The Saviour’s yoke Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am gentle and humble in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is soft, and my burden is light. Matthew … Continue reading Gleanings, Summer-Autumn 2023
The scriptures that speak of the last days before the Lord’s coming describe physical conditions that sound like a worldwide environmental crisis – or rather, multiple environmental crises. So many that the earth cannot maintain its regular state; its systems overwhelmed and out of balance, with feedback multiplying the results and shocks, growing exponentially until … Continue reading The earth in commotion
Briefly Second Nephi, with Terryl Givens – Maxwell Institute podcast I’ve been listening to/reading this podcast tonight, because I really like Second Nephi (and am looking forward to the next episode, about Jacob, which I also really like). In this, Terryl Givens, from the Neal A. Maxwell Institute, gives a fascinating introduction to what he … Continue reading The everlasting covenant and promised lands that keep moving
There are often special fasts for rain in our region. Yesterday, my brother mentioned that there was a fast on for rain for farmers currently, and asked what we think happens as a result of such fasts: do they ‘work’? So I thought about it, and this is what I thought… Obviously, it’s a worthy … Continue reading Thoughts about praying/fasting for rain to relieve drought
I’ve been pondering this passage from Paul to the Hebrews: For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice (i.e. the voice of God) they that heard … Continue reading Today’s scripture passage: things that can’t be shaken
Peaceable Treasures 