These are the unheard prayers and unsung words of the Daughters of God, and chosen vessels of the Lord, that have filled my ears, and heart, and mind, and soul to the capacity I have within me— Many nights and endless days we have wondered on the wonders of the Lord and the freedoms his…
Psalms 2:9 Rod of Iron
How does this chapter add to the understanding of the rod of iron found in The Book of Mormon in 1 Nephi 8 and 11? What other symbols and teachings from Lehi’s vision of The Tree of Life are represented in this chapter? Why might it be important to consider the parable of the prodigal…
The Word of Wisdom: The Sacrament of Marriage
d/C 89 1 A Word of Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion Proverbs 1:20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: -Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel By President Russell M. Nelson My dear sisters,…
Divine Daughters of God – Isaiah 1
Divine Daughters of God – Isaiah 1 What is taught in the scriptures about women, by women, about their divine right to God’s power and their role in the end times? Select commentary below. Isa 1:2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up…
Doc and Cov 19
Section 19 Revelation given through Joseph Smith, at Manchester, New York, likely in the summer of 1829. In his history, the Prophet introduces it as “a commandment of God and not of man, to Martin Harris, given by him who is Eternal.” 1–3, Christ has all power; 4–5, All men must repent or suffer; 6–12,…
The Shoulder of God
When we think of the government of God we assume the priesthood of God as it is organized amongst men into offices and ordinations, but we cannot dismiss the role of women in every aspect of God’s order. There is a marriage in everything. Even those women who have not been married in this…
Isaiah 1
Isaiah 1 The commentary below is a drawn from my personal study of The KJV of the Bible, with the additional insights from BlueLetterBible.com, Ancient-Hebrew.org, Etymonline.com, and words, symbols and associations built upon by the Spirit of God. It isn’t meant to be a conclusive discourse, but rather the seeding of thoughts to ponder on and study…
Expounding on the Way to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-31 There are some beautiful gems in this passage of scripture that I have overlooked every time I have read it. I love how he asked them questions and gave them a chance to witness and teach him as a stranger. It reminds me of the Father in the garden after Adam and Eve…