One of the parables the Savior taught is referred to as the sower and is one of a small number of parables reported in all three of the synoptic Gospels.…

The word parable is Greek means a setting side by side, a comparison. In parables divine truth is presented by comparison with material things.  Parables have been called “earthly stories with heavenly…

When we consider the word pride we might see positive aspects such as pride in our families, schools, nation, military, teams, company, workers, etc.  But at the same time we…

“Ghost” is an Old English word meaning “Spirit” therefore, the Holy Ghost is also referred to as the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Spirit of God, Spirit of the Lord, Comforter and…

The Lord does permit afflictions in our lives for our spiritual growth and good.  Whenever we are in the midst of pain and suffering, it is hard to believe that…

Over the years I have been asked many questions about faith.  Such as “how can I develop greater faith?  I have faith, so why did the Lord not answer my…

The apostle Paul encourages us to not forget the times in our lives when we felt the hand of the Lord.  He said, “But call to remembrance the former days,…

Mortal life ends eventually for all of us.  Each of us will sometime be faced with the death of a loved one, a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, brother, sister or…

If we strive to keep the commandments of God, there will be people that will belittle us, try to change us and persuade others to join them in their persecution. …

We Face Mighty Challenges in the World Today Gordon B. Hinckley described the world that today’s young people are about to enter when he said: “We live in a season when…