How is the ‘shield of faith’, described by Paul, both a protection and a weapon against ‘principalities, powers, the rulers of darkness of this world’, and ‘spiritual wickedness in high places’ (Ephesians 6:12)? Our class teacher asked us a question like this in Gospel Doctrine a couple of weeks ago. After thinking about it, I … Continue reading The shield of faith
A distressed parent brought his son, afflicted with an evil spirit, to the apostles in Jerusalem. They could not cure him, however, so he came to Jesus, who cast out the evil spirit and healed the boy. The apostles asked him why they could not do it, and the Master replied, Because of your [little … Continue reading Mustard-seed faith
I was trying, one day, to describe how I’ve come to know the things I do spiritually. But as I wrote, I realised it was impossible to do so in words. They convey some of this process, but they are inadequate to sufficiently and fully communicate it. They are, though, a starting point – an … Continue reading Of a thousand little parts
On Friday night I watched a broadcast of an address given to young adults by Elder David Bednar. He spoke about ‘not shrinking’ during trials, and shared the story of a young couple who faced cancer almost as soon as they were married, and struggled with it twice. The couple asked him to come and … Continue reading “Carest thou not that we perish?”
But if ye will nourish the word, yea, nourish the tree as it beginneth to grow, by your faith with great diligence, and with patience, it shall take root; and behold it shall be a tree springing up unto everlasting life. (Alma 32:41) Why is patience such an important ingredient in our lives? On the … Continue reading The importance of patience
Peaceable Treasures 