The Book of Mormon in Color

Send a text In 2 Nephi 3:13, the Lord promises that “out of weakness he shall be made strong.” That principle runs throughout scripture and into our everyday lives. The world often says, “Focus on your strengths,” but God takes a different approach. He takes what feels broken, awkward, or insufficient in us and turns it into a place of strength and growth. In this episode, I share how that truth h...

Send a text In 2 Nephi 2, we learn one of the most profound truths in the Book of Mormon: “It must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things.” Without opposition, there is no growth, no progress, no joy. God gave us agency — the power to choose to act or to be acted upon — and opposition is the very condition that makes those choices meaningful. In this episode, we explore why opposition...

Send a text In 2 Nephi 1, Lehi delivers a powerful call to his sons — “Awake, arise from the dust, and be men. Shake off the chains with which ye are bound.” These words aren’t just for his family; they’re for us today. In this episode, we dive into what it means to spiritually awaken, to rise above complacency and sin, and to throw off the chains that hold us back. We’ll talk about stepping out o...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 22, the Lord promises that the righteous need not fear. He will prepare the way, care for His people, and feed His sheep. In this episode, we explore what that promise really means for us today. Fear, uncertainty, and opposition are all around us — but God’s covenant is sure. He knows His sheep, and He will guide them to peace, safety, and pasture. If you’ve ever felt anxiou...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 20:22, the Lord says: “There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked.” For a long time, I tried to find peace in other places, but nothing worked. In this episode, I share my personal conversion story — the real reason I came back to church. It wasn’t out of obligation, pressure, or fear. It was because I finally realized that true peace only comes through Jesus Christ....

Send a text In 1 Nephi 20:17, the Lord declares: “I am the Lord thy God who teacheth thee to profit, who leadeth thee by the way thou shouldst go.” This verse flips the way we often see God’s commandments. His teachings are not meant to restrict or punish us — they’re designed to bless us, grow us, and lead us toward joy and abundance. In this episode, we explore what it really means for God to “t...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 18:11, Nephi is bound by his brothers on the ship to the promised land. God doesn’t stop it immediately — He allows it to happen. Why? Because sometimes the Lord suffers bad things to take place so He can show forth His matchless power, strengthen our faith, and set us on a greater path of growth. In this episode, we unpack why God allows trials, why opposition is often part...

Send a text On the ship to the promised land, Nephi was bound by his own brothers, left helpless as a storm threatened everyone’s lives. But this wasn’t the end of his story—it was the moment God’s power became undeniable. In this episode, we explore what happens when we feel tied up by trials, opposition, or even people closest to us. Just like Nephi, we can’t always free ourselves—but God can. W...

Send a text Nephi saw visions. Moses parted seas. Miracles happened then — and they still happen now. But there’s a pattern: God only reveals great things to those who show up with faith. In this episode, we talk about what it means to spiritually “show up” — with consistency, humility, and desire. God wants to lead you, bless you, and reveal His mysteries to you — but He respects agency. The real...

Send a text Artificial Intelligence might be impressive—but it can’t hold a candle to Divine Intelligence. In this episode, we explore why God’s wisdom, guidance, and eternal perspective will always matter more than algorithms or data sets. We’ll talk about how DI shapes our decisions, anchors us in truth, and helps us navigate life with clarity and purpose, even in a world increasingly driven by...

Send a text Life can feel complicated, but Jesus made the way simple. In this episode, we look at 1 Nephi 17:41 and the sobering truth that the path to healing and salvation is so straightforward that many dismiss it. We’ll talk about why people overlook Christ’s invitation, the worldly substitutes they turn to instead, and how choosing His way—no matter how simple—brings real peace, real freedom,...

Send a text After eight long years in the wilderness, Nephi and his family finally arrive in Bountiful — a place of rest, beauty, and blessings. But before they get too comfortable, the Lord calls Nephi to arise and go into the mountain… to build a ship and cross an ocean. In this episode, we unpack 1 Nephi 17 , the surprising reality that even after blessings, God still calls us forward. And in v...

