ITUE, APR 28, 2026
1 Nephi 12 and the Slow Collapse of a People
1 Nephi 12 shows how pride destroyed the Nephites, why a remnant remains, and how families can avoid the same slow spiritual collapse.
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Short scripture reflections and practical discipleship notes by David Whitaker. The slow, steady work of faith and the kind of life that has to be built on purpose.
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One passage of scripture. One practical take. Short enough to read standing up.
LDS Daily Path publishes short scripture reflections and practical discipleship notes. Each entry takes one passage of scripture and works out one clear, honest takeaway a reader can carry into a day of work, family life, and prayer.
I write the way I build a table: slowly, square if I can manage it, and honest about the parts that took more work than I thought they would. No hot takes. No shouting. Just one idea at a time.
— D.
Most of what I care about falls into the durable category. A table that stays square. A habit that holds in a hard season. A sentence that does not come apart when you lean on it.
Recent reflections
Daily log · most recent firstIITUE, APR 28, 2026
Joseph Smith—Matthew and the Season of Readiness
Joseph Smith-Matthew teaches how to read the signs of Christ’s coming without panic. A grounded LDS look at discernment, readiness, and the fig tree.
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IIITUE, APR 28, 2026
D&C 13 and the Quiet Return of Authority
D&C 13 records the quiet return of the Aaronic Priesthood through John the Baptist. A grounded LDS look at authority, repentance, and priesthood keys.
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IVTUE, APR 28, 2026
Genesis 14 and the Integrity After Victory
Genesis 14 shows Abram rescuing Lot, receiving Melchizedek’s blessing, and refusing the king of Sodom’s riches. A grounded LDS reading of loyalty and integrity.
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VTUE, APR 28, 2026
Genesis 10 and the Family Tree of the Nations
Genesis 10 traces the descendants of Noah's sons, showing how the nations spread across the earth while remaining one human family.
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VITUE, APR 28, 2026
Matthew 13 and the Slow Work of the Kingdom
Matthew 13 shows how the kingdom grows: slowly, quietly, and in hearts willing to receive it. A grounded LDS reading of the sower, tares, treasure, and more.
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VIITUE, APR 28, 2026
Abraham 5 and the Garden Kept in Order
Abraham 5 finishes the creation by turning to the garden, to marriage, and to the boundary that made agency possible. There is steady instruction in all of it.
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VIIIMON, APR 27, 2026
Genesis 12 and the Art of the Departure
Abram's journey from Haran to Canaan is a study in the art of departure and the slow process of refining faith through failure.
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IXMON, APR 27, 2026
1 Nephi 13 and the Truth That Was Taken
1 Nephi 13 shows how truth was lost, how history was prepared, and how the Lord answered with restored scripture and clearer light.
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XSUN, APR 26, 2026
D&C 12 and the Kind of Help God Uses
D&C 12 shows that God values willing helpers like Joseph Knight Sr. and calls all who desire to serve while the field is ready.
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About this site
FAQ- What is LDS Daily Path?
- LDS Daily Path publishes short scripture reflections and practical discipleship notes by David Whitaker, written to help readers apply one passage of scripture to ordinary daily life.
- Who writes LDS Daily Path?
- David Whitaker is the sole author. David is a 47-year-old principal software engineer, woodworker, private helicopter pilot, and father of four living south of Salt Lake City.
- Is LDS Daily Path an official Church publication?
- No. LDS Daily Path is an independent devotional publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- What topics does the site cover?
- Daily scripture reflections, practical faith, fatherhood, craftsmanship, quiet productivity, and the small habits of steady discipleship — written in a measured, craftsman register rather than a shouty one.
- How often is a new reflection published?
- David aims for short reflections several times a week. New posts appear on the homepage and in the archive.