by Shawnie Cannon | Aug 23, 2024 | Study helps
The Standard Works are capable of transferring godly power to you – the reader. Many verses are effectively written to channel the Spirit straight to your soul. They are Divine Code. The most significant discovery in the scriptures is yourself. I’m convinced the Word...
by Shawnie Cannon | Feb 10, 2024 | Doctrine and Covenants, Study helps
Heavenly Errands This morning, I came across a scripture gem that had me thinking. Many significant, extraordinary works happen outside of the ecclesiastical structure (Church!). For example, Nephi building a ship. Or Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon. Those...
by Shawnie Cannon | Feb 9, 2024 | Come Follow Me, Doctrine and Covenants, Study helps
(includes quotes by Elder Bednar, Elder Faust, and John Taylor) Why stand in a Holy Place? We hear this phrase occasionally. According to Doctrine and Covenants 101:22-24, YOU WILL BE CONSUMED during the Second Coming if you don’t stand in a holy place. (Verses...
by Shawnie Cannon | Feb 4, 2024 | Study helps
What Is the Celestial Kingdom? Most of us hope to make the Celestial Kingdom. What does that really mean? We have almost 200 years’ worth of cultural and traditional teachings floating around about life after resurrection. Some of it is more like fan fiction....
by Shawnie Cannon | Jan 14, 2024 | Study helps
The 1st Presidency Letter, dated Oct 6, 2018 The 1st Presidency Letter, dated Oct 6, 2018, was a game changer. President Nelson commissioned us all to go by the Spirit in what we study for the Gospel. “Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families, is the *suggested*...
by Shawnie Cannon | Jan 6, 2024 | Come Follow Me, Study helps
We Finished Our First Week! The title page of the Book of Mormon was written by Moroni in ancient times, long before it was published in 1829. That fact alone makes it an interesting read. I included a screenshot so you can see what stands out. The Title Page Written...