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Learn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieBonus: Life Is A ClassroomHere is the third mindset I encourage you to develop - Life Is A Classroom.In today's podcast, we discuss how this mindset can actually help you bump out of a fear response - Fight, Flight, or Freeze - and step into a merciful approach. "Life is A Classroom" helps you to frequently and nondramatically engage with the Atonement of Jesus Christ, encourages you to seek Him, and helps you to see others with compassion. We are all doing "HUMAN" and that can look messy, and brilliant, and clumsy, and beautiful all at once...2022-03-1018 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEpisode 155: A Restoration of All ThingsAlma 40-42We focus alot on the restoration of our spirit back to our body, but what about the restoration of our character and the attributes we've strived to develop? Would God be just if He didn't restore that unto us as well?As we study the counsel that Alma gives to his son Corianton about the Resurrection and the Restoration of all things we experience a few mindset shifts.1) We do not need to be in a state of fear of loss - everything we give...2022-03-0721 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 146: You Are My BrotherAlma 23-24How do we make a mighty change in our lives? How do we let go of wicked traditions (or at least behaviors that aren't serving us) and adopt new ones? How do we allow "the plan of salvation to be made known unto us as well as unto future generations?"There isn't a better group of people to study to find the answers to these questions than the Anti-Nephi-Lehis.As you listen to this episode, please approach it with someone in mind...2021-12-1330 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 141: Spirit of ProphecyAlma 17The utter destruction of Ammonihah and the verification of God's word came swiftly and completely.Today we learn from the efforts of Chief Captain Zoram who, in order to save the Nephites who had been taken captive by the Lamanites, went unto Alma, a man with the Spirit of Prophecy to learn how he could rescue his fellowmen from their enemies' hands.We too believe in prophets, seers, and revelators and after just experiencing General Conference, what specific instructions did we receive to help do the same? Are we...2021-10-1119 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 140: Be It According to the Will of the LordAlma 14"Be it according to the will of the Lord," can be the hardest words to utter, let alone stand by, when we are feeling desperate or weak in faith.Listen and learn about the persecutions that the believers of Alma's teachings received at the hands of the Ammonihahites and also the faith that Alma had to break the bands and crumble the prison walls around him. This power only occurred when it was the right moment and was in harmony with the Lord's will.2021-10-0420 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 139: The Power of the PriesthoodAlma 13As members of the the Church of Jesus Christ, a challenge we have before us it to not allow the extraordinary to become ordinary; to not live below our privileges.Has the Melchizedek Priesthood become a little ordinary to you? Is it just who we are and that you've lived so long with it, you've forgotten its significance?In this episode, discover how Alma offered a rescue plan to the people of Ammonihah, teaching them how the plan of redemption is carried out...2021-09-277h 02Learn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 138: The Why and HowsAlma 12Alma teaches the people of Ammonihah the truth that, through Jesus Christ, all mankind will be resurrected from a state of mortality to immortality. When we teach the "WHY" of God's plan and the desire He has to rescue us from a lost and fallen state to give us immortality and eternal life, the "HOWs" make sense. This is how God parented Adam and Eve and this is how we can help our children receive understanding.Would you like to receive complimentary Ponder Prompts that help you more...2021-09-2017 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 137: Thoughts, Words, and WorksAlma 12:1-19For the people of Ammonihah, to be of the Order of Nehor and to not believe in the resurrection, it supported their belief that they had no need to repent. They were abiding by a philosophy that fully supported the "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry for tomorrow we die" perspective. Their belief system enabled the adversary to lay his traps of lies and deceit dragging them further away from the ways of God.When Zeezrom discovered that God knew all of his thoughts and that Alma and Amulek spoke of...2021-09-134h 23
Learn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 116: The Church of Jesus ChristMosiah 18
There at the waters of Mormon, Alma taught the Nephites what it means to become children of Christ. In this episode, we learn from Alma what members of the Church of Jesus Christ should speak about, what they should do, how they should treat people, and what blessings they can expect for doing so.
If you are interested in a free mini session with me to explore spiritual life coaching, please email me at carrie@sisterscriptorians.com2020-10-1923 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 115: Redemption of AlmaMosiah 18
Do you believe a person can change? Is it possible for them to change their nature and become different than they were before? The abridgment of Mormon is compact and we can easily gloss over the process of redemption that Alma experienced. Change is possible because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. What great news and it is news we need to be prepared to share.
For a complimentary consultation for life coaching services, please contact me at carrie@sisterscriptorians.com. Life coaching can help you in your pursuit of ha...2020-10-0520 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 112: Man of SorrowsMosiah 14
A tender root out of dry ground. No form no comeliness. Despised and Rejected. A man of sorrows. Not only are these some of the descriptions that Isaiah used to characterize Jesus Christ, but they are why Jesus Christ is the perfect person to understand our worst moments and provide salvation despite them.
