Follow: A Latter-day Saint Poetry Podcast
Weekly poems and discussion inspired by scripture readings concurrent with the “Come, Follow Me” study schedule.
July 28–August 3 ❘ O That I Were an Angel
Poem and discussion centering on the key of ministering of angels, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 84:26. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
July 21–27 ❘ Prayer Always
Poem and discussion centering on the things that get in the way of prayer, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 81:3. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
July 14–20 ❘ Storehouse
Poem and discussion centering on the establishment of the Lord’s storehouse for the poor of His people, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 78:3. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
July 7–13 ❘ Redeemed
Poem and discussion centering on how we as fallen human beings have still been redeemed by our Savior, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 76:25–26. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
June 30–July 6 ❘ Alpha and Omega
Poem and discussion centering on some of the ways the title “Alpha and Omega” applies to the Lord, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 75:1–2. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
June 23–29 ❘ Father of Lights
Poem and discussion centering on one of God’s titles “Father of Lights” as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 67:9. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.comor www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
June 16–22 ❘ Small Things
Poem and discussion centering on the small and simple things of the world that bring great things to pass, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 64:33. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
June 9–15 ❘ It Mattereth Not
Poem and discussion centering on my belief that there are many ways to engage in the work of the gathering, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 62:4–5. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
June 2–8 ❘ Anxiously Engaged
Poem and discussion centering on the Lord’s command that we use our agency to do many good things in this life, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 58:27–28. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
May 26–June 1 ❘ Q and A
Poem and discussion centering on the seeming ease with which Joseph Smith received revelation, inspired by Doctrine and Covenants 77:1–15. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
May 19–25 ❘ Brother Parley
Poem and discussion centering on Parley P. Pratt’s visit to the Shakers as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 49:1. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry. Read Leman Copley and the Shakers. Read Parley P. Pratt’s Escape.
May 12–18 ❘ Gifts
Poem and discussion centering on what defines a gift of the Spirit as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 46:8–9. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
May 5–11 ❘ Signs of the Times
Poem and discussion centering on the signs that will precede the Lord’s Second Coming as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 45:39–44. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
April 28–May 4 ❘ Law of Consecration
Poem and discussion centering on the introduction of the Law of Consecration as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 42:32. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry. James Goldberg’s blog post on tithing.
April 21–27 ❘ In Our Midst
Poem and discussion centering on the Lord’s presence with us even when we can’t see Him as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 38:7. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
April 14–20 ❘ He Lives
Poem and discussion centering on the reality of Jesus Christ’s life as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 76:22–24. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
April 7–13 ❘ Filled
Poem and discussion centering on the Lord’s promise that if we open our mouths to share the gospel, they will be filled with the right words to say as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 33:8–10. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
March 31–April 6 ❘ Temporal Law
Poem and discussion centering on the interconnectedness of spiritual and temporal things as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 29:34–35. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
March 24–30 ❘ Whole Armor
Poem and discussion centering on God’s command to us to put on his whole armor as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 27:15–18. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
March 17–23 ❘ Song of the Heart
Poem and discussion centering on God’s promise that when righteous people sing to Him, He will count it as a prayer as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 25:12. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
March 10–16 ❘ Thou Shalt Forgive All
Poem and discussion centering on God’s command to us to forgive everyone as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 64:10–11. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
March 3–9 ❘ Endless
Poem and discussion centering on God’s explanation that Endless and Eternal can be understood as names for Him as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 19:6–12. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
February 24–March 2 ❘ To a Sign Seeker
Poem and discussion centering on the teaching that those who wish to be faithful followers of the Lord should not seek for signs as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 63:7–12. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
February 17–23 ❘ A View of the Plates
Poem and discussion centering on a promise given to Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer that they could view the engraved plates that contained the Book of Mormon as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 17:1. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.comor www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
February 10–16 ❘ Brother of the Prophet
Poem and discussion centering on a revelation from the Lord delivered to Hyrum Smith through his brother Joseph as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 11:23–30. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
February 3–9 ❘ Spirit of Revelation
Poem and discussion centering on how the Spirit of Revelation works as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 8:2–3. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
January 27–February 2 ❘ 116 Pages
Poem and discussion centering on Martin Harris’s loss of the first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon translation as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 3. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
January 20–26 ❘ Planted Promises
Poem and discussion centering on Elijah’s prophesied return of the priesthood to earth as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 2. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
January 13–19 ❘ Morning Breaks
Poem and discussion centering on the First Vision as recorded in Joseph Smith History 1. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
January 6–12 ❘ Preface
Poem and discussion centering on God’s preface to his book of commandments as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 1:6. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.comor www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry. Click here for the Revelations in Context.
December 30–January 5 ❘ Holding Peace
episode note: Poem and discussion centering on counsel the Lord gave to Joseph Smith after the theft of the 116 pages as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants 10:37. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
December 23–29 ❘ Christmas in Zarahemla
Poem and discussion centering on the signs of Jesus’s birth to the residents of Zarahemla as recorded in 3 Nephi 1:4–21. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
December 16–22 ❘ Final Exhortation
Poem and discussion centering on Moroni’s final testimony as recorded in Moroni 10:27–28. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
December 9–15 ❘ Every Good Thing
Poem and discussion centering on Mormon’s words about how to recognize and lay hold upon every good thing as recorded in Moroni 7:19. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
December 2–8 ❘ Sacrament
Poem and discussion centering on the sacrament prayers as recorded in Moroni 4–5. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
November 25–December 1 ❘ Miracles
Poem and discussion centering on Moroni’s explanation that miracles cease when the people have no faith as recorded in Ether 12:12. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com. Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
November 18–24 ❘ Beautiful Throne
Poem and discussion centering on Riplakish’s beautiful throne as described in Ether 10:6. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com • Read more about Olmec thrones • Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
November 11–17 ❘ Crossing the Waters
Poem and discussion centering on the journey of the Jaredites across the great waters to their new promised land as recorded in Ether 3:4. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com • Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
November 4–10 ❘ After the Battle
Poem and discussion centering on Moroni’s experiences after the Nephites’ final destruction as recorded in Mormon 8:1–3, 35. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com • Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
October 28–November 3 ❘ O Ye Fair Ones
Poem and discussion centering on Mormon’s lament over the destruction of his people as recorded in Mormon 6:17–19. Contact me at merrijane.rice@gmail.com • Read more of my poetry at www.merrijanerice.com or www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetry.
