Ether 2 (Éter 2) This chapter is resonating deeply with me this morning. It is how closely the Lord stood with them as he directed them along the way to where they needed to go, and how far they needed to go before they reached their destination. How many barges He had them build and …
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Porque Me Has Suplicado Todo Este Largo Tiempo
Ether 1 (Éter 1) El enfoque de mi estudio en esta mañana es en como el Señor relata con su pueblo. Siento que esto es el enfoque de Moroni también. Primordialmente, este libro es para mostrar como el mano del Señor termino o destruyo el pueblo de Jared. Pensamos como humanos que somos encargados de …
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A Aquellos que No Creen en Cristo (To Those Who Do Not Believe in Christ)
Mormon 9 (en español) Es difícil para mí leer estas escrituras sin sentir que el autor esta señalando con el dedo. Pero no lo es. No esta escribiendo desde un lugar de juicio. I have now spent several days trying to work past the beginning of this chapter. Indeed, I’ve read the chapter now, but …
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Sunday, May 29, 2022
Sacrament Meeting Notes: Doing our best still leaves room for error. People don’t always have malicious intent and yet they still make mistakes. Seek out people’s intent, do not judge by their actions. Referencing Elder Holland and Kearon’s most recent conference talks. Special musical number “Peace in Christ” sung by Sariah Thompson, accompanied by her …
Preparations for Animation School
It was impressed upon me last evening (11 May 2022) that I was not in a place that I was prepared to attend Animation School successfully. What is needed for me to successfully attend and give my attentions to animation school? Time With me planning to start full-time work, having a house to work on, …
For the Lord Hath Spoken It
Mormon 8 (en español) Chapter 8 of the book of Mormon starts with a sudden shift in narration from Mormon to his son, Moroni. It come unexpectedly, though chapter 7 is a fitting farewell tribute for Mormon. One get the sense that there was more that Mormon had intended to write. What stands out to …
Know Ye
Mormon 7 (en español) The first thing that stands out to me in this chapter written directly to descendants of Lehi is the invitation to come unto repentance, coupled with a warning: or you cannot be saved. It is that straight forward: if I do not accept repentance as a way of living, the way …
O Ye Fair Ones
Mormon 6 (en español) Going into this final conflict, Mormon is about 74 years old. He states, “I… began to be old.” (see vs. 6) Mormon has witnessed the entire decimation of his world. His conclusion at the end of it: O that ye had repented before this great destruction had come upon you. But …
Clasped in the Arms of Jesus
Mormon 5 (en español) Versículo 2 termine con el frase: –luchaban por sus vidas sin invocar a aquel Ser que los creó.– Aquí tenemos la distinción entre los justos y los inicuos. Todos tenemos que luchar por nuestras vidas. Pero la diferencia es en el acto de creer en Dios y clamar a Él para …
From This Time Forth
Mormon 4 (en español) The first thought that is impressed upon me as I read about this state of blood, warfare, and degeneration, is that these are the conditions under which Mormon acts as editor of the Book of Mormon. It is fresh upon his mind what he is trying to avoid in compiling a …