The Lord and His apostles sought the beautiful quiet of the garden of Gethsemane to pray. Jesus began His infinite atonement. Praying to the Father and suffering the pains of sin, He ultimately took upon Himself the sins of all mankind. 21 And he cometh into the world that he may save all men if they will hearkenContinue reading “Gethsemane”
Author Archives: Kim Hofhiens
Passover
The first night of Passover, Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread. It began as Jesus directed his apostles to find a quiet upper room where they could celebrate in the busy, crowded city. During this memorable feast, Jesus washed the Apostle’s feet. A sacred ordinance of service, Jesus took this momentContinue reading “Passover”
Parables
During the last week of his mortal ministry Jesus taught many parables. One of His most well known parables describes 5 foolish virgins who didn’t buy enough oil to last the evening before the bridegroom invited them to enter the marriage feast. They are contrasted to 5 wise virgins who brought enough oil but weren’tContinue reading “Parables”
O Jerusalem!
37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. 39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the nameContinue reading “O Jerusalem!”
Cleansing
The House of the Lord is a place of spiritual reflection. It is a place where those who seek God can find Him in worship. Covenants are made in the Temple and Heaven’s blessings are given. As a place of worship, the Temple is a sacred space and separate from the world. Unfortunately, the priestsContinue reading “Cleansing”
Holy Week
Today is Palm Sunday! The beginning of the week that celebrates the life and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. It was at this time, the ancient Passover week, that so many amazing and awe-inspiring things happened in the history of the world for the benefit of all mankind. The people had heard of the greatContinue reading “Holy Week”
The Whole Earth
Many people in Africa are accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ whole-heartedly. In a recent visit to West Africa, Elder D. Todd Christofferson visited saints in Sierra Leon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Ghana. He even spent an evening with the President and First Lady of Freetown, Sierra Leon. The first lady, Fatima Maada Bio, hadContinue reading “The Whole Earth”
WISDOM
Not long ago I stumbled across a 2010 address given to a university entitled “Education, A Religious Responsibility” by Russell M. Nelson, MD. In his talk, he points out that when we die we leave all material wealth behind. The only thing we will take with us is the knowledge we’ve acquired. Thus, our continuingContinue reading “WISDOM”
An Informed Mind 2
How does the Holy Ghost speak to me? After baptism, a person is confirmed and told in that blessing to “receive the Holy Ghost”. This – receiving the Holy Ghost is a choice we make each day as we strive to live worthy of His companionship and then choose to listen to His soft impressions.(2) Elder David A.Continue reading “An Informed Mind 2”
An Informed Mind
As a parent and grandparent I want to teach my family what matters most. Understanding that each person is a Child of God who has divine potential is an important concept. Baptism is a necessary step on the path of discipleship. After baptism and confirmation many questions arise, such as, how do I know IContinue reading “An Informed Mind”
