Today I’ve been thinking about gifts and talents. A wise man once said: “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” . . . Continue reading »
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Consider The Lilies: Fear Not
Jesus often taught his followers to “fear not“. In today’s world climate of anxiety and uncertainty, Christ’s parable of the lily is more relevant than ever, and offers us great comfort and proper perspective. In the Master’s sermon on the mount, imagery from nature is used to remind us of God’s power over all things. … Continue reading »
Hinckley’s Parable of The Shoes
In this video, the late President Gordon B. Hinckley of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tells a touching story from his youth. more about “Hinckley’s Parable of The Shoes“, posted with vodpod
Joe The Dog Provides A Parable
This particular post is the latest in the saga of our dog’s life, and his subsequent misadventures. Forget Joe The Plumber, we’ve got Joe The Dog! Here is the latest “teaching moment” he has provided: A [Living] Parable of The Dog and The Chili Can. Continue reading »
Wise or Foolish Resolutions?
One of the well-known teaching techniques of Jesus Christ was the art of the Parable. This is a brief fictional story which uses something found in common every-day life to illustrate a moral or religious lesson. The Savior’s parables are known for their many layers of meaning and applications. The Parable of The Ten Virgins … Continue reading »
Go and Do
During Jesus Christ’s ministry, His faithful disciples often heard gospel principles taught by thought-provoking short stories known as parables. Jesus utilized a fantastic teaching tool, knowing that stories sink deep into the memory. The more a story is pondered, the more meaningful they can become. Thus, when a lawyer chose to challenge the Savior on a point of doctrine, Jesus used … Continue reading »
