Sometimes it is hard for me to talk about trials for a few reasons. My trials are never as hard as someone else's, I am very blessed, and I am somehow fearful...
Facing Our Trials
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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.
A Prince of Peace
When we celebrate the Christmas season we tend to recite various names of our Savior. As Handel made the words of Isaiah famous, the term Prince of Peace has,...
A Return to Forest Bathing
“Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey Two of the past three days have been significant strides for me; I have been...
Overcoming the Virus of Dualism
One of the gravest affects of our time, and of history, is the effort to reduce another person, or class of people, to something other than human. It is this...
By Way of Exhortation
As Moroni finished up the compilation that we now know as the Book of Mormon, he sealed it up with a promise. Amidst the promise of being perfected in Christ...
My Favorite Christmas Story
For many of us, we may recall Christmas Eve gathered with our family and reading over the words in the Biblical account of the Savior’s birth as recorded in...
Maintaining Hope
And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that he is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and that all these gifts of which I have...
As We Age
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...
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...