Monthly Archives: August 2012

Helaman 1-5 Solutions To Our Problems

Posted on August 19, 2012 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Many years ago I took my family to Lake Powell.  In many areas of the lake, there are rocks hidden just beneath the surface of the water.  If you are traveling in a boat at a high rate of speed … Continue reading →

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Matthew 6 – Take No Thought – He Meets Our Needs

Posted on August 16, 2012 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Matt 6 deals with treasure (6:20-21), clothing (6:30), food & drink (6:31-32). When instructing the Twelve, Jesus made the following statement: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:14 Let Your Light Shine

Posted on August 16, 2012 by LDS Scripture Teachings

I have used some of the following stories to emphasize the importance of letting our light shine.  The savior taught, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid… Let your … Continue reading →

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Wisdom – the proper balance when applying principles

Posted on August 16, 2012 by LDS Scripture Teachings

I had a great conversation yesterday amongst my colleagues.  We were discussing what wisdom means when we looked at a scripture that I have read many times before, but this time I saw it in a whole new light. Alma … Continue reading →

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Deception – Alma 43:29, 48; 47; Matthew 2:11-12

Posted on August 13, 2012 by LDS Scripture Teachings

I recently taught the war chapters (Alma 43-63) in Gospel Doctrine in my ward, and as I prepared, I thought how these chapters parallel our day.  We live in a time when it is difficult to discern between truth and … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Diamond

Posted on August 8, 2012 by LDS Scripture Teachings

Elder Paul Johnson shared the following parable from Hugh Nibley in our satellite broadcast for seminary and institute teachers yesterday.  I wanted to post this portion of his talk.  I look forward to re-reading Elder Johnson’s remarks as I have … Continue reading →

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