It’s strange to think of the path that my spiritual journey has taken me in my life. I grew up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a teenager, my spiritual ego was inflated with pride by the messages I was taught. I was told that I was part of a chosen generation, set apart, and reserved for the … Continue reading Illusion, Mental Gymnastics, Reality, and Truth
… yea, they [the righteous prophets who have died] have testified of the coming of Christ, and have looked forward, and have rejoiced in his day which is to come. And behold, [Jesus] He is God, And He Is With Them, and he did manifest himself unto them, that they were redeemed by him; and they gave unto him glory, because of that which is … Continue reading He Is God And He Is With Them
They did walk in the ways of the Lord, and did observe to keep his commandments and his statutes. Yea, and they did keep the law of Moses; for it was expedient that they should keep the law of Moses as yet, for it was not all fulfilled. But notwithstanding the law of Moses, they did look forward to the coming of Christ, considering that … Continue reading Spirit of Prophecy
he knew that the dark veil of unbelief was being cast away from his mind, and the light which did light up his mind, which was the light of the glory of God, which was a marvelous light of his goodness—yea, this light had infused such joy into his soul, the cloud of darkness having been dispelled, and that the Light of Everlasting Life was … Continue reading Light of Everlasting Life
…succoring those who stood in need of their succor, such as imparting their substance to the poor and the needy, feeding the hungry, and suffering all manner of afflictions, for Christ’s sake, who should come according to the spirit of prophecy; Looking forward to that day, thus retaining a remission of their sins; being filled with great joy because of the resurrection of the dead, … Continue reading Jesus Christ
18 And behold, I say unto you, this is not all. For O how beautiful upon the mountains are The Feet of Him That Bringeth Good Tidings, that is the Founder of Peace, yea, even The Lord, Who Has Redeemed His People; yea, Him Who Has Granted Salvation unto his people; 19 For were it not for the redemption which he hath made for his … Continue reading Founder of Peace
And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God. Behold, ye have called me your king; and if I, whom ye call your king, do labor to serve you, then ought not ye to labor to serve one … Continue reading Heavenly King
…Remember, to be carnally-minded is death, and to be spiritually-minded [in Jesus] is life eternal. O, my beloved brethren, give ear to my words. Remember the greatness of [Jesus] the Holy One of Israel. Do not say that I have spoken hard things against you; for if ye do, ye will revile against the truth [of Jesus]; for I have spoken the words of [Jesus] … Continue reading Spiritually-Minded
…I, the Lord, the King of Heaven, will be their King, and I will be a Light unto them Forever, that hear my words. 2 Nephi 10:14 Jesus is the divine light of God’s love. He is the Good Shepherd that calls us to follow him. His divine love chases away the darkness hidden within us and others. He plants the light of his love … Continue reading A Light Unto Them Forever
And behold this thing shall be given unto thee for a sign, that after thou hast beheld the tree which bore the fruit which thy father tasted, thou shalt also behold a man descending out of heaven [Jesus], and him shall ye witness; and after ye have witnessed him ye shall bear record that it is the Son of God. And it came to pass … Continue reading Tree of Life
And behold it is written also, that thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy; But behold I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven; for he maketh his … Continue reading All Things Have Become New
And behold, ye shall meet together oft; and ye shall not forbid any man from coming unto you when ye shall meet together, but suffer them that they may come unto you and forbid them not; But ye shall pray for them, and shall not cast them out; and if it so be that they come unto you oft ye shall pray for them unto … Continue reading I am the light which ye shall hold up
And if men [and women] come unto me I [Jesus] will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men [and women] weakness that they may be humble [like myself]; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me [Jesus], then will I make weak things become strong unto … Continue reading Grace
And the Lord said unto him: Believest thou the words which I shall speak? And he answered: Yea, Lord, I know that thou speakest the truth, for thou art a God of Truth, and canst not lie. Ether 3:11-12 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way, … Continue reading God of Truth
Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is his grace sufficient for you, that by his grace ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can … Continue reading Bar of God
And my father dwelt in a tent. 1 Nephi 2:15 …strengthen thy [tent] stakes and enlarge thy [tent] borders forever, that thou mayest no more be confounded, that the covenants of the Eternal Father which he hath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled. Yea, come unto Christ … Moroni 10:31-32 Let us dwell in the tent of Jesus. Let us dwell … Continue reading Tent
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and thieves break through and steal; But lay up for yourselves Treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. For where Your Treasure is, there will Your Heart be also. 3 Nephi 12:19-21 Jesus is your treasure and your treasure … Continue reading Your Treasure
Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having A Perfect Brightness of Hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life. 2 Nephi 31:20 Jesus is our Perfect Brightness of Hope who fills our … Continue reading A Perfect Brightness of Hope
And also that ye might know of the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of all things from the beginning; and that ye might know of the signs of his coming, to the intent that ye might believe on his name. And if ye believe on his name ye will repent of all your … Continue reading Creator of All Things
Hopes of Glory 