Today I have finished my study of Psalms. I have read a Psalm a day for about 150 days, as there are 150 Psalms. I noted on the heading to the book in my written book: “Trying to read the Book of Psalms straight is like having a meal of just desserts. They are too … Continue reading Topic Study: The Book of Psalms
Topical Guide Compendium
Isaiah Analyzed in the Book of Mormon
Brother Leaun Otten, my Book of Mormon instructor at BYU, taught me that Nephi and Jacob and others, when quoting Isaiah, “tell us what they will tell us, then they quote Isaiah to tell it to us, and then they tell us what they have told us.” That pattern makes clear how to use the … Continue reading Isaiah Analyzed in the Book of Mormon
Being One, With Another Person
I wrote the following e-mail to a daughter, a few months before her marriage. It contains some of my best thinking on the importance of purity before and in marriage. I felt last week ...that perhaps a letter to you might be helpful. Not really because I am worried, but simply because I love you, … Continue reading Being One, With Another Person
Topic Study: Zion and Work
(TG Entry: Zion) This earth for man and woman began as a garden, the Garden of Eden. Yet prophecy is clear that it does not end as a garden; it ends as the City of Zion. 62 And righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I send forth out of the … Continue reading Topic Study: Zion and Work
Topic Study: Upon the Housetops
(May 2015) When teaching seminary one time, I commented to the youth that I didn’t believe there really were any secrets in the long run. I was surprised at the negative reaction from them. They did not agree with that statement. I don’t believe I was well prepared, but I have since always been sensitive … Continue reading Topic Study: Upon the Housetops
Edge of Light
By Boyd K. Packer Shortly after I was called as a General Authority, I went to Elder Harold B. Lee for counsel. He listened very carefully to my problem and suggested that I see President David O. McKay. President McKay counseled me as to the direction I should go. I was very willing to be … Continue reading Edge of Light
Topic Study: Priesthood, Line of Authority
(April 2015) Why would the three witnesses search out the Twelve. Here's an interesting quote from the church's website on this topic: Apostle Line of Authority for President Spencer W. Kimball Spencer W. Kimball was ordained an Apostle October 7, 1943, by Heber J. Grant Heber J. Grant was ordained an Apostle October 16, 1882, … Continue reading Topic Study: Priesthood, Line of Authority
Topic Study: Josiah’s Reforms
(April 2014) I was impressed by the following statement by Margaret Barker when I originally read it in BYU Studies about Josiah’s reforms. A Dynamic World of Divine Revelation Givens raises the companion questions of open canon, ongoing revelation, and prophetic preeminence.¹ As far as we know, there was no idea of a closed canon … Continue reading Topic Study: Josiah’s Reforms
Topic Study: Atonement
(July 2013. Started as part of my personal study of the Atonement and Article of Faith 3) The other day when starting this study, I attempted to list significant scriptures on the Atonement. I was surprised at how few I could list. So this is an attempt to understand what the scriptures say on this … Continue reading Topic Study: Atonement
Topic Study: Judgment Day
(January 2013) These thoughts have been developing now over a few years. 13 Behold I have given unto you my gospel, and this is the gospel which I have given unto you—that I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me. 14 And my Father sent me … Continue reading Topic Study: Judgment Day
Kip on Character 