Just wanting to pen a few notes at the end of my morning study in Alma 26:8-16. It strikes me how the work of a doula (a trained birth attendant) is in many ways very similar to the work that Christ did in at least two key ways. Doulas are teachers or educators. Doulas are …
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Reverence
How did Christ demonstrate a proper mode of reverence towards the Father? I’ve reviewed the parable of the wicked husbandmen as recorded in Matthew 21. It talks of wicked leadership within the kingdom of God, and of how they ought to have reverenced the Son, but did not. The JST on verse 45 reveals that …
Light
“Let there be light.” (Genesis 1:3) A mandate for the world. It was the first thing spoken by God of which we have record. It is the inciting incident in our world’s origin story. Without it, the creation and life could not have continued. There is a model in this for us. Without light, we …
Sacrifice in Business
I’ve gone from considering Saul’s conversion and the sacrifices of the early members of the meridian church. https://www.lds.org/scriptures/tg/self-sacrifice?lang=eng https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/97.8?lang=eng#7 https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/117.13?lang=eng#12 “and when he falls he shall rise again, for his sacrifice shall be more sacred unto me than his increase, saith the Lord.” Later in the same section: “and in the due time he …
Defining Myself: Christian
What qualities are attributes define me as a Christian? https://www.lds.org/scriptures/gs/christians Profound Gratitude The foremost thing for which the Christian demonstrates gratitude is a forgiveness of sin. (See Alma 24:7-10) And I also thank my God, yea, my great God, that he hath granted unto us that we might repent of these things, and also that …
Defining Myself: Giver
How do I define myself as a giver. In charitable contributions to the Church, I never waiver. I’ve never been one to take the coat off my back and give it to another. That is a faith that I don’t yet possess. I have for a long time reasoned that I have been lacking in …
Defining Myself: Tribe of Ephraim
https://www.lds.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual/section-60-68/section-64-of-you-it-is-required-to-forgive-all-men?lang=eng Search on the above page: “Rebellious Are Not of the Blood of Ephraim” I’ve also spent sometime reading from the book of Ezekiel, chapters 38-40, which don’t directly talk about Ephraim, but rather give some insights into the end of times. Lineage of Ephraim Two sections that seem to be relevant to defining who …
Defining Myself: Minister of the Gospel
“I promise you that if you are faithful… to the Melchizedek Priesthood and happy to go teach the Gospel to others… joy will fill your soul.” There will always be opportunities to teach the Gospel in your life, always. (Why do spiritual impressions that I feel in connection with these thoughts also link me to …
Business Inspiration from the Scriptures
22 Dec 2016 Not sure where to pen these thoughts from scripture study, but they are more business related, or so it would seem. I am lead to consider again the verses from 2 Nephi 32. Verse 3 – “the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.” This is the …
“Be Your Best Self”
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/04/be-your-best-self?lang=eng Here’s the promise from President Monson: In the world today we face difficulties and challenges, some of which can seem truly daunting. However, with God on our side we cannot fail. As we bear His holy priesthood worthily, we will be victorious. Prior to this, in his remarks he gives simple instructions on the …