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
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
Tonight I am going to talk about the challenge or the cost of discipleship. It is an aspect of discipleship that we might gloss over or might be blasé about. This challenge of discipleship is alluded to in The Book of Mormon: And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in Christ, we preach of Christ, we … More The Golden Thread of Discipleship
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
In discussion with a friend yesterday I was reminded of a talk I gave in Church a number of years ago which I have updated a little bit. I would like to focus on some of the covenants we make that should influence us as we strive to live the Gospel on a daily basis. … More The Gospel and our virtual selves
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