Thoughts on the True Meaning of “Skin of Blackness” in the Scriptures

In light of the mention of "skin of blackness" in this week's "Come Follow Me" scripture reading, I decided to write a post on some thoughts and insights I have previously gained on this topic during my scripture study. We know that God loves all of His children, that He is no respecter of persons, [...]

The Interesting Connection between Jairus’s Daughter and the Woman with an Issue of Blood

While Jesus was on the way to Jairus's house to heal Jairus's twelve-year-old daughter, a woman "with an issue of blood" (Mark 5:25) reached out to touch Jesus's robes, believing, "If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole." (Mark 5:28) Indeed, simply touching the Savior's clothes healed her, and Jesus stopped to [...]

“If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments”—In Context

We frequently hear quoted John 14:15: "If ye love me, keep my commandments." But less often do we include the preceding verses, which I have come to realize give even greater meaning to John 14:15 and why we should obey God's commandments. John 14:13–14 states, "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will [...]

Why Was It Significant that Baby Jesus Was Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes?

And what does that tell us about His childhood?

Why Was Zacharias Punished for Questioning the Angel, but Mary Was Not?

In my study of the New Testament this week, I was reading in Luke 1. In this chapter, two angelic visitations occur: one to the priest, Zacharias, who would be the father of John the Baptist, and the other visit to Mary, who would be the mother of Jesus Christ. In both instances, the angel [...]

How Do I Show God That I Choose to Accept His Grace?

Saved by Grace or Works?

God Loves Us So Much and Wants Us to Reach Our Greatest Potential

Part of the "Why Prophets and Apostles Today?" Series

Why Latter-day Saint Christians Believe in Prophets and Apostles Today

Part 1: What We Mean When We Say "Prophet"

Little Faith

When Jesus talks about having faith the size of a mustard seed, He is referring to having “little faith.” He says that, even with just that tiny amount of faith, we can work miracles. And with his “little faith,” Peter did work a miracle—an incredible miracle that we often overlook.

The Apostle Thomas: Doubter or Believer?

The apostle Thomas—was he a doubter or a believer? The most immediate answer that may come to mind for many people is “doubter.” After all, Thomas is infamously known as “Doubting Thomas;” plus, “a doubting Thomas” has even become a common noun defined by Merriam-Webster as “someone who rarely trusts or believes things before having [...]