The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ

The Lord Jesus Christ by Heinrich Hofmann

The Book of Mormon is another witness that Jesus is the Christ. That He is the Savior of all mankind, and that it is through Him, that we may be freed from our guilt, repent from our sins and return to live with God.  

The Prophet Joseph Smith by Alven Gittins

It is a record translated by the prophet Joseph Smith, in the year 1830

Lehi discovers the Liahona by Arnold Friberg (See 1 Nephi 16)

It begins with a family in Jerusalem. Prophets at that time were testifying to the people that Jerusalem would be destroyed, if they did not repent. Lehi, one of these prophets,  prayed to know God's will and was commanded of the Lord to leave Jerusalem. 

Lehi and his people arrive in the promised land. By Arnold Friberg (See 1 Nephi 18)

Along with his family, Lehi left Jerusalem, and headed to the seashore. God commanded them to build a boat, and through His divine guidance they sailed across the ocean.

Alma baptizes in the Waters of Mormon By Arnold Friberg (See Mosiah Chapter 18)



Landing in the Americas, they began to establish a civilization, and kept a record of their dealings with God and their witnesses of  Jesus Christ. God spoke through his servants the prophets and they learned about and performed sacred ordinances such as baptism. 

Samuel the Lamanite prophesies By Arnold Friberg (See Helaman Chapter 16)


Prophets testified of Jesus Christ, that He would come and save them from their sins. God gave them the choice to accept or reject that message. When they rejected the message they would fall into unbelief and wickedness. Because of Gods love, He consistently provided the way for them to repent. 

Jesus Christ visits the Americas By John Scott (See 3 Nephi 11)

The crowning event in the Book of Mormon is when Jesus Christ, appeared to the people after His resurrection. 

Moroni Buries the Nephite record  By Tom Lovell (See Mormon Chapter 8)


Moroni, was the last prophet to write in their records, giving a profound testimony of the things that were written. We can read His promise in the Book of Mormon: 

Moroni Chapter 10: 3-5

 3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how ^amerciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and ^bponder it in your ^chearts.

 4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ^aask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not ^btrue; and if ye shall ask with a ^csincere heart, with ^dreal intent, having ^efaith in Christ, he will ^fmanifest the ^gtruthof it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.

 5 And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may ^aknow the ^btruth of all things.

Read the Book of Mormon Online:

http://lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng

Our Foundation, Our Savior

In the story The Three Little Pigs, it describes three pigs who each build a home to protect themselves from their common enemy, the wolf. The first pig takes little time and effort into his home, piecing it out of straw. The second pig, however, takes a little more consideration into the matter. He carefully gathers sticks to build his home.  What I want you to consider is the last of the three little pigs, he being wisest of all, picking bricks to construct his home. This took more time than that of the others, and each day his friends encouraged him to leave his work to come play. We know that the wolf does come, visiting the first two homes he huffs and puffs easily blowing them down. Running to the aid of their friend the three little pigs find refuge in the carefully built brick home.

 In my life I have experienced times where it seems like I am the more foolish of the three pigs, taking little thought to what I do. Other times I have been the last pig, taking more consideration on the things that matter most. Living our lives in harmony with Jesus Christ and His teachings help build us a strong foundation. Doing what seems like the small things: prayer, scripture study, and church attendance are our building blocks to building our strong foundation.  So that when our enemy comes we will find strength through our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Helaman Chapter 5:12
" And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall." 

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..."

 Decision making is not my strong point.  I must admit that in a store I must pick up an item of clothing four or five times before deciding on whether or not to purchase it!  I am THAT girl that struggles to decide what to eat at the restauant, and more than a few times hesitated on what to wear in the morning.  Frustration may set in for the cashier or the waiter, but after a few moments discouragent has left and relief has set in.  Although these skills may be laking, there are some that need no hesitation.

I know that I am a child of God, that He loves me, and has a plan for me.  This plan involved each of us coming to Earth, I know that this was my choice.  There is a goal in life and that is to live with our Heavenly Father, even God and His son Jesus Christ once again.  How amazing is our God!  That He has given us the opportunity to come to Earth, obtain a body, provide a Savior for us, even Jesus Christ. That we may be able to repent from our sins and come back to live in His presence!  We make choices everyday, some that are good, some that our bad. Through our choices we gain experience, knowledge, and testimony of our Savior. As you experience life, and learn to trust God through your trials I know that you too will not hesitate to follow Him and His Son, Jesus Christ.

To learn more:

  http://lds.org/plan/earth-life?lang=eng

The healing power of the Atonement

Throughout our lives we experience both physical and spiritual pain. While attending church this Sunday I reflected on my life, and why it is that our Heavenly Father allows us to experience this. I thought about Eric, a friend who died unexpectedly in High School.  I remembered the comfort that was given to me as I prayed and studied the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I learned that through our pains we will grow closer to Him, appreciate joy, feel humble, patient and compassionate.

Alma Chapter 7:11-13

And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me.

I am so grateful for Jesus Christ! I know that He really did suffer for each one of us. That He has felt our sicknesses, our pains, and our afflictions of every kind.