Friday, August 29, 2008

Relative in August Ensign

“Keeping Scripture Study Alive,” Ensign, Aug 2008, page 18

ASK QUESTIONS

"I ask questions while I read. My questions fall into two categories. First, I try to understand the scripture and see how it might apply to my life. I ask questions like: What in my life is like this situation? What is the principle that is being taught? Why did the author include this? How can I apply this to my life right now? Second, I ask questions about things I am struggling with in my life: situations or problems for which I am searching for an answer. These could be anything from dealing with a family situation to making a career change. As I ask these questions, I may find I spend all of my scripture reading time on just a few verses as I try to listen to the Spirit and find what the Lord is trying to teach me. I have found that answers come when I read with questions in mind."

Joanne Z. Johanson, California (aka Aunt Joanne)

2 comments:

Thom and Jamie Stansfield said...

I know isn't that cool?! My mom is awesome what can I say :)

Vic and Jan said...

We didn't know we were related to a published author.