Did you know that 1 Nephi has 618 verses? I didn’t, but I do now! I have studied one verse of the Book of Mormon every day for the last 618 days or so. This means I got to the end of 1 Nephi this morning (only about another 15 years to go). I have … More What I have learned from 1 Nephi
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
Over the last couple of months I have received messages from two friends. Both have them have asked me very similar questions. Essentially, the question is “We have a loving Heavenly Father, why would he insist that we participate in ordinances and engage in covenants? Surely, his love is enough to save us without the … More The importance of covenants
This post originally appeared as part of the Email a Believer blog at RE Online I would like to focus on some of the covenants Latter-day Saints make that should influence them as they strive to live the Gospel on a daily basis. The first is found in Mosiah 18: And it came to pass … More Covenants
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