small and simple: a daily verse

Mosiah 4:27 is today's verse. In this King Benjamin continues his address to his people. He talks about how we need to not run faster than we have strength. And how all things must be done in order and I share my thoughts with what that might mean. We also talk about how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a church of order.

My dad, Dave, asked me again to share some more of his thoughts on likening the scriptures to ourselves. He shares Doctrine and Covenants 30:1-4, a revelation given through Joseph Smith to David Whitmer. David Whitmer wasn't following the Lord the way he needed to and this is him being reminded of who he was serving. And he was called again to serve God. Sometimes in this life we need a course correct and a reminder of who we are and who we serve! Remember, you don't need to be perfect to be called of God. Just willing.

Because of Jesus Christ.Also if everyone will take some time to follow this podcast and share it with those you know. It will help this podcast grow to reach more people! Thank you so much for helping the Lord spread his gospel!

1 Corinthians 13:12 is today's scripture. I know the Lord lives. He knows you.

A couple of nights ago, my dad sent me a voice memo! He recorded an episode out of the blue! What he shares is not only inspired, but incredibly relevant to today's world. He reads Doctrine and Covenants 14:11, which reminds us that if we are faithful, great shall be our reward. We also see how important it is to liken the scriptures unto ourselves! I love you all and thanks dad!

Mosiah 24:15-16 teaches us that the burdens on our backs will be made light as we have faith and patience in the Lord. But the burdens themselves don't just get easier, WE GET STRONGER! The Lord gives us strength so we can bear our burdens with ease. I also testify, we can be of good confort, even when times are hard. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Mosiah 24:14 is todays verse. I am sure it was reassuring to the people in bondage to hear the things the Lord told them. But if the Book of Mormon was written for our day, then we can find strength in this passage too. The Lord promises that he is there in our hard times. He will ease the burdens on our backs, because of our faith. He can make our burdens lightThis week, search for instances that the Lord is easing your burdens. As you do, I PROMISE that you will see more and more evidences of him and his hand in your life.

Whether you pray out loud or in your heart, Heavenly Father hears you. He is always listening. Mosiah 24 will be the topic for the next three days. Today we will focus on verses 12-13. Alma and his people were being persecuted and commanded that they could not pray or they were to be put to death. So they reached out to the Lord through the, "thoughts of their hearts." Each prayer you pray is heard by a loving God, something you can always find comfort in. Not all answers come immediately, but for those who wait in faith, they will come.

Ether 12:12 and Ether 12:18 talk about faith. It doesn't tell us what faith is, but it does tell us that miracles follow when we have faith. In fact, miracles can only come when faith comes first. Believe that God is and miracles will surely follow!

Today, Kenzie and I share the first and last verse of Hymn #220, Lord, I Would Follow Thee. We talk about helping others and finding strength in Jesus Christ. And how bearing others burdens allows our burdens to be made light. Remember, Jesus Christ is your strength!

Today we will talk about a phrase that shows up in the scritpures a lot. "For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still." We also read 2 Nephi 28:32 which explains what this means! You are never too far away from the reach of Jesus Christ.

Whether or not we believe in Christ right now, every single person who has ever lived, is living, or will live, chose to follow Jesus Christ and chose Heavenly Father's plan in the premortal life! We all fought at Christ's side. He asks that we continue to fight with him and help others return to his side! We read some passages from the Topics and Questions section on churchofjesuschrist.org under Plan of Salvation and Premortality. And we share a quote from Al Carraway!

Nephi shows courage in 1 Nephi 3:7. He says hat he knows that the Lord only asks us to do something if it is good and if it is possible to accomplish it. With Faith, Nephi follows the Lord and we can to. We will never be disappointed when we follow the Lord

Today, Kenzie shares another favorite quote from, "Using the Supernal Gift of Prayer." This talk was given by Richard G. Scott in April of 2007. The Lord promises that if we are trying to follow him, answers to prayers will come. Sometimes the Lord asks that we act in faith, and then answers come. He trusts us. He trusts you. I share my testimony of that trust and how I got an answer to my prayers, that marrying Kenzie is the best decision I could ever make!

In Elder Kearon's talk, "About His Business," he talks about how callings we receive from God are tailor-made to us and tailor-made to help us grow. Today we talk about that and how serving in any capacity, matters to the Lord.