Send a text Ever feel like everything is falling apart no matter how hard you try? In 1 Nephi 16, Nephi’s family is trying to do the right thing—but nothing seems to go right. Bows break, people complain, and even Lehi starts to doubt. But instead of blaming or quitting, Nephi takes humble action. He makes a new bow. He asks where to go. He moves forward with faith. This episode is a reminder that...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 16, Nephi’s steel bow breaks, and the entire family spirals — even Lehi complains. But instead of blaming, Nephi acts. He makes a new bow, asks his father where to go, and humbly leads his family through one of their hardest trials. In this episode, we break down how Nephi responded to pressure, hunger, and unfair expectations — and what it means when the scriptures say, “by...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 15:27, Nephi explains that Lehi “beheld not the filthiness of the water” because his mind was focused on other things. In this episode, we talk about how to stay spiritually focused in a world full of darkness, filth, and distraction. The truth is, we get to choose where we look — and what we focus on will shape how we feel, who we become, and whether we move toward Christ o...

Send a text 1 Nephi 14:7 lays it out clearly — there are only two paths: one that leads to peace and eternal life, and one that leads to captivity and darkness. In this episode, we explore the power of agency and the reality that you are choosing a side every day, whether you realize it or not. God’s great and marvelous work is unfolding all around us, and the question is simple: Are you part of i...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 17, Nephi’s brothers mock him, doubt him, and even try to kill him. But God protects Nephi — and the very traps others set for him end up backfiring. In this episode, we explore the spiritual law woven throughout scripture: God defends the faithful. When people try to tear you down, God often lets their plans fall apart by their own doing. This episode is a reminder that you...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 14:1, the Lord promises to “take away their stumbling blocks” for those who hearken unto Him. But what does that mean — and why does it sometimes feel like our stumbling blocks are still there? In this episode, we explore what stumbling blocks really are, how God removes some of them, and why He sometimes leaves others in place. Whether you’re waiting for a miracle or learni...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 11:17, Nephi admits something deeply honest: “I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.” That’s the heart of this episode. Life is full of unanswered questions — why things happen, why we suffer, why God feels distant at times. But even when we don’t have all the answers, there’s one truth that can carry us through: God loves...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 11:2, the Spirit asks Nephi a soul-piercing question: “What desirest thou?” That question is just as relevant today. What do you truly want in your life — and in your relationship with God? In this episode, we explore how our desires shape our direction, how to recognize when our hearts are focused on the wrong things, and how God reveals His mysteries to those who sincerely...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 8:33, Lehi describes those who reached the tree of life and were mocked by people in the great and spacious building — but “they heeded them not.” This episode is all about that mindset. In a world that laughs at faith, purity, obedience, and devotion to Christ, how do we stay grounded? How do we keep partaking of God’s goodness when the pressure to conform is so loud? If yo...

Send a text Have you ever felt stuck, lost, or surrounded by darkness — emotionally, spiritually, or even physically? In this episode, we talk about Lehi’s experience in “a dark and dreary wilderness” from 1 Nephi 8 and how that mirrors our own seasons of struggle. You’re not alone in the dark. There is a path forward. Through the word of God, through desire, through Christ — you can find light ag...

Send a text  After being tied up, mocked, and nearly left to die, Nephi had every reason to hold a grudge. But instead, he frankly forgave his brothers — not grudgingly, not conditionally, but freely and fully. In this episode, we explore what it means to frankly forgive, drawing from Luke 7:42 and Nephi’s powerful example. True forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusing pain — it’s about choo...

Send a text In 1 Nephi 7:7, Laman and Lemuel rebel and want to return to Jerusalem — back to comfort, familiarity, and spiritual danger. But God didn’t call them to go back. He called them to go forward. In this episode, we explore the danger of looking back with longing, from the story of Nephi’s brothers to Lot’s wife. Progress in faith means letting go of the past — even when it feels safer — a...

Send a text Check out my drawing >> In 1 Nephi 5, Sariah confronts her husband Lehi with fear, frustration, and accusation. But instead of fighting back, Lehi responds with humility, reassurance, and love. In this episode, we explore how to handle conflict with those we love — without defensiveness or blame. Whether in marriage, family, friendship, or work, we can learn how to fight with fai...