Remember to go to sisterscriptorians.com and become a Sister Scriptorian. This Thursday (8/13/2020) at 4 pm MST, all Sister Scriptorians will be invited to a free coaching call to learn how to use this week's ponder prompt and move closer t...2020-08-1022 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 111: Abinadi & the Ten CommandmentsMosiah 13
How are the Ten Commandments crucial to our salvation? Salvation doesn't come by the law. Salvation comes through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, however, the Ten Commandments are the foundation of living the higher law that Jesus would teach His disciples. They are the bare bones of how to Love God and Love our Neighbor.2020-07-2828 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 110: Hearts of UnderstandingMosiah 12
When we apply our hearts to understanding, we gain wisdom.
2020-07-2025 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 109: Prophesies of AbinadiMosiah 11-12
In this episode we see the effects that flattering words can have on a kingdom, a society and how procrastinating our day of repentance leads us to consequences heavy to be born.
However, is it possible that the Lord's consequences are for our own good? Can difficult times be opportunities to course correct and learn His ways? Is there something marvelous to be learned from the Lord's description of Himself as being a "jealous God?" These are questions to consider and reflect upon as you learn and liken these chapters to y...2020-07-1329 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 109: King NoahMosiah 11
What kind of leader was king Noah? What direction did he lead his people?
Why did Mormon preserve this part of Nephite history for us? This episode examines the leadership of king Noah and likens it to our day and the questions we can ask ourselves when we observe our future leaders.2020-06-2928 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 107: In the Strength of the LordMosiah 9-10
This week we explore the history of Zeniff and his people that left the land of Zarahemla to take back the land of their inheritance from the Lamanites. Just like Zeniff, sometimes we too can be overzealous in our pursuits. These pursuits have the potential to "bite us" and changing our experience.
All is not lost! As we turn to our Lord and remember the deliverance of ourselves and our fathers, we can, "In the Strength of the Lord." still be victorious.
2020-06-2324 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 106: Seer (Part 2)We have a seer for our day.
We actually have 15 men who have been called, set apart, and sustained as prophet, seers, and revelators, but this episode will only focus on the words and direction that President Russel M Nelson has given to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since April 2018.
During these times of uncertainty and chaos, I ask all Sister Scriptorians to deeply contemplate the direction and promised blessings associated with these directions that our Seer has given to us.
This episode has streamed together direction, prophetic charges, and...2020-06-0831 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 105: SeerMosiah 8
Has a seer blessed your life?When king Lamoni discovered that king Mosiah was a seer - someone who can know of things which are past, of things which are to come, through him shall all things be revealed, secrets things will be made manifest through, hidden things shall come to light, and things which are not known – which otherwise could not be known – are made known by Him, he rejoiced exceedingly.
This is God’s miracle to us.
A seer benefits his fellow beings who head his words.2020-06-0117 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 104: Put Your Trust in GodMosiah 6-7
2020-05-2524 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 103: Daughters of ChristMosiah 5
The people of Zarahemla knew of the surety and truth of king Benjamin's words. The Spirit of the Lord God Omnipotent had witnessed to them not only the truth, but had changed their hearts. The atoning blood of Jesus Christ had cleansed them of their wrongs and they no longer had a desire to do evil, but to do good continually.
As covenant makers and keepers, we too can have the experience that the people of Zarahemla had. We can have it at baptism, in the temple, when we partake of the s...2020-05-1821 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEpisode 102: Are We Not All Beggars?Mosiah 4
The address of king Benjamin is a guide on how we can do mortality partnered with the matchless power of God. We learn about the way we can love God, why we should serve one another, and how we are all unprofitable servants to the Lord God Omnipotent. He is everything good and divine and it is our journey to choose Him, to value who He is and what He represents and to put off the natural man who is an enemy to God. King Benjamin teaches us how to do this.
I...2020-05-1123 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 101: The Natural ManMosiah 3
Last week, king Benjamin taught us about the nature of Jesus Christ. He showed us how the Savior submitted to all things in order to accomplish His mission here on earth.
Today we learn about the enemy to God. God's enemy is the natural man.
2020-04-2727 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 100: OmnipotentMosiah 3
We continue with the address of king Benjamin to his people. This message was so important, so needed to be heard by the seed of Lehi, that an angel appeared to Benjamin and told him to rejoice! The Lord would be coming among the children of men in the not so distant future!
Learn about from this righteous king about the Lord's coming. Learn that His name would be Jesus. He would be born to Mary. He is the Omnipotent and there have been many wonders, signs, types and shadows teaching of H...2020-04-2027 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 99: Unprofitable ServantsMosiah 2
Mortal men can do great things with the support of the Lord Jesus Christ. King Benjamin was just a mortal man, yet he was beloved by his people because of the service he gave them, the goodness he possessed and the commandments of God that he taught them.
Benjamin did much to serve his people, but all that he did for them, he did because he loved God.
Learn about the first of king Benjamin's teachings and learn how we can reach a blessed and happy state.2020-04-1328 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 98: Pitch Your TentMosiah 1 - 2
The Nephites are about to receive a new king. Their beloved king, king Benjamin is nearing the end of his life and he has called the people to gather. Each family, separately came and pitched their tent with the door facing the temple, prepared to hear the words of God.
