Tag: scriptures
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Courageous Women of Scripture
“In quiet moments of deep pondering, I often open up worn pages of beloved scripture. The stories of women in scripture are not filled with passive bystanders. Instead, these stories define difference-makers who were courageous, empowered, and crucial to moving God’s plan forward. In the most critical of situations, their role was often to lead…
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Feasting on Scriptures: Gold and Honey
“Are the scriptures delicious to us—as precious as gold and sweeter than honey? Do we feast on them, delight in them, and ponder them as Nephi taught? (See 2 Nephi 4:15–16.) Do we liken them unto ourselves as Jacob counseled? (See 2 Nephi 6:5.) Do we search them for the Lord’s specific words to us—bringing…
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How Scriptures Address Today’s Challenges
“As I study the scriptures very few contemporary problems seem new.” -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich This quote is taken from the essay titled “Lusterware,” that was published in Wayfare. The link to the entire essay can be found here.
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Navigating Life’s Challenges with Scriptures
“As you become more and more familiar with the scriptures, they can eventually become your favorite stories, easy to read; and they will help you have determination to stand firm for righteousness, even when it’s hard.” -Ardeth Kapp Full Resource: General Conference October 1985 “The Holy Scriptures: Letters from Home”
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The Importance of Daily Scripture Reading
“Learning to study the scriptures is like learning to walk. When you first begin reading them, you feel unsure; you’d much rather read something familiar, like a favorite story. But I can tell you from my experience, if you will try reading the scriptures every day, just as you kept trying to walk, these precious…
