In ‘the first year of the reign of the judges over the people of Nephi’, a man was brought before the chief judge, Alma, who had been going about among the people teaching that there was no need for repentance, that all would be saved, no matter what, so they could do as they wished … Continue reading Salvation for all….?
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does anyone have to die? Why is there evil in the world? These questions are continually asked, by people who already believe in God, and by those who don’t, as reason for not believing. It’s called ‘the problem of evil’. And yet, these questions are perfectly … Continue reading The ‘problem of evil’
We’re all, it seems, trying to prove ourselves good enough to each other: smart enough, successful enough, kind enough, talented enough, dedicated or brave enough. Enough to be accepted, admired, loved, appreciated, chosen, left alone, or believed. And yet, none of us is really any of these things. We’re not beautiful or kind or brave … Continue reading The Frantic Quest
Tithing is an ancient commandment. If God has given this commandment since the beginning, or near it, then it must be very important. Why has He given it, and why is it so important? Why would Malachi speak about it so seriously, as ‘robbing’ God? I think it’s because tithing is a symbol of our … Continue reading Why tithing?
Joseph Smith said that The Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion. We know this very well as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But why is it the keystone? Why is it so central? Two obvious reasons are that The Book of Mormon has to exist and have … Continue reading The Book of Mormon – the keystone of our religion
Peaceable Treasures 