"Sunday Sermon" Dr. Laurie Santos is a Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Yale University. She has spent her career studying the science and psychology of happiness. Her course, “Psychology and the Good Life,” became the most popular class in Yale history. She hosts a podcast, “The Happiness Lab.” Dr. Santos has identified common … Continue reading 5 Causes and Cures for Unhappiness, According to Yale Professor (and the Gospel)
Rolly-Polly Pillbugs (Fun Facts)
"Fun Facts Saturday" Kids love to play with harmless rolly-polly pillbugs. (Armadillidium vulgare) Rolly-Polly. They get this name because of their unique defense mechanism. When threatened, the roll up into a tight ball, the armor on the outside and the soft stomach and legs tucked inside. Not bugs (insects). They are “terrestrial crustaceans” (neither “telestial” … Continue reading Rolly-Polly Pillbugs (Fun Facts)
God calms the storm, or the child – John H. Groberg (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “Sometimes the Lord calms the storm, and sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms the child.” (John H. Groberg. “The Other Side of Heaven.”) Life and Legacy Birth. December 3, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mission. Tongan Islands in the 1950s. Education. BA from BYU, and MBA from Indiana University Career. Business and real estate. Author. “In the Eye of … Continue reading God calms the storm, or the child – John H. Groberg (Great Quotes)
Veterans Day – A Brief History
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
First LDS Missionary and the Converting Power of the Book of Mormon
"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
The Modern War Between Canada and Denmark
"Fun Facts Saturday" There is an island (Hans Island) which is disputed territory between Canada and Denmark. The militaries of both countries periodically visit the island to remove the other guy’s flag. They leave a bottle of Danish schnapps or Canadian whiskey. It is known as the “Whiskey War” or the “Liquor War.” This is … Continue reading The Modern War Between Canada and Denmark
“Being Offended is a Choice”– David A. Bednar (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" To those who were not presently participating in Church and meetings, I would say … “Let me make sure I understand what has happened to you. Because someone at church offended you, you have not been blessed by the ordinance of the sacrament. You have withdrawn yourself from the constant companionship of … Continue reading “Being Offended is a Choice”– David A. Bednar (Great Quotes)
Our Houses (Testimonies) must be firmly bolted to the Foundation (Gospel/Church) built upon the Bedrock (Jesus), or they can slide off the Foundation and Collapse.
"Sunday Sermon" I live in “earthquake country.” It is not enough to build a house on a firm foundation of bedrock or hammered “piles.” The house must also be securely bolted to that foundation. Otherwise, during an earthquake, the house could slide laterally and collapse. Securing a house to its foundation requires anchor bolts. … Continue reading Our Houses (Testimonies) must be firmly bolted to the Foundation (Gospel/Church) built upon the Bedrock (Jesus), or they can slide off the Foundation and Collapse.
6 Reasons Why Your Dog Licks You.
"Fun Facts Saturday" According to veterinarians, researchers, and the American Kennel Club, here are some of the reasons why your dog likes to lick you. (Next week with be 6 similar reasons way cats lick people.) 1. Affection and Getting Attention. The main reason dogs lick their human companions is to get their attention and … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why Your Dog Licks You.
“The first great truth”– Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)
"Faith on Friday" “[T]he first great commandment of all eternity is to love God with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength—that’s the first great commandment. But the first great truth of all eternity is that God loves us with all of His heart, might, mind, and strength. “[L]ove [O.T. hesed; N.T. agape] is the foundation stone of eternity, and it should be the … Continue reading “The first great truth”– Jeffrey R. Holland (Great Quotes)
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