To the Reader
Thank you for your time, your curiosity, and your interest in Jesus. Thank you for exploring the Book of Mormon which testifies of him. Time is precious. It is an honor for me that you have chosen to spend a few moments reading what I have to share.

My own limited understanding, shortcomings, flaws, and biases are undoubtedly contained in this work. I’m not a trained scriptural scholar and even if I were, there are sure to still be some errors. On the path of discovery there is often hypothesis and speculation. There are bound to be some imperfect assumptions that result in false starts. A journey of exploration often starts headed in a general direction and then the trail is refined and built up later. Rarely is a jigsaw puzzle put together without exploring whether a puzzle piece fits where it doesn’t belong. The path of spiritual growth and enlightenment is often with a little here and a little there. My own journey is not complete and my own discovery of truth is ongoing. Please forgive my errors in advance. When Jesus returns, I believe he will unite all people of humble faith. He will correct our understanding of his gospel and his eternal truths. Until then, let the Holy Spirit be your guide in showing you where each puzzle piece fits. When a puzzle piece clicks into place, there is a certain satisfaction that comes from harmonizing truths that just feels right. If it doesn’t fit, keep exploring, turn it over, rotate it, or try a different piece. Take that which is edifying and uplifting to you and please feel free to leave the rest.

The views, interpretations, and opinions expressed here are strictly my own and do not represent the official views of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is not official church doctrine nor interpretation of scripture. Readers are encouraged to go to official church sources for understanding church doctrine and church interpretations of the scriptures. Official doctrines and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be found online at the church’s website: www.churchofjesuschrist.org

Gospel Research & Essays

• The Most Frequent and Yet Hidden Name for God in the Book of Mormon: Hint: It only occurs twice in English even though it was written on the Gold Plates more than any of God’s other names and titles. I had to take a peek at the Gold Plates to find it.
• Unlocking God’s Sacred Name: What are the meanings and the secrets behind Jesus’ name?
• Jesus and the Feminine Divine: Understanding Mother Jesus
• Divine Oneness: A closer look at a passage from the Gospel of Thomas about the Kingdom of Heaven and what it means for becoming a divine community.
• Jesus Loves Everyone (Yes Everyone): A look at the diversity of God’s creation and a look at God’s promises to those who have been marginalized by the religious community with special emphasis on LGBTQIA+ individuals and new converts.
• The Gospel of Radical Inclusion: An expansive look at Christ’s gospel as a call for greater inclusivity and connection with others
• Mary Magdalene the Tower: A closer look at Mary as the Apostle of Apostles.
• A downloadable pdf of my June 2024 sacrament talk on Jesus’ interaction with women in the scriptures
• One For Israel: A Messianic Jewish Evangelical ministry that I believe is fulfilling Book of Mormon prophecy
• A Different Way of Counting: God’s Innumerable Names. A mathematical calculation shows that the number of Jesus’ relational names with humanity is much much larger than the number of atoms in the observable universe. It’s not even close.
• Jesus the Foundation Stone: Commentary on Jacob chapter 4 and the foundation stone on Jerusalem’s temple mount under the Dome of the Rock.
• The Great Poetry: This page has several articles where I share my poetic and chiasmus discoveries. Jesus is the Poet of Poets. He is the Word of God that creates living poems in nature and in us. The Book of Mormon is full of poetry that points us to him.
• Nuanced Belief: What it means to me to be a nuanced believer and a disciple of Jesus Christ.
• Aaron’s Corner: My brother’s YouTube videos where he shares his research on various gospel topics
  

More articles and essays are coming soon. Placeholder topics include:

What happens to family members who inherit different kingdoms of glory in the resurrection? A scriptural reexamination of heavenly mansions, celestial glories, and their meaning. Hint: Jesus is about increasing connection and unity, not reducing connection and breaking the bonds of divine love.

My People shall know my name

The Spirit of Jesus is preparing believers of all faiths for his second coming. Jesus will unite us all when he returns.

The words we use matter. A call for a refinement of the words we use with Jesus and his gospel.

The generational march towards ever greater light, knowledge, and love

Jesus the Eternal Father

Unsearchable are the depths of his love. The complex chiasmus of Jacob chapter 4.

The duality of symbols. Interpreting names and symbols of Jesus.

Jesus and his LGBTQ children. The beautiful promise of Isaiah 56 and Matthew 19 likened unto our day.

Dissonance as an avenue and opportunity for revelation

The spirit of prophecy

The finger of God illuminates what it touches

My discovery about the night that the stars fell from heaven

Priesthood, sealing power, and the pure love of Christ

Fathers of the 2,000 stripling warriors

My church talks on baptism, the need for greater inclusion of LGBTQ members, and many more…