by Kelly P. Merrill | Oct 24, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
In writing the commentary for the 2017 Relief Society and Priesthood manual lessons, I came across a quote from a First Presidency message by President Hinckley. He made one simple statement that stunned me for some reason. He said, “We come into the world not of our...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Sep 20, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
I recently attended a niece’s baptism. Since moving to Idaho this was the first extended family event I have been able to attend. It was a wonderful occasion, and was well attended by both the ward and extended family. The talks we always hear at these occasions were...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Sep 6, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
Miracles are events that surprise and amaze. For example, the parting of the Red Sea was not something the children of Israel could have foreseen as they ran from the approaching Egyptian army. The Book of Mormon has many miracles and wonders listed in its pages. I...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Aug 23, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
I recently had a series of events that have come together to show me that our definition of what it means to rescue the lost is not broad enough. Let’s take a look at how the idea has been taught in church since the dawn of time (I am exaggerating) then let’s look at...
by Kelly P. Merrill | Aug 11, 2016 | Kelly P. Merrill: Prophets and Their Teachings
This article was previously published on Mormonbasics.com Our Savior has said time and time again that his yoke or burden is light. He offers to help carry our burdens and lighten the weight of our struggles if we will but accept his burden. But what does that even...