Elder Patrick Kearon gave a talk in the April 2026 General Conference called, "About His Business." In it he talks about callings in the Church and it got me thinking about my calling. I often wonder if there is more I can do or if I am doing my part in the Lord's work. Today I was reminded that whatever offering I give, if I give willingly and with humility, it is enough. And the Lord will accept it, and he will bless me. The same is true for you.

President Russell M. Nelson gave a talk called Peacemakers Needed in April 2023. In this talk, he reminds us that being Christ-like is a CHOICE. And choosing Christ is always possible. May we choose Christ now and always.

The Lord has blessed each of us Gifts of the Spirit. No one has all of them but EVERYONE has some. It is up to us to grow these gifts and then to share them with everyone so that we can all profit from that which the Lord has given. I invite you all to grow these gifts and use them to bless others. In return, the Lord will bless you.

These 5 words show up all the time in the Book of Mormon. And they are words many of us write off. We might even see them as not important. But what do they mean? Is it possible they have more meaning then telling us that time has come and gone? I think so. Today I would like to share some of my thoughts with you. I believe there is more to these words than we give credit.

In a talk titled Consider the Blessings given in October 2012, President Monson finishes his talk with a simple message. He reminds us that the Lord is in every part of our lives and that he WANTS us to be happy. He WANTS us to follow him. And he WANTS to bless us.

Perfection in this life is not attainable. So why would the Lord command it in Matthew 5:48 and 3 Nephi 12:48? I feel the answer to this question comes in the title of a talk given by Elder Jeffery R. Holland. I find great comfort in knowing that because the Lord commanded it, it is possible -Eventually.

Jesus Christ is strengthening you.

Today I share my thoughts on one of my favorite verses. And tell the story of why I love it so much. Doctrine and Covenants 101:16.At the time of this verse, the saints were facing a great deal of persecution. They were being driven from their homes and didn't know what to do. This is something the Lord told them. To trust that he was God and trust in everything that means. To trust that he is who he says he is.

Moses 1:1-13 is an incredible story. I especially love verses 6 and 12-13. Moses talks, face-to-face with God and learns more about his divine heritage. He learns that he is a child of the one true God! He learns that he was created in similitude of the Only Begotten of the Father, our Savior Jesus Christ. After this experience, Satan comes to tempt him, but Moses remembers who he was and is, a child of God. When we know who we are, children of God, the devil trembles. And God gives us his power. Power comes from knowing who you are, a child of the most high God. Have I mentioned you are a child of God?

There is a book in the Old Testament called Habakkuk. In chapter 3 verses 17-19, we hear a declaration of faith. "I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation." A declaration that was given after many hard things were laid out in verse 17. Even after the hard times, the times when it feels like everything has fallen apart, declaring "I will rejoice in the Lord," provides hope. And it provides power. The Lord's power.Another thought. Remember, good can come in the unlikeliest of places. Seek it and ye shall find.

John 3:16-17. God loves you so he sent his Son.

1 Nephi 1:20 talks about the tender mercies of the Lord. They are evidence that God is working in your life. Did you know you can actually practice recognizing one? As you intentionally look for tender mercies in your life, you will not only recognize them, but you will see them more frequently. The Lord has chosen you, take up the call and have faith. You are in his hands.

Isaiah 1:18-19 is one we have all heard. It is simple and beautful. It reminds us of the perfect redeeming power of Jesus Christ. The message is clear, complete and perfect forgiveness is possible. Because Jesus lives.

Each of us are building our lives. Everyday, we are building something unique to us. What we are building is something the devil wants to destroy. Helaman 5:12 is a great reminder to us of how weak the devil truly is and how strong our Savior is. If we build our lives on Jesus Christ as our foundation, there is not a single thing the devil can do to drag us down, because of the rock upon which we are built, "whereon if men build they cannot fall." Christ is your greatest strength. Trust him.

The pleasing word of Jesus Christ heals wounded souls and it can heal yours too. I will see you tomorrow!

In the Family Proclamation, we are taught what makes a happy family. Happiness comes when life is built upon Jesus Christ and his teachings as a foundation. I will see you all tomorrow!

