The BOM-BITES Come Follow Me Podcast

D&C 77 is a pretty cool section.  Not just in its content but in the underlying principle of how to approach our loving Heavenly Father with questions.  The phrase “What are we to understand?” might be one of the best repeated statements here regarding how to approach our sincere questions.

Just a quick overview of D&C 77-80 showing the Lord's purposes in creating the United Firm and other “earthly things” that are still designed to bless our lives and “lead us along” the way.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

In my opinion, there is one major difference between the Terrestrial and Celestial Kingdoms…and D&C 76 describes it well.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Well, here it is - the Celestial Kingdom in all its glory, as found in D&C 76!  And what if I told you that I believe that our chances of getting there are actually pretty high?!? ☀️If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

The biggest part of D&C 76 is the understanding of the three degrees of glory, so today we start with the lowest - welcome to the Telestial Kingdom!If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

The fall of Lucifer - a son of the morning, along with those who followed him was definitely a tough “loss” for our Father.  Perhaps there are some things to learn from them from D&C 76.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Here it is…D&C 76 - one of the most important sections to our understanding of God's Plan, simply known as “The Vision”.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Have you ever felt like you are just DONE and you can't do anymore when it comes to the difficult things in life?  Hopefully this little thought from D&C 75 helps…

So, D&C 74 has always been a bit of an anomaly for me.  It's out of context, no real story line….and yet, there's a nice little message here.  And much thanks to Steven Harper for his insights on this one.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Preaching the gospel doesn't always come naturally for many, so today - in the immortal words of Allen Iverson, “We talkin' PRACTICE!”

Have you ever been given a calling in the church that you felt like you haven't measured up to?  If so, you're normal!  Hopefully D&C 72 can help those who feel like they are inadequate when it comes to certain calling in the church. 

In my opinion, D&C 71 has one of the coolest verses in all of the Doctrine & Covenants! Why would we want to confound our enemies? Let's discuss!

Do you mark your scriptures? If so, what have been the verses that have blessed your life the most? D&C 70 gives us a chance to look at the passages in D&C that have been worth more to you than “the riches of the earth.”

Do you keep a journal? “Saints”, the awesome multi-volume history of the Church, is fantastic evidence of why writing your own history might be a good idea.

The Lord tells us to "be of good cheer" so many times throughout the scriptures. Being of good cheer should be easy, so why is it one of the hardest commandments to follow?

Sharing the gospel can be a difficult thing in our world today, but the Lord gives us an "ensample" in D&C 68:1-5.

Why would God allow an imperfect man to lead his true church? Some folks have the hardest time with this idea. Hopefully today's message in D&C 67 will shed a little light on that and help us love these imperfect men even more.

You're probably familiar with "Jeopardy" - where you see the answers and have to come up with the questions? Welcome to D&C 66 Jeopardy... the William E. McLellin edition.

For a short section, D&C 65 is packed with all kinds of awesomeness!  This church is rolling forth like crazy - let's share it with the world!

When tithing becomes about money, people struggle with it.   Tithing has nothing to do with money, but it is very much about the heart and a willing mind.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click her

D&C 64:5-11 are so amazing and instructive!  Forgiveness most definitely requires both the heart, a wiling mind, and the compassionate help of Jesus Christ.

D&C 64 is an amazing section about what an “omni-generous” and loving God requires of us…a lesson that has changed and continues to change me.

Today's “T” for Latter-day Saints could arguably be the most important of them all and there plenty of examples to show how important it is to have a “thankful heart” in all things.

I think if we really grasped this simple “T” word in D&C 62:3, there would never be those awkward silence moments in fast and testimony meeting ever again.

Latter-day “T” number 3 affects all of us on a daily basis.  I love the truth taught when you combine D&C 61:39 and D&C 62:1 together.

