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Comparing Miracles

February 12, 2020EpisodeBlessings, Book of Mormon, Comparing, Comparison, Enoch, Gratitude, Jealousy, Miracles, Moses, Pearl of Great PriceMarie

48 Episode – Comparing Miracles

Neither Moses nor Enoch was a very good public speaker. Yet the Lord chose both of them to lead large groups of people. And He provided a way for both of them to accomplish their tasks. He provided two very different ways for them to accomplish their tasks. Why didn’t they receive the same miracle?

Scripture References

2 Nephi 3:17
Moses 6:31-32
1 Nephi 3:7
Pres. Russell M. Nelson, “Come, Follow Me,” General Conference April 2019

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Where Are You Going For Answers?

January 29, 2020EpisodeAbinadi, Answers, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, King Noah, Laman and Lemuel, Nephi, RevelationMarie

47 Episode – Where Are You Going For Answers?

When you have a question or need advice or are trying to make a decision, who do you talk to? What people are at the top of your list? Family, close friends, a social media group? What about Heavenly Father? Is He the first person you turn to, or is He more of a last resort? There are examples in the scriptures of people who turned to Him first, and people who turned to Him only out of desperation, or not at all. And there is a definite difference for how things worked out for those people.

Scripture References

1 Nephi 15:8
Mosiah 17:11-12
Doctrine & Covenants 9:7-8
“Our Father In Heaven.” Joseph Fielding Smith Manual

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Good Guys vs. Bad Guys

January 22, 2020EpisodeAbinadi, Alma, Book of Mormon, Captain Moroni, Endure to the End, Jacob, King Noah, Korihor, Laman and Lemuel, Mormon, Moroni, Nephi, Opposition, ScripturesMarie

46 Episode – Good Guys vs Bad Guys

What do we learn from the bad guys in the scriptures? Would the scriptures be better if we only knew about the good guys?

Scripture References

1 Nephi
Jacob 7
Mosiah 12-17
Alma 23-27
Alma 30
Alma 46-62
Mormon

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So That We Know He Leads Us

January 15, 2020EpisodeFaith, Israelites, Jaredites, Nephi, Progress, Promised Land, Testimony, Trust, Trust in the LordMarie

45 Episode – So That We Know He Leads Us

The Lord tries to make it SO OBVIOUS that He is leading Nephi and his family to the promised land. Is it obvious in my life too?

Scripture References

1 Nephi 17:12-13
Ether 2, 6
Exodus 13-16
John 3:16
2 Nephi 31:21

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There Are No “New Year’s Resolutions” in the Scriptures

January 8, 2020EpisodeBook of Mormon, Captain Moroni, Goals, Nephi, New Testament, New Year, Resolutions, ScripturesMarie

44 Episode – There Are No “New Year’s Resolutions” in the Scriptures

The scriptures don’t use the word “goal” but there are definitely goals featured in the stories.

Scripture References

1 Nephi 3-4
1 Nephi 16:18-32
1 Nephi 17-18
Alma 46-62
Philippians 3:14

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Wisdom From the Wise

December 18, 2019EpisodeChrist, Christmas, Gift, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Scriptures, Seeking, Wise MenMarie

43 Episode – Wisdom From the Wise

Here’s three things to learn from the wise men in the Christmas story.

Scripture References

Matthew 2:1-12
3 Nephi 9:20
Psalms 55:22
Matthew 11:29

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How Is My Dirt?

December 11, 2019EpisodeFaith, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lehi, New Testament, Parables, Repentance, Seeds, Sower, Testimony, Words of ChristMarie

42 Episode – How Is My Dirt?

In the parable of the sower, seeds fall in different kinds of soil and Jesus talks about what happens to the seeds in each area. What we don’t hear about is what happens to the soil after that? Does it stay the same? Does it change so that the next time seeds come it will be ready? I guess that’s really only something each of us can decide for ourselves.

Scripture References

Mark 4:3-8
1 Nephi 11:22

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Messing Up The Plan

December 4, 2019EpisodeAtonement, Forgiveness, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Peter, Repentance, Scriptures, Simon PeterMarie

41 Episode – Messing Up The Plan

Why did Jesus tell Peter that he was going to deny the Savior 3 times in one night? I don’t know. But it does show that Heavenly Father knows what we will do before we do it. Is there comfort in that?

Scripture References

Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75
Romans 3:23

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Why Gratitude?

