Category: scriptures

March 22, 2013

Spiritual Education Through Sin

We are often told that the only thing that we truly ...

March 14, 2013

What does “study” mean?

Today's forum post is integral to the life of a disciple, ...

March 12, 2013

God’s Greatest Hits: Moses v. Satan

Years ago I worked as an academic adviser at the University ...

February 14, 2013

Doctrine and Covenants Reference Companion

I don't buy many reference books anymore. Even knowing it's true, seeing ...

February 13, 2013

Why the Basics Are Not Always So “Basic”

Language is a fluid concept. An english dictionary from two hundred ...

February 10, 2013

Managing Hunger and Thirst

[On Sundays this year we are publishing a series from Ray ...

February 7, 2013

All Is Well or Woe?

Mormons around the world sing the pioneer anthem 'Come, Come Ye Saints' ...

December 22, 2012

Mary and Christmas

It's getting cold outside, where I live. The nights are getting ...

December 16, 2012

To Believe on Their Words

This is the seventh in a series by our writers and ...

December 13, 2012

Tangible Gifts

This is the fourth in a series by our writers and ...

December 10, 2012

Jared, His Brother, and Spiritual Gifts

This is the first in a series by our writers and ...

December 1, 2012

Keeping Christmas

Karen Austin at Segullah has a post up about her celebration ...

November 24, 2012

How Readest Thou?

Many quote and study the parable of the Good Samaritan as ...

November 12, 2012

Distilling Knowledge

Michaela’s recent post on learning from the scriptures got me thinking ...

November 11, 2012

“Remember” as a Missionary Principle

My mind is prone to wandering to and fro trying to ...

November 5, 2012

Questions? You’ve got questions??

A number of years ago when I taught a stake institute ...

November 4, 2012

Light and Darkness

"What is that?" I asked. "It's one of those sun lamps. ...

October 17, 2012

Reconciling the Conflicts between Science and Religion

I grew up with a father who loved science, religion, and ...

October 16, 2012

If Ye Do This, Ye Shall Always…

Months ago, I was preparing to teach the gospel doctrine lesson ...

October 13, 2012

5 Habits of Great Teachers

All of us are teachers, in one way or another. Whether ...

October 12, 2012

Whither a Soapbox?

About four years ago, I noticed as I studied the scriptures, ...

October 12, 2012

Learning About the Protestant Reformation

Quick, what is October 31st known for? Halloween is not an acceptable ...

September 27, 2012

Can I Really Share a Book of Mormon?

Although I really want to do it, I've always had a ...

September 27, 2012

Empty Nets

I’m pretty sure I’m on a List at church. It’s the ...