This week, this event has a sacred meaning as we too, as families, prepare for General Conference. This week's episode asks you to find your spot, pitch your tent, and prepare to hear the word of God.
The anticipated c...2020-03-3023 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 97: Men of UnderstandingWords of Mormon - Mosiah 1
There has always been days of chaos and the Book of Mormon is not exempt. Yet, despite the contentions and the dissensions, the false Christs and prophets, incredible men were able to rise above and do incredible things. It take men and women of understanding to not allow evil to overcome good or for despair to overcome hope.
In this episode, we discuss how king Benjamin desired his sons to be men of understanding and for his people to rise to this caliber as well.
...2020-03-2330 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 96: He Worketh In MeWords of Mormon
It's at this point in the Book of Mormon where things switch up and there's a good reason for it.
This week we remember why the Book of Mormon transitions from a 1st person point of view to a 3rd person point of view. We learn how the Lord knoweth all things and is able to accomplish His work. The Book of Mormon is a PERFECT example of this.
Finally, we learn how the Lord can work within us. He can worketh in [us] according to His will. W...2020-03-1627 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 95: Offer Your Whole SoulBook of Omni
Amaleki presents another shift for us, but in the right direction.
Finally, we have a Book of Mormon writer remember to point out the Lord's tender mercies, to preserve his teachings, and to show us the power behind our choice and the miracles that can happen in our lives because of it.
Amaleki's teachings exhort us to come unto God and to offer our whole soul as an offering unto Him.
What does that look like?
Become a Sister Scriptorian and receive we...2020-03-0929 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 94: The Word of the Lord Was VerifiedJarom - Omni
As I read the books of Jarom and Omni, I see little shifts in the record keeping that appear to be reflective of the state of the Nephite nation. This week we explore these shifts and discuss what we can do when we notice shifts in our lives that keep us from the Lord.
The word of the Lord will be verified.
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2020-03-0229 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 93: EnosEnos 1
Who isn't WOWED by Enos and his all day and into the night prayer???
This week's podcast explores the pattern that Enos follows to have the heavens open up to him so that he could receive personal revelation, a remission of his sins, a promise that the same is available to his people the Nephites, and that the Lamanites will eventually receive the record of the Nephites which contains the word of God.
Join us as we continue to work on our homework given to us by President Nelson to i...2020-02-2427 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 92: SheremJacob 7
This is the last chapter that Jacob will engrave upon the plates and it is crucial that we liken it to our day.
Sherem was the first anti-Christ to enter among the people of Nephi. He was a learned man and had the ability to lead away many hearts because of his flattery and the power of his speech.
Can you, with the same confidence and certainty say like Jacob, "I could not be shaken?"
How are we to detect the deceptions of evil men?
How a...2020-02-1729 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 91: O Be WiseJacob 6
For three chapters, Jacob has been prophesying to us about the way we can be reconciled to God. The Lord will gather His people unto Him if we don't harden our hearts and repent.
And the end of Jacob's prophesying he counsels, "O be wise, what more can I say?"
What does being wise mean? and what are some steps to becoming wise?
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This week's Ponder Prompt can be found at https://sisterscriptorians.com/do...2020-02-1020 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 90: The Allegory of the Tame and Wild Olive TreesJacob 5
In this chapter, trees are not trees and roots are not roots. Jacob preserves for us the prophet Zenos's allegory. An allegory is a story that teaches spiritual truths using symbols. These truths can be likened to all of God's children, showing His efforts on bringing all of us unto Him.
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Also, check out the Ponder Prompt for this week's episode https://sisterscriptorians.com/download/the-allegory-of-the-tame-and-wild-olive-trees/2020-02-0330 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 89: Obtain a Good Hope (Confidence)Jacob 4
As I studied and pondered about the writings of Jacob - the are precious and relatively few - it occurred to me that Jacob is directing us to where we can gain true confidence. It is in Jesus, the stone to that gives us a firm foundation.
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Also, check out the Ponder Prompt for this week's episode https://sisterscriptorians.com/download/obtain-a-good-hope-confidence/2020-01-2724 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 88: ChastityJacob 2: 22 - Jacob 3
The prophet Lehi was given the commandment from the Lord that his seed should have 1 wife and no concubines. Despite the removal of the Lord's presence among the Lamanites, they had kept this commandment. The Nephites, however, were beginning to look for justifications to violate this commandment.
Boldly, Jacob addresses the thoughts of the Nephites and delivers, with clarity, how the Lord values the chastity of His people.
In this week's podcast, also learn how the "pure in heart" can find consolation and support from the Lord when they have...2020-01-2028 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 87: JacobJacob 1-2
The small plates have now been passed on to Jacob from Nephi. In this episode we discuss the counsel that Nephi gave Jacob regarding the record keeping and pay respect to these brethren who labored faithfully, anxiously, and diligently to bring the people unto Christ.
