(June 2004 TG Entry: Camp. Given as a devotional on the Priest Quorum Campout to Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, May 28th 2004) Overview This entry discusses how we are asked to leave the world (the camp, or city) and become a people set apart. Without the Camp 12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might … Continue reading Topic Study: Camp
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Topic Study: Faith Hath Made Thee Whole
(March 2004 TG Entry: Faith, BD Faith) Overview The Bible Dictionary tells us that “Faith is a principle of action and of power” (BD Faith). Notice from the following scriptural references the action faith provoked, and the blessing that resulted. I Savior’s Miracles Notice the actions taken in each of the following stories, and the … Continue reading Topic Study: Faith Hath Made Thee Whole
Topic Study: Family and the Book of Mormon
(January 2004 IN Family IN Book of Mormon. This entry is the text of a Sacrament Meeting talk from January 2004, in the Woodridge II Ward) Overview This topic introduces the importance of personal worship, particularly reading the Book of Mormon. It then explains how family study of the Book of Mormon increases the likelihood … Continue reading Topic Study: Family and the Book of Mormon
Topic Study: Steadfast
(December 2003 TG Entry: Steadfast) I Steadfast and Immovable The following references use these two words together. 1 Cor. 15:58 (Mosiah 5:15) be ye s., unmoveable 1 Ne. 2:10 like unto this valley, firm and s. Mosiah 5:15 I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable Alma 1:25 s. and immovable in keeping the … Continue reading Topic Study: Steadfast
Topic Study: Heaven
(December 2003 TG Entry: Heaven, BD Heaven) Heaven refers to multiple things in the scriptures. This entry simply provides a jumping off point to the detail study of these individual topics. The Bible Dictionary states heaven “has several meanings in the scriptures.” These can be seen from the “see also” heading in the topical guide. … Continue reading Topic Study: Heaven
Topic Study: God, Works of
(December 2003 TG Entry: God, Works of) Overview Although the overriding work of God is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man, it can be understood at a finer level. It includes creation and population of worlds upon which His children may dwell, providing a plan of salvation, and a Savior. … Continue reading Topic Study: God, Works of
Topic Study: God, Power of
(Entered October 2002, Written November 2003 TG Entry: God, Power of, Jesus Christ, Power of) Overview We must believe that God is all powerful to have true faith in him. The creation of the earth is evidence of his power. Even with that, he still must remind us that nothing is too hard for the … Continue reading Topic Study: God, Power of
Topic Study: Thanksgiving
(November 2003 TG Entry: Thanksgiving. Posted to Kip on Character Blog Thanksgiving Day, 2018, 15 years later). I Thanksgiving Day and Music and Joy Written as the “spoken word” for our Family Thanksgiving Concert, Thanksgiving Day 2003 (Sounds like this means we should eat all the leftovers on Thanksgiving.) 29 And when ye will offer … Continue reading Topic Study: Thanksgiving
Topic Study: Weapon of War, or Put Downs
(November 2003 Entry Continued From) Overview Alma 24 speaks of the People of Ammon burying their weapons of war. I sat down next to a young woman reading her scriptures one time and asked what she was reading. I asked what about and she said the People of Ammon burying their weapons. She thought it … Continue reading Topic Study: Weapon of War, or Put Downs
City of Joseph Pageant
(August 2003) Overview This entry contains copies of my testimonies and thoughts about participation in the City of Joseph Pageant. I Thoughts From August 2002 Today I am concluding my time serving in the City of Joseph cast. I have reflected on what we have done during the last week. As members of the church, … Continue reading City of Joseph Pageant
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