ISUN, JUN 7, 2026
D&C 54: Broken Covenants, Betrayal, and Moving Forward
A broken covenant at Thompson taught the early Saints that sometimes the only way forward is to leave and start again.
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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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Acts 2: Pentecost, Peter's Sermon, and Saints in One Accord
Pentecost, Peter's bold sermon, three thousand baptized, and a community that shared everything. Acts 2 is the birth of something new.
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IIISUN, JUN 7, 2026
2 Nephi 32: Feast on Scripture, the Holy Ghost, and Pray Always
Nephi calls us to feast on the words of Christ, not just read them. Here is what that looks like in practice.
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IVSUN, JUN 7, 2026
Exodus 4: Signs, a Spokesman, and Bridegroom of Blood
God gives Moses three signs, appoints Aaron as spokesman, and teaches that what we already hold in our hands is enough.
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VSUN, JUN 7, 2026
Acts 3: Healing at the Beautiful Gate and the Times of Refreshing
Peter and John heal a lame man at the Beautiful Gate and preach repentance. What the times of refreshing mean for daily life.
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VISAT, JUN 6, 2026
John 21 — The Miraculous Catch, Peter's Restoration, and Feed My Sheep
John 21 covers the miraculous catch of 153 fish, Peter's restoration, and the charge to feed Christ's sheep. A reflection on failure and grace.
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VIISAT, JUN 6, 2026
2 Nephi 31 — The Doctrine of Christ: Faith, Repentance, Baptism, and Enduring to the End
2 Nephi 31 outlines the doctrine of Christ: faith, repentance, baptism, the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. A reflection on following the plan.
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VIIISAT, JUN 6, 2026
D&C 53 — Algernon Sidney Gilbert Called to Forsake the World and Serve as Agent
D&C 53 calls Algernon Sidney Gilbert to forsake the world and serve as an agent for the Church. A reflection on stripping away what does not belong.
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IXSAT, JUN 6, 2026
Exodus 3 — The Burning Bush, the Call of Moses, and the Great I AM
Exodus 3 covers the burning bush, God's call to Moses, and the revelation of the name I AM. A reflection on waiting, calling, and divine presence.
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XSAT, JUN 6, 2026
Acts 1 — The Ascension, the Wait, and the Choosing of Matthias
Acts 1 covers the ascension of Jesus, the promise of the Holy Ghost, and the selection of Matthias. A reflection on waiting, witness, and order.
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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.