"Fun Facts Saturday" Remember how time “dragged” during summer breaks, but now time “flies” by? It is true that time feels like it moves faster as you get older. There are a few psychological reasons for this. Proportional Theory – When you're 10, one year is 10% of your life. When you're 50, a year … Continue reading Time does “fly” as you get older.
In Honor of Presidents' Days Oaths of Loyalty to the Constitution Every American takes the same basic oath, whether it is the “Oath of Office” (Government Officials), the “Oath of Allegiance” (Naturalized Citizens), or the “Oath of Enlistment.” (Military). The Constitution mandates that EVERY government official “shall be bound by Oath to support this Constitution.” … Continue reading Who is a “Domestic Enemy” of the Constitution?
"Fun Facts Saturday" DNA is amazing! It is found in all living things. It is one of the incredible wonders of the universe. The miracles of DNA and the human genome have converted many agnostic scientists into believers. DNA Facts DNA Photo A DNA strand in each microscopic cell is 6 feet long, but only … Continue reading Wonders of DNA (Fun Facts)
"Faith on Friday" (Great Quotes) “Christmas means giving.“The Father gave his son, and the Son gave his life.“Without giving, there is no true Christmas.“And without sacrifice, there is no true worship.” -Gordon B. Hinckley (“The Great Plan of Happiness,” First Presidency Christmas Devotional, Dec. 7, 1997) Life and Legacy Birth: Born on June 23, 1910, … Continue reading There is no true Christmas without giving, and no true worship without sacrifice – Gordon B. Hinckley (Great Quotes)
"Fun Facts Saturday" Most of us have enjoyed looking up at the puffy white clouds to spot the shapes of animals. Well, the average weight of those billowy cumulus clouds is a whopping 1.1 million pounds! Those clouds weigh as much as 110 large elephants. It is freaky knowing that millions of pounds of water … Continue reading Those puffy white clouds over your head weigh over 1 million pounds!
Veterans Day has its roots in World War I. On November 11, 1918, an armistice (a ceasefire agreement) was signed between the Allied nations and Germany. This effectively ended “the war to end all wars.” The agreement went into effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, November 11, 1918. … Continue reading Veterans Day – A Brief History
"Sunday Sermon" Most members of the Church cannot answer the question: “Who was the first person in this dispensation called as a missionary.” Or in other words, “Who was the first official LDS missionary?” The answer: Samuel Smith. Samuel Harrison Smith, a younger brother of Joseph Smith, was the first official missionary of the Church … Continue reading First LDS Missionary and the Converting Power of the Book of Mormon
"Faith on Friday" Jesus taught, seek and ye shall find. I believe this simple phrase is not only a spiritual promise. I believe it is a statement of fact. If we seek reasons to be angry, doubt, to be bitter, or alone, we will find them. However, if we seek joy, if we look for … Continue reading “Seek Joy and You Shall Find It” – Dieter Uchtdorf (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “As with our Redeemer, we signed on for the whole term … not ending with the first short introductory quiz, but through to the final exam. The joy in this is that the headmaster gave us all open-book answers before the course began. Furthermore, we have a host of tutors who remind … Continue reading Sign on with God for the “Whole Term” – Jeffrey Holland (Great Quote)
"Sunday Sermon" I gleaned the lists of the top “classic” and most "popular” general conference talks. How many do you recognize? What talks would you add? Which talks would you replace? The Purifying Power of Gethsemane – Bruce R. McConkie Beware of Pride – Ezra Taft Benson An High Priest of Good Things to Come … Continue reading Top 30 General Conference Talks
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