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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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  1. IJun 13

    Jacob 5: The Master Who Wouldn't Let the Tree Go

  2. IIJun 13

    Exodus 10: Locusts, Darkness, and Pharaoh's Last Bargain

  3. IIIJun 13

    Acts 14: Paul Stoned at Lystra and the Lesson of Tribulation

Field notes · About the site

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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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.