Category: Book of Mormon
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Alma 43-52
Prayer for the mess Written by Kristen Ah, Tender One, holder of the flames, speak peace to my ache tonight. I pray for the Moronis of this world, so certain and steadfast and hot in defense of good. There are times to tear things down, to raise our banners, to be certain we are right.…
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Alma 39-42
Story by Kristen We are continuing our letter interpretations this week, imagining Alma’s counsel to his sons and translating it through our own eyes and experiences. My dear Corianton, You have done wrong. I start my letter with these words because I must give voice to the walls that have come between us. You have…
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Alma 36-38
Contributed by Kristen This week, we’ve done an interpretation of Alma’s letter to his son. This is not meant to be a translation, but rather a reimagining of the letter, written with eyes for our own children. My dear one, Sometimes when we are side by side, words fail me. Sometimes I cannot think of…
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Alma 32-35
Theological Background by Kristen My daughter and I have been learning about bodies for the past couple of weeks. She is completely captivated by what she has discovered about the respiratory system, especially the lungs. I’ve watched her staring in fascination at photos and representations of lungs, stunned to discover the complexity and beauty of…
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Alma 30-31
Theological Background by Kristen Alma 30 contains the infamous story of Korihor, one of a trio of antiChrist villains in the Book of Mormon. Korihor’s story is complex and a little eerie; his success, trial, and finally ignominious death strike some discord to many of our sensibilities. The text also leaves questions unanswered, like who…
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Alma 23-29
Theological Background by Kristen The long, sometimes arduous war chapters of Alma spark various feelings among us as readers. Many look for the “point” of these stories for our day, searching for their morals, analogies, and spiritual insights. I see the value in this, but I also wonder if it has the tendency to distance…
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Alma 17-22
Poem/prayer by Kristen For this week, we have a poem/prayer for Queen Lamoni and Abish, two of very few named women in the Book of Mormon, as well as our usual resources for play and reflection. For my sisters, Queen Lamoni and Abish Ladies, women, mothers, sisters, majesty, how shall I name you? I call…
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Alma 13-16
Theological Background by Kristen Last week, I wondered if we have the theological resources to meet the fires of Ammonihah. The writers find Jesus in the story like this: And they brought their wives and children together, and whosoever believed or had been taught to believe in the word of God they caused that they…
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Alma 8-12
Theological Background by Kristen Alma’s son gets his feet under him. He is established in his ministry. He is confident in his ability to receive God’s word. In a manner reminiscent of Elijah’s angelic commission to a snack and a nap, Alma is directed to the home of a hospitable stranger who will become a…
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Alma 5-7
Theological Background by Kristen Alma’s unforgettable encounter with Jesus changes him for good. In the stories that follow, it seems that he tries to make sense of what has happened to him, what it means, and what it propels him to do and to be. What does Jesus mean? How does Jesus fit into the…
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