Seeking and Following the Spirit-Part II

If you missed part I in this series, go here first. If we truly want to seek the spirit, first, we have to want the Holy Ghost in our lives. I’m sure all of us can think of a time in our lives where we were more spiritually minded. Maybe some of you are experiencing that time right now. But, maybe some of you can think of more spiritual times in your life than right now. One thing we need to do is to WANT the Holy Ghost in our lives daily. This is the first step in seeking it. … Continue reading

Gospel Doctrine: The Vision of the Tree of Life

The third lesson in our Gospel Doctrine course of study for the Book of Mormon is called “The Vision of the Tree of Life.” Our recommended reading for this lesson is: Tree of Life (1 Nephi 8:10, 11:8-25) Fruit of the Tree of Life (1 Nephi 8:10-18, 30; 15:36; Doctrine and Covenants 14:7) Rod of Iron (1 Nephi 8:19-24, 30; 11:25; 15:23-24) Mist of Darkness (1 Nephi 8:23-24; 12:17) River of filthy water (1 Nephi 8:13, 26, 32; 15:26-29) Great and spacious building (1 Nephi 8:26-28, 31, 33; 12:18) Lehi had a vision in which he saw a tree covered … Continue reading

Scripture Study: 1 Nephi 11:12-23

Nephi is conversing with the Spirit of the Lord and inquiring as to the interpretation of the dream Lehi had. 12. And it came to pass that he said unto me: Look! And I looked as if to look upon him, and I saw him not; for he had gone from before my presence. 13. And it came to pass that I looked and beheld the great city of Jerusalem, and also other cities. And I beheld the city of Nazareth; and in the city of Nazareth I beheld a virgin, and she was exceedingly fair and white. 14. And … Continue reading

LDS Week in Review – October 15 – 20

It’s been another wonderful week here in LDS. For those of you who may have missed the daily blogs and would like a recap, here you go! Tristi continued to tell us about the family history Sunday School class offered by her ward in “Temple and Family History Work: Salvation for the Living and the Dead.” Then Miriam reported on Sister Julie Beck’s conference address, “What Latter-day Women Do Best: Stand Strong and Immoveable.” Then Miriam addressed a common dilemma faced by parents attending church in her blog, “My Child Won’t Go to Nursery!” It was great to read her … Continue reading