my personal scripture journey
141 Episode – Compassion
Sometimes words will get stuck in my head and not leave me alone. This week it was compassion, and the lesson I eventually learned was not what I expected it to be.
Scripture References
Matthew 14:13-21
Mark 6:34
3 Nephi 17:6
Matthew 11:28
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140 Episode – In Our Hearts
The Nephites had no contention for almost 200 years because of “the love of God which dwelt in the hearts of the people.” What happened when they had something else in their hearts?
Scripture References
4 Nephi 1
Beware of Pride, Pres. Ezra Taft Benson. General Conference, April 1989.
Moroni 8:27
Mark 12:30-31
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139 Episode – They Gave Glory
Repentance is not just about what you do and what you don’t do. It’s also about how you perceive things.
Scripture References
3 Nephi 18, 20
Welcome to the Church of Joy, Elder Patrick Kearon. General Conference, Oct. 2024.
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138 Episode – Not Another Ministering Lesson
I role my eyes when lessons or talks are about certain topics. Near the top of that list is ministering, which is probably not a good thing.
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Scripture References
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136 Episode – Watch
Words can lose or change meaning over time. What did Jesus mean when he said to “watch and pray always”?
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Scripture References
3 Nephi 18:18, 32
Moses 1:11-16
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135 Episode – Not Hearers Only
Doing what the Savior says strengthens our spiritual foundation.
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Scripture References
3 Nephi 14:24-27
John 7:17
James 1:22
Matthew 5-7
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134 Episode – What Forgiveness is Worth
Repentance’s often hard. But it’s the end result, the forgiveness, that makes it worth it. What is it worth to keep it?
Scripture References
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133 Episode – Letter of Lies
Why were the words of bad guys written down word for word on gold plates? Why did Mormon choose to use precious space for it? Here’s one idea.
Scripture References
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Episode 132 – My Favorite Easter Story
This is a repost from last year, but it is so good! Happy Easter! HE IS RISEN!
Scripture References
John 20
Luke 24
Doctrine & Covenants 122:7-9
Alma 7:11, 13
3 Nephi 18:32
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Episode 131 – Palm Sunday
Happy Palm Sunday!
Scripture References
Matthew 21
Mark 11
Luke 19
John 12
3 Nephi 27:21
John 13:35
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