Genesis 5 and Moses 6 Enoch Enoch is one of my heroes, but it may surprise members of the Church that very little is known about him in the wider Jewish and Christian worlds. Within Genesis 5 there is a series of verse that don’t tell us an awful lot: And Jared lived an hundred … More Come Follow Me Week 5
The Fall of Adam and Eve. Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5 We continue this week with elements that unequivocably point to us to Jesus Christ and His role as Saviour and Redeemer. Without the Fall there would have been no need for a Saviour, no need for the atonement to be wrought. But there was, and … More Come Follow Me Week 4
“In the Beginning God Created the Heaven and the Earth”: Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5 Although this is probably the most well know story in the Bible, in many ways it is the least settled. Certainly for me, this has been a narrative that I struggled with during my first few years as a … More Come Follow Me Week 3
In Moses 1 we read of the Lord’s interaction with Moses that highlights Moses’ identity “And, behold, thou art my son…” (Moses 1:4) “And I have a work for thee, Moses, my son; and thou art in the similitude of mine Only Begotten; and mine OnlyBegotten is and shall be the Saviour…” (Moses 1:6). “And … More “I am a child of God”
One of the things that I think is important within the Gospel of Jesus Christ is to make Christ the centre of everything that we do and everything that we are. Probably the scripture that has influenced me most 2 Nephi 25:26 which says: And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach … More Finding Christ in the Old Testament
Last year I posted about what I learned by sharing images of the Nativity from around the world. I repeated this task during Advent in 2024. It still helps me understand that God comes to us where we are. He loves all of his children- and I share all of the images from this year. … More A Global Nativity (2024)
I love Christmas! One of my earliest ‘religious’ memories is of Christmas when I was about five or six years of age. On Christmas Eve my mum took my brother and me to a Christmas Eve service at the local Church, where we held Christingles. Maybe this sticks in my mind because there is a … More Christ as the Light of the World
This post reflects on lessons of discipleship learned from Elphaba in Wicked, contrasting her nuanced character with the one-dimensional villain in The Wizard of Oz. It emphasizes responding to social injustices and embodying Christlike love toward all. The call to serve extends beyond comfort zones, advocating for integrity and compassion in every action. … More Lessons from Elphaba: Discipleship Through Wicked
Quoting from the Book of Mormon in last General Conference Elder Uchtdorf shared the following: Joy is the very purpose of God’s plan for His children. It’s what you were created for—“that [you] might have joy”! You were built for this! If we are created to have joy, and we are, then why is life … More Discovering Joy Through Jesus Christ
President Nelson encourages individuals to deepen their understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ continually throughout life. This involves recognizing the Atonement’s profound significance, developing a close relationship with Christ, and actively living out one’s discipleship. Attending the temple is emphasized as a critical way to strengthen this connection and gain knowledge of His teachings. … More Understanding the Atonement of Jesus Christ
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