Every year when Mother’s Day approaches I think of the women in my life. I quickly realized they taught me everything worth knowing. Yes, the men in my life also taught me. But, more often than not, it was the women who mothered me who made the difference. These women were not CEOs who ran …
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Do Latter-day Saints believe in Palm Sunday and Holy Week? (Read this article in Français) A few years ago, at Church, I welcomed everyone with a greeting of “Welcome to Church, have a good Palm Sunday.” Repeatedly, I was asked, “What is Palm Sunday?” I was shocked, so I asked a member of the Bishopric, …
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The Most Important Reason For Trials That Latter-day Saints often Forget. Far too often Latter-day Saints fall into the same trap as the Pharisees; Namely, when we see someone with a trial, we think it is a sign of their sinfulness. This idea is false. In John 9:1-3, when Jesus was asked, “Master, who did …
8 Anti-Mormon Tactics That Satan Uses To Attack The Latter-day Saints Satan is the father of lies and deception. He has many titles including the cunning one. Satan is a master of language and convincing. After all, he was able to sway a third of the host of heaven to follow him. Whereas we do …
How To Stop Noisy Children From Ruining Your Sacrament Meeting! We’ve all been in church when it happens…A two-year-old starts to cry! Don’t they understand what they are doing? They are ruining Sacrament meeting for everyone! Whereas this is a dramatization, it illustrates what we sometimes think when a child starts making noise in church. I am a …
I have lived in six states and attended 16 different wards or branches, in just the last 6 years! I love meeting new people. Because of this I often go out with the missionaries and visit the members. I have met many great members across the USA. And sadly, I know many who have gone …
Hyrum Smith, The Patriarch. I love Hyrum Smith, I served my mission in Vermont and walked the hills where he was raised. We often extol Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and other early Prophets for their works and mission. But Hyrum is arguably the 2nd most important man of the restoration. Hyrum’s legacy may not be …
On Sunday, January 29, 2017, Elder Gerald N. Lund gave a fireside at my YSA Stake in Orem. In it, he said, “Is it the Spirit? Or just me?” is one of the most asked questions to General Authorities of the church. He told us, it is vital that we learn how to receive, recognize, and …
6 Truths Mormons MUST Understand To Win The War Against Porn There is a porn pandemic, there is no doubt about it. Take a look in the wards and stakes of the church and you will find dozens of men and women who Satan has sidelined with this destructive habit. Satan is waging an all-out …