The August 2024 Liahona shares a scripture from John 17:21 and tells us what the word atonement means. It means, "to make one." I also share something from my cousin and what she shared in her email home. She is currently serving a mission in Texas! The Atonement of Jesus Christ allows us to become like our Savior and be one in him. I will see you all tomorrow!

8 words. Just 8 words in Matthew 28:5-8, and to me, these 8 words are the most incredible in all of scripture. 8 words that give hope to everyone, letting the whole world know that the prophets from the beginning testified of truth. Jesus will come, he will die for us, and he will rise again. For you. Hope is possible, because he is risen. Now is the time to declare this truth to the world. Death is not the end because he has risen.

Today we read a quote that Elder Gary E. Stevenson shared in a talk called "The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told." It is a quote by N. T. Wright, a New Testament scholar. The events that happened 2000, the events we celebrate for Easter, is the great easter story ever told.

Two thousand years ago, our Savior performed the greatest event in human history. His miraculous and perfect atonement. Today, my wonderful mission president, President Metts, shares Luke 22:41-44 and shares his testimony of these verses and his feelings that come along with it. God is in the details of your life. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. I will see you all tomorrow!

Today we read Alma 7:11-13. Please take a minute from the crazy world and let the Spirit teach you something new. I know that he will.Jesus Christ died for you.

The greatest of all, Jesus Christ, suffered so we don't have to. Jesus Christ tells us in Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-18, that if we repent, we don't have to suffer. That he has taken this suffering, ALL OF IT, upon himself! What an amazing God we have! I will see you all tomorrow!

Only Jesus Christ can satisfy the demands of justice. He, being perfect, atoned for our sins, meaning, he suffered the penalty for OUR sins which allows us to be reconciled to God. In Christ alone, we can be saved. I will see you all tomorrow.

This week, we will talk about the eternal sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I know one week is not close to enough about to cover all the aspects of it, in fact, a lifetime is not enough either, but I hope this week we can get a small glimpse of the magnitude of the greatest event in history. The Atonement of Jesus Christ. I will see you all tomorrow!

Part of the beauty of life (though it can be hard) is that tribulation and trials make us stronger. In Doctrine and Covenants 58:3-5 tells us that the good things that the Lord God will bless us with are things we can't even comprehend. Sometimes it feels like they won't come, but for those that wait upon the Lord, they come. I will see you all tomorrow!

You are the most important thing to your loving Father in Heaven.

Jacob 6:12 tells us to be wise. In what ways can you be wise?I will see you all tomorrow!

We can be like the Savior. Luke 2:52 shares with us how Jesus grew. He wants us to grow as well, and we are given guidance on how we can grow to be like him. I will see you all tomorrow!

1 Nephi 2:15 is commonly seen as a funny verse of scripture. Today my uncle shares why this verse shouldn't be overlooked. This verse, consisting of 7 words, teaches us things about humility others verses can't. A man of tremendous wealth and status, was commanded by the Lord to leave it all behind and to depart into the wilderness. And he did it without hesitation, Trusting that the Lord would provide for his family. Had he chosen his wealth over the Lord, he and his family would have perished alongside all of Jerusalem.Thank you Brian! I will see you all tomorrow!

My aunt shares one of her favorite verses with us today! It is found in 2 Nephi 4:20-21. Nephi shares with us that even amidst the trials and lows of life, God is our support. We are reminded that no matter what life throws at us, we are encircled about with his love! Thank you so much Korinne! I will see you all tomorrow!

James 1:2-4 is a reminder to us that patience is perfect. Gaining patience comes by patience. Funny how that works, but the Lord allows us to have trials and tribulations so that we can trow our patience and in turn, become whole. Like Him. I will see you tomorrow!

Luke 1:37 reminds us that nothing is impossible to God.Put your life in his hands and he will do wonders. I will see you all tomorrow!

The reality of the Living Christ is the most sure thing on earth. I will see you all tomorrow.

Emer. Name ring a bell? If you said no, you are not alone. Emer appears in a few verse in Ether 9. Yet his brief story is something we can learn from. Ether 9:22 is today's and I know we will learn something together. God is aware of you! I will see you tomorrow!

Genesis 1 is full of amazing scriptures. It talks about the creation of Earth and the creation of mankind. When something was created, God says, "It is good." But what does he say in verse 31 when he looks at everything he created? Let's find out. God loves you. God be with you! I'll see you all tomorrow!