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The only way to know what you believe is to study from authorized sources.
Your faith and beliefs should grow out of your own study and experiences, not what other people tell you about your beliefs.
The sacrament is the key to drawing the Savior’s power into our lives.
We can find joy as we make an effort to gather to the Savior, and gather with the Saints.
We feel forgiveness through the Holy Ghost as we make an effort to repent daily.
A brief biography of Oliver Cowdery, with some details regarding his departure from, and return to the Church.
I don’t believe it was a coincidence that the events of the world in the last few weeks have coincided…
This post contains an outline and summary of my study of the April 2025 General Conference, and a discussion of “prophetic priorities.”
This post contains an overview of the notes I took during my study of the Doctrine and Covenants in 2025.
I’m writing this post on the morning of President Russell M. Nelson’s funeral. He passed away on September 27, 2025,…
The Old Testament helps us better understand the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation.
Have you ever felt like your “gospel knowledge” on a subject was inadequate? I’m sure many of us feel at…
If we want to gain a testimony, we must first choose to exercise faith in Jesus Christ.
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.
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
Writing 100 articles for this site has helped me to discover my faith in Jesus Christ.
I recently came across a quote from Elder M. Russell Ballard that stopped me in my tracks: “The choices we…
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.
Moses taught that we are the Lord’s inheritance. As children of Heavenly Father, He loves us, and everything He does is for our good.
Caleb said, “Give me this mountain.” As we face our challeges with faith in the Lord, rather than avoid them, we can accomplish great things.
Sometimes I experience decision fatigue. I get tired of making choices and just want quick answers. We all feel this…
AI can be a powerful tool—but it also raises questions about agency, effort, and spiritual growth. If we will follow principles for AI use taught by prophets and apostles, we
Understanding the story of the Twelve Tribes of Israel can help us better understand our covenants and how we can help gather Israel.
What does it mean to “fear God” in the Old Testament? It does not mean fright. The Hebrew scriptures reveal something deeper: reverence, honor, and devoted trust in a loving
Before Samuel’s calling as a prophet, the word of the Lord was “precious,” or rare. But “precious” also means valuable. Is the word of the Lord rare or valuable in
Throughout history, prophets have pleaded with the Lord on behalf of His people in ways we rarely see. This post explores the quiet, unseen work prophets do for us—while emphasizing
There is a correlation between scripture study and revelation. If we want to receive the blessings of scripture study, we need to do more than just read. We need to
Many prophets teach doctrine by referring to familiar stories. When we understand scripture stories—the people, places, and events—we gain deeper insight into doctrine and the prophetic message. Learning the stories
Most mornings, I start my day listening to the news while I exercise, then scrolling through headlines at breakfast. Almost every day, I’m met with…
This summary of 1 Samuel shows the impact of a prophet, and follows the rise and fall of kings of Israel.
The story of Ruth tells of faithfulness and hope. Through the faith of a Moabite widow, God preserves the line that would lead to King David—and ultimately to Jesus Christ.
Does It Align with Christ? Recently, I came across a scripture that caused me to reflect on my relationship with…
2 Samuel follows the rise of David as king over Israel, the covenant the Lord establishes with his house, and the consequences of David’s sin, which results in rebellion and