After the natural disasters which coincided with the death of Jesus Christ, some inhabitants of the American continent experienced "thick darkness upon all the face of the land" for three days: And there could be no light, because of the darkness, neither candles, neither torches; neither could there be fire kindled with their fine and... Continue Reading →
“Be Still”
Near the end of the 46th psalm, there is a curious sentence. The rest of the psalm is narrated by a person who reassures us that God is has all power. Even though terrible things might happen—"the earth be removed," "mountains be carried into the midst of the sea," "the heathen [rage]," and "kingdoms [be]... Continue Reading →
What Should I Do After I Hear the Words of Prophets?
General conference is over, and I had a great experience learning from church leaders. I listened to the talks and tried to understand the speakers' messages. I also had a number of thoughts about improvements I can make in my personal life and in our family as a result of the things I've learned. What... Continue Reading →
As I Sat Pondering in Mine Heart – 1 Nephi 11:1
1 For it came to pass after I had desired to know the things that my father had seen, and believing that the Lord was able to make them known unto me, as I sat pondering in mine heart I was caught away in the Spirit of the Lord, yea, into an exceedingly high mountain,... Continue Reading →
Nephi Went His Way…Pondering – Helaman 10:2
2 And it came to pass that Nephi went his way towards his own house, pondering upon the things which the Lord had shown unto him.(Helaman 10:2)In the verses preceding this one, Nephi is surrounded by a group of people who were arguing about what label to attach to his spiritual power. Was he a... Continue Reading →
Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been – Moroni 10:3-5
3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how merciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things,... Continue Reading →
There Arose a Division Among the People – Helaman 10:1-2
1 And it came to pass that there arose a division among the people, insomuch that they divided hither and thither and went their ways, leaving Nephi alone, as he was standing in the midst of them.2 And it came to pass that Nephi went his way towards his own house, pondering upon the things... Continue Reading →
“All Things What Ye Should Do” – 2 Nephi 32:5
5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do.(2 Nephi 32:5)Nephi's message to us in this short chapter is: "Don't make life so complicated." Here's how I would paraphrase his main... Continue Reading →
The Waters of Shiloah – 2 Nephi 18:6-8
6 Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah’s son;7 Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria and all his glory; and he shall come up over all his channels,... Continue Reading →
2 Nephi 4:16 My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord
16 Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard. (2 Nephi 4:16) What does it mean to "delight" in the things of the Lord? It means to enjoy them, to savor them. When Nephi learned the meaning of the... Continue Reading →