The BOM-BITES Come Follow Me Podcast

There are so many competing voices in the world, thank goodness the Lord knows how to counteract all of them...if we are willing to learn how to #hearhim . If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

If I were Satan, I’d be having a heyday with the early Saints in 1831 while all the church leadership was still in process of moving to Ohio.  He is so good at deception, but we have protection so we are not easily deceived. If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Back in 1831, missionaries were asked to “go forth” and teach the gospel.  The problem?  Most of these guys were farmers without any professional teaching experience.  Even today, we call “teachers” in the church assuming they know how to teach.  The Lord is kind and gives the first ever “teacher training” in D&C 42. 🙏🏻 If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Mt. Sinai and “The Ohio” aren’t too different in the fact that the Lord took his people out of the world to establish a holy people by giving them “the law” to help them govern their lives. If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

As dramatic as the story was for James Covel last week in sections 39-40, we learn a lot about the simple goodness of Edward Partridge from just a few verses in D&C 41. If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

James Covel is such an interesting character study in the D&C.  In some ways, I think we are more like him than we would like to admit. If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

When Jesus Christ reminds us that he is “the same” who did great things in the past, he means business. He can most definitely do it; we just need to have faith that he can. If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

The Lord commanded the early Saints to go to the Ohio “because of the enemy”.  Twice in this chapter he refers to that enemy being in “secret chambers”.  I have a couple thoughts on who that enemy might be...and it’s not who you think. 🤔 If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Ah, the mission to the Lamanites...that didn’t baptize any Lamanites. But it did give Parley Pratt a chance to catch up with an old friend. Great story! If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

As these early missionaries went out, they had all kinds of crazy experiences - some perilous, some humorous. Whatever the experience, they let God prevail! If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

That stone wasn’t rolled away so Jesus could get out—it was so we could go in. He still removes obstacles so we can see clearly. 🙌🪨👣 If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Peace isn’t always the absence of chaos—it’s the presence of Christ in the chaos. That promise still holds. Especially this week. 🕊️✝️ If you’d like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Did you know Jesus made an Easter cameo in Kirtland? 1800 years after the Resurrection. He still shows up—and not just in scripture. 🙏🏛️ If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

Sometimes Easter feels a little too perfect. But it’s actually all about broken people finding hope. That’s what makes it such good news. 💔➡️💛 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

I love that Jesus said even rocks would praise Him if people didn’t. That’s Holy Week boldness right there. So if a rock can testify… maybe we can too. 🪨🙌 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

The Lord will often call upon the weak and ordinary things of the world to do some pretty extraordinary things.  With the help of the Lord, the small and simple can absolutely “thresh the nations”. 💪🏻 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

These early missionaries mentioned in D&C 30-36 set a foundation for many eventually joining the church.  I will always have a special place in my heart for one of them (see …D&C 32) because I am doing what I am doing today partly because of his desire to serve. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

I love the stories of individuals in D&C 30-36.  The one in D&C 34 with young Orson Pratt is relevant to anyone who is new to the faith and has just been called to serve, but is not sure what to share. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

The story of Thomas B. Marsh found in D&C 31 should give comfort to any missionary and their families as they depart from one another. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

I remember hearing of missionaries talking about a program called “OYM”. I thought it sounded odd until I learned what the acronym actually meant. Pretty important in sharing the gospel! 😀 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

The Second Coming of the Savior will be a crazy and scary time for some, but the first few verses of D&C 29 contain some hopeful, helpful, and glad messages to prepare the world for that great time. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

Section 29 really introduces this concept of “the gathering” and it has really “captured the attention” of President Nelson...and he has really emphasized the importance of it in our day to help the world prepare for the Second Coming of the Savior. 😇 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

Another aspect of the gospel that the world needs to hear is how the Fall is a crucial part of God’s plan of Happiness. And I think you’ll appreciate a nice take on an old familiar nursery rhyme. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

One of the things that this world needs to hear to prepare for the Second Coming is that God has a perfect plan and Jesus Christ is our loving Savior. 🙏🏻 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here

When the Lord says “I come quickly” in 1831, it could freak out a lot of people.  The reality of it is that we are here to help prepare the world for the Second Coming...and there are some that may not understand what that means and how to do it.  Hopefully this week of studying D&C 29 can help. 😀 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here