary purpose of the sacrament, and represents everything he asks us to do.

The Sacrament: Conclusion

As we live the covenants we make in the sacrament, we qualify for all the Savior’s blessings.

1 Nephi 1-5

Have you struggled to read the Book of Mormon? How can we motivate ourselves to find excitement in repetition?

Make Your Choice

The story of Laman and Lemuel teach us that we cannot simply go through the motions; we must choose Christ.

The Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Mormon

Come, Follow Me 2024: January 15-21; 1 Nephi 6-10 It is well known that the first 116 pages translated from…

The Tree of Life

The vision of the tree of life teaches us how to come unto Christ and partake of his atonement.

Study it Out

The Holy Ghost will teach us great things, but only if we put in the effort and “study it out.”

1 Nephi 16-22

Come, Follow Me, 1 Nephi 16-22. This is essentially a study guide of some things I learned in these chapters.

Understanding Isaiah, Part 1

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…

Understanding Isaiah, Part 2

A verse-by-verse explanation of 2 Nephi 17, which is also Isaiah 7.

I Believe in Christ

Jesus Christ has power to relieve our suffering, but in order to receive that blessing, we must believe in him.

Christlike Ministering

We can develop lifelong friendships as we are intentional in our efforts to fulfill our ministering assignments.

Ministering Principles: a Study Guide

Ministering can be better understood as we study basic, fundamental principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Seeking Revelation and Working Miracles

As we live the principles of revelation, we allow God to work his miracles through us.

How to Gain a Testimony of Joseph Smith

We gain a testimony of Joseph Smith as we study and live the principles he taught.

Serving with All Our Heart: Insights from Prophets and Apostles

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are asked to dedicate significant time to serving others. This…

Book of Mormon 2024

This post is a summary of things I have learned from my Book of Mormon study during 2024.

Final Lessons from Book of Mormon Prophets

As we finish Come Follow Me this year, I find myself reflecting on Moroni’s words. Despite his self-professed weakness in writing (Ether…

Revelation: The Heavens are Open

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we often reflect on the profound experience of Joseph…

Exploring the Doctrine and Covenants in 2025

Learning the stories of the Doctrine and Covenants can help us to enjoy our Come, Follow Me study in 2025.

What is the First Vision?

In 1820, Joseph Smith experienced his First Vision. Through the different accounts of the First Vision, we can gain insights into this significant event.

What is the Doctrine and Covenants?

The history of the Doctrine and Covenants gives us a model for continuing revelation.

The Church & Personal Conversion

Introduction The journey of personal conversion is a deeply transformative experience that shapes our faith and strengthens our testimony. As…

Learning from Joseph Smith: The Journey of Repentance

Introduction The journey of repentance is a personal and ongoing process that allows us to grow closer to the Lord.…

Divine Guidance: The Church and the U.S. Constitution

Introduction The United States Constitution is more than just a historical document—it is a divinely inspired framework that has shaped…

What is Virtue?

The 13th Article of Faith says, “If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek…

The Power of Music in Worship

Sacred music has the power to help us come unto Jesus Christ.

The Priesthood: a Study Guide

A study guide with resources that discuss the doctrine of the priesthood.

How Can I Recognize the Holy Ghost?

We can learn to recognize the promptings of the Holy Ghost as we study and live principles of revelation.

Principles of Revelation

We can learn to recognize and understand promptings from the Holy Ghost as we study and live principles of revelation.

My Personal Conversion to Jesus Christ

I come from a long line of mostly active, devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…

Living the Gospel by Design: The Power of Intentional Discipleship

Small, simple habits—like daily scripture study—can lead to profound spiritual growth and greater peace. A recent article published in the…

Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work?

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 Great Plan of Patience

The plan of salvation shows us the perfect example of patience.

Now is the Day of Your Salvation

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

Mercy Greater Than Our Mistakes

Can I Be Forgiven? Have you ever wondered if God will forgive you of your sins? I have. I’ve made…

Lord, Teach Us to Pray

The Savior’s parable of the friend at midnight teaches us how we can improve our prayers.

His Doctrine: Contention Should be Done Away

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

The Deceitfulness of Riches

Financial stress is an emotional and psychological (see spiritual) strain from concerns about money. Historically, “money is the biggest stressor…

What is the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood?

The oath and covenant of the priesthood requires that those who receive the Melchizedek Priesthood faithfully magnify their calling.