I love your enthusiasm and passion for the stories in the Book of Mormon! While you have a quiet moment in your studio, I swear I can hear your Canadian crickets!! I think I heard them last week too!!! I love to ponder!!! I hope you all get to settle down and enjoy your family and this Autumn time of year ❤😊❤ Word of the week- BIG!! Think bigger, feel & deep!! Love you both!
The BIG picture to me is to return home having been refined by the righteous use of agency in the small picture of each day. Like the wheat field picture described by Elder Bednar in his October 2009 talk “More Diligent and Concerned at Home” the big picture consists of many small strokes. Thank you for your diligence in sharing your light as a seminary teacher and now on UA-cam
Thanks for this lesson! I liked the point about how blessings will still come during the heavy times of our lives. I also think that is a good reminder that the Lord was aware of Nephi's heaviness and was there to bless him. Often times, we go through trials and think that our Heavenly Father and Savior aren't there, but they definitely know what we go through.
Thank you for your lesson this week! My husband and I have been talking this week about ways our testimonies have been strengthened through difficult times. We talked about how he tends to focus on the BIG picture. I talked about how I focused on prayer and having conversations with the Lord when I have BIG questions. We are able to help each other as we focus on the Lord and understanding His messages to us through the scriptures.
Big picture “think celestial” small picture God shows up in my life every day blessing me with strength to do all things. I recently moved from Oregon after an ugly divorce. I know live in Maryland with my daughter and her family. I did all of this will doing list of fasting and prayer following the guidance of the Lord. I am doing my best to live each day living the gospel, trying to be an example to my daughter and her family.
I love that both big picture and small picture are shown in helaman 8 where he talks about the blessings that have come to their people. And the Israelites miraculously crossed the Red Sea with Moses, but that isn't the kind of miracle that generally we see, and so the request seems to me to be that we look for the miracles that are still happening that can show us that Heavenly Father is part of our life.
I feel particularly inspired that the Lord blesses Nephi for never giving up. He, Nephi, has done what he was commanded to do with unwearyingness. That's a BIG thing. Nevertheless, I believe that this steadfast effort is a trait that each of us can aspire to achieve. We're not going to receive the sealing power, as Nephi did. Yet, by holding fast to our covenants, we can be sealed to the Lord. Thanks for holding up the fort by yourself, Steve. Hope to see the return of your better half soon! Love ya! Bye!
So many crickets!! 🤣 Also, aren't the "thus we see"'s Mormon summarizing his abridgement ..giving us a glimpse/reason for including this/these account(s)? Love you, S3
I heard them from the first I kept thinking they were from my house but no he has crickets. But a wonderful message worth listening to. We love you Steve and Chelsey
They, like us, were bombarded with Satan’s many distractions, yet Nephi kept focus on Christlike attributes, “easy to be entreated, firm to keep the commandments of God, and slow to be led to do iniquity; and they were quick to hearken unto the words of the Lord.” Hel.7:7
Thank you Steve for the lesson. Chelsea we missed you. I love the prophet so much and all he teaches us. I'm still not getting the email anyway you can help me out with that. They just stopped coming . What do I do to get them back ? Love you both and these lesson bye. Celanie
BIG picture: Nephi Returns to Zarahemla and finds the people in a state of wickedness. Little Picture: How this happens - Verses 16-18 Given into the enticings of Satan, Have not repented, Hardened hearts//not listening to Jesus. Verse 20: We forget God “the very day He delivers” - Enticings of Satan say “oh, that’s just a coincidence” or he convinces us to focus on the lemons instead of how it can be turned into lemonade. If we turn to God and not harden our hearts, listen to the prompting of the spirit declaring how much God loves us, we can see the blessings. Then as President Nelson promised, if we can give thanks, we will grow closer God and gain strength. God supports His children. Satan will not.
WOTW: Big; Oh my goodness!!! When you asked, is the Lord trying to get your attention. I immediately thought about the other day. It was garbage day. I was bringing the trash can back to it's home. On the way, my son had a bag of trash about 3 feet away from where the trash can belongs. So . . . I put the trash bag into the trash can. I had the impression to put the lid back on. I said to myself, it's only 3 feet away. Well, I should have listened to the still small voice. My second step landed me on the concrete floor!!! The first thing that I did was the thank Heavenly Father for my glasses not breaking!!! I called my son, on the phone and said those famous commercial words, I've fallen and can't get up!!! All the while, thanking Heavenly Father that I didn't break anything.
You know what Steve and Chelsea? During July and August of this year which is the year 2024, I had my mouth 👄😺 deep cleaned by my brand new 🆕 dentist 🦷 because of periodontitis which is bone 🦴🍗 loss in my jaws 🦈and teeth 🪥🦷😀😁😃😬🪥! Now my teeth 🪥🪥😬😃😁😀🦷 and jaws 🦈 don't hurt 🤕 anymore ❤😂🎉😅😊! 9/13/24! 3:00pm! 27:19
I love your enthusiasm and passion for the stories in the Book of Mormon! While you have a quiet moment in your studio, I swear I can hear your Canadian crickets!! I think I heard them last week too!!! I love to ponder!!! I hope you all get to settle down and enjoy your family and this Autumn time of year ❤😊❤ Word of the week- BIG!! Think bigger, feel & deep!! Love you both!
BIG. Thank FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US!
i truly do count your podcasts as beautiful blessings every week!
You bring the big picture to my life!
