Alma

Foundational Doctrine for a Modern Wilderness

Remembering is a Verb
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Why True Remembrance Demands Movement

July 9, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
“And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer… that ye must build your foundation” (Helaman 5:12). In the scriptures, remember is rarely passive. It’s not “think a nice thought.” It’s a word that demands movement—build, watch, ponder, counsel, act. That’s because the gospel isn’t abstract. It’s meant to show up in real decisions, […]
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Finding “Grace” in Project Hail Mary

June 28, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Project Hail Mary is more than a survival story. It is about what happens inside a person’s heart. Ryland Grace struggles with regret, anger, and feeling misunderstood. The real question is not about science. It is whether he will let the Lord and life change him for the better. While watching, I kept noticing his last name: Grace. That seems […]
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Faith Is Not About Having All The Answers

June 21, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Sacrament meeting talks are often packed with simple, powerful gospel truths. Every so often, the Spirit takes one phrase and presses it gently into your heart—like it was meant just for you. That happened to me today with the sentence this post begins with. — Larry Faith is not about having all the answers. It is trusting that the Savior […]
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Mosiah 18 and Ground Hog Day: Teaching A Gospel Lesson

June 8, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
At first glance, Mosiah 18 and the 1993 movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray seem to have nothing in common. One is about making covenants at the Waters of Mormon, and the other is a comedy about a man who keeps reliving the same day. But both actually teach valuable gospel lessons about repentance, becoming a new person, and learning […]
covenant relationship through the sacrament
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The Significance of Covenant in Baptism and The Sacrament

June 7, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
Covenants are among the most hopeful and practical parts of the restored gospel—especially the promises we make at baptism and renew week after week through the sacrament. When we talk about covenants more openly and naturally, discipleship feels less like a one-time event and more like a steady, joyful way of walking with Jesus Christ. When someone is baptized, church […]
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Walk Into The Light Not Just Out of The Darkness

June 1, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
While watching “Jack Ryan: Ghost War”, the character James Greer uttered a phrase that really resonated with me: “Walking away from the darkness isn’t the same thing as walking into the light.” It’s a clear reminder that just avoiding what’s wrong isn’t the same as choosing what’s right. This idea connects with the restored gospel. God’s plan isn’t only about […]
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Baby Steps And The Plan of Salvation

May 31, 2026 Larry Gaian 0
In the 1991 movie What About Bob?, Bob Wiley (Bill Murray) is a bundle of fears, phobias, and neediness. He clings to his therapist, Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss), hoping someone else can steady his life. It’s a comedy—but tucked inside the jokes is a pretty gospel-friendly truth: real change usually comes through small, baby steps, especially when you keep moving […]