After the death of Nephi, Jacob's work continued. His work led him to the temple to speak to the people about their pride. God had blessed them with riches, but the people began to fall for the deception that this made them better than their fellowmen w...2020-01-1330 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 86: Tongue of Angels2 Nephi 32-33
We have finally finished the words of Nephi and his last words and instruction for us do not disappoint.
Did you know that because you have been baptized and received the Holy Ghost, you are entitled to speak with the tongue of angels? This week's episode explores what this means and how the beloved prophet Nephi encourages us to pray until we do understand this principle.
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Also, check out the Ponder Prompt for th...2019-12-3022 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 85: Doctrine of Christ2 Nephi 31
Nephi is at the end of his prophesying.
What is the final message he desires to leave his people and us? It is the doctrine of Christ.
Because of the example of Jesus Christ, it is clear as to how to enter the gate that leads back to Father. On this week's episode we learn that the Savior gave us His perfect example when He was baptized.
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Also, check out the Ponder Pr...2019-12-1620 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 84: Pure and Delightsome2 Nephi 30
Within this chapter is a promise that I believe we can especially enjoy this time of year during the Christmas Season. It is the promise of the scales of darkness falling from us and the potential of becoming a pure and a delightsome people. Learn how we can do this and ponder on how you can experience this blessing of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ immediately.
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Also, check out the Ponder Prompt for this week's episode https://si...2019-12-0921 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 83: A Bible! A Bible!2 Nephi 28-29
The marvelous work and wonder is God showing us that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He speaks to the children of men. He reveals His word unto us. He is restoring His gospel among us and the Book of Mormon is the indicator that God is keeping His word to us.
That is why it is disappointing that some will say "A Bible! A Bible! We have got a Bible and there cannot be any more Bible.”
Let's commit to look forward to more revealed words of...2019-12-0215 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 82: Deceptions Part 2 - Deceptions and Distractions2 Nephi 28
Preserved in the Book of Mormon are the tactics of the adversary intended to deceive and distract us from being disciples of Jesus Christ. When we better understand these tactics, we won't be as vulnerable to the precepts of men. We will know that there is a God, that He is powerful, and that He is a God of miracles. When we know and act upon these truths, there will not be room for the devil to have a grasp upon us.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to be...2019-11-2522 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieBonus Episode: Sister Scriptorians CoachingWelcome to the Introduction of Sister Scriptorians Coaching!
Have you noticed that what you struggle with is what you care the most about - your relationships with others and with yourself. It is no coincidence that the 2nd Great Commandment is to love thy neighbor as thyself. Fortunately, once we increase our ability to keep the !st Great Commandment to love the Lord, thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
Learning to love God and to love ourselves is the basis of the Sister Scriptorians Coaching.2019-11-2207 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 81: Deceptions Part 1 - Priestcraft2 Nephi 26: 20-22; 29-30, 2 Nephi 27: 1-4, 2 Nephi 28
Priestcraft. That is an odd word to us that isn't used in our every day conversation.
This week's episode explores what priestcraft is so that we can better use our discernment to avoid its deception.
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2019-11-1822 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 80: The Lord Worketh Not In Darkness2 Nephi 26: 23-27; 33
Nephi asked 4 questions to plainly teach us the relationship that the Savior desires to have with us. Interestingly, the answer to all of the questions is No. Intellectually, we get it, but our hearts often struggle to fully accept the scope of the Savior's love for us and the far reaching effects of His atonement.
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2019-11-1115 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 79: The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon - WHY?2 Nephi 26: 13-17 and 2 Nephi 27
The coming forth of the Book of Mormon was foretold as the way that the Lord will manifest himself unto us according to our faith. What does this mean? Why is this book so important to Him?
As you read the above verses, especially 2 Nephi 27: 23-35, the Lord tells us EXACTLY why the Book of Mormon is important. If we believe and accept His purposes and His intentions, than it makes sense that there is no other book that can bring us closer to Jesus Christ than th...2019-11-0426 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 78: According to Their Faith2 Nephi 26
Nephi now addresses the third group of God's children - the Gentiles.
He begins by teaching them that they must be convinced that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God. How are we convinced of this truth? According to our faith, the Lord will manifest himself unto us through the Holy Ghost.
I encourage you to accept the invitation of our prophet to exercise your faith in reading D&C 25, 84, and 107 to learn about the power of the priesthood we possess because of our obedience to the covenants we've made. By doing...2019-10-2817 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 77: Thy Ways Are Just2 Nephi 26
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-10-1417 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 76: Grace2 Nephi 25: 21-
What is grace?
Nephi has a message for his people as he is wrapping up his account. He desires for his people to know that it is Christ they are made alive in because of their faith. Grace, the enabling power of God, is a huge component of this truth. Listen and learn how you can more intimately identify grace at work in your life.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-10-0724 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 75: No Other Name2 Nephi 25: 10-20
Nephi boldly testifies to us that there is no other name under heaven then the name Jesus Christ that can do all that is required in order for us to be restored once again to the Father. As Nephi addresses the Jews in Jerusalem, he makes it clear the restoring power that Jesus Christ will provide for them and for us through His infinite atonement.
