On the one hand, we must recognise that we are nothing; on the other, we learn that to God, we are everything, and He will give us everything. We are His heirs, “joint-heirs with Christ” Continue reading Unprofitable servants and joint-heirs
We were studying Lehi’s (and Nephi’s) vision of the Tree of Life in Sunday School today – like everyone else in the Latter-day Saint world – and the questions our teacher asked led to some interesting thoughts. I’ve wondered before about the symbolism of the Tree itself, and this is where my thoughts went again … Continue reading Having a vision of the Tree of Life in our hearts and minds
On Resurrection Sunday, two disciples of Jesus began to walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus, a distance of about 12 kilometres. As they walked, they discussed what had happened in the past few days; how their Master – the great prophet they believed would save Israel – had been crucified, his body placed in a tomb; … Continue reading Believing the unbelievable
I’ve been reading an interesting book about the history of the Bible (The Book: A History of The Bible). It has glossy pages and pictures of ancient manuscript pages, with detailed information about some things I already knew, and others I didn’t. One thing it makes obvious is that the Bible was only compiled into … Continue reading Spiritual liberty: Galatians 5
The reason I love this scripture is for its evocation, again, of the basic theme of the Book of Mormon records: agency, choice and freedom. Our obligation to seek and know the truth, and act according to it. Continue reading Courage, freedom, expediency and sanctification. (Some more scriptural faves)
Peaceable Treasures 