November 27, 2019EpisodeAlma, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Gratitude, Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, Nephi, Scriptures, Thaksgiving, ThanksMarie

40 Episode – Why Gratitude?

Two reasons and one thing to remember about being thankful. 1-When you are grateful to somebody it is hard to stay mad at them. 2-Gratitude begets hope. And remember, becoming grateful is a process.

Scripture References

Doctrine and Covenants 98:1,3
1 Nephi 1:20
Alma 32: 27-43
Doctrine and Covenants 121:10, 122:8
1 Nephi 3:7

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Prayerful Conversation

November 20, 2019EpisodeAlma, Book of Mormon, Faith, Prayer, Trials, Trust in the LordMarie

39 Episode – Prayerful Conversation

Prayer can be more than just a list of thank you’s and please do’s. It can be a conversation.

Scripture References

Alma 31:25-36
Alma 31-35

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Full Purpose of Heart

November 13, 2019EpisodeBook of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Faith, Jacob, Jesus, Jesus Christ, King Limhi, Nephi, Repentance, Scriptures, Trust, Trust in the Lord, Words of ChristMarie

38 Episode – Full Purpose of Heart

If you were to explain the phrase “full purpose of heart” to someone what would you say? What does it mean? What does it look like? What does it feel like?

Joy. It looks and feels like joy.

Scripture References

2 Nephi 31:13
Jacob 6:5
Mosiah 7:33
3 Nephi 10:6, 12:24, 18:32
Doctrine and Covenants 17:1, 18:26-27
Joy and Spiritual Survival by Pres. Russell M. Nelson. GC Oct. 2016
Alma 48:10

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They Know That You Know It

October 30, 2019EpisodeBook of Mormon, Faith, Helaman, Mothers, Nephites, Stripling Warriors, Testimony, Trust in the LordMarie

37 Episode – They Know That You Know It

I was wrong. I’ve been misunderstanding a scripture for my whole life. But, I really like the new understanding I have of the 2000 stripling warriors and the relationship they had with their mothers.

Scripture References

Alma 56
Alma 56:46-48
Alma 56:48

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Boast of My God

October 23, 2019EpisodeAmmon, Book of Mormon, Conversion, Gratitude, Jesus Christ, Miracles, TalentsMarie

36 Episode – Boast of My God

Ammon is so grateful for everything that the Lord has helped him to be a part of. When was the last time I did that?

Scripture References

Alma 26
Alma 26:11
Alma 26: 27, 19
Alma 26:12

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Abish’s Strength

October 16, 2019EpisodeAmmon, Book of Mormon, Church, Conversion, Holy Ghost, Jesus, Jesus Christ, King Lamoni, ScripturesMarie

35 Episode – Abish’s Strength

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be converted to the Lord, but nobody around you was? That’s the life that Abish lived. What strength!

Scripture references

Alma 19
Moroni 1

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The Source of Healing

October 9, 2019EpisodeFaith, Healing, Jesus Christ, learning, New Testament, People, Repentance, Trust, Trust in the Lord, Words of ChristMarie

Jesus taught with everything he did. He teaches a simple yet profound lesson to a man at the pool of Bethesda as he asks him a simple question and then heals him: Jesus is the real source of all healing.

Scripture References

John 5:1-9
2 Nephi 4:34
John 14:6
2 Nephi 31:21
Matthew 7:8
Joshua 1:5

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Keeping It Simple, Jacob’s Journaling

October 2, 2019EpisodeBook of Mormon, Jacob, Jesus Christ, Journal, Journaling, Record Keeping, Records, TestimonyMarie

33 Episode – Keeping It Simple, Jacob’s Journaling

Something is so much better than nothing when it comes to keeping a record for posterity. The prophet Jacob agrees. Here are 4 important things to remember about keeping a record of your life according to Jacob in the Book of Mormon.

Scripture References

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The Underdogs

September 25, 2019EpisodeAdversary, Book of Mormon, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Old Testament, Prayer, TrialsMarie

32 Episode – The Underdogs

People who become heroes usually overcame something insurmountable. Scripture heroes are no different. And aren’t we all kind of underdogs here on earth?