This week, learn all that He will restore
Learn what clean hands and pure hearts mean.
Learn the scope of the word i...2019-09-3019 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 74: Plainness2 Nephi 25
Nephi uses the word "Plain" alot!
He delights in plainness, he says.
What does that mean? How is this not only beautiful doctrine, but also an attribute that describes both Nephi and our Savior?
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-09-2322 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 73: An Isaiah RecapSince our study of Isaiah has spread out for several weeks, and because Isaiah's poetic writings aren't necessarily divided into chapters like they are in the Book of Mormon, I decided that a recap of his highlights may be helpful.
I hope you enjoy!
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-09-0925 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 72: Is This The Man?2 Nephi 24
I love the insight that Isaiah gives to us about our adversary, Lucifer. His pride has eliminated himself from the eternal progression that we are all engaged in. The imagery that Isaiah provides show us there will be a time, when Lucifer is leashed, that we will have an opportunity to gaze upon him - truly him - and not all his false power and deception. What will we think? What will we observe? This week's episode explored those thoughts and reminds you of how powerful you are. You are doing better than you t...2019-09-0222 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 71: I Will Be Merciful Unto My People2 Nephi 23
We are almost done with the Isaiah chapters. You, know. Those ones that used to slow you down and perplex you.
This week, we see that God views His children either as His people or the wicked. The Lord is clear about the destruction that will come to the wicked, but what will your role be? What part will you play? How can you prepare now to step into that role when the timing is right?
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-08-2618 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 70: God is My Salvation2 Nephi 22
This chapter is short and sweet!
Isaiah praises God for being his salvation. He will trust God and not be afraid. He will praise the Lord and call upon his name.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-08-1212 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 69: Stem of Jesse2 Nephi 21
Isaiah has a message for us and it is a message of hope. It is a message to be excited about! The Lord is working among us, preparing His servants, gathering His children, and preparing us for a time in which we can experience the peace of the Millennium.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-07-2214 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 68: Day of Visitation2 Nephi 20
"What will ye do in the day of visitation?"
This is what Isaiah asks us?
When the Lord comes again, what will we be found doing? Will we be assisting or afflicting the needy, the poor, the widow, the fatherless? And when life becomes difficult, when we experience affliction and opposition to our beliefs, when we experience the day of desolation, "To whom will [we] flee for help?"
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2019-07-0815 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 67: Prince of Peace2 Nephi 19
The people were looking for a Savior, a King to rescue them from their oppressors, and to make them mighty once more.
Jesus Christ did all of that.
Just not in the way the house of Israel imagined.
This week, join us as we learn how the Prince of Peace brings peace into our lives and at what point He is done with us. The point in which He withdraws His hand and He gives mercy to us no more.
*Spoiler Alert* the answer is NEVER!2019-07-0114 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 66: Immanuel2 Nephi 17-18
We are now in the thick of the Isaiah chapters where we begin to read names and wonder who is who and what is going on. I try my best to not only break things down, but to also liken these scriptures to us today. What did Nephi want us to learn? I believe he desired us to learn more deaply and intimately about our Savior.
What is in a name? In this podcast you will learn that in the name Immanuel is a promise.
God With Us.
2019-06-2419 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 65:2 Nephi 16
Here Nephi has preserved the calling of the prophet of Isaiah.
I love Isaiah's initial feelings when he is in the presence of the Lord. I think it is how we might feel or have felt when we have been given assignments that appear beyond our abilities. But with the atonement of Jesus Christ, through the purifying of Isaiah's iniquities, he moves from his initial reaction "I am undone" to "Here Am I."
Can we do the same?
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Isaiah continues to show us that Zion shall be raised up.
This time he likens the house of Israel to a grape vineyard and despite the Lord's efforts, the grapes have grown wild. Greed and coveting, a lack of regard for the Lord's work,a holding onto their sins, and calling evil good and good evil are some of the offenses that drove the spirit of the Lord out of their midst.
If we take an honest look at our societies, we may see each and every one of these o...2019-06-1021 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 63: Daughters of Zion2 Nephi 13-14
When the gospel of Jesus Christ does not have a presence in our lives, priorities and even our roles can become displaced. In this episode, learn about the warnings that the Lord had Isaiah preserve for us - specifically for the Daughters of Zion. Modesty is an outward sign of dignity. We will review the pitfalls of immodesty.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-06-0222 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 62: Walk in the Light of the Lord2 Nephi 12
He is back! We begin the stretch of Isaiah chapters. You know! The ones that have intimidated you in the past. BUT. NO. LONGER! Our relationship is growing with Isaiah and with open hearts we approach these next 12 chapters.
Isaiah desires to testify of Jesus Christ, but he also desires to awaken us and invite us to turn from our wickedness and walk in the light of the Lord. To do so, we must acknowledge that we have gone astray in some way so that we can course correct. What a...2019-05-2719 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 61: Delight2 Nephi 11
What do you delight in?
