(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
Topical Guide Compendium
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
Topic Study: Fatherhood
(June 2003 TG Entry: Fatherhood Initial writing finished Father’s Day June 15, 2003. Delivered as a Sacrament Meeting Talk, Woodridge II Ward) Overview Fathers have a different role in life than Mothers. We should strive to understand, and value, these differences. Although there are tremendous differences in the make up of families, the general roles … Continue reading Topic Study: Fatherhood
Topic Study: Law of Moses
(May 2003 TG Entry: Law of Moses) I Aaronic Priesthood The Bible Dictionary has this to say about John the Baptist. John the Baptist. Son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, being of priestly descent through both parents. This lineage was essential, since John was the embodiment of the law of Moses, designed to prepare the way … Continue reading Topic Study: Law of Moses
Topic Study: Counselor
(January 2003 TG Entry: Counselor. Prepared for Woodridge II Ward, Ward Conference Talk) Overview Being a councilor can be difficult in some circumstances. Why is that? I would like to explain why I think that is. But first, we must discuss the basic premise of the responsibilities of a councilor. I Basic Responsibilities President Hinckley … Continue reading Topic Study: Counselor
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