Age is an interesting thing. We hit these milestones based on a crafted calendar that is based on the lunar and solar processes. As the sun makes its full...
As We Age
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My Religious and Philosophical Writings
Writing on the existence of humankind, ethnic relations, education, and religion. I write on things that impact us every day in how we treat others and respond to diversity.
Studying the doctrines of Christ as restored through his living church, even the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Receive the Holy Ghost
Among the most marvelous of all events as recorded in scriptures is when one receives the Holy Ghost. This is the promised gift that was pronounced by John...
Thoughts From The Prophet at General Conference
I love General Conference. I cherish these two days every six months to gather with my family and listen to the messages delivered by the Lord’s prophet,...
All Are Invited to Come and See
One of the fundamental axioms of The Church of Jesus Christ has always been to come and see. This invitation goes out to everyone everywhere. This stirring...
Come To General Conference Seeking
With General Conference fast approaching, it is an excellent time for us to take some introspection into the intents of our hearts. General Conference is a...
Focus on Humanity
This morning my sister sent our family a discourse from Elder David A. Bednar at BYU-Idaho in 2009. In the talk, he references the power of our human bodies...
Perfect As He Is
When Jesus stood on the mount near Jerusalem and proclaimed His timeless sermon He included the call to all to "be ye therefore perfect" (Matt 5:48). In like...
All Are Invited
While reading the Sermon at the Temple in 3 Nephi, I noticed a key difference from the Sermon on the Mount as recorded in Matthew. The Nephite account uses...
Prayer
Prayer ~~ Each morning when I arise I turn to my Father in Heaven. I look to him to help me through each and every day. I give thanks for many of the...
Knowing
Knowing ~~ Growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I heard a lot of people stand and profess to know. As a youth, I professed the same...
Humility
Humility ~~ I follow up my thoughts on pride from yesterday with the great antidote. One of my favorite Hymns is Be Thou Humble. As we choose to be humble we...
Pride
Pride ~~ The world that we live in is fraught with the desire to have more, no matter the cost. Whether it is a get rich quick idea, the desire to gain...