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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 0

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 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 […]

“Remember” – Mosiah: A Covenant Word

July 5, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

“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 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 […]

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

June 25, 2026 BBQGRAIL 0

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 0

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, […]

Doctrine and Covenants 84: Understanding the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood

June 14, 2026 Larry Gaian 0

Doctrine and Covenants 84 makes it clear: the priesthood is about building a real relationship with Jesus Christ. It is not just a badge or a title. The Lord calls it “the oath and covenant […]

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