There is no true Christmas without giving, and no true worship without sacrifice – Gordon B. Hinckley (Great Quotes)

"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) →

What ever happened to church firesides?

"Sunday Sermon" Church firesides were a big part of my life growing up. They had a huge impact. I am still teaching, and benefiting from, the things I learned at firesides 50 years ago.  As young single adults (YSA), my wife and I attended our stake and regional YSA firesides every month.  We also visited … Continue reading What ever happened to church firesides? →

Those puffy white clouds over your head weigh over 1 million pounds!

"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! →

“Joy comes from the focus, not the circumstances, of our lives” — Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. “When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation … and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or … Continue reading “Joy comes from the focus, not the circumstances, of our lives” — Russell M. Nelson (Great Quotes) →

6 Reasons Why Your Cat Licks You.

"Fun Facts Saturday" The reasons why cats lick people are similar to the reasons why dogs lick people. While dog licks are "slurpy," cat licks are rough because of back-facing barbs on their tongues, important for grooming. 1. Affection. Mothers groom kittens as a sign of nurturing and affection. Cats lick you also to show … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Your Cat Licks You. →

God Is Not a Cosmic Vending Machine – G. Todd Christofferson (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" "Some misunderstand the promises of God to mean that obedience to Him yields specific outcomes on a fixed schedule. "They might think, “If I diligently serve a full-time mission, God will bless me with a happy marriage and children” or “If I refrain from doing schoolwork on the Sabbath, God will bless … Continue reading God Is Not a Cosmic Vending Machine – G. Todd Christofferson (Great Quotes) →

The Book of Mormon Contains the “Fulness of the Gospel”

"Sunday Sermon" As we conclude our year-long study of the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants declares that the Book of Mormon contains “the fulness of the gospel.” (D&C 20:9) How can that be?  The Book of Mormon does not contain many wonderful doctrines, like: Premortal council in heaven Degrees of glory Temple ordinances … Continue reading The Book of Mormon Contains the “Fulness of the Gospel” →

Camels are amazing! They drink salt water, eat thorns, and have extra transparent eyelids for sandstorms. (Fun Facts)

"Fun Facts Saturday" Camels can drink salt water, even from the briny Dead Sea.  They are the only mammal that can do so. Their unique kidneys filter out the salt. Camels have an extra transparent eyelid that protects their eyes during sandstorms, keeps their eyes moist, and shields them from the sun.  They can also … Continue reading Camels are amazing! They drink salt water, eat thorns, and have extra transparent eyelids for sandstorms. (Fun Facts) →

“We come to church not to hide our problems, but to heal them” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “We come to church not to hide our problems, but to heal them.” “The Church is not an automobile showroom—a place to put ourselves on display so that others can admire our spirituality, capacity, or prosperity. It is more like a service center, where vehicles in need of repair come for maintenance … Continue reading “We come to church not to hide our problems, but to heal them” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf (Great Quotes) →