Are you sharing it with others?
Recognizing the feeling of delight helps us to know ourselves better. It helps us show up vulnerable, powerful, and inspiring. Our delight can be contagious and motivate others to discover what it is that brings us delight. These shared experiences then connect us with each other, imprinting delight upon our hearts.
Nephi delighted in Christ. What do you delight in?
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Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-05-1219 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 59: S.M.I.L.E.2 Nephi 9: 27-54
How do we become like our God? How do we put off the natural man and tap into divinity? How do we find reason to rejoice during the whole process?
This chapter is filled with "O"s, "Wo"s and "O"s again.
In this episode, discover how to S.M.I.L.E. - Spiritually Minded is life eternal.
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2019-04-2919 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEpisode 58: The Infinite Atonement2 Nephi 9
The Nephites had a question and their teacher Jacob was prepared to teach them.
They knew that their bodies would waste away upon death, but that there would come a day when they would come before God in their bodies to be judged. How can that be?
Jacob bares testimony of the Infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ and the all encompassing reach it has - including reuniting the spirit and the body - freeing them from physical and spiritual death to making them at one.
H...2019-04-2100 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 57: Stand Up2 Nephi 8
Jacob continues on covering chapters of Isaiah.
We are given more counsel on why we should not be ashamed and even how we can stand up.
It begins by remember our roots, accepting the Lord's comfort, embracing the everlasting versus the fleeting, not fearing man, and putting on our strength. We are better equipped than we realize to face mortality and all of its messiness. When we do these things, we can stand and then we can sit.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to be...2019-04-1523 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 56: They Shall Not Be Ashamed2 Nephi 6-7
Isaiah is back!!! and with the fantastic teaching of Jacob, the younger brother of Nephi, we can easily grasp the teachings that the great prophet desires us to understand.
We are taught that those who wait upon the Lord will shall not be ashamed. He will set up His standard and His people will accept it and wait upon Him. Listen and discover what "the Lord's standard" is and add many more reason to your growing list of WHY you need not be ashamed to be one of His children.
2019-04-0822 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEP 55: The Lamanites and the Nephites2 Nephi 5
How did a family become two differing and opposing nations? Learn the beginnings and also the cause for the drastic change that took place among the Lamanites.
What can we learn from this transition? Why were the Lamanites described as flint? Why were the Nephites happy?
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Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-03-1112 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 53: Psalm of NephiGo to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-03-0425 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 52: He Will Be Merciful Unto Them2 Nephi 4:1-12
In this episode we learn the power that a priesthood blessing can have. Lehi blesses his grandchildren, that they will find mercy from the Lord despite the false teachings of their parents.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-02-2516 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 51: Joseph, Joseph, and Joseph2 Nephi 3
Is it possible that everything is working out exactly the way the Lord knew it would? Don't just give an impulsive "YES" to this question. Instead, dive into 2 Nephi 3 as Lehi reviews the prophesies of Joseph, son of Jacob about their day, but also about the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. If the Lord has the ability to interconnect 3 Josephs who existed thousands of years apart from one another, what is He capable of connecting in your life?
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-02-1824 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 50: Men Are That They Might Have JOY2 Nephi 2: 25
Are you experiencing joy?
Are you allowing yourself to?
Can you describe joy, what the prequalification for joy are, and how you can obtain more of it?
You are designed to experience joy! You are that you might have joy! In this episode we explore the answers to these questions and how becoming the Savior's friend is a HUGE part of experiencing JOY.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-02-1121 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 49: Opposition In All Things2 Nephi 2:11-30
What role does opposition play in God's plan for us? It's crucial!
In this episode we discuss why opposition is necessary for our growth and how it is important for us to make peace with its existence. Doing so will help us be clear about God's purpose for us and avoid mischaracterizing the Heavenly Father that we love.
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2019-02-0431 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 48: Consecrate Thine Afflictions For Thy Gain2 Nephi 2: 1-10
Father Lehi now turns his attention to his son Jacob - his first=born in the day of his tribulation in the wilderness. What an interesting way to acknowledge one's son, yet it does give us more evidence as to how difficult these days were. But, despite the difficulties and the sorrow that Jacob suffered, none of it was in vain. In fact, quite the opposite.
This week we learn a little deeper the characteristics of God - His mercy and that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever and h...2019-01-2823 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 47: Awake and Arise2 Nephi 1: 13-32
"Awake and Arise," "Be Men," "Shake off the chains that bind you," "Put on the armor of righteousness."
This is the final counsel of Lehi to his sons. He desired, before he died, for them to "Unite" and "Come out of obscurity." This father's blessing is a blessing to each one of us as we take to heart what Lehi is encouraging his sons to embrace.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2019-01-2021 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 46: The Promised Land2 Nephi 1: 1-12
If you were about to die, what matters would press upon your heart that in order for you to leave this world with gladness, you knew you must testify of them to your children?
