Category Archives: self-mastery

How Is Jesus Both “the Father and the Son?”

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

Yesterday, I wrote about a phrase used by the prophet Abinadi to describe the Savior: “the light and the life of the world.” Today, I’d like to talk about another pair of titles Abinadi also applied to Jesus Christ: “the … Continue reading →

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And Also from Everlasting Death – 2 Nephi 10:25

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

25 Wherefore, may God raise you from death by the power of the resurrection, and also from everlasting death by the power of the atonement, that ye may be received into the eternal kingdom of God, that ye may praise … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Wars in the Book of Mormon

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

During April, I have studied the wars in the Book of Mormon. In particular, I’ve focused on the following wars: Zoram leads the Nephite army to victory (Alma 16) The Lamanites attack the people of Ammon (Alma 24-25) The battle … Continue reading →

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Being a Man of Much Passion – Alma 50:29-31

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

29 Therefore, Morianton put it into their hearts that they should flee to the land which was northward, which was covered with large bodies of water, and take possession of the land which was northward. 30 And behold, they would … Continue reading →

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