When hope seemed lost and my world was shrouded in darkness, a patriarchal blessing became my beacon of light—guiding me through the tempest of life. Join Kerri and me, as we share the profound peace and direction these sacred revelations have brought to our lives. We’re also thrilled to debut “Kerrie’s Practice of the Week” and “What Did God Teach Me this Week?” segments, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on our brand-new song inspired by Enos!
Joseph Smith’s visionary teachings on divine progression challenge traditional Christian thought, proposing a journey where mortals can ascend to the divine. As we dissect these groundbreaking ideas, we invite you to walk with us through the pages of the Joseph Smith Papers, where history and theology converge. Whether you’re a long-time follower or newly curious about Smith’s impact, there’s something in this chapter for everyone. Our reflections on these teachings are deeply personal and, we hope, enlightening as we explore our own spiritual evolutions.
From the tumult of incarceration to the calm of faith-driven lives, we bare our souls in a tale of redemption. Our stories of transformation underscore the transformative power of faith and the role of love and repentance in mending and deepening relationships. We explore how placing God at the heart of our bonds can create a love that mirrors the divine—selfless and strong. It’s an episode filled with raw honesty, a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to rise, rebuild, and ultimately rediscover love’s true form
links mentioned in this episode:
Doctrine and Covenants 76:54–62. “Wherefore, … they are gods, even the sons of God”
Faithful Saints who have been “sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise” (D&C 76:53) are granted the blessing of becoming “joint-heirs with Christ,” who is the Firstborn of the Father (see Romans 8:14–17; see also D&C 76:94–95; 93:21–22). The Lord referred to these exalted Saints as “the church of the Firstborn” and as heirs “into whose hands the Father has given all things” (D&C 76:54–55; see also D&C 76:94–95; 84:37–38). Those who achieve their eternal potential and receive an inheritance in the celestial kingdom will become priests and kings, priestesses and queens, and their exaltation includes the promise that “they are gods” (see D&C 76:56, 58; see also Psalm 82:1, 6; John 10:34; D&C 29:13; 109:75–76; 131:1–4; 132:19–20; see also “Becoming Like God,” Gospel Topics Essay, topics.lds.org).
[Link to the discourse](https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-7-april-1844-as-reported-by-willard-richards/3)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/mosiah/4?lang=eng