I’m re-posting this entry from about a year and a half ago, since it’s continually relevant. Where do you think we are in this process? What is our role, as disciples of Jesus Christ? The rise and fall of the perfect Nephite civilisation in 4th Nephi: it’s always wonderful and kind of magical to read … Continue reading Secrets of a happy society… and how to lose it.
Belief is a choice. We choose what we believe, whether we’re aware of those moments of choice, or not. I taught a Relief Society lesson today, and based it on Elder Soares’ talk from General Conference (since these talks are what all our RS lessons are now based on), In Awe of Christ and His … Continue reading “Will ye also go away?”
The Old Testament is long, so there are a lot of possible scripture faves to share from it. I’m not going to be able to share them all – but there will definitely be more than one part to this series installment! (See installments for the Book of Mormon and New Testament). Moses Let’s just … Continue reading Old Testament Scripture Faves, Part 1
We cannot allow ourselves to be caught up in the divisions and dissensions of the world. We must be above or outside of them. Our role, our special role, as latter-day disciples of Christ, is to be light-bringers – showing the world a different way. We are called to show mankind, through the power of … Continue reading We are called to be different
I read a review of a book on Goodreads last week, in which the person commented that people believe religion because it’s easier to rely on what others tell you to do – a prescribed set of rules that allow you to not have to think for yourself. Here’s part of what they wrote: There … Continue reading Religion is not an escape
Peaceable Treasures 