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)
In religious terms, meekness and hope are both powerful concepts necessary to elevation of character in this life and eternal joy. Outside this sphere though, these words seem to have lost their power, becoming meaningless and worthy only of pity for those who profess to seek them. Dictionary.com defines meekness as (a) humbly patient or … Continue reading The Power of Meekness
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
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?”
Peaceable Treasures 