Females and murmuring

In 1 Ne. 16:20, we read the following after Nephi broke his bow. It came to pass that Laman and … Continue reading Females and murmuring

One of the sons of Ishmael

I came across something interesting tonight. After Nephi and his brothers pick up Ishamel and his family and start heading … Continue reading One of the sons of Ishmael

Rumour has it that Ernest Hemingway was given the challenge of writing a story in no more than six words. … Continue reading Ravine

I started reading the Book of Mormon for the umpteenth time a couple of weeks ago. I thought I’d try … Continue reading Four steps to getting a vision

In 1 Nephi 1:3, Nephi says: I know that the record which I make is true; and I make it … Continue reading Is the Book of Mormon one-sided?

While reading about Abish last night (see Alma 19), I couldn’t help think about her situation. When she was younger, … Continue reading Abish

While having companion scripture study last night, I came across the following passage in D&C 132:27: “The blasphemy against the … Continue reading Denying the Holy Ghost and Murder

In a recent Mormon Stories podcast, historian Grant Palmer made the claim that there are no eyewitness accounts that Joseph … Continue reading Golden Plates Not Used in Translation?

While reading in the Book of Mormon last night, I came across this passage: [The] word came to Alma, saying: … Continue reading Amulek, the Prophet

Because of some “anti-Mormon literature” picked up by the AP from the LA Times regarding DNA and the Book of … Continue reading Traditional Doctrine