Did you know we can use details and information we have from the scriptures to help us with what is missing between the lines of a story? I found this to be especially true when it came to learning more about this well-known story in Helaman 9 - the betrayal of brothers!

Sometimes it pays off to pay better attention to details when I did this, I discovered a notable dynamic and influential storyline which is not always notable because it was in the midst of a dynamic and influential story!

Strava is an app that gives more detailed information about an exercise we've completed. It seems Helaman chapter six is the Strava for us as we learn more about the secret society known as the Gadianton robbers.

Learning to wait is definitely something that should be grasped early in life because we end up having to do it a lot. But let's talk about the kind of patience it takes to wait for something you believe will happen but don't know exactly when.

We all just have to keep pluggin', Continue doing our best whether those around us acknowledge it or not.

How could a people at such a disadvantage beat their opponent? There is great value going forth in the strength of the Lord. When we go forward like this, the Lord sees fit that the underdogs come out on top.

What will be your story?

What traditions will define the story of your family?

It's up to us.

The people of Alma and those followers during Lehi's reign as king, might seem different at first. But the closer you look at the two stories, the more you see how much they have in common.