Tag Archives: Ether 12

What’s Wrong with Seeking Signs?

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

The prophet Zenos foretold a sign which would coincide with the Savior’s death hundreds of years later. Some members of the house of Israel, who would be living on “the isles of the sea,” would experience three days of darkness … Continue reading →

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How Can I Be More Humble?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

It’s hard to feel that you are sufficiently humble. If you did, you might not be. — Henry B. Eyring, “Come Unto Christ,” BYU Speeches, 29 Oct 1989 The word “humble” (or “humbled”) appears 68 times in the Book of … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Be Steadfast?

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

After the people of King Benjamin prayed and received a remission of their sins, they made a covenant with God to obey His commandments for the rest of their lives. King Benjamin told them that they were now the children … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn from the Prayers Recorded in the Book of Mormon?

Posted on March 28, 2019 by

Today, I reviewed all of the prayers I could find in the Book of Mormon. I specifically looked at actual prayers which are quoted word for word, not prayers which are merely mentioned, and not sample prayers given for teaching … Continue reading →

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What Can We Learn About Coming Unto Christ from the Brother of Jared?

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

The Book of Mormon tells the story of a family who traveled across the ocean to the American continent just after human languages were confounded at the Tower of Babel. The family was led by a man named Jared and … Continue reading →

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How Does the Savior Invite Us to Come Unto Him?

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

I mentioned yesterday that the phrase “come unto Christ” appears only five times in the scriptures. In contrast, the Savior says “come unto me” 39 times in the scriptures: once in the Old Testament, six times in the New Testament, … Continue reading →

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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Grace?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

The word “grace” appears 31 times in the Book of Mormon. Today, I reviewed each of those passages and learned the following principles: Grace is an attribute of Jesus Christ. It is often listed with other attributes, including: mercy, truth, patience, … Continue reading →

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