Do-It-Yourself Book of Mormon

Do-It-Yourself Book of Mormon

Here’s what I learned when I created my own customized the layout of the Book of Mormon from the files on my Do-It-Yourself Scripture page. I created my own personalized edition of the scriptures that is annotated in a way that made sense to me. Since I am sometimes asked this question, let me clarify: I am not talking about writing your own scriptures, or altering the wording of the current scriptures in order to satisfy your preferences. I am talking about choosing fonts and page size, inserting headings where a new section seems to begin, etc.

Do-It-Yourself Pearl of Great Price

Do-It-Yourself Pearl of Great Price

Here’s what I learned when I created my own customized the layout of the Pearl of Great Price from the files on my Do-It-Yourself Scripture page. I created my own personalized edition of the scriptures that is annotated in a way that made sense to me. Since I am sometimes asked this question, let me clarify: I am not talking about writing your own scriptures, or altering the wording of the current scriptures in order to satisfy your preferences. I am talking about choosing fonts and page size, inserting headings where a new section seems to begin, etc.

Do-It-Yourself Doctrine and Covenants

Do-It-Yourself Doctrine and Covenants

Here are some insights I gained when I created my own customized the layout of the Doctrine and Covenants from the files on my Do-It-Yourself Scripture page. I created my own personalized edition of the scriptures that is annotated in a way that made sense to me. Since I am sometimes asked this question, let me clarify: I am not talking about writing your own scriptures, or altering the wording of the current scriptures in order to satisfy your preferences. I am talking about choosing fonts and page size, inserting headings where a new section seems to begin, etc.

Joseph Spencer on Isaiah, baptism, and the Godhead in the Book of Mormon

Joseph Spencer on Isaiah, baptism, and the Godhead in the Book of Mormon

I recently read an article that pointed out some interesting patterns. In 1 and 2 Nephi, Isaiah and several themes related to his teachings are used extensively. Then, suddenly, Isaiah goes completely unused in Enos through Helaman (and the first part of 3 Nephi). Then, Isaiah is reintroduced “with a vengeance” in 3 Nephi by the Savior, almost as soon as He appears to the Nephites. Joe Spencer drew some interesting conclusions as to why that might be.

Interfaith Dialogue: Azusa Pacific

Interfaith Dialogue: Azusa Pacific

We had an interfaith dialogue today with a group of about nine evangelical students and their professor, Dr. Dennis Okholm, from Azusa Pacific University, in the Los Angeles area of southern California. I invited some LDS friends so we could have about even numbers. That way everyone gets more of a chance to talk to someone else. We broke up into groups of 3-6 people and got to discuss beliefs. We had so much fun that we went on talking for over 3 hours.