Did that title freak you out a bit? Don’t worry, it’ll make sense in a few minutes. Lately, while reading my scriptures, I’ve noticed how often repentance is discussed. The New Testament has various invitations to repent, and the Book of Mormon is absolutely loaded with these invitations. Which probably means that repentance is pretty […]
Category: Atonement
3 Things to Remember When You Feel Like Giving Up
Mary knelt beside the empty garden tomb, tears streaming down her face with renewed grief and sorrow, when she heard Him ask, “Woman, why weepest thou?” Thinking the gardener had approached her, Mary turned to Him, asking Him to lead her to His body. If it was missing, she would recover it. His enemies had […]
3 Book of Mormon Testimonies of Jesus Christ
The Book of Mormon bears testimony of Christ and pairs with the Bible to make a strong witness of our Savior. The prophets of the Book of Mormon all have unique testimonies and we have so much to learn from them. They all testified of Christ, but their unique relationship to Him shows in their […]
Thoughts on the Sacrament
One of my favorite talks from General Conference earlier this month was “Behold the Lamb of God” by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. His emphasis on respecting the Sacrament made a strong impression on me. Growing up, I could be pretty casual when it came to the Sacrament. In fact, when I was really young, I […]
Our Second Chance from Christ
In the Logan Temple, there is a painting of Jesus calling Lazarus from his tomb. It’s one of my favorite ones in the temple right now. And with today being Easter, the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead feels so relevant. There are two things in this painting that strike me every time […]
Jesus’s Last Return to Jerusalem
Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem for the last time. Unlike His previous entrances to the city, this last approach was lauded and celebrated. Palm fronds waved around Him as He rode serenely past on a borrowed donkey, surrounded by His followers and apostles. Jesus knew, long before this impressive entrance into Jerusalem, […]
When Have I Done Enough?
Sometimes, I get exhausted with the world. It’s a weight to keep going, keep working, and keep learning. You know what that’s like. It’s just part of life. But it is wearing. And when I’m worn as thin as I feel I can go, I just wonder, when have I done enough? What more could […]
4 Simple Ways to Know Christ Personally
So you’ve read about Christ in the scriptures. And you’ve gone to church and talked about Him there. It’s something you’ve heard so many times that you can tell anyone about Jesus and what we believe about Him. You know about Jesus Christ. But do you know Him personally? I wonder that a lot. What […]
