Family Matters: For Time and All Eternity

This morning, during my scripture study, I had a profound experience where I felt the Savior Himself reaching out to me, inviting me to " arise and come forth unto" Him. It was as if a veil was lifted, and I could sense His presence more clearly than ever before. This invitation prompted me to delve deeper into understanding how He invites us to come closer to Him. As I continue to ponder and study, here are some ways the Savior invites us to "arise and come forth unto" Him: Through Repentance and a Change of Heart   The Savior's visit to the Nephites was preceded by a period of great darkness and destruction. He taught them that their suffering was a consequence of their wickedness and invited them to repent and turn to Him. This principle holds true for us today. Repentance is not simply about acknowledging our mistakes but about actively seeking change and aligning our lives with God's will. By turning away from sin and living righ...

As we are about to wrap up 2023 and reflecting on how the year went for me, it's so timely that I found the following questions from the Come, Follow Me as I study Revelation 20:12–15 this morning: Suppose an author offered to write a book about your life. What details or experiences would you want included?  If you knew that your future actions would also be recorded, how would you approach your life differently? What do you hope will be written about you in the book of life?  How would you describe the Savior’s role in your book of life?  In your opinion, why is it significant that it is called “the Lamb’s book of life”? REFLECTION: If an author were to write a book about my life, there are a few details and experiences that I would want to be included:   1.  Personal growth and self-discovery: I would want the book to capture my journey of self-improvement, the challenges I've faced, and how I've grown as an individual. 2.  Relationships and...