“Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh”   This lesson focuses on the temple, but I suggest we focus first on the water–the water that gives life and healing. The scriptures teach that this water, the tree of life and its fruit all represent the love of God. This portion discusses historical context as… Continue Reading

“Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh”   This lesson focuses on the temple, but I suggest we focus first on the water–the water that gives life and healing. The scriptures teach that this water, the tree of life and its fruit all represent the love of God. This episode discusses the principles of… Continue Reading

“Every Thing Shall Live Whither the River Cometh”   What does it mean to be alive? What is the difference between surviving and thriving? How can we both sip and gulp the water of life, the love of God? These chapters of Ezekiel invite us to reflect on living abundantly, sacredness, and bringing together heaven… Continue Reading

The Shepherds of Israel   Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes. This section explores Ezekiel… Continue Reading

The Shepherds of Israel   Turns out when you are assigned to care for sheep as a shepherd, eating them instead is not the recipe for success. This episode discusses the attributes of good leadership, how to support leaders, and what to do in the case of shepherds who make mistakes.   Nancy and George… Continue Reading

The Shepherds of Israel Is it better to be a shepherd or sheep? Is there another option? As social creatures, we crave status. We love feeling important. Both Ezekiel and the Good Shepherd himself taught a better way… that we lead through service, and have authority through gentleness, persuasion, and love.   Class Member Reading:… Continue Reading