In this episode we learn of the promises and the curse of the land in which the children of Lehi would inherit. These conditions continue to our day and forever. It is a land with a legacy and a destiny for God's children who choose to worship Him in righteousness.
Go to sisterscriptorians.co...2019-01-1422 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 45: How Merciful the Lord Had Been2 Nephi 1: 1-4
After Nephi had ended his teachings about the words of Isaiah, his father spoke, reminding Nephi and his brethren of the many tender mercies of the Lord in bringing them out of Jerusalem. The journey had not been easy and much sacrifice of comfort and trials of faith had been experienced, but NOW they stood in the land of promised. Father Lehi asked his family to reflect back on all the Lord had done for them, how merciful the Lord had been.
What a perfect time of year for us to d...2019-01-0720 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 44: The Righteous Need Not Fear1 Nephi 22
Nephi's brethren desired to know if the words of Isaiah pertained to things temporally or spiritually.
The short answer?
Both?
This week's podcast focuses on Nephi's teachings regarding the prophet Isaiah's prophecies regarding the scattering of Israel, the gathering, the marvelous work that will be of great worth, and the nurturing role the Gentiles of a mighty nation will play.
Sometimes, when we learn about the last days, we focus on the dire circumstances we envision will occur. That is exactly why we must hold onto t...2018-12-3123 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 43: I Will Not Forget Thee1 Nephi 21 also refer to Isaiah 49
This chapter is a beautiful conversation between the Lord and the House of Israel. For us in the latter-days, the words of encouragement from the Lord can be seen as our marching orders. He has and continues to prepare us to be His servants in gathering His children back to him.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2018-12-1725 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 42: For My Name's Sake1 Nephi 20 (See also Isaiah 48)
Take a deep breath. We are encountering our first Isaiah chapter and it's going to be awesome!
This episode will aide you in gaining an appreciation for our Lord - how He knows everything from the beginning, how He knows our vulnerabilities, and how He knew our tendency to gravitate to graven images.
But, despite our weakness, He provided a way. He declared all things from the beginning and reminds us of what exactly He is prepared to do to help us along the way.
...2018-12-1016 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 41: Remember the Lord Their Redeemer1 Nephi 19
As I read this chapter, I read it through the eyes of a mature Nephi who is reflecting on all that he has done to teach his people to "Remember the Lord Their Redeemer." He has taught them from the Brass Plates teaching them of the prophecies of those prophets who, with him, stand as witnesses of the Lord's coming.
Jesus is the Christ!
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2018-12-0319 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 40: Sailing to the Promised Land1 Nephi 18: 5-25 and Ether 6: 5-12
In this episode we compare and contrast the experience of the Lehites to the Jaredites who were also instructed to construct a ship and sail to the promised land.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2018-11-2619 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 39: After the Manner of the Lord1 Nephi 17:48 - 1 Nephi 18:4
We wrap up 1 Nephi 17 with the most exciting part of the entire chapter. Nephi basically receives superpowers from God and Laman and Lemuel finally receive their personal "Know of a surety" moment!
While you listen to this episode, I want you to liken the verses to what you are currently being asked to do by the Lord. Are you All In? Whatever He asks of you, are you in? Are you being patient with the process? Are you acting in faith by taking the first step? Are you trusting that h...2018-11-1913 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 38: Swift to Do Iniquity1 Nephi 17:45-55
"Ye are swift to do iniquity but slow to remember the Lord you God." That is the smack down that Nephi gave his brethren after they accused Lehi of judging the people of Jerusalem.
What is iniquity?
Listen to today's episode and discover the wide net that the words iniquity casts. It wasn't just Laman and Lemuel who committed iniquities and it isn't only those who are out of our spheres. Iniquity hides in our hearts and if we desire to feel the promptings of the spirit, we must r...2018-11-1220 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 37: You Must Look1 Nephi 17: 22-44
The Nephites loved Moses. Repeatedly throughout the Book of Mormon, the Nephite leaders bring the people to remembrance about this great prophet.
Nephi, while trying to encourage his brethren to have faith and help him construct a ship, reveals to us one of his personal motivators - the faithfulness of Moses. "Let us be strong like unto Moses!" (1 Nephi 4:2). This episode will ponder upon Moses and a particular attribute of his that did make him strong. We will also learn that like the children of Israel, we must learn to look to Jesus...2018-11-0521 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 36: Thou Shalt Construct a Ship1 Nephi 17
The family has finally reached the sea and the land which the Lord provided them was filled with fruit and honey. Bountiful was their respite. But now what?
After many days in Bountiful, the Lord commands Nephi to get into the mountain. It is there, in prayer, that Nephi learns that he is to build a ship. As far as we know, Nephi didn't have ship building skills, but that is okay. The way he was to build the ship would be after the manner of the Lord and not of man.
...2018-10-2919 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 35: The Lord is My Light1 Nephi 17: 1-14
The Lord promises His children who keep His commandments that He will strengthen them, nourish them, and provide means that they may accomplish the things they have been commanded to do. How does He do this? He has taken it upon himself to be our Light. He is The Light. And if we remain faithful and not slothful, He will lead us......but sometimes we do become slothful and we do tarry, not following a direct course. Is there something to learn during these moments? Absolutely! Because the Lord is your Light!
