Author Archives: LeGrand Baker

Alma 8:7 – LeGrand Baker — Cosmic Myth as a Chaismas I had one of those “ah-ha — why didn’t think of that before” moments not long ago. It was this: The cosmic myth is always in the pattern of … Continue reading →

Alma 7:22 – LeGrand Baker – awake, arise, and walk, as covenant words I went home teaching yesterday to a man and his wife who have been my neighbors and friends for more than 20 years. Her 90-year-old father died … Continue reading →

 Alma 7:14-16 — LeGrand Baker — the many uses of re-baptism Alma 7:14-16 14      Now I say unto you that ye must repent, and be born again; for the Spirit saith if ye are not born again ye cannot … Continue reading →

 Alma 7:11-13 — LeGrand Baker — the value of experience  Alma 7:11-13 11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take … Continue reading →

Alma 7:4-5 — LeGrand Baker — the reality of Joy. A friend Lincoln called me this week to tell me he is being baptized. He said to me that I “had a big part in that.” After our brief telephone … Continue reading →

Alma 7:1 — LeGrand Baker — Alma’s ‘language’ Alma 7:1 1    Behold my beloved brethren, seeing that I have been permitted to come unto you, therefore I attempt to address you in my language; yea, by my own mouth, … Continue reading →