A few of my favorite things - Book of Mormon

“And it came to pass that Moroni was angry with the government.....”. Out of anger comes this letter of accusations, threats, lecturing.... what can we learn from this?! Anger is absolutely a voice of Satan and oh the hurt it causes!

“But behold it mattereth not- we trust God will deliver us! Not withstanding our weakness....and deliver us out of the hands of our enemies.”

“ by keeping God‘s Commandments we can find joy even in the midst of our worst circumstances.”

“What will happen as you more intentionally hear, hearken, and heed what the Savior has said and what He is saying now through His prophets?.....I promise miracles in your marriage, family relationships, and daily work!” This is illustrated so clearly through this army of Helaman

Moroni was so inspired to arm the prisoners within the city and his army without- they took the city without any loss of life. How are we arming ourselves and our families within and without?

We may be inspired how to act, but that does not mean the outcome or response will be what we hope it is! God uses us for our strengths and knows we can overcome our weakness’. Moroni was not perfect! But he was a warrior for God and he did not mince words.

2,000 stripling warriors!!! Men (spiritually) who were true at all times!

It is so hard to retake our strongholds once they have been lost. It is a war! We have to give heed and diligence daily to fortifying and maintaining our strongholds!

Alma’s blessing to Shiblon! What would you want your 15 verses to say? Endure! Continue! Be sober!

“And thus ended the days of Amalikiah”. What will your reward be? What have you spent your life pursuing? What a stark contrast to Moroni and Teancum

How are we fortifying defensively and offensively against the enemy so we have all power and we remove his strongholds?!

Heed and Diligence! What do those words mean to you? We learn because of those 2 words the Nephites had all power over their enemies! That is awesome

What does it mean to have perfect understanding? What is the constant stream or noise we listen to? How do we offset the negativity of the world? It is by small and simple things! Daily!

A huge added ahha for me as I studied this morning. So grateful for this lesson on what “do not revile” means

A bitter fountain can not bring forth good water, a good fountain cannot bring forth bitter water. By their fruits you shall know them! Amalikiah’s desires and intents never changed!!! Just as Satan’s never change!

What have you hoisted on the walls of your home as a reminder of what you are fighting for? What is your cause?

“The central message of the Book of Mormon is to restore the true knowledge of the essential role of Jesus Christ in the salvation and exaltation of mankind.” He is the power the protected and saved the Nephites. He is who walks with and helps us- if we do our part!

“As followers of Christ we are not spared challenges and trials in our lives. We are often required to do difficult things that if attempted alone would be overwhelming! As we accept the Saviors invitation to come unto me- He will provide the support, comfort, and peace that are necessary.”

“Only the gospel will save the world from the calamity of its own self destruction. Only the gospel will unite men and women if all races and nationalities in peace. Only the gospel will bring joy, happiness, and salvation to the human family.” Elder Holmes March 2020 conference

Alma shares praying to know what happens to us after we die and while we wait for the resurrection. This goes so well with Joseph f smiths vision D&C 138- praying to know what those spirits are doing! What a treasure to have these! I got cut off at the end- hope you know the Savior loves you!

Why is corianton’s sin (sleeping with the harlot) next to murder or denying the Holy Ghost? Thou shouldst have tended to the ministry where with thou wast entrusted! Come to the tree, partake the fruit!

Alma turns the records over to Helaman. By small means (keeping the record of god’s hand in their lives) great things are brought to pass! Anti Nephi Lehi’s brought to a knowledge of the truth. Confounding the wise- zeezrom also brought to a knowledge of the truth! Are we using these “small means” to work miracles in our lives?

Alma shares with his son Helaman his conversion! It’s been 26 years since the angel came. He testifies if we are obedient god prospers us! And he testifies he knows when he dies he will dwell with God! This vile sinner knows repentance and change!! It is all about becoming!

Amulek teaches and is another witness to the prophets words! The converted Zoramites are cast out to Jershon! This awful trial they think they are going through is a huge blessing as the join with the anti Nephi Lehi’s and get to live with these giants in the gospel!

Alma opens the scriptures to testimonies from Zenos, Zenock, and Moses all of whom testify of prayer and of the atonement of Christ! If you believe in the scriptures as you say you do, then you have to know there is a Christ!