2018-10-2223 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 34: Deceptions1 Nephi 16: 33-39; 1 Nephi 17: 1-3
Our agency is so powerful that we can see things, hear things, and experience things and yet if we choose not to believe, choose not to remember and put forth the effort to know God for ourselves, we are powerful enough to fool ourselves. We can fall for our own deceptions. That is what Laman, Lemuel and the sons of Ishmael demonstrated for us over and over again.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2018-10-1525 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 33: Nephi Breaks His Bow1 Nephi 16: 11-32
There is so much more to this set of scripture than just the info that Nephi broke his bow. We can learn from him a pattern in which we can more successfully respond to afflictions.
How can we develop the faith and character that Nephi possessed?
How can we develop the faith and character that will help us to weather opposition, help us choose our responses, help us tap into our ingenuity and be solution focused, help us avoid failure by taking action, and help us set ev...2018-10-0828 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 32: The Liahona1 Nephi 16
On this week's podcast we dive into the workings of the Liahona, a ball that directed Lehi and his family on their journey to the land of promise. With it's spindles and writings, the Lord provided a simple method that brought about great things - as long as everyone was on board that is.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2018-10-0121 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 31: Valley of Lemuel1 Nephi 1-16
The Valley of Lemuel can serve as a metaphor for our lives when we experience afflictions. A valley is a depression longer than it is wide, but it lies between hills or mountains (peeks). All of us will experiences the valleys between our peeks, but it is possible to make these valleys fruitful and prosperous for us.
Before we leave the Valley of Lemuel, we will review all of the tools that we have been taught on how to draw near and gather strength from the Lord. We have been taught S...2018-09-2424 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 30: Questions1 Nephi 15-16:5
After Nephi had counseled his brothers on how to obtain answers to their questions (personal revelation) he answered their questions. He was able to do so because of his own personal searching of scripture, listening to the prophet of God, and seeking after personal revelation to learn more. On this week's podcast we learn the answer to 5 questions of his brethren. I am so grateful they asked! Because they did, we have additional information explained in a beautiful and clear way.
Questions are a part of the process that all of G...2018-09-1718 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 29: Have Ye Inquired of the Lord?1 Nephi 15: 1-11
Nephi had just returned from being carried away in the spirit and receiving a glorious and horrific vision. As he returned to the tent of his father, he came across his brethren disputing the things which Lehi had prophesied unto them.
In this episode, we liken these scripture verses to how we may respond to our loved ones who may be questioning the gospel of Jesus Christ and his prophets. Also, we learn how we may more confidently seek answers to our prayers
Also refer to President Russel M. N...2018-09-1020 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 28: Who's on the Lord's Side? Who?We are all apart of a team. In this even there are no sidelines. There are a choice of two team - either the Church of the Lamb of God or the Great and Abominable Church. The Saints of God vs the servants of the devil.
In this episode discover each team's jersey, their strategies, and what the final outcome will be.
Who's on the Lord's side? Who? Now is the time to show.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2018-09-0319 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 27: Plain and Precious Things1 Nephi 13
We believe the Bible to be the word of God, however, from Nephi's vision, we learn that many plain and precious things pertaining to the gospel of Jesus Christ, including covenants, were removed intentionally by the adversary. God's work among his children, however, will not be thwarted. God had a plan. He would manifest himself unto the remaining seed of Lehi and he would reveal many plain and precious truths. They would record them and when the timing was right, the Lord would make this record known unto the Gentiles beginning a marvelous work o...2018-08-2726 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 26: Nephi's Dream - Delivered by the Power of GodThe vision that answered Nephi's desire to see, to hear, and to know the things that his father saw was both glorious and horrific.
On this week's podcast we discuss the effects of the large and spacious building and the mists of darkness upon the children of men. The devil has a pattern of creating destruction and despair among the children of men. BUT the Lord's ways can not be thwarted and for those who choose him, the Lord always delivers in power, hope, and glory.
We see this cycle play out in the Nephite...2018-08-2030 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 25: Behold, What Desirest Thou?1 Nephi 11
Nephi desired to see, hear, and know the things in which his father testified of - the vision of the tree of life and what he prophesied of by the power of the spirit. He desired for all of these things to be made known to him. As he was pondering upon these desires, the spirit of the Lord appeared and asked him, "Behold, what desirest thou?"
What desirest thou is a future focused question. It doesn't dwell on what you were or what you currently can bring to the table. It i...2018-08-1315 minLearn, Liken, and Lift with CarrieEp 24: Preparing For Personal Revelation1 Nephi 10 -11
Desire, Believe, and Ponder are all steps Nephi took to prepare for Personal Revelation. In this week's podcast we learn what our part is in learning to communicate with God.
Go to sisterscriptorians.com to sign up to become a Sister Scriptorian!2018-08-0623 min