Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said this in General Conference last Sunday..."The Book of Mormon contains the fulness of the Savior’s gospel and is the only book the Lord Himself has testified to be true. Indeed, the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion.
The convincing and converting powers of the Book of Mormon come from both a central focus upon the Lord Jesus Christ and the inspired plainness and clarity of its teachings.
The Book of Mormon is the most correct of any book on earth because it centers upon the Truth, even Jesus Christ, and restores the plain and precious things that have been taken away from the true gospel. The unique combination of these two factors—a focus on the Savior and the plainness of the teachings—powerfully invites the confirming witness of the third member of the Godhead, even the Holy Ghost. Consequently, the Book of Mormon speaks to the spirit and to the heart of the reader like no other volume of scripture.
The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that abiding by the precepts found in the Book of Mormon would help us “get nearer to God” than any other book. Regular reading of and talking about the Book of Mormon invite the power to resist temptation and to produce feelings of love within our families. And discussions about the doctrines and principles in the Book of Mormon provide opportunities for parents to observe their children, to listen to them, to learn from them, and to teach them.
Youth of all ages, even infants, can and do respond to the distinctive spirit of the Book of Mormon. Children may not understand all of the words and stories, but they certainly can feel the “familiar spirit” described by Isaiah."
I've been reading the Book of Mormon to Leilani every day now and this is our what has happened:).....
Well, sorry, that was a little anti-climactic, but I've been trying to upload this video for a week and can't get it to load. But, she just loves it when I read the Book of Mormon to her. She gets so happy and giggles and talks right along with me. It is so fun to see her reaction to that familiar spirit.




I love that you read it to her... such a great experience for both of you! You are such a good mommy :-)
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