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 …
Category: Church
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 …
Not To Be Forgotten
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 …
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 …
#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 …
Remembering the Promises to Our Fathers
This post is a little different from most of my posts. The following is a talk I gave in my local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
Easter and Personal Priorities
Note: Every so often I am asked to speak in my church’s worship service. In the past, I’ve shared those talks with you (here, here and here). My most recent …