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Scripture-Shaped Ministering: “Men of a Sound Understanding”

September 20, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Lately, I keep coming back to this phrase: scripture-shaped ministering. I’ll admit it—I’m a word nerd. I love digging into words, not just what they mean now, but where they started and how they’ve changed […]

What a Nakiri Knife Teaches Me About Spiritual Transformation

July 26, 2026 Larry Gaian 1

I collect Japanese nakiri knives. They aren’t as flashy as other knives—no wild curves or sharp points here. A nakiri is all about being practical. It has a straight edge and a tall blade, perfect […]

“Thus Saith the Lord” Today

July 19, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

The phrase “thus saith the Lord” first jumped out at me while I was reading 1 Kings and 2 Kings. I had seen it before, but this time it kept popping up, almost as if […]

Why True Remembrance Demands Movement

July 9, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

“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 […]

“Remember” – Mosiah: A Covenant Word

July 5, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

“Remember” is my favorite word in the Book of Mormon; however, it’s not just because it pops up a lot. In Mosiah, remember is a covenant word. It is not just about recalling facts. It […]

Finding “Grace” in Project Hail Mary

June 28, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

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 […]

Mosiah 2:41: How One Verse Holds the Whole Plan of Salvation

June 25, 2026 BBQGRAIL Comments Off

Some scriptures wrap up everything God wants for us in just a few words. Mosiah 2:41 does exactly that. King Benjamin, in just a handful of lines, lays out God’s purpose, our journey here, the […]

Pitching Our Tents: Why “Tents” Matter So Much in the Book of Mormon

June 21, 2026 Larry Gaian Comments Off

Tents show up all over the Book of Mormon, and not just because ancient people liked camping. In the record, tents quietly become a symbol of what discipleship often feels like: traveling, gathering, worshipping, enduring, […]