Some years ago, I sat in an elders quorum meeting at church in Beijing where we were discussing family history work. I had chosen the topic of discussion and often …
How Do I Invite Christ into My Life?
This post is the text from a talk I gave to my local congregation in October 2023. This is how I wrote the talk, but not exactly how the talk …
Sentimentality, an Alarm Clock, and 20 Years Since the MTC
I’ve been getting pretty sentimental lately. My 20-year high school reunion took place a few months ago (delayed from the actual anniversary), and while recently moving to a new home, …
A Thought on Easter
While partaking of the water in sacrament meeting this Easter morning, the following words came to my mind, “Take, drink in remembrance of my blood.” I then saw in my …
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year or Not
I love Christmas! I love decorating, celebrating, caroling, movie watching, hosting, baking and eating, and every other good thing that comes with the holidays. But, last year, it was different, …
Labels
“Any abuse or prejudice towards another because of nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender, educational degrees, culture, or other significant identifiers is offensive to our Maker!” President Nelson said this in …
A Rainbow for Pride Month
I was hesitant to change my profile picture or cover image for Pride Month because I’ve never done it before and I didn’t want it to look like I was …
The Hope of the Restoration
Note: This post is a little different from most of my posts, so I hope you’ll indulge me with this. The following is a talk I gave in my local …
The Same Conversations 100 Years Later
This is an opinion piece I felt the need to write a little over a week ago. I submitted it to a local newspaper, but it has not been published. …
#GiveThanks
For His Mercy As I think about all I have to be thankful for, I am humbled. God has been very merciful toward me. I can be selfish and fearful …