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Why Are We Blessed When We Are Reviled?
At the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lists a number of unlikely scenarios in which we should consider ourselves fortunate. One of those goes like this: Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, … Continue reading
Posted in Endurance
Tagged 1 Nephi 17, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 12, Alma 8, Ether 7, Helaman 10, Mosiah 14
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Why Is It Important to Lift Up Our Heads?
As he looked forward to the temple which his son would build, King David wrote a psalm about the joy of welcoming God’s presence into that holy house. “Lift up your heads, O ye gates” he wrote; “and be ye … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Uncategorized
Tagged 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 1, Alma 8, Jacob 3, Mosiah 24, Mosiah 7
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What Does It Mean to Be “Puffed Up?”
The Greek word phusioo (φυσιόω) means “to puff or blow up.” It comes from the word phusa which means “bellows.” Some form of the word appears five times in Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians and once in his epistle to the … Continue reading
What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Education?
This week marks the beginning of a new school year. As my children return to school, I’ve been thinking about what the Book of Mormon teaches about education. Here are a few key principles: Principle #1: Education begins at home. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 Nephi 1, 2 Nephi 28, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 6, Alma 12, Enos 1, Mosiah 2
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How Can I Manage Time More Effectively?
We are all stewards of the resources God has given to us. One of those resources is time. I’ve been thinking today about how I spend my time and how I can make better use of it. Here are some … Continue reading
Posted in Time Management
Tagged 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 17, Alma 4, Helaman 5, Mosiah 4
What Is the Gathering of Israel?
When Lehi taught his family about the scattering of Israel, he reassured them that the Lord would gather them again: And after the house of Israel should be scattered they should be gathered together again; or, in fine, after the … Continue reading
Posted in Gathering of Israel
Tagged 1 Nephi 10, 1 Nephi 14, 1 Nephi 22, 2 Nephi 9, 3 Nephi 20, 3 Nephi 21
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What Should I Do When I Feel Guilty?
Today, I spent some time looking at the passages in the Book of Mormon that talk about guilt. Here is what I learned: There is a human tendency to suppress feelings of guilt. We know intuitively when we have done … Continue reading
