Karen Trifiletti, MA is a Philadelphia-born convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, single mother of two, writer, and non-profit business professional. Book of Mormon & Holy Bible:   Activity Day Girls (Latter-day Saint Youth) Search the Scriptures for Answers to Life’s Questions Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (inadvertently called by friends of other...

Keith L. Brown is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and serves as the Ward Mission Leader in the Annapolis, Maryland Ward. Is Your Radio Tuned to the Right Frequency? A Biblical Reflection Bible Verse: Proverbs 2:1-5, “My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea,...

The Book of Mormon: Chapter Thirty-Seven: Helamen 16:12-25 12And there was but little alteration in the affairs of the people, save it were the people began to be more hardened in iniquity, and do more and more of that which was contrary to the commandments of God, in the eighty and ninth year of the reign of the judges. 13But it came to pass in the ninetieth year of the reign of the judges, there were great...

Doctrine and Covenants 6:20 20Behold, thou art Oliver, and I have spoken unto thee because of thy desires; therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love. The Lord Jesus Christ knows the desires of our hearts and responds to those like no other. With answers to complex problems strewn along our paths...

Book of Mormon: Alma 5:12 12And according to his faith there was a mighty change wrought in his heart. Behold I say unto you that this is all true. The conversion process transforms from the inside out; only the Spirit of God can open our spiritual eyes to see the truths of the gospel. Some try to defer to their pastors or radio talk shows for answers only He can truly give. While others may be inspired to...

Bible and Book of Mormon Reflections : Hope, One Mile Ahead, by Cecily M. When visiting a single friend in Salt Lake recently, I was intrigued by a magnet that adorned her refrigerator. Simply made, it was a photograph attached to a magnetic strip, and it showed a familiar sight—a green road sign with white letters. This one, however, proclaimed “Hope, 1 Mile.” My friend explained that shortly after her...

An LDS (“Mormon”) Reflection by Stacy N. on The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ The other day I read the story in the Book of Mormon about the Lord commanding Nephi to build a boat. I sang the song in my head as I read the chapter then smiled and closed the book. The next day when I opened my scriptures to continue reading, I heard a conversation in my head. “Nephi, I want...