Holy Ghost
[9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? [10] And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of… Read more
Tom Irvine
Jesus Quotes Scriptures, An Anointing…
Jesus, during his mortal ministry, often quoted or made references to Old Testament verses. Here is an example… And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat… Read more
Answers to Prayers
As a young man, President David O. McKay prayed for a witness of the truthfulness of the gospel. Many years later, while he was serving his mission in Scotland, that witness finally came. Later he wrote, “It was an assurance to me that sincere prayer… Read more
Was Job Real or Figurative?
A friend raised the question whether Job was a real person. My understanding and belief is yes, he was real. * * * Ezekiel refers to Job along with Noah and Daniel. Ezekiel 14 [14] Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in… Read more
Strengthening One Another
The Apostle Paul taught: We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (Romans 15:1) Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. (1 Thessalonians 5:11) * * * When one… Read more
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
President Thomas S. Monson has used the following story in several of his talks. See for example: The Three Rs of Choice, October 2010. Let us not find ourselves as indecisive as is Alice in Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. You will remember… Read more
Facing Adversity with Faith in the Lord
I testify that by the Spirit of Christ and by the Holy Ghost, you may walk confidently in whatever difficulties will come. Because you are so valuable, some of your trials may be severe. You need never be discouraged or afraid. The way through difficulties… Read more
Walking Scriptures
This morning I took a walk around my neighborhood. My family and I live in an area with hills and pine trees. I remembered that the Bible has hundreds of verses containing the verb walk. Here are just a few… Adam and Eve heard the… Read more
Forsaking Worldliness: Stories & Quotes
The following story can be used as a metaphor for the dangers of worldliness. The Sirens were sea nymphs in Greek mythology. They were represented in early Greek art by birds with the heads of women. The Sirens lured approaching sailors by their enchanting singing.… Read more
Forsaking Worldliness: Doctrine & Covenants
Doctrine & Covenants 1 [15] For they have strayed from mine ordinances, and have broken mine everlasting covenant. [16] They seek not the Lord to establish his righteousness, but every man walketh in his own way, and after the image of his own god, whose… Read more