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) →

The Prophet and the Pandemic

"Sunday Sermon" Prophets and Seers We sustain the Prophet, the First Presidency, and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as “prophets, seers, and revelators.” A “seer” is one who “sees.”  “Seeing” is their “superpower.” A seer: Is a watchman who sees “afar off” in distance and the future. Sees through the darkness (spiritual and societal). Sees … Continue reading The Prophet and the Pandemic →

The World’s Most Dangerous Lake

"Fun Facts Saturday" The most dangerous lake in the world is Africa’s Lake Victoria.  It is the world’s largest tropical lake. It is 155 miles wide, and covers 26,000 square miles. It is the source of the Nile River, providing life sustaining water for millions. The lake has 80 islands, most of which are inhabited. … Continue reading The World’s Most Dangerous Lake →

13 Classic One-liners of Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes)

"Faith on Friday" “How can we truly understand who we are unless we know who we were and what we have the power to become?” “Coming to the Lord is not a negotiation, but a surrender.” “Faith in God includes faith in God’s timing.” “What we insistently desire, over time, is what we become.” “We … Continue reading 13 Classic One-liners of Neal A. Maxwell (Great Quotes) →

Never Let Your HURT turn into HATE

"Sunday Sermon" One of the greatest tragedies of my 45 years in the criminal justice system was watching crime victims turn their hurt into hate. We also see hurt become hate among civil litigants, and especially in divorce proceedings and child custody fights. By embracing hate, they committed spiritual, emotional, and social suicide. Their toxic … Continue reading Never Let Your HURT turn into HATE →

Persistent False Myth of Poisoned Halloween Candy (Repeat)

"Fun Facts Saturday" The notion that strangers are poisoning and tampering with Halloween candy is a false myth that won't go away. We are living in the most paranoid fearmongering time in human history. The media is a multi-billion-dollar industry. The more readers and viewers, the more revenue. It is all about ratings and profits. To increase ratings, the media sensationalizes and distorts events. … Continue reading Persistent False Myth of Poisoned Halloween Candy (Repeat) →

“Seek Joy and You Shall Find It” – Dieter Uchtdorf (Great Quotes)

"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) →

The Most Important Verse in the Book of Mormon

“Sunday Sermon” I gave my Sunday School and Seminary classes the assignment to identify the single most important verse in the Book of Mormon. This is the criterion: “If you had only one verse to inspire and guide you and your family, what verse would you choose?” The Most Important Verse Each class came to … Continue reading The Most Important Verse in the Book of Mormon →