Welcome!

This semester at BYU-Idaho I am taking a religion class on the Old Testament in the bible.  Well, Genesis to 2 Samuel, at least.  We will be writing various papers and working on several assignments throughout the semester in addition to organizing and participating in numerous discussions about principles taught in these scriptures.

One such assignment is to create a blog wherein I will make a weekly post and share some of the things that touch me, teach me or cause me to ponder.  I hope that as you follow these postings, you might be inspired to read the passages as well, and share any similar insights you might have on the topic.

I will reference the readings which are part of the assignment each week.  Feel free to follow along in the readings!  There will be cross references from the New Testament as well as the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and covenants.  If you do not have these books and would like them at no cost to you, click here and you can have them delivered to you.  You can also access all these books of scripture online here.

I welcome all discussion, but reserve the right to remove anything inappropriate or derogatory.

I love the scriptures.  I love the peace I feel when I really study them.  I know that they testify of Jesus Christ and I know He lives.  I am grateful for Him like I am grateful for air to breathe.  I know that without Him I am nothing and would have no hope at all.  Please join me as we learn from these ancient writings about how to be a better follower of Him who gave His life for all of us.