Excited About the Gospel

As parents in Zion, we have a strict responsibility to teach our children. A modern Apostle says we should take that responsibility "courageously and joyfully". We look at the doctrine of our responsibility and some tips on what we can do! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: 2021–A Joy D. Jones, Essential Conversations...

Crystal Hurd is an author, historian, poet, and educator. Her focus is on the life and teachings of C.S. Lewis. She shares stories and insights on his life as well as answering the question, "What would C.S. Lewis think of Christianity today?"  Find more of Crystal on That Lewis Lady on YouTube .  

We are in constant need of forgiveness from God. And we also have been commanded to forgive others! They work together and we look at the doctrine of forgiving others in Come Follow Me with stories and scriptures from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Get additional resour...

Sharing again one of my favorite episodes ever! Father's have strength, power, impact, and leadership. And Fatherhood comes with stress, pressure, self-dobut, and fear. The scriptures show us both sides of this as well as what we can do to help others through these challenges. Jason Harwood has been a seminary and institute teacher as well as teaching EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week.

Open your mouth and go forward! We are all called to share our love and testimony of Jesus. And there are great blessings when we do! Come Follow Me this week focuses on how we can share the excitement of the Gospel with others! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: 2011–A, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Waiting on the Road to Damas...

Being anxiously engaged and spiritually rested, we learn about both, and even the connection they have to each other as we study Come Follow Me, with connection to the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an FSY, EFY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: Be Anxiously Engaged, M. Russell Ballard October 2012 2025–A, D. T...

Is it worse to be rich or poor? Is either of them really bad? How do I make sure I'm ok no matter how much the Lord has blessed me with? We look at it all with a focus on Doctrine and Covenants 56. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Check out additional resources: https://patreon.com/user?u=40871248&utm_medium=unknown&utm_sourc...

How do we get through the muddle and mess of information that is out there and find the truth? How do we get light and truth into our lives more consistently? These are the same questions that were being asked in May of 1831 that led to the revelation of D&C 50. We learn how to apply it to our lives! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week inst...

Finding peace in Christ in a time of turmoil as well as through the personal challenges and trials that we face. Find out more about Andres at https://www.millennial-zen.com/

We all have spiritual gifts given to us (yes, you have gifts!) and there is a specific purpose for those gifts. We look at how to find our gifts and how they are supposed to be used. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: DC 46 1 Corinthians 12 Moroni 10 2016–A, Jeffrey R. Holland, Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You...

There is so much difficulty and stress going on around us. DC 45 shares that there are other difficulties to come before the 2nd Coming. What are we supposed to do? We learn the plan God has for us to create a place of peace, safety, and refuge for our families. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor. Sources: DC 45:64 Genesis 6-9 3...

What are the principles driving the law of consecration and how do they still apply today? We look to the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants to get answers. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. "Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father" Elder Neal A. Maxwell October 1995 Reflections on a Consecrated Life Elder D. Tod...

God promises that if we are prepared we don't need to fear. How can we build our preparation in our lives today? We look at Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants stories along with quotes from modern Church leaders to understand how we can prepare. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: DC 38:30-32 Matthew 25:1...

Sharing the Gospel can feel a bit stressful. There are some principles and invitations from the scriptures that make it more exciting! We look at principles from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants that teach us the principles that can help us share the Gospel in a positive, exciting way! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Wee...

Madelynn was called on a mission, then chose to learn a language that very few missionaries speak and had a mission experience unlike most you'll ever hear about. Hear her story of faith, sacrifice, struggle and the joy of missionary service!

What is the plan for my life and the purpose for why I am here? God has a plan for you and we will look at the scriptures and words of modern leaders to help us understand God's plan and the exciting possibilities that are before us. Jason Harwood was a seiminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: Premortal life (see verses 36–37) Creation (see ve...

Stand and put on the armor of God! Protecting and preparing and getting ourselves aligned with the love and law of God. We look at the doctrine and stories from the Bible and Book of Mormon that teach us about how we put on the armor of God in our lives. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: DC 27:15-18 Ephesians 6:10-18...

What if everything that brought you value was taken away? How would find light, purpose and meaning in live? Emma Heiner shares the power of God in overcoming, finding personal value, and the beauty of God's purpose for our lives. Find more about Emma at: https://www.instagram.com/quietheart_emma/ https://emergingbookshelf.myprintdesk.net/category/emma-heiner/1155  

Emma Smith is taught to seek for things of a better world. It is a lesson for all of us in the power of God in our lives and the process of progression and building faith. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week insructor. Sources: DC 25:10 Matthew 6:19, 21, 25–34 Luke 10:39–42 2 Nephi 9:51 Col 3:5-17 Acts 7:51-60 Acts 5 Story of Abinadi   Live...

The heavens will shake for our good! How does that work, what do we learn from the Bible and Book of Mormon stories about how God brings goodness into our lives? We explore the stories and doctrines that teach us of God's goodness. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: DC 21:6 Joel 3:16 Haggai 2:7 Psalms 27 John 14:27 Mat...

The suffering of Christ is a gift to all of us. It comes with an invitation and commmandment. It is an exciting call to all of us to come closer to Christ! Jason Harwood was a semiary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week Instructor. Sources: DC 19:15-20 Isaiah 53:3-5 Mosiah 3:7 Alma 7:11–12 Luke 22:41-46 2020–A, Dale G. Renlund, Consider the Goodness and Greatness of Go...

The worth of souls is great in the sight of God! You are of extremem worth, and nothing can change it! Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: DC 18:10-16 Luke 15:1–10 John 3:16–17 2 Nephi 26:24–28; Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness Bradley R. Wilcox, October 2021 You Matter to Him President Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2011 Value...

What is the most important thing I can do? How do I add value and meaning to my life? We get an answer from the D&C, Bible, and Book of Mormon. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: DC 4 DC 15:6, 16:6, 14:11 Mosiah 27:32 2 Nephi 25:26-27 Mosiah 4:15 DC 93:41-50 Jeremiah 1:7-8 Amos 7:14-15 Jonah Luke 9:2 Acts 9:20 An Eternal...

Joseph and Martin Harris needed to learn an important lesson: nothing else in our life matters if we don't have God 1st in our lives.  A look at some Bible examples of people that learned the same lesson and some patterns for us to learn the same lessons. Jason Harwood was a seminary and institute teacher and is an EFY, FSY, and BYU Education Week instructor. Sources: DC 10:4-5, 14, 43, 64-67 Noah...

The Gospel is all about how we treat others, Brooke Romney has written about manners with a modern look at the proper ways to treat others! She shares insights on treating others with love and respect! Find Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeromneywrites/ Get Brooke's lists, books, and content at: https://brookeromney.com/