Category Archives: jesus-christ

The Ongoing Restoration

Posted on September 4, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  I love this recent talk that Elder Gary E. Stevenson gave for BYU‘s Education Week last month. It is wonderful to behold that the restoration started in 1820 and continues to unfold. His challenge to read from the Book … Continue reading →

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What About Predestination and Foreordination?

Posted on August 28, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  Awhile ago for the “Come, Follow Me” readings, in the New Testament, I read that Paul talked about predestination. Romans 8:29-30 says, “Whom [God] did foreknow, he also did predestinate, … them he also called: and whom he called, … Continue reading →

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Navigating Without Instruments: You Have to Know Where You’ve Been to Know Where You Are Going

Posted on August 15, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  You know that part in the movie Moana where she and Maui talk about wayfinding? I saw the movie but I didn’t even notice the term or wonder what it involved. It just went way over my head, like … Continue reading →

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Let the Book Speak for Itself, Without a Title, So Any False Preconceived Notions Aren’t Stirred Up

Posted on August 9, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  “And moreover, I say unto you, that the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. And behold, when that time cometh, none shall be found blameless before God, except it be little children, only through repentance … Continue reading →

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Come, Follow Me: Insights for the Week about Peter’s Denial of Jesus

Posted on June 22, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  So in our family study recently about the atonement and crucifixion of Jesus, using the Come, Follow Me Study Guide, we read about Peter denying the Savior three times. I’ve always felt sad thinking about Peter doing this. This … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from Come, Follow Me: Week #17

Posted on May 15, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Did you all have a happy Mother’s Day! I sure did. It redeemed “The Mothers’ Day from Hell” that I had two years ago. That happened as I was driving out of state and totaled my car in a head-on … Continue reading →

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Easter 2019: Seeing How Christ Changes Everything

Posted on April 27, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  We had a lovely Easter! My heart is still delighting as I remember it. We dyed our Easter eggs red, in honor of the Serbian Easter tradition I blogged about here, which is new to me. In honor of … Continue reading →

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A Christ-centered Easter Celebration Day #6 Tradition

Posted on April 20, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Today’s tradition for having a Christ-centered Easter is about the eyewitness of Jesus Christ, Thomas, and lillies. Enjoy!

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A Christ-centered Easter Celebration Day #5 Tradition

Posted on April 19, 2019 by treeoflifemama

    Today’s tradition for a Christ-centered Easter involves contemplation about the scriptures that bring a witness to you of the divinity of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. This tradition is inspired by the disciples of Christ who walked with … Continue reading →

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How to Create Meaningful Dinner Table Conversations Using Come, Follow Me

Posted on April 18, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Photo Credit: Deseret News Here’s a super simple way I am currently using Come, Follow Me. What makes it super easy is that you tack it onto a habit you already have, which is eating! Use this over dinner or whatever meal … Continue reading →

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