One of the most famous and talked about sections in the first book of Nephi is Lehi’s vision of the Tree of Life along with Nephi’s subsequent vision and explanation of what his father saw. We speak about this vision a lot, and rightly so, as there is so very much to learn from it. … Continue reading The Strait and Narrow Path is Not Straight
Nephi had some really awesome adventures. He was a man of action and he knew how to get stuff done. He got the scriptural records from their murderous cousin, he persuaded another family to join them in the wilderness, he made his own bow after his old one broke, he built a boat and crossed … Continue reading Abusive Relationships in the Book of Mormon, Love Him or Leave Him?
To be totally honest, Nephi is not my favorite. He and I have a troubled past, but he and I are learning to work through our differences. As arrogant as I think Nephi is, there is one thing he has taught me about the awesomeness of humility. Soon after leaving Jerusalem, Lehi tells his sons … Continue reading Is Nephi Arrogant or Humble? The Underlying Confidence Necessary for Powerful Humility
It’s been so long since I’ve posted regularly, mostly because we have been battling a lot of different illnesses at our house this winter. Nothing major, just a lot of viruses and infections, one right after the other. I did a lot of reading (and a lot of Netflix bingeing) but did not have the … Continue reading Destruction as a Path to Salvation and the Importance of Context
