What prompted Daniel to stay calm when he faced death in the lion's den? What prompted Joseph Smith to go pray and receive the first vision? Abinadi to talk with King Noah? Hank talks about how experiencing more faith to follow the promptings you receive can be another example of the Holy Ghost.
When you understand the world the Savior lived in, you're going to start having so much more perspective from each chapter you read! Today take a look at the history of Israel and the world the Savior lived in.
Could undiscovered blind spots be stopping you from seeing things as they actually are? Today Hank continues his conversation about how to see things clearly in a relationship.
Did you know the Holy Ghost can literally help you learn faster? Not just scripture or religious things either! Hank talks about how the Holy Ghost can help quicken your intellectual faculties and make learning new things much faster!
Isn't it interesting how individualized the Savior teaches? Today Hank shares the history of the book of Mark – one of most individually unique books in the four gospels.
What does it mean to have "moral authority", especially in terms of a healthy relationship? Hank talks about the advantages and disadvantages of moral authority, and how improperly using this special type of influence can change your relationships (and not necessarily in a good way!)
The Natural Man is an Enemy to God! Hank shares that if you've ever felt like sin looks like more of what it actually is (repulsive) then that's a clear sign you are feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost!
Sometimes we make things way harder than they need to be! Hank shares some of the small and simple things you can do to help strengthen your relationships, one day at a time.
Is it possible to force yourself to feel the Holy Ghost? Hank shares a personal story from when he tried to "force" a feeling while visiting a church historical site. He also shares some ways to tell if you have the spirit with you, or if you feel like you've lost some of its influence in your life, as well; as what to do if you struggle with mental health.
Matthew is a talented writer who does a fantastic job of shaping the stories he shares, and the way he writes to make them more interesting to his readers. Sometimes he writes in a very subtle way. Other times, he's much "less subtle." Join Hank as he talks about the history of the book of Matthew.