Wars and rumors of wars, plagues, desolation—section 45 outlines troubling events of the last days. But in the middle of these warnings, Christ says, Be not troubled. How can we balance preparation with faith? And what does it mean to “stand in holy places”?
The scriptures warn about "sleeping nations" and tell us to "awake, awake!" But what if we’re spiritually snoozing without realizing it? John breaks down how we can wake up and avoid spiritual procrastination.
You’ve heard it before—If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear. But did you know that phrase comes straight from Doctrine and Covenants 38? John explores what it really means, why preparation eliminates fear, and how it fits into the Lord’s warnings about the last days.
Few images are more heartbreaking than watching a grieving father carry his tiny child’s casket. But Easter offers a promise of hope in even the darkest moments. John shares a deeply personal experience and what the reality of Christ’s Resurrection means for all who have lost someone they love.
I love that Jesus said even rocks would praise Him if people didn’t. That’s Holy Week boldness right there. So if a rock can testify… maybe we can too.
This week we are studying doctrines and concepts associated with the celebration of Easter. We’ll talk about the encouragement from church leaders to make Easter preparation a more significant part of our celebration, helping us focus more intentionally and proactively on this event. We’ll review some of the events from the last life of Jesus’ mortal life, some of his characteristics demonstrated through those events, and how emulation of those characteristics can help us become more resilient and have greater peace.
Today we're studying D&C 18:11,13 in just one minute! Grab your scriptures and let's dive into them together!
These early missionaries mentioned in D&C 30-36 set a foundation for many eventually joining the church. I will always have a special place in my heart for one of them (see …D&C 32) because I am doing what I am doing today partly because of his desire to serve.
Today we're studying D&C 34:11-12 in just one minute! Grab your scriptures and let's dive into them together!
Hank Smith and John Bytheway talk about this week's Come, Follow Me study.