IFRI, MAY 1, 2026
1 Nephi 17 and the Work You Don't Know Yet
1 Nephi 17 shows how God gives impossible work, teaches in the doing, and uses remembered mercies to steady faith under pressure.
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LDS Daily Path
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.
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Genesis 17 and the Name God Gives
Genesis 17 shows God renewing His covenant with Abram, giving a new name, a covenant sign, and a promise big enough to outlast human limits.
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IIIFRI, MAY 1, 2026
D&C 17 and the Weight of a Witness
D&C 17 shows why the Three Witnesses mattered, what they saw, and how God uses faithful testimony to put weight under sacred claims.
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IVFRI, MAY 1, 2026
Matthew 17 and the Faith That Comes Down the Mountain
Matthew 17 holds mountain glory and valley struggle together, teaching that even small faith can keep listening to Christ in ordinary life.
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VFRI, MAY 1, 2026
Matthew 18 and the Weight of Mercy
Matthew 18 gives a plain pattern for humility, reconciliation, and forgiveness that stops counting. It is searching, practical, and hard in the right ways.
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VITHU, APR 30, 2026
Articles of Faith and the Shape of Belief
The Articles of Faith give a concise, sturdy outline of Latter-day Saint belief and still offer a useful measuring stick for daily discipleship.
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VIITHU, APR 30, 2026
Genesis 16 and the God Who Sees
Genesis 16 shows what happens when Abram and Sarai force a promise, and why Hagar's meeting with the God who sees her still matters.
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VIIITHU, APR 30, 2026
D&C 16 and the Thing of Most Worth
D&C 16 gives Peter Whitmer Jr. the same clear answer as John Whitmer: the thing of most worth is bringing souls to Christ.
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IXTHU, APR 30, 2026
1 Nephi 16 and the Ball That Pointed True
1 Nephi 16 brings the Liahona, the long desert road, and Ishmael's death into one honest chapter about guidance that does not cancel hardship.
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XTHU, APR 30, 2026
Matthew 16 and the Weight of a Witness
Matthew 16 contrasts sign-seeking with revelation, centers Peter's witness of Christ, and shows the cost of true discipleship.
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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.