"Poetic Wednesday" Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) is one of Scotland’s “Three Great Literary Figures,” along with Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott. Stevenson is best known for his novels, Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Kidnapped. He was also an accomplished poet. “Requiem,” his most famous poem, and is … Continue reading “Requiem,” by Robert Louis Stevenson. Death Brings Us Home.
"Sunday Sermon" The scriptures contain a plethora of "one-liners." These are profound, inspiring, and memorable short phrases. Each, could be a motto or slogan to guide our lives. Each, could be a sermon. Here are some New Testament one-liners from Saint Paul the Apostle, the greatest Christian missionary. We are the offspring of God Lord, … Continue reading “One-liners” of Saint Paul the Apostle
"Fun Facts Saturday" "World History" Introduction While serving a mission in England, I yearned to visit the famous and historic castles, museums, and cathedrals. However, on our weekly day off, my companions just wanted to play basketball. But I did get the chance to tour Winchester Cathedral with its "Psychedelic" "Great Window." Great Window up … Continue reading Winchester Cathedral’s 1600s Huge “Psychedelic” Window
"Court Case Friday" As a new D.A. I was prosecuting a drunk driver. My expert criminalist testified in the jury trial that the defendant must have consumed at least seven drinks in order to reach his blood alcohol level. After finishing with the criminalist’s testimony, I rested my case, and the judge announced a noon recess. … Continue reading LDS Drunk Driver With a Guilty Conscience
"Poetic Wednesday" I studied “God’s Grandeur” in my poetry class in college. I love the first and last two lines – the complex middle lines, not so much. “The world is charged with the grandeur of God…. Because the Holy Ghost over the bent World broods with warm breast and with ah! Bright wings.” "All … Continue reading “God’s Grandeur,” by Gerard Manley Hopkins
"Sunday Sermon" Saint Paul and King Agrippa Saint Paul, the Apostle, shared the account of his conversion, and his testimony of the gospel, with King Agrippa. Paul was one of the most persuasive missionaries in history. Sadly, King Agrippa responded, “’Almost’ thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (Acts 26:28) Paul replied that, “I wish … Continue reading “Almost”- A Word of Regret
"Fun Facts Saturday" A Kids' Game When we were kids, during the summer with nothing to do, we had contests to see who could name the largest number. “A thousand.” “A million.” “A billion.” “A trillion.” When we couldn’t think of the name of a larger number, some "smarty-pants" would say, “Plus 1.” “A trillion … Continue reading What’s the largest number you can name?
"Court Case Friday" I had a case where a CHP officer pulled over a DUI driver on the 57 Freeway next to Angel stadium. As the officer was conducting field sobriety tests (FSTs) there was a major accident in the center divider. The officer ordered the suspect to sit on the shoulder, while the officer … Continue reading Drunk Driver “Steals” Police Car
"Poetic Wednesday" William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is one of the most famous and popular poets of the Romantic Age in English Literature. His very lengthy “Ode” has a stanza on our pre-morality that is often quoted by Latter-day Saint leaders. Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood Our birth is but a sleep and … Continue reading “Ode on Immortality,” by William Wordsworth
"Sunday Sermon" Christ's church is founded on Twelve Apostles Jesus Christ organized a church when he lived among men. The church had a formal structure, and was built upon the “foundation” of twelve apostles. (Eph 2:19-20) To his twelve apostles, Jesus said, “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, … Continue reading Christ’s Church is Built Upon the Foundation of Twelve Apostles
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