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Do You Know What You Believe?

The only way to know what you believe is to study from authorized sources.

Do You Know What You Believe, part 2

Your faith and beliefs should grow out of your own study and experiences, not what other people tell you about your beliefs.

Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives

The sacrament is the key to drawing the Savior’s power into our lives.

Discover Joy in Gathering

We can find joy as we make an effort to gather to the Savior, and gather with the Saints.

How Can I Be Forgiven?

We feel forgiveness through the Holy Ghost as we make an effort to repent daily.

Oliver Cowdery

A brief biography of Oliver Cowdery, with some details regarding his departure from, and return to the Church.

The Watchtower

I don’t believe it was a coincidence that the events of the world in the last few weeks have coincided…

General Conference April 2025

This post contains an outline and summary of my study of the April 2025 General Conference, and a discussion of “prophetic priorities.”

Doctrine and Covenants 2025

This post contains an overview of the notes I took during my study of the Doctrine and Covenants in 2025.

Reflections on President Nelson’s Teachings

I’m writing this post on the morning of President Russell M. Nelson’s funeral. He passed away on September 27, 2025,…

Why Study the Old Testament?

The Old Testament helps us better understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation.

Understanding the Children of Israel: A Personal Study Journey

Have you ever felt like your “gospel knowledge” on a subject was inadequate? I’m sure many of us feel at…

What Does it Mean to Choose Faith in Jesus Christ?

If we want to gain a testimony, we must first choose to exercise faith in Jesus Christ.

Manna: a Lesson in Faith

The meaning of the word “manna” in Exodus 16 can teach us about exercising faith in God, and trusting in His power to deliver us.

Did God Condone Slavery in the Old Testament?

One of the many challenges in studying the Old Testament is the reference to slavery. We can gain peace as we learn more about the culture of the time, and

100 Posts and Discovering My Faith in Christ

Writing 100 articles for this site has helped me to discover my faith in Jesus Christ.

The Impact of Media on Our Spiritual Lives

I recently came across a quote from Elder M. Russell Ballard that stopped me in my tracks: “The choices we…

A Peculiar People: The Lord’s Dietary Laws

As Saints, we are supposed to be set apart or different from the world. The Lord’s dietary laws help us to be His peculiar people.