Scripture References

Moses’ Story – Exodus through Deuteronomy
David’s Story – 1 and 2 Samuel
Nephi’s Story – 1 and 2 Nephi
Alma the elder’s Story – Mosiah 17-18, 23-27
Mormon’s Story – Mormon 1-7
Moroni’s Story – Mormon 8-9, Moroni 10
Paul’s Story – Acts 7-28, Pauline Epistles
Jesus Christ’s Story – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

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Godly Sorrow vs. Shame – Seeing Satan’s Counterfeits

September 18, 2019EpisodeAgency, Atonement, Book of Mormon, Guilt, Old Testament, Repentance, Satan, Shame, SorrowMarie

31 Episode – Godly Sorrow vs. Shame – Seeing Satan’s Counterfeits

Satan tries to ruin everything God has given us in this world. He wants us to be confused, and he does his best at it. The only way we can counter it is to figure out what is really truth and how the adversary counterfeits it. Guilt is one of those. There is God’s way and Satan’s way.

References

Williams, Robin. The Non-Designer’s Design Book, Fourth Edition. pg. 11
2 Nephi 9:9
Isaiah 28:10
Mormon 2:14

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Come Unto Me and Rest

September 11, 2019EpisodeBook of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Jesus, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Old Testament, Rest, Scriptures, Trials, Words of ChristMarie

30 Episode – Come Unto Me and Rest

Why should we come unto the Savior? Among other things He promises us rest, but what does that mean?

Scripture References

Isaiah 55:3
Matthew 11:28
John 6:35
2 Nephi 26:33
2 Nephi 28:32
Alma 5:34-35
3 Nephi 9:14, 22
3 Nephi 12:3, 20, 24
3 Nephi 18: 25, 33
Ether 4:13-14
Ether 12:27
Doctrine and Covenants 45:5, 46

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Scriptures Are Like Onions – A Hidden Verse on Showing Love

August 28, 2019EpisodeCharity, Doctrine and Covenants, Jesus Christ, Love, New Testament, ScripturesMarie

29 Episode – Scriptures Are Like Onions – A Hidden Verse on Showing Love

Scriptures are not just a bunch stories. They can be applied to teach us about things in EVERY part of our life, from the spiritual to the temporal.

Scripture References

Doctrine and Covenants 58:26-29
1 John 4:19

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Our Own “Coat of Skins”

August 21, 2019EpisodeAdam and Eve, Atonement, Baptism, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Gift of the Holy Ghost, Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, New Testament, ScripturesMarie

28 Episode – Our Own “Coat of Skins”

When Adam and Eve left their innocence and the Garden of Eden the Lord gave them coats of skins to cover and protect them. What about us? As we leave our innocence and pass the age of accountability does the Lord give us a protection?

Scripture References

Genesis 3:21
Moses 4:27
Matthew 6:19
Moroni 8:8, 22
Doctrine and Covenants 29:46-47

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Turning My Wheels

August 14, 2019EpisodeAlma, Book of Mormon, Endure to the End, New Testament, Parables of JesusMarie

27 Episode – Turning My Wheels

The scriptures are full of object lessons. The Savior, in his parables, used many object lessons. Have you looked for those in your own life? I found one on my way to Utah this summer. Hope you enjoy it!

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Humbling and Chastening

August 7, 2019EpisodeAdversity, Alma, Book of Mormon, God's Love, Humble, Humility, Love, New Testament, Paul, Repentance, Scriptures, TrialsMarie

26 Episode – Humbling and Chastening

Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth. Really? Paul says so, and so does another prophet from the Book of Mormon. He just uses a different word. Humbleth.

Scripture References

Hebrews 12:6-7, 9-11
Alma 32:12-16

Other episodes referred to

23 Episode – Room For All Types
24 Episode – I’m So Tired

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Mighty in the Truth

July 31, 2019EpisodeArmor of God, Faith, New Testament, Scriptures, Trials, Trust in the LordMarie

25 Episode – Mighty in the Truth

The sword of truth is all we have to fight with, but will we pick it up?

Note: I refer to the sword in the Armor of God as the sword of truth, but the scriptures actually refer to it as the sword of the Spirit. I think my confusion came from the Hymn Let Us All Press On, 243. But, the scriptures came from the Spirit prompting prophets to write things down. And all truth comes to us by the Spirit, so, it works. Enjoy!

Scripture References

Acts 17:11
Acts 18:24-28
Ephesians 6:10-18
“Let Us All Press On”

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I’m So Tired

July 24, 2019EpisodeAmmon, Book of Mormon, Endure to the End, Faith, Nephi, TrialsMarie

24 Episode – I’m So Tired

Do you ever just get tired? Like the kind where life just won’t give you a break, and things keep piling up, and on top of that you feel guilty for what you’re not doing. Me too. And Nephi too. And Ammon too.

Scripture References

2 Nephi 4:17-35
Alma 26:27

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