Dear Performers – A Letter of Personal Scripture

129 Episode – Dear Performers – A Letter of Personal Scripture

What actually is scripture? Heavenly Father sent me personal scripture through a surprise birthday concert for my 40th birthday. This is what happened, as told through my thank you letter to the performers.

Scripture References

Doctrine and Covenants 68:4

Everything Good Comes From God

59 Episode – Everything Good Comes From God

King Limhi and his people, and Alma and his people, are both delivered from the Lamanites in similar ways: the Lamanites are asleep and they escape. But Limhi’s people had to make them fall asleep with wine while the Lord put the Lamanites to sleep for Alma’s people. So, which miracle came from God? They both did.

Scripture References

Mosiah 23-24
Mosiah 25:16
1 Nephi 1:20
1 Nephi 3-4, 16, 17-18
Moroni 7:12
Alma 5:40

Self Talk

49 Episode – Self Talk

There are those lessons in church about being kind and patient with ourselves. My teachers have even gone so far as to say that you need to speak nicely to yourself. There are even examples of prophets in the scriptures who give themselves positive self-talk.

Scripture References

2 Nephi 4:15-35
Alma 29

Comparing Miracles

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

Why Gratitude?

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

Pattern of Discontent and the Way Out

14 Episode – Pattern of Discontent and the Way Out

Alma sins in his wishing. How? Why is his wishing a sin? And how does he change it around? It’s such a simple answer, it’s almost too easy.

Scripture References:

Alma 29
Doctrine and Covenants 98:3