Just re-posting this from Tea in Solitude. I think it’s a good explanation of what Christ meant when He commanded us to be holy, or perfect, as He and His Father are. http://teainsolitude.com/2015/02/19/he-perfects-his-work-he-is-god-afterall/ Continue reading Perfection is God’s work in us
“And thus it is.”! I love it. So Nephi. The truth and nothing but the truth. Obey God. That’s all. The End. Continue reading And thus it is. Amen. (Nephi, Jacob, and some scriptural faves)
The Saviour is my example of what an elder Brother (or sister) should be. And although He is really my half-brother, He treats me as a full, equal sister, offering me a share in His inheritance, inviting and expecting me to become like unto Him. He is the example of humility, selflessness, faith in another, … Continue reading
The Old Testament is full of extraordinary events and fascinating people. Far removed from our time, the differences between life then and now are sometimes enormous, enough that it can be very difficult to comprehend some of the more astonishing occurrences it records. Things that we find inconceivable – like a whole sea dividing itself, … Continue reading Ancient Israel and the command to kill: bloodthirsty or merciful?
A couple of months ago, I was studying chapters 14-16 of John. They’re really nice chapters where the Lord is explaining to his disciples what will soon occur for him and them. He’s also helping them understand why it’s necessary and how they can remain at peace despite the loneliness and difficulty to come. In … Continue reading Be of good cheer
Peaceable Treasures 