Today's “T” for Latter-day Saints, is something that can really put a wrench into a lot of important things in our life if we don't make peace with it and learn how to properly manage it. ⏰If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

This week's lessons in D&C 60-63 all have to do with the letter “T” and the first one is one that hopefully we all can relate to - especially when it comes to our fears of sharing the gospel with the others.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Our concluding lesson for a Zion people this week to “bloom where you are planted” can help us when the Sabbath day rolls around and you're not sure what is ok or not ok to do.

In order to “bloom where you are planted”, it is important to understand the role of commandments in our lives and how a loving Heavenly Father gives them to us so we can grow and be free.

Lesson 3 for a Zion people to help us is so crucial to “bloom where we are planted”.  Knowing that God has a perfect memory makes the invitation to repent hit a little different.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

One of the best ways to build Zion in a wilderness is to “bloom where you are planted”.  This week, we'll point out 5 lessons to build Zion by blooming.  This first one is one that we all can relate to.

Lesson #2 for a Zion People helps us learn a great lesson from the majestic...sloth!

The concept of Zion is something that a lot of God's children have chased after over the last several thousand years.  It order for it to really work, there is one word that has to be involved...and it might not be what you think.

How do we as members of the church feel about “the cross”? We respect the cross.  We respect it enough not to drag it around, but to “take it up”.  It reminds me of all of the work that @johnhiltoniii has done lately helping us understand more about the importance of the cross in our lives.

D&C 55 is short, but is to a wonderful man whose life and example has impacted us in many ways...especially when we crack open the hymnbook.

People fascinate me and reading about them in the scriptures makes me want to know more about them.  D&C 52 has 34 men mentioned by name and the Lord teaches them a valuable principle about missionary work.  Oh, and #johnbytheway should appreciate this lesson.

What does it really mean to live the law of consecration today? It's not about giving everything away— it's more about willingly offering what we have to help others thrive.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

I mentioned back in D&C 42 that your chances of being called as a teacher in the church are very high, so it is important to learn how to teach.  It may be even more important to “learn how to learn”.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

I love a good watch - you guys have probably seen that, right?  The early verses in D&C 50 have what I like to call “The Parable of the fake Rolex” that is applicable to all of us.

I appreciate a good buffet just as much as the next person - especially one with lots of options to choose from.  But as one of my wise students said recently “you can't treat religion like a buffet!”.  You'll see what he meant in D&C 49:1-4.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Of all the false beliefs held by the Shakers, there is one that might be the most under attack by the world because it is central to God's plan for the happiness of his children.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

Ah, the Shaking Quakers.  What a unique group to study about as we start off this week - and the Lord has an important message for them in D&C 49.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

As the Saints from the east were all moving to Ohio, the Lord gave counsel to the Kirtland Saints to help them out as they are migrating there.  One phrase from D&C 48 could have some interesting unrelated application to us.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

D&C 47 is kind of an obscure little section with a great message for all of us…whether it be accepting a calling that we would “rather not do” to a commandment to keep our own history.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

So, let's say there's a certain gift of the spirit that you would love to have - not just to make you look cool, but to really help bless and benefit others?  I've got great news...

Spiritual gifts are gifts from a loving Heavenly Father designed to benefit his children.  Everyone has them - the trick is recognizing them in ourselves and others.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

This weeks' study of #comefollowme has 3 awesome little sections.  Understanding the context of why they were given will really help you appreciate the content better.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

In this week of searching out titles of Jesus Christ, I'm picking one today that is not mentioned specifically in D&C 45 but it is eluded to all through it…along with multiple references in April 2025 General Conference.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

In this week of searching out titles of Jesus Christ, I'm picking one today that is not mentioned specifically in D&C 45 but it is eluded to all through it…along with multiple references in April 2025 General Conference.If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

“Alpha and Omega” is of my favorite titles of Jesus Christ.  I think we tend to think of this one with an eternal feel to it, and rightfully so.  But what if we looked at it with a more DAILY mindset?If you'd like to view the video that goes with podcast, click here

I was told there are more than 300 titles of Jesus Christ in the scriptures.  I want to focus on 3 of them this week in D&C 45.  Today's is an amazing one that I don't think we fully grasp.  Hopefully it can help us understand this particular title just a little better.