God loves His children in every nation of the world. God the Father has given us the divine birth, the incomparable life, and the infinite atoning sacrifice of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Proclamation April 2020 ‘I shall lengthen out mine arm unto them,’ He said, ‘[and even if they]…

Joseph F. Smith had a dream that changed his life. It is the message of Christmas. God the Father and His Prophet Messengers consistently and emphatically direct our vision and our hearts to The Son, Jesus Christ. Our Savior and Redeemer is known by dozens if not 100s of different…

Raymond stood motionless, his pupils dilating as he took in the rows of bottles and cans poised in the open cooler. Although he didn’t think it was possible he seemed to smell the alcohol emanating from the sealed containers. He eyed the colors and contours with a peculiar interest. Like…

Jacob stumbled across the beach in the deep, gritty sand. The sun seemed to burn his skin while the wind concurrently chilled him deeply. Ahead of him was a heaping mound of sand, through which, Jacob understood he needed to pass. The mound was a trial- an obstacle that he…

Winter 2006 Ah depression- My long-time companion. For so many years I have housed you and fed you. Like a dear yet despicable acquaintance Your arrival elicits pleasant recognition and nauseating trepidation; Hoping your visit lasts minutes and not months. I know you. I know your intent and I know your…

Raymond stepped down from his truck, closing the door with the predictable creak followed by a metallic pop. “What do you do at work?” Jacob had his head cocked to one side, pondering the answer to the something he had never really considered before now. Raymond’s reply was tired, Defeated. “I ask…

I am on a road trip, heading east. I have some pretty clear overall directions, including some definite yeses and noes to guide my way. But quite a bit is still ambiguous. I need to look forward, but be aware of dangers and lessons behind and to the sides. How…

Despite my conviction that God is real, my goal is to increase my knowledge. I do this by learning to love obedience. “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” John 17:3 I’ve written elsewhere about the…

In science as well as scripture, we rely on a measure of faith. Applying information begets knowledge. Agency and action lead to experience. By combining experience and knowledge we begin to acquire wisdom. I strive for wisdom by acting on accumulated evidence from three sources (not always in this order)…