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The BIG picture to me is to return home having been refined by the righteous use of agency in the small picture of each day. Like the wheat field picture described by Elder Bednar in his October 2009 talk “More Diligent and Concerned at Home” the big picture consists of many small strokes. Thank you for your diligence in sharing your light as a seminary teacher and now on UA-cam
Thanks for this lesson! I liked the point about how blessings will still come during the heavy times of our lives. I also think that is a good reminder that the Lord was aware of Nephi's heaviness and was there to bless him. Often times, we go through trials and think that our Heavenly Father and Savior aren't there, but they definitely know what we go through.
Thank you for your lesson this week! My husband and I have been talking this week about ways our testimonies have been strengthened through difficult times. We talked about how he tends to focus on the BIG picture. I talked about how I focused on prayer and having conversations with the Lord when I have BIG questions. We are able to help each other as we focus on the Lord and understanding His messages to us through the scriptures.
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Big picture “think celestial” small picture God shows up in my life every day blessing me with strength to do all things.
I recently moved from Oregon after an ugly divorce. I know live in Maryland with my daughter and her family. I did all of this will doing list of fasting and prayer following the guidance of the Lord. I am doing my best to live each day living the gospel, trying to be an example to my daughter and her family.
Loved "miracles strengthens faith, not build it". I also loved your question, "how is the Lord trying to get my attention".
We love listening to your insights! We also love that you make us laugh.😂 Is it weird that we hear crickets in the background?
I love that both big picture and small picture are shown in helaman 8 where he talks about the blessings that have come to their people. And the Israelites miraculously crossed the Red Sea with Moses, but that isn't the kind of miracle that generally we see, and so the request seems to me to be that we look for the miracles that are still happening that can show us that Heavenly Father is part of our life.
I feel particularly inspired that the Lord blesses Nephi for never giving up. He, Nephi, has done what he was commanded to do with unwearyingness. That's a BIG thing. Nevertheless, I believe that this steadfast effort is a trait that each of us can aspire to achieve. We're not going to receive the sealing power, as Nephi did. Yet, by holding fast to our covenants, we can be sealed to the Lord. Thanks for holding up the fort by yourself, Steve. Hope to see the return of your better half soon! Love ya! Bye!
I am here.
I loved that in the middle of all the chaos, Nephi was taking the time to ponder. He made purposely included quiet moments with God in his day.
So many crickets!! 🤣 Also, aren't the "thus we see"'s Mormon summarizing his abridgement ..giving us a glimpse/reason for including this/these account(s)? Love you, S3
I love the faith you express or show as you do these videos. It’s a big😉deal!
Do I hear crickets??? LOL!! Great lesson Steve! TY!!!
I noticed the same thing in the last lesson around 25 minutes in. 🦗
Yes, I have been hearing it, too. But I can't stop listening to these amazing lessons.
I heard them from the first I kept thinking they were from my house but no he has crickets. But a wonderful message worth listening to. We love you Steve and Chelsey
@@camillericks8499 LOL, I did the same thing
We need to think BIG as we study the Scriptures.
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They, like us, were bombarded with Satan’s many distractions, yet Nephi kept focus on Christlike attributes, “easy to be entreated, firm to keep the commandments of God, and slow to be led to do iniquity; and they were quick to hearken unto the words of the Lord.” Hel.7:7
I'm not just saying things to say things. Miracles are to strengthen our testimonies
Yes. Miracles bolster faith. They do not create it.
It was really cool how Nephi accurately predicted the actions of Seantum and the people before it happened.
The big picture gives context, which is very important, but the small picture gives insight. However, without context, we will miss the insight.
Big. I am now pondering what the Lord is trying to bring to my attention - what is He trying to get me to know or to see?
Thank you Steve for the lesson. Chelsea we missed you. I love the prophet so much and all he teaches us. I'm still not getting the email anyway you can help me out with that. They just stopped coming . What do I do to get them back ? Love you both and these lesson bye. Celanie
BIG picture: Nephi Returns to Zarahemla and finds the people in a state of wickedness.
Little Picture: How this happens - Verses 16-18 Given into the enticings of Satan, Have not repented, Hardened hearts//not listening to Jesus.
Verse 20: We forget God “the very day He delivers” - Enticings of Satan say “oh, that’s just a coincidence” or he convinces us to focus on the lemons instead of how it can be turned into lemonade. If we turn to God and not harden our hearts, listen to the prompting of the spirit declaring how much God loves us, we can see the blessings. Then as President Nelson promised, if we can give thanks, we will grow closer God and gain strength. God supports His children. Satan will not.
WOTW: Big; Oh my goodness!!! When you asked, is the Lord trying to get your attention. I immediately thought about the other day. It was garbage day. I was bringing the trash can back to it's home. On the way, my son had a bag of trash about 3 feet away from where the trash can belongs. So . . . I put the trash bag into the trash can. I had the impression to put the lid back on. I said to myself, it's only 3 feet away. Well, I should have listened to the still small voice. My second step landed me on the concrete floor!!! The first thing that I did was the thank Heavenly Father for my glasses not breaking!!! I called my son, on the phone and said those famous commercial words, I've fallen and can't get up!!! All the while, thanking Heavenly Father that I didn't break anything.
No. Prophets aren't vapid. They don't say things just to say things. They speak the word of God.
President Nelson: Gather Israel, Let God Prevail. Call this faith The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, not the "M word."
You know what Steve and Chelsea? During July and August of this year which is the year 2024, I had my mouth 👄😺 deep cleaned by my brand new 🆕 dentist 🦷 because of periodontitis which is bone 🦴🍗 loss in my jaws 🦈and teeth 🪥🦷😀😁😃😬🪥! Now my teeth 🪥🪥😬😃😁😀🦷 and jaws 🦈 don't hurt 🤕 anymore ❤😂🎉😅😊! 9/13/24! 3:00pm! 27:19