There’s a really great passage in Mormon 9, verses 15 to 28, about how God is a God of miracles. This chapter was actually written by Moroni, finishing his father’s record. It starts thus: And now, all ye that have imagined up unto yourselves a god who can do no miracles, I would ask of … Continue reading A God of Miracles
My scripture study went through Ephesians recently, including Paul’s famous analogy of the armour of God. As I read this time, it seemed clear that Paul is talking about the regular things we should be doing as part of a consecrated life. He starts with an exhortation and encouragement: Finally, my brethren, be strong in … Continue reading The Armour of God is a Consecrated Life
3 Nephi 22 and 24 record the teachings of Jesus Christ about prophecies given (by Him) to Isaiah and Malachi regarding the latter days, before His Second Coming – our time – and the rewards and conditions of the Millennium. Isaiah and Malachi used some very descriptive words in these prophecies, and I wanted to … Continue reading Jewels and refiner’s fire
I often have a hard time knowing what to think about during the Sacrament. I’ve been participating in it all my life, so I want to have some different ways of thinking about the meaning that are truly helpful. I think it was an episode of Teaching With Power I was listening to which gave … Continue reading Always remember Him: reflections for the Sacrament
Most people try to be basically ‘good’. But as disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to be more than generally good; we are called to be like Christ. Paul wrote, we ‘seek for glory and honour and immortality – eternal life’ (Romans 2:7). We’re not just seeking to do well in this temporary world, … Continue reading To be like Christ
Peaceable Treasures 