If They Will But Serve The God Of The Land, Jesus Christ
American Scripture
Great are the promises concerning this land of America. We are told unequivocally that it “is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall...
Lehi, as he went forth prayed unto the Lord
American Scripture
We learn a vital lesson from the example of Lehi in the Book of Mormon. Lehi responded in faith to prophetic instruction and...
Ponder It In Your Hearts
American Scripture
To ponder means “to weigh mentally, think deeply about, deliberate, meditate.” Moroni used this very term as he closed his record:
“Behold, I would...
Remember Who You Are
American Scripture
The story is told of a woman waving good-bye to one of her children as they were leaving for school, and calleld out,...
Healing The Sick, Causing The Blind To See, And Raising The Dead
American Scripture
Shortly after the appearance of Jesus Christ to the Nephites it is said about the power of His Disciples:
And there were great and marvelous works wrought...
Precious Years, Eternal Perspective
American Scripture
None of us will be on earth very long. We have a number of precious years which, in the eternal perspective, barely amount...
I Do This For A Wise Purpose
American Scripture
Regarding the Book of Mormon: It is different. God preserved it for a purpose in Himself. This book, called the Book of Mormon,...
A trial of faith precedes a witness of truth
American Scripture
While abridging the prophet Ether’s words on faith, Moroni included some of his own testimony, counsel, and understanding about the subject.
And now, I,...
The Lord’s Standard Of Morality
American Scripture
The Lord’s standard of morality commands that the sacred powers to beget life be protected and employed only between man and woman, husband...
A Promise That God Will Help Us
American Scripture
An ancient prophet gave the assurance that God would require nothing of his children save he provided a way for them to carry...
Every Man Receiveth Wages Of Him Whom He Listeth To Obey
American Scripture
We are here upon the earth to learn how to be happy eternally as we prepare for a glorious resurrection, because man is...
The Spirit of Christ is given to every Man
American Scripture
The American Revolutionary Pastor John J Zubly once said:
"To the generality of mankind he gave no written law, but yet left not himself...
Come Unto Christ, Who Is The Holy One Of Israel
American Scripture
When preaching the gospel we should do so in all humility in all humility and meekness, and warn sinners to repent and come to...
Blessings or Stumbling Blocks?
American Scripture
It is one thing to look back upon the events of history. It is another to regard our own time. We have the...
The Pure Love of Christ
American Scripture
The most important attribute of Heavenly Father and of His Beloved Son and one that we should desire and seek to possess within...
Service Of Your God
American Scripture
The ancient American King and Prophet, Benjamin, describes how by serving his fellow beings he was in the service of his God.
And behold,...
Day of Provocation
American Scripture
The Lord was angry with the ancient Israelites for refusing to go up on the mount, to enter into the Lord's "rest" and...
Opposition in all things
American Scripture
The ancient American Prophet Lehi taught that righteousness must be opposed by wickedness. Here are his words:
For it must needs be, that there...
Search The Prophecies Of Isaiah
American Scripture
The ancient American Prophet Moroni said that we should study the prophecies of Isaiah because they would all be fulfilled.
Search the prophecies of...
Prayer can be enhanced by fasting
American Scripture
Prayer can be enhanced by fasting.
And now, my beloved brethren, I would that ye should come unto Christ, who is the Holy One...