Isaiah’s Temple Experience – Chapter 6:1-8
There are many ways to interpret Isaiah, as seen by the many Isaiah-made-easy type books that are out there. We still struggle through, or stay clear, of that precious book. Precious, because Nephi said if we don’t understand it, we may just miss the entire boat of the purpose of earthlife. As far as I’m [...]
Family Home Evening, Prayer, Scriptures, Council
Back in the old days, Family Home Evenings were meant to create a special time for families to have a set time to be together to train in the gospel. Things haven’t changed over the years; in fact, FHE is needed more than ever. There are two reasons to keep holding Family Home Evening: 1) [...]
The Story of Ruth and Her Shoe
In the story of Ruth there is an episode where her nearest kin takes off his shoe, so she can marry Boaz. According to most scholars, the explanation for this Hebrew tradition has been lost, however, I found a very interesting, and satisfying rationalization for it from a pastor, from California. Putting his thoughts together [...]
Feasting Upon the Word of God
Just how important is it to read your scriptures? Let’s take a look. Before his death, King Benjamin passed the records to his son Mosiah. “And it came to pass that after King Benjamin had made an end of these sayings to his son, that he gave him charge concerning all the affairs of the [...]
The Tongue of Angels
Isn’t this a beautiful phrase? What exactly is the tongue of angels, and how do we receive this gift? According to 2 Nephi 31:13 we learn that when we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, we will be able to “speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praises unto the Holy One of [...]
Sing the New Song
Did you know you are going to have to sing a song when you get to the pearly gates, in order to get in? Don’t worry, though. The words are in the scriptures, in your testimony, in your life lived, and in your love of the Savior. You don’t even need to worry about whether [...]
Some Ins and Outs of Scripture Reading
Maybe some of you are better at your scripture reading than I am. All I can say is I am grateful for my Gospel Doctrine calling, because I take an entire week to study scripture, cruise the Internet, and gather other reading materials that will enlighten me enough to enrich other’s lives. If I’m not [...]
Women and the Abrahamic Covenant
I promised that I would explain how temple symbolism, and its relationship to the Abrahamic Covenant, has to do with Relief Society and us, the Women of God. As I have taught this concept in my Gospel Doctrine classes these past weeks, I have gained a deeper understanding of how much God loves us, his [...]
Why the Big Dipper on the Salt Lake Temple?
On the exterior of the Salt Lake Temple there are many celestial symbols such as moonstones, sunstones, starstones, etc. On the central west tower of the Salt Lake Temple on the upper section is the constellation of the Big Dipper. Why? All of these celestial symbols are reminders of the vision of Abraham in the [...]
Gospel Principles Lessons
How are we doing, teaching the Gospel Principles lessons in Relief Society? I’ve heard a mixture of groans and interest, but not a huge song of delight. They’re shorter lessons and I know some of you are wishing there was more material to draw from. Well, I have some thoughts and ideas for you, thanks [...]
