Tag: Jesus

Peace Does Not Mean Easy

~ Marie

54 Episode – Peace Does Not Mean Easy

I think we sometimes confuse peace with ease or comfort. Because something is hard or uncomfortable we decide to leave it behind. “It’s not for me.” That’s not what the Savior meant when He said, “My peace I give unto you” (John 14:27).

Scripture References

Joy D. Jones, Pres. Russell M. Nelson, “An Especially Noble Calling.” General Conference, April 2020.
John 14:27
3 Nephi
John 16:33

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How Is My Dirt?

~ Marie

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

~ Marie

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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Full Purpose of Heart

~ Marie

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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The Underdogs

~ Marie

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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Come Unto Me and Rest

~ Marie

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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Hitting Rock Bottom

~ Marie

20 Episode – Hitting Rock Bottom

We talk about “hitting rock bottom.” Why is there a bottom? What stops us from descending down forever? It’s Jesus Christ.

Scripture References

Doctrine and Covenants 122
Doctrine and Covenants 88:6
Hebrews 2:17-18
Alma 7:11-17

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Being Jealous of Other’s Blessings

~ Marie

19 Episode – Being Jealous of Other’s Blessings

Do you ever find yourself jealous because someone else got the blessing you were asking for? What do we do about that?

Scripture References

Mark 5:22-43
Matthew 9:18-26
Luke 8:41-56

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