Moroni lived a long time by himself with his father’s books. And he learned to love his books like people. Because they were like people, in a way, because they carried hope. And Moroni had read the stories so many times they were familiar to him like people, and he could sit with them and … Continue reading A prayer from the dust (Moroni 7-10)
How to make a church (Moroni 1-6)
Moroni was still alone. Even after reading all the books, even after writing down more stories and letters, even after running away and trying not to be killed, even after years and years, Moroni was still alive, and still alone. He had not always been alone. Before the big horrible final battle, he lived in … Continue reading How to make a church (Moroni 1-6)
Nephi, who was no good at hiding (Helaman 6-12)
The last story we told you was about how God loved the Lamanties just like He loved the Nephites. And once the Lamanites knew that they were loved, they became kinder, and peaceful, and more loveable. People are like flowers. And when you love them, you are like the sun. And people bloom when you … Continue reading Nephi, who was no good at hiding (Helaman 6-12)
The story of the prison on fire (Helaman 1-5)
Moroni and Pahoran would live the rest of their lives happy at home with their families. But they would sometimes remember the war and they would think to themselves, “That war was terrible, so terrible that no one will ever want to fight again. And for that alone, it will have been worth it. Our … Continue reading The story of the prison on fire (Helaman 1-5)
A sermon about a seed (Alma 32)
This is a story about the two cities of the Zoramites. The first city has large brown homes, tall silver statues, gray fountains, pink gardens, green grass and rainbow colored churches. And when you walk into that city, your eyes get big and you look from side to side and up and down because everywhere, … Continue reading A sermon about a seed (Alma 32)
Korihor who was wrong, and the Zoramites who were also wrong (Alma 30-31)
You have now heard many examples of people learning about God and Jesus and being blessed. So it is easy to believe that believing in God will make you better. And people who believe in God will get better and better and better. And everyone else will get worse and worse and worse. And God … Continue reading Korihor who was wrong, and the Zoramites who were also wrong (Alma 30-31)
The people with the long name (Alma 23-29)
This is a story about the Lamanites who learned about Jesus and were baptized. We told you how happy they were. They woke up each morning, jumped out of bed and said, “what a beautiful day. I am so excited.” And at the end of the day, they knelt on their knees and spoke to … Continue reading The people with the long name (Alma 23-29)
The Story of Ammon, the good, sneaky missionary (Alma 17-18)
Ammon was one of the sons of Mosiah. He was going to teach the Lamanites. But there was a problem. The Lamanites didn’t like the Nephites. And nobody wants to listen to someone they don’t like. But Ammon wanted the Lamanties to believe in God and Jesus and so he wanted to teach them about … Continue reading The Story of Ammon, the good, sneaky missionary (Alma 17-18)