Beware The Signs you Seek After Nephi had passed away, his brother Jacob took responsibility for the records. Jacob confronted a man named Sherem who asked to be shown a sign, but Jacob replied saying: “What am I that I should…
Withstand Evil Influences Breaking a string is easy, but to break the rope is much harder. Our testimonies start like single pieces of string, but we can strengthen them until they become unbreakable. We can all develop strong testimonies that…
Nephi Deals with Difficult Family Members Throughout the 1st Book of Nephi, the first book within The Book of Mormon, Nephi deals with difficult family members. In particular, his brothers Laman and Lemuel create contention and even threaten Nephi‘s life.…
God Makes All things Possible Through Him God promises that if we obey his commandments, that he will “nourish [us], and strengthen [us], and provide means whereby [we] can accomplish the thing which he has commanded [us]” (1 Nephi 17:3).…
The Importance of Companionship We learn from the scriptures that it is not good for men (and women) to be alone (see Genesis 2:18). Lehi also knew this and was concerned that his boys wouldn’t have anyone to marry and have…