my personal scripture journey
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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130 Episode – Ask and Ye Shall Receive
Do we really get what we ask for? It sure seems like this life is full of unanswered prayers. But is it really?
Scripture References
81 Episode – New Testament Insights
3 Nephi 27:29
Jacob 4:14
Let God Prevail, Pres. Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, Oct. 2020.
Doctrine & Covenants 88:41
Alma 40:8
What Thinks Christ of Me?, Neil L. Andersen. General Conference, Apr. 2012.
Celestial Marriage, Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, 2008.
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100 Episode – I’ll Do It
“I only want what you want. Just tell me what that is. I’ll do it.” Can you say this prayer honestly? It sounds a little scary to me.
Scripture References
Mosiah 17
Alma 9-14
Helaman 15
Doctrine and Covenants 98:14
2 Nephi 2:27
2 Nephi 10:23
1 Corinthians 2:9
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96 Episode – Giants and Walls
Where did all the giants go? We may not face literal giants today, but we definitely face hard things. How did the Savior face His giants?
Scripture References
Matthew 14:10-20
Mark 4:36-41
John 11:32-44
Luke 22:39-44
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92 Episode – In An Agony
What do you do first when things get hard?
Scripture References
Luke 22:44
2 Nephi 5:1-2
Alma 24:21
Alma 62:39-41
2 Nephi 32:9
Doctrine and Covenants 10:5
Alma 34:39
Alma 15:17
Doctrine and Covenants 121:8
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79 Episode – Prayer Journal
Praying to our Heavenly Father began as soon as Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden. How do we make our prayers more meaningful? Here’s what I do.
Scripture References
Moses 5:4
Moses 5:8
Moses 8:16
Matthew 6:7
Alma 46:13
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63 Episode – Out of Darkness
Why would Mormon switch part way through telling us a story from the viewpoint of the Nephites to the viewpoint of the Lamanites? It’s because all of us are the “the Lamanites” sometimes.
Scripture References
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58 Episode – King Limhi Getting Out of Bondage
King Limhi’s group of Nephites want to be delivered from the Lamanites. They want it more than anything. But they can’t do it themselves. How does their journey to becoming free apply to my life?
Scripture References
Mosiah 21:5-18
Doctrine and Covenants 95:1
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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
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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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