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Home canned butternut squash, frozen chopped green chiles, dehydrated sliced tomatoes, Kosher dill pickle halves

Preserve What Thou Hast

Doctrine and Covenants section 136 is a revelation given to Brigham Young as he was preparing the saints to emigrate from Winter Quarters, Nebraska to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. It is full of instructions to him and to…

Line drawing of coins and paper money

“Pay all your debts”

Doctrine and Covenants section 104 verse 78 states “And again, verily I say unto you, concerning your debts—behold it is my will that you shall pay all your debts.” If we liken the scriptures to ourselves, we know from reading…

Grove of olive trees

The Parable of the Nobleman and the Olive Trees

The parable of the nobleman and the olive trees found in Doctrine and Covenants section 101 includes these verses: 43 And now, I will show unto you a parable, that you may know my will concerning the redemption of Zion.…

Homemade artisan bread

Stewardships

One definition of stewardship is “the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” Doctrine and Covenants 72:3-4 helps to put into perspective the value of our earthly or temporal stewardships. “…for it is required of the Lord,…

Bookshelves full of books

Education and Learning

Doctrine and Covenants section 55 is a revelation given to William W. Phelps. In it the Lord tells him: “And again, you shall be ordained to assist my servant Oliver Cowdery to do the work of printing, and of selecting…

Lavendar, home canned carrots, #10 can of rice, and Chicken Noodle Soup in a soup bowl.

With Herbs and Mild Food

D&C 42:43 teaches “And whosoever among you are sick, and have not faith to be healed [by priesthood blessings], but believe, shall be nourished with all tenderness, with herbs and mild food…” Mild foods and herbs can help heal the…